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The Art of Transition: Navigating Family Wealth After Selling Your Business
As a successful business owner, you've poured your heart and soul into building a thriving enterprise. Now, as you contemplate selling...

Robert Carson
Jan 172 min read
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Aussie Investors Quietly Cash In: The Rise of Hands-Off Stakes in Private Businesses
Australian high net worth families are showing a heightened interest in taking passive stakes in unlisted private companies.

Robert Carson
Jan 62 min read
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Do you need a Family Office, or just a family CIO?
Is a full-fledged family office necessary, or could a dedicated Chief Investment Officer (CIO) for your family suffice?

Robert Carson
Jan 62 min read
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Beneath the Canopy - January 2025
Welcome to "Beneath the Canopy" - Canopy East's monthly update on the world of family wealth management.

Robert Carson
Jan 63 min read
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Reality vs expectation: When your kids realise there's nothing left over
Expectations and realities are poles apart, with parents living longer and leading more active lifestyles than their children had imagined

Robert Carson
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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Are families Naïve or actually ready for transition?
Are families actually prepared for the transition of their family wealth to the next generation? Many families think they are ready but inst

Robert Carson
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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Beneath the Canopy - December 2024
Welcome to "Beneath the Canopy" - Canopy East's monthly update on the world of family wealth management.

Robert Carson
Dec 11, 20243 min read
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Inspired by Giants: The Origin and Mission of Canopy East
The inception of Canopy East was fueled by a profound commitment to assist families in addressing all aspects of their wealth management.

Robert Carson
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Can Family Wealth Discussions Survive Without Complete Transparency?
Last week, I was reminded of the critical role #transparency plays in the #family #wealth space. Every wealth professional understands...

Robert Carson
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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Will the 'Great Wealth Transition' become the 'Great Wealth Destruction'?
Will the next generation look to preserve their family's wealth? Or continue a cycle of high levels of discretionary consumer spending while

Robert Carson
Sep 9, 20241 min read
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Relationships that stand the test of time
In the bustling world of business, where the clink of coffee cups often accompanies the clatter of keyboards, there lies a fundamental...

Robert Carson
Aug 29, 20241 min read
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The legacy of leaving nothing to no one - Vale Ingvar Kamprad
This article was first published on 2 February 2018. The news of the passing of Ingvar Kamprad , founder of Ikea this week sent lovers of...

Robert Carson
Aug 26, 20243 min read
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Advocating for your family's future
At Canopy East, advocacy is at the heart of everything we do. It is about more than just providing advice; it’s about standing by our...

Robert Carson
Aug 26, 20241 min read
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Siblings in Sync, Roles Defined
Families consisting of four or more children these days seems to be among the minority. Which means that the task of dividing the roles...

Robert Carson
Aug 22, 20241 min read
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Choosing the Right Wealth Manager: Apples vs. Oranges?
Comparing Wealth Managers is like comparing apples with oranges. Each has nuanced differences in their approach to services, from...

Robert Carson
Aug 22, 20241 min read
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Conflict is natural, but it doesn’t have to be a barrier.
We understand that each family member brings unique perspectives and values to the table. Our role is to navigate these differences and alig

Robert Carson
Aug 22, 20241 min read
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