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Quick Answer
MyFO is the better choice for family offices that want a modern operating system without making a general ledger the center of the technology stack. Eton Solutions is better suited to family offices that want extensive accounting and transaction within one enterprise platform.
This is one of the clearest philosophical differences in family-office technology.
Eton's AtlasFive centers the experience around the general ledger. MyFO deliberately does not because some entities and families don’t need a general ledger.
Neither approach is inherently right for every family office.
MyFO vs. Eton Solutions
Eton currently describes AtlasFive as integrating entity management, portfolio management, GL and fund accounting, transaction processing and document management.
Source: Eton Solutions AtlasFive
Eton Solutions' Approach
AtlasFive is designed as a broad digital ecosystem focused on the general ledger first.That is especially appealing to family offices with a core focus on accounting vs finance.
MyFO's Approach
MyFO takes a different position:
The family-office operating system should connect specialist systems rather than recreate all of them.
MyFO therefore focuses on:
- Entity and ownership structures
- Assets and liabilities
- Consolidated reporting
- Documents
- Stakeholders
- Forecasting
- Scenarios
- Tasks
- Workflows
If formal books are required, MyFO can work alongside the appropriate accounting system.
The General Ledger Question
This is probably the most important buying question when comparing the two.
Ask:
Does your family office focus on accounting needs primarily?
If the answer is yes, Eton's integrated GL solutions become compelling.
If the answer is no, and/or you already have accounting infrastructure a full family office operating system that can integrate with your existing GL or eliminate the need for a GL a may be more efficient.
Implementation Complexity
Enterprise platforms solve more problems internally, but that generally means more configuration.
A family office evaluating AtlasFive should understand:
- Data migration
- Chart-of-accounts requirements
- Entity setup
- Accounting configuration
- Workflow configuration
- Historical data
- Training
MyFO generally requires less infrastructure in general and onboarding times are much faster because it isn't trying to become the family's GL.
Who Should Choose MyFO?
Choose MyFO if:
- You want a full family office operating system..
- You do not want accounting to dictate your data architecture.
- Forecasting and scenario planning matter.
- You need documents and workflows connected to wealth.
- You prioritize quicker deployment.
- You want transparent starting pricing.
Who Should Choose Eton Solutions?
Choose Eton if:
- You need integrated GL accounting.
- You need fund accounting.
The Bottom Line
Eton Solutions is fundamentally an accounting enterprise platform.
MyFO is fundamentally a family-office operating system designed to connect the broader ecosystem.
For family offices that want broad and in-depth wealth and operational management without turning the platform itself into their accounting system, MyFO is our preferred choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Eton Solutions include accounting?
Yes. AtlasFive currently includes GL and fund-accounting functionality.
Is MyFO an accounting platform?
No. MyFO intentionally works as a family-office operating, aggregation, reporting layer and integrates with your existing accounting systems.
Which is easier to implement?
Implementation varies by office. MyFO currently states typical onboarding of approximately 2–6 weeks. Eton should provide an implementation plan based on the specific AtlasFive configuration.
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