Turnstone

Solutions

Practical answers for family offices and family businesses

We work across two kinds of family — those with an office, and those with a business — bringing theory, governance, and a long view to each.

Family offices

Family Offices

For families with an office — or those considering one — we bring the theory and the governance to make it serve the family's purpose.

Theory

We start from first principles: what an office is for, how wealth should be held, and what structures genuinely serve the family rather than the other way around.

  • Purpose of the family office
  • Wealth structure & philosophy
  • Principles for long-term stewardship

Family Governance

A clear, written framework for how the family makes decisions — roles, forums, and rules that reflect how the family actually lives.

  • Family constitution & charter
  • Roles and decision rights
  • Meeting & communication rhythms

Family businesses

Family Businesses

For operating families, we help manage the interplay between family, ownership, and business — and plan deliberately for what comes next.

Theory

A considered view of the family-business system: ownership, governance, and management — and how the boundaries between them stay clear.

  • Family–ownership–business model
  • Governing the business
  • Value alignment across generations

Exit

When ownership changes — a sale, a partial exit, or a handover — we plan it so the family's purpose and wealth survive the transition.

  • Exit readiness
  • Sale & succession planning
  • Post-exit family strategy

Rising Gen

Preparing the rising generation to step into responsibility with confidence — through education, gradual involvement, and meaningful roles.

  • Rising-generation education
  • Leadership transition
  • Mentorship & onboarding