Family Office & Family Business Insights

Big Canyon Advisors shares perspectives drawn from decades of advising families, family offices, and family enterprises across generations. Our insights address the practical challenges families face as wealth, ownership, and complexity increase, such as governance, succession, decision-making, and long-term stewardship.


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fraud alert and detection in a family office
By Charlie Carr, CFP September 14, 2026
Learn 10 common family office fraud risks involving cybersecurity, payments, internal controls, technology and governance, and how stronger safeguards can help.
By Charlie Carr, CFP September 10, 2026
Explore eight pillars that help family enterprises thrive across generations, including governance, strategy, culture, innovation, execution, and succession.
By Charlie Carr, CFP August 26, 2026
Learn how family business leaders can create a culture of client delight that strengthens relationships, encourages referrals and improves long-term results.
By Charlie Carr August 5, 2026
Discover how a thoughtfully designed family bank can encourage entrepreneurship, support future family leaders, and create lasting opportunities.
Parents and young child at a construction site; the next generation learning through experience.
By Charlie Carr July 28, 2026
Discover how successful family businesses help the next generation build responsibility, entrepreneurial thinking, and leadership while avoiding entitlement.
Growth strategy illustration
By Charlie Carr July 22, 2026
Should your family business prioritize current income or future growth? Learn how strategic planning and governance shape long-term success.
Placing wood blocks on a wood board by hand to solve a challenge.
By Charlie Carr, CFP July 17, 2026
Explore the governance, engagement, leadership, and operational challenges facing large family offices as they support families across generations.
family reaches for each other as man places money in piggy bank with money stacked around family
By Charlie Carr July 8, 2026
Learn how a family business dividend policy creates predictability, supports family harmony, and balances current distributions with long-term growth.
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By Charlie Carr June 30, 2026
Learn how intentional celebration strengthens family business culture, reinforces shared values, and inspires loyalty across generations.
By Charlie Carr June 22, 2026
Learn how family businesses can foster innovation, encourage new ideas, and build a culture that supports growth while honoring family values.
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