The Family Business Consulting Group

06/09/2026

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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.

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• 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

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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

05/11/2026

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• 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

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04/15/2026

Last month's Family Business Advisor article, "Paying Family in a Family Business: Where Good Intentions Create Hidden Risks," by Kate Barnwell and Stephanie Brun de Pontet, explored an important and overlooked challenge in family enterprises.

Even well-intentioned pay decisions can create risks, including misaligned incentives and family conflict.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4viI1aS

03/19/2026

This months Family Business Advisor features the article, "From Co-Owners to Share Owners: The “Why” of Foundational Family Business Documents" written by consultants Robert DeAngelis and Amy Wirtz. As family businesses evolve across generations, ownership becomes more complex. Establishing the right foundational document helps families stay aligned while protecting both enterprise and individual owners.

Read the full article or listen to the audio: https://bit.ly/47ygsjA

03/10/2026

Last month, our team spent three days together in Savannah, Georgia, for our quarterly meeting with one clear focus: connection.

We explored the city, tackled escape room challenges (FBCGers love a good puzzle!), and made space for the kind of conversations that don't happen over video calls. When we create space to truly connect, we strengthen not only our work but also one another. That's as true for our own team as it is for the families we work with.

How do you spend meaningful time together during your family meetings?

02/25/2026

Strong Families Build Strong Businesses

Enduring success doesn’t happen overnight. It’s the result of intentional planning, shared values, and clear structures that support both the business and the family.

Our 50-Point Family Business Checklist can help you take stock of where you are and where you want to go next. Get your copy now and start the conversation.

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Successful family businesses don’t just happen—they are intentionally built and nurtured over generations. The most enduring enterprises have developed

02/11/2026

Is a family office the right next step or an unnecessary layer of complexity?

Many families eventually reach a crossroads where their current advisory structure no longer fits. However, establishing a full-service Family Office can often feel premature.

How do you determine the right next step?

The latest Family Business Advisor, "From Complexity to Clarity," provides a strategic framework to help you weigh the benefits and operational realities of this major transition. We examine the critical nuances families must evaluate to ensure the decision adds value rather than administrative weight.

Avoid adding complexity where you need efficiency.

Read the full article today:

Delve into The Family Office Question and discover how aligning family mission with wealth management creates success.

02/03/2026

What does a vibrant family business look like in practice?

According to Chris Eckrich, Senior Advisor at The Family Business Consulting Group, vibrant family businesses often share these characteristics:

• Clear alignment on strategic direction, from the ownership group to the board, CEO, and management team
• A culture of high performance where issues are addressed early instead of being left to linger
• An engaged workforce where people understand how their role connects to company goals and have the tools to succeed
• Mutual trust between ownership, the board, the CEO, and the management team
• An active, ongoing approach to succession and continuity planning, with both leadership and family owners engaged
• A consistent focus on meeting or exceeding ownership’s stated objectives, whether financial or non-financial

Vibrant family businesses are intentional about alignment, communication, and long-term thinking. Those fundamentals make growth and continuity possible.

01/27/2026

Shared values add harmony, meaning, and strength to a business culture. Visit https://bit.ly/4sCjEUu to learn how intentional structures help bring those values to life.