Cendrowski Corporate Advisors helps Family Offices make the most impact with their assets, taking a strategic approach to philanthropic planning and administration.
Whether a Family Office has several philanthropic initiatives in place or is just getting started, our seasoned professionals can help initiate and oversee efforts that are both rewarding and transformational for the community. We guide each unique family through the critical factors—educational, administrative, strategic, operational, and investment—that will make it possible to reach their philanthropic goals.
Direct giving may be preferable for some families and situations, though structured options allow a more strategic approach. Our specialists can help Family Offices integrate their giving strategy with a broader overall wealth management strategy. After decades of experience with Family Office philanthropy, we collaborate with family members to ensure that philanthropic efforts provide a way to share family values, support important causes, and build family connections.
Smart family offices keep leverage low for a reason
There’s a reason most family offices keep leverage low. After living through 2008–2010, many learned how quickly over-leverage can turn a paper fortune into a liquidity crisis. When capital calls come due and exits stall, debt becomes a liability you can’t unwind fast enough. Experienced investors know when to dial leverage up—or down—but for most, […]
Can’t hedge private stock? Here’s what family offices actually do
Roughly three-quarters of family offices are investing directly in private companies—and that creates a challenge: you can’t easily hedge private stock. The smart play? Hedge the debt, not the equity. Some offices also use structured lending against concentrated positions to manage downside risk while keeping some upside. Private markets don’t come with easy liquidity, […]
Co investing can 2–3x returns – but secondaries demand a reality check
Co-investing can be a powerful tool—if you know when to use it. We have seen investors double or even triple returns by leaning into specific industries they understand well. But we’ve also seen the other side: secondaries that look attractive on paper but underdeliver because of timing or asset risk.