Chairman’s Message: 2020 Hindsight?
If I had told you in the Fall of 2016 – not even five years ago – that Elon Musk would be the richest man in the world, a global pandemic would virtually shut down the entire world, and a…
When do You Need a Family Office?
Despite all of the challenges of the past year, 2020 was a year of continued growth for us at Northwood Family Office, with the addition of a number of new families who chose Northwood to manage their integrated financial affairs.…
Chairman’s Message: An Honest Self-Assessment
In recent days, I have been seeing more and more families who are accumulating significant amounts of capital, selling businesses, experiencing family changes, and getting older. Many are beginning to think about whether a family office now makes sense for…
Chairman’s Message: Starting With Why
In his best-selling book Start with Why, author Simon Sinek studied the leaders and companies who've had the greatest influence in the world. He discovered that they all think, act, and communicate in the same way - and it's often…
The UHNW Institute: Leadership Team Webinar
The UHNW Institute is an ultra-high-net-worth and family office education initiative. It operates as a non-profit, independent ‘think tank’, publishing and curating exceptional thought leadership content relating to UHNW families, family offices, their advisors and the industry. The founders and…
Chairman’s Message: Successful Crisis Management
Two friends are out camping. They hear a cry for help and rush into a fast-flowing stream to save a drowning child… only to see another struggling child drift by… and then another, and another. As one of the campers…
COVID-19… A Tax Planning Opportunity?
Dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic has been, to say the least, a challenge. Having to social distance, balance our work and family lives as we work from home, and watch our investments ride a roller coaster have all created stress…
Chairman’s Message: Building Bridges
When a new or prospective client first meets with us, they often ask: What should my asset mix be? Is now a good time to invest? Which managers do you recommend? What about passive investing options? What tax planning opportunities…
From SFOs to MFOs
In late February, Northwood attended the semi-annual meeting for members of the Wigmore Association, a group of eight leading independent family offices from around the world in São Paulo, Brazil. These meetings provide an opportunity for the leaders of the…
