APCO Family Office

We specialize in serving the discrete and distinctive needs of ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

A letter from our leadership:

As we approach the fall of 2024, the global landscape is marked by significant elections, emerging conflicts, and a period of heightened uncertainty and potential instability. In this context, the role of family offices and leading families takes on greater importance. Family Offices are uniquely positioned to act as stabilizing forces in an uncertain world, leveraging their financial power, philanthropic efforts, and policy influence to create a more resilient global environment.

Leading families have the resources to address some of the world’s most pressing issues, and many of the largest Foundations in the United States were established by the wealthiest families seeking to leave a personal legacy by addressing challenges from poverty and education to healthcare and environmental sustainability. The Gates, Buffett, and Getty families demonstrate bold ambitions and a desire for a lasting global impact, and we have had the privilege of supporting and guiding these and other families in solidifying their legacies.

By directing their resources and leadership towards initiatives that promote social stability and economic resilience, families can help mitigate the disruptive effects of political transitions. At a time where economic inequality is felt and seen by the masses through social media and other channels, ultra-high-net-worth families must choose their legacy: balancing the enjoyment of their wealth while also investing in a long-term vision that can uplift communities around the world, or instead spending lavishly on themselves without demonstrating leadership and generosity.

The investment decisions of family offices can influence markets, spur economic growth, and foster stability in turbulent times. The strategic allocation of capital by family offices towards stable, long-term investments can provide a counterbalance to the volatility we see in the world today. And in such times of uncertainty, leading families have the ability to advocate for policies and ideas that promote stability, economic growth, and social cohesion. Engaging in constructive dialogue with political leaders, supporting policy initiatives that foster stability, and using their platforms to champion good governance are ways in which family offices can exert a stabilizing influence.

In an era marked by tumult, the role of family offices as beacons of stability is not just important – it is essential.

Lord Edward Young, Global Chair, APCO Family Office
Trevor Neilson, Global Lead, APCO Family Office