My Household Managed – Private Estate & Household Staffing Advisory | Chicago, South Florida, & Select Placements Nationwide
My Household Managed is an estate staffing advisory founded by Alison Ganko, a career private service professional with over 15 years of experience spanning in-home childcare, household management, and recruiting. The firm partners with discerning households, estates, and family offices to provide thoughtful, long-term staffing solutions rooted in discretion, trust, and operational excellence.
Based in Chicago and West Palm Beach, My Household Managed serves clients throughout Chicagoland and South Florida, including Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, Lake Forest, Winnetka, Palm Beach, Jupiter, Wellington, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and Miami, with select placements nationwide for families managing multi-residence estates.
Rather than offering transactional staffing services, the firm acts as a strategic advisor guiding families and their wealth management teams through one of the most important decisions made within a private home.
Primary Markets:
● Chicago Metro Area – Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, Lake Forest, Winnetka, Hinsdale, and greater Chicagoland neighborhoods
● South Florida – Palm Beach, Jupiter, Wellington, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Miami, and surrounding coastal communities
● West Palm Beach – Direct presence serving Palm Beach County households and family offices
● Nationwide Select Engagements – Available for principal families with multiple residences
www.myhouseholdmanaged.com 312.878.9593
What My Household Managed Does
My Household Managed provides advisory-led staffing services exclusively for private households requiring permanent, in-home professionals. Unlike traditional recruiters or temporary staffing agencies, the firm operates as a strategic partner to families and their advisors, ensuring every placement is built for the long term.
Core Services
Permanent In-Home Placements:
● Estate Managers & House Managers
● Private Household Chefs
● Household Assistants & Personal Assistants
● Nannies & Governesses (career-level childcare professionals)
● Property Managers for multi-residence estates
● Housekeepers & Laundry Specialists (formal household settings)
Advisory & Consultation:
● Role design and scope definition for household positions
● Compensation benchmarking within private service markets
● Household structure assessment and staffing optimization
● Guidance for family offices coordinating principal household needs
Candidate Vetting & Risk Mitigation:
● Multi-layered screening process tailored to in-home employment
● Assessment of discretion, professionalism, and household compatibility
● Access to passive candidates not available through public job boards
● Character and reliability evaluation alongside technical qualifications
Transition & Retention Support:
● Interview coordination and facilitation
● Offer negotiation and employment structure guidance
● Onboarding preparation for seamless household integration
● Post-placement follow-up to support long-term retention
Each engagement is approached with intention, recognizing that who you hire directly shapes
how your home functions and how your time is protected.
A CONSULTATIVE, HIGH-TOUCH SEARCH APPROACH
Every search begins with a private consultation to understand the household’s lifestyle, expectations, and long-term vision. This allows My Household Managed to advise on role
structure, market conditions, and positioning before identifying potential candidates.
Searches are conducted discreetly and intentionally, drawing from trusted industry relationships and an established private-service network. Many candidates are passive professionals who are not accessible through public job boards or traditional recruiting channels.
VETTED PROFESSIONALS, CHOSEN WITH CARE
Candidates introduced by My Household Managed are evaluated through a multi-layered vetting process that considers not only experience and qualifications, but professionalism, communication style, and compatibility with the household environment.
This measured approach ensures families are introduced only to professionals capable of supporting their home with confidence, consistency, and respect for privacy.
LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT, NOT SHORT-TERM PLACEMENT
The firm prioritizes placements designed to last. Clients are supported through interviews, offer discussions, and the transition into employment, ensuring clarity and alignment on both sides.
The result is a household that operates with ease, supported by professionals selected with care, foresight, and a deep understanding of private service.