What lies ahead for family offices this year? In a series of articles starting in November, Canadian Family Offices took the pulse of CEOs and CIOs and charted their expectations for 2026. 

Generally, executives expect a gradual easing of turbulence while their industry grows and responds to the ever-more-complex needs of wealthy families. Even so, “political instability, geopolitical tension, recession concerns, shifting trade regimes and unpredictable inflation and rate policy have all shaped the environment,” says Yannick Archambault, president of private wealth at Nicola Wealth in Vancouver.

Below are the top articles from our special report, covering private equity, real estate, commodities, private credit, ESG investments and the outlook for family offices in general.  

With lots of froth in the markets, it’s easy for investment executives to ignore why risk management exists

Macro volatility is likely to continue, but Canada—and its relative stability—might be primed for a solid year

Investors are finding opportunities in specific sectors and among companies in the lower mid-market

With many Canadian family offices looking to reduce their U.S. exposure, the world may look like an oyster—but experts warn that finding pearls may require a deeper dive

The long view remains a core principle, even as accelerated change and volatility demand agility, they say

This asset class was projected to finish 2025 with returns in the high single digits. Can investors expect the same for 2026?

Investors predict another ‘super-cycle’ ahead, though many family offices are not yet convinced

The mission hasn’t changed, but investors and advisors are keeping a lower profile and adopting some new lingo