Expert Family Office Consulting Solutions
At Emmerson Hartswood, we excel in providing tailored family office services to positively impact on your family’s legacy. Establishing a family office may present numerous advantages for your family, and we are committed to serving as your trusted partner throughout this process.
About
our company
Established in 2018, we are dedicated to providing customised solutions and strategic insights to support entrepreneurial families as they progress through various transitions—from founder to wealth owner, from business operations to family legacy, and across multiple generations. Our team offers extensive expertise and is committed to understanding each client's distinct requirements, maintaining a fully independent perspective without hidden interests or affiliations.
What is a family office?
The roots of family offices can be traced back to antiquity – to king’s stewards responsible for managing the regal wealth; who over time widened their stewardship to include the aristocracy.
The modern concept of a family office was developed in the 19th century by J.P. Morgan and the Rockefeller family who developed family-owned organisations to manage both their private wealth and family affairs. Over time, as experience and expertise grew, offices opened up their services to other non-related families, evolving from single-family offices into multi-family offices.
This is the definition we hold to be the truest form of a multi-family office – a very different proposition from a private bank or other financial organisation. Built to serve the unique needs of a family of wealth, then evolved over time to bring unfettered independence, real understanding, deep knowledge and first-hand experience to your family’s unique needs.
About Our Founder
Nick Emmerson
Founder/Director
For over 25 years I’ve been working with entrepreneurial individuals and families to help them navigate the financial, structural, and personal complexities that come with creating, managing, and preserving wealth. My career has spanned from London to New Zealand, giving me a truly global perspective on how wealth can be built, protected, and transitioned across generations.
I’ve worked alongside founders, investors, and multi-generational families — guiding them through the shift from hands-on business owner to strategic investor, and from first-generation success to confident next-generation leadership. Along the way, I’ve learned that every family’s story is different, and the best advice is never one-size-fits-all.
At Emmerson Hartswood my focus is on delivering independent, conflict-free guidance that aligns completely with my clients’ values and goals. Whether that means overseeing investments, refining structures, or planning for succession, my role is to ensure clarity, protect legacy, and create the conditions for long-term success.
Beyond the spreadsheets and strategy sessions, I’m a big believer in building genuine relationships. I see my work as more than managing assets — it’s about building trust, ensuring confidence, and helping families feel in control of their future.
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