Aaron Smith: Connecting Generations at Vermeer

At Vermeer, Senior Family Office Manager Aaron Smith is bridging generations through education, family camps and intentional relationship-building — ensuring more than 80 family members stay connected as both the family and business grow. A second-generation nonfamily employee, Smith is turning everyday questions and shared learning moments into a foundation for long-term unity and stewardship.

A Changing Tax Landscape

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act raises the estate tax exemption to $15 million per person in 2026, easing the rush around end-of-year planning. It also broadens incentives for private investments, real estate and philanthropy — prompting family offices to rethink long-term strategies.

Deal Round-Up: Family Offices Anchor Blockchain Bets, Affordable Housing Funds and RIA Growth

Recent deals have seen family capital backing blockchain, affordable housing and wealth-management expansion. The latest wave of deals shows family offices deploying across asset classes — from digital infrastructure to real estate — while continuing to build strategic platforms for long-term growth.

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A Changing Tax Landscape

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act raises the estate tax exemption to $15 million per person in 2026, easing the rush around end-of-year planning. It also broadens incentives for private investments, real estate and philanthropy — prompting family offices to rethink long-term strategies.

Deal Round-Up: Family Offices Anchor Blockchain Bets, Affordable Housing Funds and RIA Growth

Recent deals have seen family capital backing blockchain, affordable housing and wealth-management expansion. The latest wave of deals shows family offices deploying across asset classes — from digital infrastructure to real estate — while continuing to build strategic platforms for long-term growth.

Aaron Smith: Connecting Generations at Vermeer

At Vermeer, Senior Family Office Manager Aaron Smith is bridging generations through education, family camps and intentional relationship-building — ensuring more than 80 family members stay connected as both the family and business grow. A second-generation nonfamily employee, Smith is turning everyday questions and shared learning moments into a foundation for long-term unity and stewardship.

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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