CEO of a Large Multi-National Company Receives Unexpected Services

When the CEO came to us, he was in search of a firm that could manage a portion of his significant portfolio.  What he received was much more than that.

Connecting the Business and Personal Financial Pictures

At the time he began working with us, the CEO was preparing for the sale of the business, a liquidity event that would greatly impact his family’s lifestyle.  Although he came to us for our investment management services, we counseled him on choices and planning for this impactful event and beyond.  We helped him strategize for minimizing tax consequences, analyzing payout structures, managing real estate holdings, designing a private family foundation, arranging family office concierge services, and, most importantly, conducting financial planning for his entire family.   

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•First, our investment and tax professionals assessed the CEO’s anticipated financial windfall and provided a sophisticated analysis with objective advice. 

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•The CEO enlisted our help with his retirement plan; most notable were concerns about income stream and tax planning.  We provided a detailed analysis, highlighting several payout structures along with the tax consequences for each structure.    

•We worked with the CEO to develop a comprehensive wealth management plan.  After the liquidity event, he invested in a more balanced portfolio involving funds we manage internally and funds managed externally.  Additional funds are invested in our proprietary private equity program.

•The CEO chose our services for managing current and future real estate holdings.  We assisted with the vetting, insuring and acquisition of the real estate properties as well as handling conservation easements. 

•The CEO also needed help with private air travel needs.  Our family office professionals vetted and presented various private air travel options to best fit his requirements.  These options included jet cards, fractional ownership and charter.

•The CEO and his family sought our guidance in creating a private foundation for their philanthropic endeavors.  As part of this service we distribute all donations, maintain the foundation’s books and prepare the tax returns.

•Annual meetings are important to this client and his family.  The client prefers two meetings per year – one for a deep dive into his investments, and the other to discuss family financial planning as well as estate and charitable planning.