Harvard Business School

Building a Legacy: Family Office Wealth Management

Harvard Business School

Family Enterprise

Application Deadline Approaching

Last date to apply: September 23, 2026 · Program starts on October 4, 2026

About Programme

Family wealth management sits at a difficult intersection of family dynamics and sound investment practices. As generational differences and the nature of investing evolve, these tensions only become more complex.

Building a Legacy: Family Office Wealth Management delivers a clear understanding of the governance, structure, and investment challenges that are unique to families. You'll emerge with the knowledge and confidence to design a wealth management strategy and structure that meets your family office's goals.

Programme Content

Establish the right structure, governance, and organizational design for a family office

Leverage proven strategies for preserving and growing wealth

Manage intergenerational wealth transfers

Balance the spending and investment needs of the family

Recognize and mitigate the risks of various investment tactics

Evaluate philanthropic pursuits and partnership opportunities

Implement best practices for separating operating assets and family office assets

Programme Audience

Executives from a family office or wealth management office

Family business owners, beneficial owners, and other family members, including children of the business leaders and their spouses/partners

Particularly appropriate for: Chief investment officers, chief executive officers, investment managers, or top family business leaders

Also appropriate for family members with a range of financial acumen—from expert to novice

Not appropriate for investors and service providers who are not exclusively representing a single family's interests

Attendance by multiple company representatives or family members is encouraged but not required

Chief executives and family members involved in the company and looking to expand business strengths and strategies are encouraged to explore Families in Business

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