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The Case for Sustainable Investing

A discussion with Audrey Choi, Morgan Stanley’s Chief Sustainability Officer and Chief Marketing Officer

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Reimagining Education

Khan Academy founder Sal Khan discusses the growth of his global enterprise that educates millions of children and adults.

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Are We Rich? Talking with Kids About Money

Money has long been a taboo subject in families. Here’s how to focus conversations about money toward meaningful ends.

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Relocating Abroad: What to Know

Moving abroad is exciting, but it’s important to first plan for that country’s financial, health and safety considerations.

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Thinking of Relocating?

Explore some of the key issues you should consider before choosing a new home.

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Art and the Economics of Taste

Learn key estate planning considerations for avid collectors and their families.

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Benchmarking Single Family Office Compensation

Explore the pay, benefit and bonus structures that single family offices are using to attract and retain talent.

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Emotional Challenges in Planning

Accountants and estate attorneys are vital to constructing sound wealth-transfer plans, but sometimes matters that experts cannot address pose the greatest challenges.

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Cybersecurity for Family Offices

Family offices are particularly vulnerable to cyber threats. Learn the steps you can take to help boost your security.

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Sharpening Philanthropic Focus

How to magnify the impact of your philanthropy by clearly defining your mission and maintaining your focus.

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Essential Family Wealth Conversations

Advice from Mitzi Perdue, heiress to the Sheraton Hotel and Perdue Farms fortunes, on how to foster and preserve family unity by educating younger generations.

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Demystifying Art Indices

How art-market indices can help collectors and owners better understand this important asset class.

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Passion Assets: Investing in Art

When a passion for collecting evolves into something of considerable value, a new set of considerations comes in to play. Hear what our panel has to say about collections as an investment class.

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The Pyramid of Giving: How to Say Yes. When to Say No.

You can support the people and causes you care about, while turning down requests when you feel you have done enough. Katherine Lorenz, president of the Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation, shares her story.

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Cybersecurity in a Time of Uncertainty

As more people rely on technology to stay connected with co-workers, family and friends, cybercriminals are exploiting new opportunities to access sensitive data. Here are some common scams to avoid.

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Wealth Planning: You Hold the Keys

Effective wealth management planning should go beyond investment decisions and address broader issues of family dynamics and philanthropic vision.

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These Steps May Reduce Your Taxes

A key strategy for boosting long-term investment returns is being smart about tax efficiency.

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Planning for the Expected and Unexpected

While many clients initially engage a Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Advisor to address a specific challenge, they often find value from services they never expected.

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