Operations and the Tech Stack
Selecting the right general ledger, portfolio reporting software, and cybersecurity infrastructure.
The Reporting Nightmare
The number one operational pain point for family offices is consolidated reporting. Aggregating K-1s from private equity, daily pricing for public equities, and appraisal data for hard assets (art, real estate) into a single unified view is highly complex. Excel breaks at $100M AUM.
Standard Tech Stack Components
| Software Category | Leading Platforms | Est. Base Cost/Yr |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Accounting | Addepar, Masttro, PCR | $50k - $150k |
| General Ledger (GL) | Sage Intacct, MS Dynamics | $20k - $40k |
| Entity Management | Athennian, Diligent | $10k - $25k |
Common Mistakes
Using QuickBooks for a complex SFO. QuickBooks cannot handle multi-entity consolidations effectively, nor can it track inter-company loans automatically, which is a core feature of SFO structuring.
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