The document discusses the origins and evolution of modern family offices. It begins by exploring how John D. Rockefeller established the first family office in 1914 to manage his wealth after the breakup of Standard Oil and the introduction of income tax. This helped pioneer the modern family office model. The document then outlines how family offices now help manage both passive and active wealth for families, including life and family, estate and tax, and philanthropy. Finally, it discusses ensuring the sustainability of wealth for future generations by being transparent with taxes, using minimal structures, embracing transparency of data, and investing in ways that benefit society and uphold the family's reputation.