At Risk: Managing for the Future Sponsored by Rothstein Kass Hedge fund partners may be less prepared than they know for sudden changes in the management teams of their firms. If unaddressed, this state of affairs has the potential to jeopardize both their wealth and controlling stakes in the business. request free report

	Private Equity in 2008 Sponsored by Rothstein Kass Strong expectations for a severe economic downturn color the private equity world’s view of the year ahead. request free report

	Millionaire Intelligence A series of three specialized reports Middle-Class Millionaires, regardless of their professional field, exhibit a distinct set of beliefs, attitudes and behaviors involving work and wealth-building than people with lower incomes. New research examines the characteristics of financially successful advisors, private client attorneys, and real estate agents. request free report

	2008: Onward & Upward Sponsored by Rothstein Kass Senior partners at hedge fund firms anticipate more funds, more firms and more growth in the new year. request free report

	The Compensation Conundrum Sponsored by Rothstein Kass Our hedge fund research paints a picture of an industry that has evolved to manage tremendous growth with very little oversight and planning. The result is a lopsided business that celebrates its investment success while tolerating its back-office functions. Shallow labor pools and years of neglect are just two of the issues undermining the stability of these critical customer service roles. request free report

	Capturing the Opportunity in Hedge Funds Sponsored by Rothstein Kass Riding a wave of success, hedge fund managers continue to expand their expectations for the future, turning their focus to fund-raising and creating and institutional infrastructure to enable growth. request free report

	Sourcing Private Wealth: A Segmentation Analysis of Hedge Fund Investors While growth in the hedge fund universe has been strong over the past decade, the investing environment has changed and hedge funds are now faced with the challenge of finding new affluent clients. request free report

	The New Jet Set: A Psychographic Analysis of Luxury Spending Sponsored by Elite Traveler The New Jet Set - those individuals at the pinnacle of the financial pyramid - are super-rich big-time spenders and this is the first time the details of their spending activities have been available to the public. request free report

	2006 Family Office Compensation Report Sponsored by Institutional Investor The impact an executive director can have on a family office is greater than that of any other professional in the organization, so it’s critical to understand the role they fill, their contribution to the overall success of the office, and the alternatives for structuring their positions and associated compensation to ensure maximum effectiveness. request free report

	The Estate Tax and the Affluent: A Look at the Impact of the Federal Estate Tax on Those Most Likely To Pay It The fate of the federal estate or “death” tax – whether it should be repealed, reformed, or left as is – has been a subject of fierce debate for years. request free report

	Research Summaries Topic: Wealth & Investment Products Eye of the Beholder An individual's vantage point, specifically their level of wealth, can have a major impact on how they perceive and use investment products. Topic: Preferences & Expectations on Taxes Taxation with Remonstration The only thing more certain than death is the affluents' desire to pay less in taxes. Topic: 2006 Executive Bonuses Caveat Emptor Wall Street's executives spend hard and fast on the back of a good year. Topic: High-Net-Worth Sexual Behavior Money as Aphrodisiac Being rich means getting lucky on your terms. Topic: Affluent Investor Confidence Mad As Hell Difficult markets prompt skeptical investors to revamp their advisory relationships.