A principal reviewing the financial press

The News

Selected updates and perspectives from SLOANE / Adler.

The Unassigned Problem

Some of the most consequential matters in a family office begin as questions that appear too unusual, too narrow, or too temporary to require a dedicated owner.

December 30, 2025

On the Nature of Patient Capital

In an environment shaped by short-term pressures, the discipline of long-horizon thinking remains essential.

December 30, 2025

Governance in Transition

Leadership succession remains one of the most consequential challenges facing enterprises and families alike.

December 30, 2025

Discretion as Discipline

In an age of transparency, the value of measured communication has only increased.