"Family offices are understandably private, with many aspects of their operations shrouded in secrecy, including their investments, family members, ownership details and the structures designed to protect them.... Assessing which entities are part of the 'family' enables holistic advice on the family office's obligations, including whether employee benefits must be offered and whether the benefits provided are compliant with current rules. This becomes more complex for family offices with a global scope, particularly if the original family is unfamiliar with U.S. regulations and is hesitant to allow deeper review of the broader structure."  MORE >>