- Investment Services
- Estate & Trust Services
- Delaware Trust Services
- Tax Planning & Compliance
- Philanthropic Planning
- Financial Reporting &
Expense Management - Family Office Services
- Family Education
- Risk Management &
Insurance Services
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We know that time is one of your most precious commodities. So we look to simplify the investment planning process by serving as your single point of contact, incorporating all aspects of your financial life into a comprehensive plan. Our investment advisory approach involves rigorous and disciplined manager selection, oversight and an ongoing evaluation process for all asset classes. As a result, you'll enjoy:
- Unbiased, conflict-free investment recommendations
- An open-architecture platform that provides access to carefully vetted investment managers from a variety of disciplines
- Detailed performance monitoring and in-depth reporting
- Ongoing portfolio oversight and coordination to help you achieve effective diversification, tax minimization, wealth transfer and strategic philanthropy
Thought Leadership
The Benefits of Secondary Funds in a Private Equity Portfolio
(555 KB - PDF)
by Ryan Cotton
The Use of Pooled Investments for UHNW investors Worth — Leading Wealth Advisors
(328 KB - PDF)
by Mark Castelin
How does a pooled vehicle deliver better risk-adjusted returns to investors?
(686 KB - PDF)
by Mark Castelin
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It's never too early to begin planning for the eventual transition of wealth. We work with you to create a legacy that provides for your family and maintains your values and vision across future generations. We can help you to:
- Integrate estate plans with tax, investment, business and insurance planning
- Define and fulfill your philanthropic goals
- Transfer wealth tax efficiently
- Plan for business succession
- Identify the most beneficial trust structures for your particular needs
Thought Leadership
Harris myCFO® Estate Organizer
(402 KB - PDF)
by Claudia Sangster
Some Silver Lining Ideas in the Economic Storm Clouds
(173 KB - PDF)
by Claudia Sangster
Executing an Integrated Approach to Estate Planning
(522 KB - PDF)
by Claudia Sangster
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Our ultra-high net worth private wealth clients are creating complex wealth planning arrangements that often touch on issues such as state taxation, investment flexibility and distribution flexibility in a substantial manner. As a leading advisor to families of significant wealth, Harris myCFO is fully committed to providing access to all venues that assist in addressing this complexity, including Delaware trusts through the BMO Delaware Trust Company.
The primary benefits that BMO Delaware Trust Company can offer are:
- No limitation on the duration of trusts, except where trusts hold real estate directly;
- A well-established "total return" statute;
- Flexible allocation rules regarding income and principal receipts and disbursements, especially for special assets; and
- Virtual ironclad spendthrift statute for trust beneficiaries preventing unintended erosion of trust assets through imprudence or financial disaster.
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Tax considerations affect virtually every financial decision your family makes. Harris myCFO's team-based approach is designed to integrate professional tax planning with all aspects of your financial picture—not just to provide short-term benefits, but also to minimize long-term tax implications. It includes:
- Implementation of tax-sensitive investment strategies and financial structures
- Creation of a tax strategy that supports your estate and philanthropic plans
- Development of tax minimization strategies
- Preparation and filing of tax returns
Thought Leadership
Tax Budget Control Act of 2011
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by Jim Cody and Claudia Sangster
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We believe that private philanthropy should be a celebration of your life, vision, values and passions—and that your family should derive the maximum satisfaction that comes from effective philanthropy. Working with you, we can:
- Identify and articulate the values you wish to perpetuate
- Identify organizations and initiatives that match your interests and priorities
- Design an effective, long-term philanthropic strategy
- Manage the administration of your major gifts
- Develop family education programs for your children
- Provide ongoing advice and administrative support
Thought Leadership
Giving Wisely When Resources are Scarce
(204 KB - PDF)
by Claudia B. Sangster
Rethinking Family Foundations: What's the Optimal Structure?
(117 KB - PDF)
by Claudia B. Sangster
Empowering a New Generation of Giving
(572 KB - PDF)
by Claudia B. Sangster
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Our technology platform delivers comprehensive reports that encompass your entire wealth management strategy, providing you with a virtual "balance sheet" view of your family's total financial picture—and enabling you to customize your reporting to your specific needs, preferences and financial profile, including:
- Accounts and legal entities
- Alternative investments
- Exchange-traded securities
- Bill paying and presentment
- Hard assets
- Multigenerational reports
- Multiple custodians
- Partnerships
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If you already have a family office, you can expand and enhance your existing capabilities by outsourcing specific needs to Harris myCFO. In particular, we can:
- Provide a range of specialized investment management services
- Create appropriate structures for family office services
- Perform due diligence reviews of third-party service providers
- Coordinate your legal counsel and other advisors
- Hold periodic meetings with other advisors to discuss goals and financials
Thought Leadership
"How can I effectively coordinate advice from multiple advisors to ensure their strategies are aligned with my family's goals?"
(1.7 MB - PDF)
by Ron Gong
"How do I create a succession plan for my business when I have no children?"
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by Kristine Givens
"Is a single family office right for your family?"
(978 KB - PDF)
by Kristine Givens
The Multi-family Office: Unlocking Your Family's Potential
(161 KB - PDF)
by Deb Doran and Ron Gong
Outsourcing Your Family Office Services
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Should You Have a Family Office Separate From Your Business?
(660 KB - PDF)
How Wealth Owners Measure Value: Evaluating the Performance of Your Wealth Advisor or Family Office
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Intergenerational communication and education are key elements to ensure that your family is prepared for the transition of wealth. Harris myCFO supports this goal with a range of initiatives:
- Family conferences and salons covering such topics such as family governance, philanthropy and wealth transfer
- One-on-one meetings with younger beneficiaries
- Programs tailored to your family´s specific financial situation
Thought Leadership
The Power of Family Meetings
(376 KB - PDF)
by Claudia Sangster
Raising Healthy Children in Families of Affluence
(94 KB - PDF)
by Laura Kastner, Ph.D.
Move beyond the numbers to prolong family wealth
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by Claudia B. Sangster and Deb Doran
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It's an unfortunate fact: Wealth brings increased exposure to potential liabilities. That's why we place a high priority on designing and implementing comprehensive risk-management strategies that can protect your wealth, reduce your exposure and give you peace of mind. Components include:
- Evaluation of existing risk-management program and insurance
- Insurance planning for your real estate, watercraft, automotive and aviation assets
- Medical coverage for your family and employees
- Review of existing life insurance coverage and evaluation of needs
Thought Leadership
Securing the Future: Managing Threats and Opportunities Through Effective Risk Planning
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by Family Office Exchange







