Professional Advisor Membership

Attorneys, accountants, insurance professionals, financial advisors, business consultants and others play a critical role in assisting family business to flourish. Yet, working with family businesses requires uniquely different strategies and understanding, than that required of publicly held and even privately held non-family firms. Professional advisor members have access to educational programs that focus on family business dynamics, providing a better understanding of their family business client. Professional Advisor membership entitles two members of the firm to all member benefits: Professional Advisor members participation in the Professional Advisor Study Group instead of the Family Business Affinity Peer Groups.

Study Groups

Study groups identify and integrate existing and emerging knowledge about family business though case studies and current research. As a multidisciplinary group, they seek to expand their understanding of the various professions that serve family businesses.   The Prairie Family Business Association hosts multidisciplinary Family Business Study Groups in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Fargo and Bismarck. Understanding the many dimensions and dynamics of advice, consultations and education for family owned business clients is critical for professionals wanting to distinguish themselves in the Family Business arena.