family office

American  

[fam-lee aw-fis, of-is, fam-uh-lee] / ˈfæm li ˈɔ fɪs, ˈɒf ɪs, ˈfæm ə li /

noun

1. a financial advisory firm for extremely wealthy private individuals that is designed to offer comprehensive management of all assets, especially one that serves a single family.

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Etymology

Origin of family office

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

Altman’s husband had made an investment in Stoke through Hydrazine, now their family office, according to a person familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

In half of the midterm election years since 1950, the S&P 500 fell by about 20% or even more, the family office of Lansing Street Advisors said in its first-quarter letter.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Two sons of Walmart founder Sam Walton—Jim Walton, co-manager of the family office and holding company Walton Enterprises, and Rob Walton, former Walmart chairman, are now among the elite top 10 of the Bloomberg index.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

In March 2015, Epstein received an email marked “Confidential. Material non-public info” from the finance chief of Black’s family office.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Birchall heads Musk's family office and personal financial investments and business dealings.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026