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.
Who Should You Hire First? A Strategic Approach to Scaling a Family Office
One of the most important decisions in scaling a family office or growing organization is often underestimated: Who should you hire first? Many leaders default to hiring for immediate needs — filling operational gaps, addressing urgent issues, or reacting to growth pressures. While this approach may provide short-term relief, it frequently introduces structural inefficiencies […]
Don’t Hire for Today’s Problems: How the Right First Hire Shapes a Family Office
As family offices grow, hiring decisions become increasingly important — and increasingly strategic. One of the most common mistakes is hiring to solve immediate problems rather than planning for long-term scale. At first glance, this approach seems practical. Operational gaps need to be filled. Issues need to be addressed. But hiring reactively can create […]
Why 90% of Family Wealth Disappears by the Third Generation
Why 90% of Family Wealth Disappears by the Third Generation There is a statistic frequently cited in wealth management: nearly 90% of family wealth is lost by the third generation. The assumption is often that poor investment decisions are to blame. The issue is rarely financial performance. More often, it is a failure of preparation. […]