Kennett Pty Ltd is a 4th-generation family-owned, multi-award-winning construction company which began in South Australia in 1914, 110 years ago. With offices in Adelaide, Melbourne and Mt Gambier, Kennett specialises in the quality construction of commercial facilities. The team is passionate about their work, obsessive about detail and they understand that process creates value and are committed to the creation of lasting relationships. We spoke with the team at Kennett Pty Ltd to learn more about the family business, their rich history, and how the business has grown and evolved across four generations of ownership.

In Ask the Advisor, we put your questions to the experts. Our FBA Family Business Accredited Advisors answer frequently asked questions from family business clients for your benefit. Responses are from trusted professionals who understand the ins and outs of family business. In this Ask the Advisor, Matthew Bartemucci from Hood Sweeney answers the question, "How do we create wealth outside of the family business, so the next generation doesn’t have to support us when we’re ready to exit the business?"