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Fidelity in the family

Creaghan McConnell Gould recently came across an incredible interview with the ever-entertaining David Rubenstein and the seldom-interviewed Abigail Johnson, the third-generation Chairwoman and CEO behind Fidelity Investments. Fidelity has been privately held and family-controlled since Johnson's grandfather, Edward C. Johnson II, founded the business in 1946...

The house of Armani: A legacy designed to last

Less than one week after the launch of the 50th anniversary celebration for his revolutionary fashion house, Giorgio Armani passed away on September 24, 2025. He was 91. Known as “Re Giorgio” (“King Giorgio”) for his reign in the fashion industry, the illustrious Italian designer was the sole owner of his iconic company...

The Milstein family: Stepping back to move forward

Like many family businesses, the Milstein family behind Burlington Coat Factory built their business the old-fashioned way — through hard work, grit, and passion. Creaghan McConnell Gould celebrates and commends these families for their dedication to their family business and the communities they serve...
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Research & commentary

Family, farming, and the future: The McCain family's entrepreneurial success story

For CMG, the McCain family stands as a shining example of excellence in family business. As a recent example, McCain’s CEO, Max Koeune, has been named the Globe and Mail’s Corporate Citizen of the Year, a testament to the family’s remarkable leadership and the company’s global impact...

The Hermès family:
A story of resiliency—and even growth—in hard economic times

Hermès seems to weather economic storms with ease, making the Hermès family one of the wealthiest in the world, as Bloomberg highlighted recently. What sets them apart? At CMG, we think three things make the family unique and worth watching...

The hidden secret to business family succession

We share our insights and four "real-life" case studies on the hidden secret of business succession...
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Technical resources

Expanding investment potential with participating whole life insurance

Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) has long been a foundation in the world of investment portfolio management. The added benefit of combining MPT with participating whole life insurance empowers business families to optimize the risk-return relationship within their portfolios, giving them another tool in their arsenal to steward the wealth they’ve worked hard to accumulate...

The “long tail” on the Capital Gains increase and its impact on business families

Much has been discussed on the impact of the recent increase to the capital gains inclusion rate, from 50% to 66.6%, effective June 25, 2024.  The federal government shared that it designed the increase to extract more tax revenue from ultra-high-net-worth Canadians to pay for its various spending priorities...

Bridging the leading generation to the next:
Overcoming trust barriers for effective communication

We explore bridging the gap between generations in business families, outlining five key steps to ease intergenerational tensions and ensure success...
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Business family stories

Fidelity in the family

Creaghan McConnell Gould recently came across an incredible interview with the ever-entertaining David Rubenstein and the seldom-interviewed Abigail Johnson, the third-generation Chairwoman and CEO behind Fidelity Investments. Fidelity has been privately held and family-controlled since Johnson's grandfather, Edward C. Johnson II, founded the business in 1946...

The house of Armani: A legacy designed to last

Less than one week after the launch of the 50th anniversary celebration for his revolutionary fashion house, Giorgio Armani passed away on September 24, 2025. He was 91. Known as “Re Giorgio” (“King Giorgio”) for his reign in the fashion industry, the illustrious Italian designer was the sole owner of his iconic company...

The Milstein family: Stepping back to move forward

Like many family businesses, the Milstein family behind Burlington Coat Factory built their business the old-fashioned way — through hard work, grit, and passion. Creaghan McConnell Gould celebrates and commends these families for their dedication to their family business and the communities they serve...
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