‘Pioneers Get Shot, Settlers Get Rich’: FOs Approach AI With Curiosity and Caution

As family offices look to harness technology for greater efficiency and impact in 2026, artificial intelligence looms large, across both operations and investing. With AI no longer just a theoretical discussion or future investment theme, family offices are (cautiously) asking not whether AI will affect them, but rather where it should — and should not — play a role.

‘A Role to Play for the Benefit of Others’: John Seckman on Teaching Stewardship

Stewardship is central to the culture of the Bush family, owners of Bush Brothers & Company, and is reinforced through their family office, Shoebox Private Trust Company. As Shoebox President John Seckman explains, the family views ownership as a responsibility, with the company serving consumers and employees before owners, and the trust company works to instill that stewardship mindset across generations.

Deal Round-Up: Family Capital Backs Housing Finance, Industrial Manufacturing and Asset Management Platforms

Family offices and private family capital vehicles continued deploying and repositioning capital across housing finance, industrial infrastructure and asset management platforms in recent weeks, underscoring sustained appetite for control investments and strategic portfolio realignment across both operating businesses and financial services.

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‘A Role to Play for the Benefit of Others’: John Seckman on Teaching Stewardship

Stewardship is central to the culture of the Bush family, owners of Bush Brothers & Company, and is reinforced through their family office, Shoebox Private Trust Company. As Shoebox President John Seckman explains, the family views ownership as a responsibility, with the company serving consumers and employees before owners, and the trust company works to instill that stewardship mindset across generations.

Deal Round-Up: Family Capital Backs Housing Finance, Industrial Manufacturing and Asset Management Platforms

Family offices and private family capital vehicles continued deploying and repositioning capital across housing finance, industrial infrastructure and asset management platforms in recent weeks, underscoring sustained appetite for control investments and strategic portfolio realignment across both operating businesses and financial services.

‘Pioneers Get Shot, Settlers Get Rich’: FOs Approach AI With Curiosity and Caution

As family offices look to harness technology for greater efficiency and impact in 2026, artificial intelligence looms large, across both operations and investing. With AI no longer just a theoretical discussion or future investment theme, family offices are (cautiously) asking not whether AI will affect them, but rather where it should — and should not — play a role.

FAMILY OFFICE + FAMILY BUSINESS

Sign up for FO Pro: The Family Office Professional — the leading information source for family office leaders and the families they serve.

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