For many of the world’s wealthiest families, discussions around investment, governance and succession are becoming harder to navigate. Nearly three-quarters of family office (FO) professionals report rising conflict among family members as strategies strain under the weight of geopolitical uncertainty, digital disruption and social change.

Drawing on a global survey of more than 300 ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families and their advisers, our research reveals a profound repositioning underway.