The Mack Podcast

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Join us each week as we discuss trends shaping the family office landscape, featuring conversations with top industry professionals. To learn more about Mack International, please visit www.mackinternational.com.

  1. 4d ago

    Family Offices & Private Market Liquidity: From Sourcing to Exit

    As private companies stay private longer and secondary markets continue to expand, family offices have new opportunities to access sought-after investments, but also face greater complexity in evaluating and managing them. Brian C. Adams is joined by Bob Blair, Hendrik Jordaan, and Tobias Heaslip to explore the evolving private secondary market, from deal sourcing and SPV structures to due diligence, pricing, liquidity, and exit strategies. They discuss how family offices can navigate these opportunities, manage concentration risk, and position themselves for long-term success. To learn more about Mack International, please visit www.mackinternational.comThis episode is also sponsored by FOTechHub. Join FOTechHub's 4th Annual Tech & Ops Conference November 18–19 | Fully Virtual — join from anywhere, no travel required FOTechHub brings together single and multi-family office professionals to share insights on technology and operations. Its 4th Annual Tech & Ops Conference will feature discussions on AI implementation, the future of family office tech, live tech demos, and practical workshops with industry practitioners. Attendance is complimentary for single and multi family offices and advisors. Learn more and register for the conference HERE.

  2. 5d ago

    Art as an Asset Class: Lending, Liquidity & Opportunity

    Brian Adams is joined by Adam Chin, Managing Partner at International Art Finance, to explore the growing market for art-backed lending and how family offices and collectors can unlock liquidity from their fine art collections. They discuss the differences between traditional bank financing and specialized lenders, valuation and collateral considerations, and the evolving role of art as an investable asset class. To learn more about Mack International, please visit www.mackinternational.com This episode is sponsored by EY. EY Family Office Advisory Services has built its approach around the principle that every family is unique. EY tackles the most complex problems alongside families that set the standard. Their team sees the whole system, which ensures families understand the full scope of options and the implications of their choices across governance, tax, technology, risk and operations. Learn more about the EY approach at ey.com/familyoffice. This episode is also sponsored by FOTechHub. Join FOTechHub's 4th Annual Tech & Ops Conference November 18–19 | Fully Virtual — join from anywhere, no travel required FOTechHub brings together single and multi-family office professionals to share insights on technology and operations. Its 4th Annual Tech & Ops Conference will feature discussions on AI implementation, the future of family office tech, live tech demos, and practical workshops with industry practitioners. Attendance is complimentary for single and multi family offices and advisors. Learn more and register for the conference HERE.

  3. Oct 23

    Why Family Offices Are Turning to the Outsourced Real Estate CIO

    How can families bring greater discipline and oversight to their commercial real estate portfolios? Brian Adams is joined by Richard Leider, Pete Stone, and Lex Wieneke of Trinity Real Estate to discuss the outsourced real estate CIO model, including portfolio strategy, risk management, asset performance, and succession planning. The conversation explores how institutional expertise can help families navigate complex real estate holdings and make more informed, long-term investment decisions. To learn more about Mack International, please visit www.mackinternational.com This episode is sponsored by Somos22. Somos22 is a network for family office principals and professional managers to connect and deepen Connection Capital within a community of trusted peers. Learn more at somos22network.com

  4. Oct 22

    The Prosperity Paradox

    Wealth can create extraordinary opportunities, but it can also remove the challenges that help develop purpose, motivation, and independence. In this episode of The Mack Podcast, Brian C. Adams is joined by Connor Boyack and Taylor Adams to explore The Prosperity Paradox, the distinction between financial and human capital, and how traditional approaches to wealth preservation can unintentionally create dependency. They discuss why families may need to shift their focus from preserving wealth to developing capable, purpose-driven future generations. To learn more about Mack International, please visit www.mackinternational.com This episode is sponsored by EY. EY Family Office Advisory Services has built its approach around the principle that every family is unique. EY tackles the most complex problems alongside families that set the standard. Their team sees the whole system, which ensures families understand the full scope of options and the implications of their choices across governance, tax, technology, risk and operations. Learn more about the EY approach at ey.com/familyoffice.

  5. Oct 16

    What It Takes to Run a Direct Investment Platform

    In this panel discussion, Brian C. Adams is joined by Sutton Fannon of Glen Rock Strategic Partners and Stephen Pharr of Old Harbor Partners to discuss the infrastructure, talent, governance, and economics behind successful direct investing. They explore deal sourcing, investment discipline, portfolio oversight, and the long-term commitment required to establish and sustain a direct investment strategy. To learn more about Mack International, please visit www.mackinternational.com This episode is sponsored by Somos22. Somos22 is a network for family office principals and professional managers to connect and deepen Connection Capital within a community of trusted peers. Learn more at somos22network.com

  6. Oct 15

    Private Wealth, Public Exposure: Managing Reputational Risk

    As family offices and prominent families become more visible, managing reputation requires thoughtful planning long before a crisis occurs. Brian Adams is joined by Crayton Webb, Owner and CEO of Sunwest Communications, to discuss reputation management, crisis communications, and public affairs. The conversation explores political and philanthropic giving, social media exposure, preparing the next generation for greater visibility, and protecting a family's reputation across generations. To learn more about Mack International, please visit www.mackinternational.com This episode is sponsored by EY. EY Family Office Advisory Services has built its approach around the principle that every family is unique. EY tackles the most complex problems alongside families that set the standard. Their team sees the whole system, which ensures families understand the full scope of options and the implications of their choices across governance, tax, technology, risk and operations. Learn more about the EY approach at ey.com/familyoffice.

  7. Oct 12

    Executive Risk: Protecting the People Who Protect the Capital

    As family offices expand their direct investments, operating responsibilities, and governance structures, executives face a broader range of personal and professional risks. In this episode of The Mack Podcast, Brian Adams is joined by Jeff Avery, Santosh Keni, and Debo Adesina to discuss executive risk, fiduciary responsibilities, insurance coverage, cybersecurity, and reputational exposure. The conversation explores how family offices can strengthen governance, protect key decision-makers, and establish safeguards that support long-term continuity. To learn more about Mack International, please visit www.mackinternational.com This episode is sponsored by Somos22 and High Road Hiring. Somos22 is a network for family office principals and professional managers to connect and deepen Connection Capital within a community of trusted peers. Learn more at somos22network.com High Road Hiring is a boutique recruitment consultancy serving high-net-worth households, family offices, and founder-led enterprises. They provide executive and personal search, estate staffing, and strategic hiring advisory, delivering rigorously vetted talent aligned with your culture and long-term vision. Learn more at highroadhiring.com

  8. Oct 8

    The AI Balancing Act: Security, Productivity and Data Privacy

    As family offices explore the potential of artificial intelligence, protecting sensitive information and maintaining control over data remain critical considerations. In this episode of The Mack Podcast, Brian C. Adams sits down with Steven Walchek, Founder and CEO of Liminal, to discuss the risks associated with public AI tools, the rise of shadow AI, and the importance of data privacy and governance. They also explore multi-model AI strategies, agentic AI, and how family offices can responsibly adopt emerging technologies while safeguarding confidential information. To learn more about Mack International, please visit www.mackinternational.com This episode is sponsored by EY. EY Family Office Advisory Services has built its approach around the principle that every family is unique. EY tackles the most complex problems alongside families that set the standard. Their team sees the whole system, which ensures families understand the full scope of options and the implications of their choices across governance, tax, technology, risk and operations. Learn more about the EY approach at ey.com/familyoffice.

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  • Creator
    Brian Adams
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    173
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    © Brian Adams
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    The Mack Podcast

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