United States Ranks Fifth in Global Family Office Index
A new report assesses the market depth and attractiveness of 33 jurisdictions for family office operations.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Investing
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Global Citizen Solutions released a briefing comparing the market depth of family offices across 33 different jurisdictions. The study highlights the current landscape for families managing private wealth on a global scale.
Why it matters
The report provides a comprehensive index for evaluating which nations offer the most favorable environments for family offices. Understanding these rankings helps investors identify where established financial centers provide the necessary infrastructure for wealth management.
The United States earned a score of 70.4 in the index, securing the fifth position among the eight global hubs categorized as established centers. The report assessed market depth across a total of 33 distinct jurisdictions.
The players
Global Citizen Solutions
This organization specializes in residency and citizenship planning and produces research on global wealth mobility.
The details
The Global Intelligence Unit developed the index by comparing how various countries support the specific needs of family offices and the families they serve. While the United States maintains the largest concentration of these offices, it faces stiff competition from other financial hubs worldwide.
Timeline
October 15, 2026: Global Citizen Solutions published the briefing.
Market Dynamics
The expansion of family offices reflects a broader shift toward centralized private wealth management within major financial hubs. By analyzing the concentration of these entities, the report highlights how jurisdictions compete to attract high-net-worth capital flows.
This ranking offers investors a benchmark for evaluating the stability and operational depth of financial centers for their wealth management needs. Understanding these metrics can assist in making informed decisions regarding where to domicile private office assets.
The takeaway
The United States remains a primary hub for family offices despite its fifth-place ranking in this specific index. Investors should look beyond raw concentration figures to consider the specific regulatory and infrastructure benefits offered by top-performing jurisdictions.
Further reading
For more analysis on wealth management trends, explore our Investing section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Institutional Real Estate, Inc..
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