CRITICAL PATH TO THE DEVELOPMENT
CRITICAL PATH TO THE DEVELOPMENT
OF A GI SINGLE FAMILY OFFICE
Philip F. Strassler
Strassler, LLC
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FAMILY OFFICE FORMATION ACTIVITIES
Selection of type of entity — considerations in choosing a C corp to
avoid investment related expense issues
PP Ownership of entity
Naming of entity
Entity formation — what state should it be formed in
Selection of officers and directors
Obtain employer identification number
Family and non-family member clients
Estate Planning Coordination
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INVESTMENTS
0. Investment return and risk determination
0. Selection of investment consultant
0. Governance — investment role: active vs. passive
▪ Family investment selection: customized allocation and investment
selection
SEC registration considerations
0. Investment committee
Outsourced vs. internal CIO
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OFFICE FACILITIES AND ADMINISTRATION
Office location and lease (lease vs. sublease, term, guarantees)
Office design and furniture
Business cards and stationery
Establish filing system - paper, paperless and offsite
FedEx, credit cards and other office services
Petty cash
Purchase insurance coverage for office
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SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY
Accounting and bookkeeping software/system
Evaluate account aggregation and custom reporting of assets
Performance reporting software/system
Determine hardware and software needs (remote access — cloud
computing)
Computer system servicing needs
Technology training
Telephone system
Obtain telephone and fax numbers
Obtain domain name and email addresses
Security of computers
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FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
► Funding and budget
► Banking relationships - authorized signers list
► Custodial/prime brokerage relationships
► Brokerage account relationships
Develop expenditure authorization and bill approval policy
Review procedure and reconciliation process for intercompany transfers
► Cash and brokerage account reconciliation process
► Prepare operations manual
► Chart of accounts
► Reporting capabilities and online interface
with financial institutions
Determine risk metric and analytic needs
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FINANCIAL REPORTING NEEDS
Evaluate CPA firms — compliance and advice
► Internal audit process
► External audit process
► Household staffing and payroll reporting
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HUMAN RESOURCES
► Develop job descriptions and compensation ranges
► Conduct search - use of relationships and recruiters
► Interview process
► Offer letters
• Payroll administration, payroll tax and insurance registration
• HR policies and manual
► Health insurance and other fringe benefits
Receptionist hiring
Executive assistant hiring
i Senior Controller hiring
► 401 (10 and profit sharing
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