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Family offices investing in private equity and venture capital must navigate the complexities of capital calls. From maintaining liquidity to ensuring accurate reporting, timely execution requires careful planning and strong operational processes. This guide covers key strategies to streamline capital…
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Your Wealth, Your Values
At Markdale Financial Management, we understand the importance of aligning your investments with your philanthropic and personal values. Our family office offers a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that ensures your financial strategies reflect your ethical principles and charitable goals.…
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How Do I Stay Involved While Stepping Back?
Transitioning wealth to the next generation is key to your financial legacy. But, staying involved in your family wealth while “stepping back” doesn’t mean losing control—it means having a more strategic role. Reducing administrative burden allows you to focus your…
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Top 10 Reports Our Clients Are Using Right Now
Understanding how to evaluate your portfolio and make informed decisions requires access to the right tools. Below, we highlight the top 10 reports that our clients rely on, from evaluating manager performance to understanding asset allocations. Each report provides critical…
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Customized Reports Tailored to Your Specific Needs
If you regularly report to SHARE Canada, you’re familiar with their specific requirements for a detailed list of holdings, including security ISINs and quantities. This post describes how we leverage Addepar to create customized reports tailored to investors with shareholder…
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Modern Wealth Management: Bridging Generations, Values, and Technology
Wealthy families are facing complex challenges that span generations. Whether it’s transitioning from traditional methods to modern digital systems, aligning portfolios with contemporary values, or navigating the emotional side of wealth transfer. These challenges often involve more than just financial…
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How Much Cash Should Be in Your Portfolio?
How Much Cash Should Be in Your Portfolio? If I told you your portfolio grew from $40 million to $140 million over the past decade, you might immediately feel a sense of satisfaction. After all, that’s remarkable growth by any…
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5 Key Investing Principles to Build Long-Term Wealth
Investing is often perceived as complex, but the truth is, a few simple principles will set you on a path toward financial freedom. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your strategy, these five key investing principles will…
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How to Evaluate Investment Managers: A Guide to Making Informed Choices
When choosing an investment manager, many investors rely on personal connections. Someone they know, like, or trust. Often, these managers are passed down through generations of family, creating a sense of familiarity. While this desire for comfort is understandable, it…
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Impact Investing for Foundations: Are You Ready?
Impact investing for foundations is a hot topic, but often mis-understood. This post will demystify impact investing for foundations by providing practical advice to aid your foundation’s impact investing journey. Impact investing has become a powerful tool for foundations looking…