How Family Offices Structure Direct Co-Investments Alongside Private Equity Sponsors
    Private Equity

    How Family Offices Structure Direct Co-Investments Alongside Private Equity Sponsors

    Family offices invest directly in PE deals alongside a sponsor through a co-investment SPV, gaining lower fees but facing tight diligence deadlines.

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··12 min read
    Lincoln Property Crosses $2 Billion in 2026 Capital: Family Offices Are Back in CRE
    Real Estate

    Lincoln Property Crosses $2 Billion in 2026 Capital: Family Offices Are Back in CRE

    Lincoln Property Company crossed $2 billion in capital formation in 2026, driven substantially by family office partnerships. The anchor investors — connected to Pilot Flying J and Endeavor Energy

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··6 min read
    How Accredited Investors Access Family Office Co-Investment Deals in 2026
    Alternative Investments

    How Accredited Investors Access Family Office Co-Investment Deals in 2026

    How Accredited Investors Access Family Office Co-Investment Deals in 2026 How Accredited Investors Access Family Office Co-Investment Deals in 2026 By Jeff Barnes, MBA · July 23, 2026 ·...

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    Separately Managed Accounts in Alternative Investments: Why the Ultra-Wealthy Skip Commingled Funds
    Alternative Investments

    Separately Managed Accounts in Alternative Investments: Why the Ultra-Wealthy Skip Commingled Funds

    A separately managed account (SMA) in alternative investments is a bespoke portfolio arrangement where a single LP receives customized terms, direct asset-level transparency, and negotiated fee struct

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··8 min read
    How Family Offices Invest in Alternatives: The Allocation Blueprint for Accredited Investors
    Alternative Investments

    How Family Offices Invest in Alternatives: The Allocation Blueprint for Accredited Investors

    The UBS Global Family Office Report 2025 surveyed family offices managing an average of $1.6 billion in assets and found that private equity represents 21% of average global family office portfolio...

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··6 min read