The Family Business Consulting Group

The Family Business Consulting Group Helping Family Businesses Prosper Across Generations(R)

We serve families and the enterprises that they have built by guiding them through the process of building structures, systems and skills for comprehensive strategy, better decision making, stronger competitive advantage, and continuity of enterprises for future generations. With over 2,300 client families in 70 countries, our consultant team has successfully led businesses across industries, fami

ly structures, and cultures through the issues, both common and uncommon, faced by families in business together. FBCG consultants are true experts in the field, with strong educational, research and practical experience with the challenges and opportunities common to family businesses.

What can 30 years of data teach us about the future of family business?Join us for our one-hour webinar, "From 1995 to T...
09/02/2026

What can 30 years of data teach us about the future of family business?

Join us for our one-hour webinar, "From 1995 to Today: Lessons from Our 30-Year Family Business Benchmark," on Wednesday, September 30th at 11 am CT.

This conversation will explore the data behind today's biggest family enterprise concerns and what these findings mean for familer plannings accross generations.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4gxoOeU

Celebrating 32 years of FBCG. Our mission has always been centered on families: helping them build stronger businesses, ...
08/24/2026

Celebrating 32 years of FBCG.

Our mission has always been centered on families: helping them build stronger businesses, stronger relationships, and a stronger future together.

That same commitment starts with our own team. This month gave us time to connect, learn, reflect, and invest in the relationships that make our work possible.

As we celebrate 32 years, we are grateful for the families we serve and for the people who make FBCG what it is.

Cheers to 32 Years of helping families prosper accross generations.

Commitment doesn't always look the same in a family enterprise.This month's featured article explores how life stage, ge...
07/14/2026

Commitment doesn't always look the same in a family enterprise.

This month's featured article explores how life stage, geography, and evolving priorities shape engagement and why recognizing different expressions of commitment is key to long-term success.

Read the full article written by consultants Stephanie Brun de Pontet and Richa Singh today: https://bit.ly/4ybBK28

“Has your family outgrown its ownership agreement?”Join FBCG President and CEO Kristi Daeda and consultants Amy Wirtz an...
07/09/2026

“Has your family outgrown its ownership agreement?”

Join FBCG President and CEO Kristi Daeda and consultants Amy Wirtz and Robert DeAngelis on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 1 PM CT for an insightful conversation on ownership agreements.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:
🔹 How ownership documents evolve from a founder’s handshake to a comprehensive shareholder agreement and why that evolution matters
🔹How a clear family mission guides decisions about structure, governance, and investment strategy
🔹The key questions every ownership group must answer about roles, rights, decision-making, and distributions
🔹How to recognize when your current agreements no longer fit your family’s complexity

Register Today: https://bit.ly/4w5QkXh

Get Family Business Insights, Your WayWhether you are part of a family enterprise or support those who are, we offer res...
07/08/2026

Get Family Business Insights, Your Way

Whether you are part of a family enterprise or support those who are, we offer resources tailored to your interests. From expert articles to timely event updates, you choose what matters most.

Subscribe to our newsletters:
• The Family Business Advisor – Monthly guidance for families in business
• FBCG Connect – Designed for advisors and those who support family enterprises
• Curated Thought Leadership – Insights on governance, succession, communication, and more

Visit https://hubs.la/Q03B9ywR0 to select your preferences and subscribe today.

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“Has your family outgrown its ownership agreement?”Join FBCG President and CEO Kristi Daeda and consultants Amy Wirtz an...
07/02/2026

“Has your family outgrown its ownership agreement?”

Join FBCG President and CEO Kristi Daeda and consultants Amy Wirtz and Robert DeAngelis on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 1 PM CT for an insightful conversation on ownership agreements.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:
🔹 How ownership documents evolve from a founder’s handshake to a comprehensive shareholder agreement and why that evolution matters
🔹How a clear family mission guides decisions about structure, governance, and investment strategy
🔹The key questions every ownership group must answer about roles, rights, decision-making, and distributions
🔹How to recognize when your current agreements no longer fit your family’s complexity

Register Today: https://bit.ly/4euV6Go

Join FBCG President and CEO Kristi Daeda and consultants Amy Wirtz and Robert DeAngelis on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at ...
07/01/2026

Join FBCG President and CEO Kristi Daeda and consultants Amy Wirtz and Robert DeAngelis on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 1 PM CT for an insightful conversation on ownership agreements.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:
🔹 How ownership documents evolve from a founder’s handshake to a comprehensive shareholder agreement and why that evolution matters
🔹How a clear family mission guides decisions about structure, governance, and investment strategy
🔹The key questions every ownership group must answer about roles, rights, decision-making, and distributions
🔹How to recognize when your current agreements no longer fit your family’s complexity

Register Today: https://bit.ly/4oJ9n72

06/29/2026

Predictable and natural tensions occur between a family and a business. These tensions can lead to conflict, slowed decision-making, management issues, and other challenges to business continuity and family harmony. Families are more likely to succeed at every level when they can express disagreements healthily and manage conflict proactively.

In this video, consultants David M. Karofsky, Lisa M. Morel, and Christopher J. Eckrich share how they work with families to strengthen communication.

Get Family Business Insights, Your WayWhether you are part of a family enterprise or support those who are, we offer res...
06/09/2026

Get Family Business Insights, Your Way

Whether you are part of a family enterprise or support those who are, we offer resources tailored to your interests. From expert articles to timely event updates, you choose what matters most.

Subscribe to our newsletters:
• The Family Business Advisor – Monthly guidance for families in business
• FBCG Connect – Designed for advisors and those who support family enterprises
• Curated Thought Leadership – Insights on governance, succession, communication, and more

Visit https://hubs.la/Q03B9z8Q0 to select your preferences and subscribe today.

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“Do we need a family office?”It’s a question that often comes up after building a successful enterprise or navigating a ...
06/04/2026

“Do we need a family office?”

It’s a question that often comes up after building a successful enterprise or navigating a major liquidity event. But the deeper question is not just how to structure wealth, it’s who the family is and what the wealth is for.

Join FBCG President and CEO Kristi Daeda and consultants Jennifer Strom and Lydia Tuthill on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 12 PM CT for a practical conversation on approaching the family office question with your family’s values, not just your assets, at the center.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4wNj5Jv

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