Risk Tolerance

Yields are near 0%. Why should I own bonds?

Since 1981, when the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield peaked at over 15%, investors have enjoyed the benefit of holding Treasury bonds in their portfolios....

A communicable illness plan helps your business manage risks

Does your family business have a communicable illness plan? Unlike the disasters for which most companies are prepared, a pandemic will not primarily affect...

Developing effective governance: Persistence pays off

Our family business, E. Ritter & Company (ERC), was founded in the 1880s as a general merchandise store. ERC entered the communications business in...

30 Family Business Truths

Each business family has its own culture, strengths, idiosyncrasies, points of contention and shared history. That’s why each family must do its own work...

Herschend Enterprises

Atlanta-based Herschend Enterprises is the operating business of the Herschend family. It encompasses four divisions, all focused on providing wholesome family entertainment. The divisions...