Three Operating Models for Sub-$100M
You don't need a team of ten to have family office infrastructure. Three models have emerged for founders with $5M–$100M — each balances cost, control, and complexity differently.
From operator to owner. Most founders try to protect wealth while still running everything. This is for those ready to step back — structuring capital intentionally so mistakes don't compound quietly. Asset protection, tax structures, geographic diversification, and concentration risk after exit.
You don't need a team of ten to have family office infrastructure. Three models have emerged for founders with $5M–$100M — each balances cost, control, and complexity differently.
Strip away the mystique, and a family office is simply a wealth operating system. Here's what it actually does — the five core functions, how they interconnect, and when you need them.
Picking the wrong family office location can cost millions in unnecessary taxes, compliance headaches, and missed opportunities.