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We’re pleased to welcome Jake Morrill as a consultant with The Family Business Consulting Group. Jake works with family enterprises navigating the leadership, relationship, and governance challenges that emerge across generations. He is known for helping families step back from immediate pressures to see the larger patterns shaping their enterprise — how decisions get made, […]

In a recent Crain Currency article, FBCG President and CEO Kristi Daeda shared her perspective on recent trends in family businesses based on the latest PwC survey findings.
While economic pressures have significantly slowed family business growth this past year, strong leadership and long-term planning are still more important than ever for multigenerational success.  Read the full article→

Consultant David Karofsky recently presented at the Air Conditioning Contractors of America Association’s annual conference in Las Vegas. In the breakout session, “To Sell or Not to Sell,” David explored succession options ranging from internal transitions to private equity partnerships. 

Consultant Kate Barnwell was a panelist for the “Women Leading Private Capital & Shaping Legacies” discussion at the ELITE Private Wealth Summit in Atlanta. The event was part of JABOY Productions’ international conference series. 

Craig Aronoff was recently interviewed for the Reframe First podcast. In this episode, Craig draws on 30 years of experience to share insights on succession, governance, and navigating complex family dynamics. Listen to the episode→

The Family Business Consulting Group honors the life and legacy of Dr. Bernie Kliska, a longtime member of our firm who passed away in December 2025. Bernie joined FBCG in 1995, bringing a rare combination of clinical training and firsthand leadership experience in a family enterprise. A clinical psychologist and family therapist, Bernie was active […]