Family Office Strategy, Governance, and Operating Models, video 7 of 20
What is a Single Family Office
A single family office is a private organization that serves one family’s financial, administrative, investment, and governance needs. Understanding this model helps a family compare dedicated internal support with a multi-family office. The choice affects privacy, control, staffing, service scope, operating costs, and access to specialized expertise. This topic gives families a practical starting point for defining priorities, identifying support gaps, and evaluating whether a dedicated structure fits their circumstances.
Why watch
- Understand what a single family office is and how it differs from a multi-family office.
- See which family priorities may call for dedicated staff, systems, and control.
- Prepare better questions when comparing family office structures and service models.