Consulting Families

More than four decades ago, the field of family wealth advising began to emerge as a challenge to the tradition of caring only about the money. We now stand at the threshold to the next major transformation, strengthening the focus on family while shedding the fears and flaws that invaded beliefs about the rich. Written by three renowned experts, Wealth 3.0: The Future of Family Wealth Advising outlines how the field arrived at this point and what will be needed to establish a positive vision of family wealth.

Stay is a powerful, deeply human novella about love, healing, and the resilience found in community. AJ, a middle-aged gay man, has spent years searching for belonging in the leather world—often at the cost of his own voice. When a dangerous scene forces him to confront the lies he’s believed about love, he begins a journey of rediscovery, guided by mentors, peers, and his own hard-won courage. This is not a story of spectacle, but of presence: saying no and still being wanted, saying yes and still being yourself. With lyrical prose and raw honesty, Stay offers readers an intimate ...

Who’s going to be the physical, emotional, and financial caregiver in your family (no matter how you define family)? Few of us understand or are prepared for the breadth of lifestyle implications that come with that role. On the flip side, what if it’s you that needs care? Meet the Jones family, a multigenerational example of how it all works in the real world. Follow Jodi and her family as they suddenly must deal with her parent’s extended care needs.

Boldly original and fully documented, this unauthorized yet definitive biography tells the almost incredible story of Joseph P. Kennedy, grandson of a poor Irish immigrant, controversial founder of a great American fortune, and father of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy.

Oliver and the Thunderous Snore is a heartwarming and humorous children's bedtime story that will delight readers of all ages. This enchanting tale follows the adorable miniature schnauzer, Oliver, and his loving human mother, Paula, as they navigate a series of nighttime adventures caused by Paula's unexpectedly loud snoring. Summary: In a cozy little house under the soft glow of the moon, Oliver loves his bedtime routine with Paula. She tucks him into his fluffy doggy bed, gives him a goodnight kiss, and sings the sweetest lullabies. But one night, just as Oliver drifts off to sleep, ...

A woman determined to look happy in front of the man who betrayed her so long ago. A cowboy fighting for a chance to heal his heart and save the woman he loves. And a grandmother with a secret to share that could tear apart an already fragile family. I refuse to be anything less than what I am. I won’t accept from Bear Klause anything less than I deserve. As soon as he comes groveling to tell me he’s sorry, I’m going to throw it in his face. Or maybe I’ll give him a second chance. I guess it all comes down to what my mood is and if I’ve found out who the woman is who broke us up. ...

Are you exhausted from battling your teen’s disorganization, wondering if they’ll ever manage their time, keep track of their belongings or stay on top of their responsibilities? Do you feel like you’re constantly reminding your teen to do their homework, only to watch them procrastinate until the last minute – again?” Do you worry about how your teen will manage as they move toward adulthood? If you answered yes to any of these, then rest assured – you are not alone! Parenting a teenager today feels like navigating through a maze of screens, schedules and stress.

A woman obsessed with what’s proper, a cowboy from the wrong side of the tracks, and a second chance spurred on by doing what’s wrong because it feels right. I’m trying to bring in more people and businesses to Tall Pine, Montana. Our town deserves so much more than one tree and one tavern. It’s not my fault the pub I’m pushing to open will be in direct competition with Dawson’s tavern. If he's so worried, he needs to up his game. The cowboy claims to have plenty of tricks up his sleeve, so when I give in to his challenge of playing a game of poker and I lose… big… I can’t...

Imagine that it is your responsibility to treat a mentally-ill child based solely on your perception. Imagine being allowed to mess up under the guise of psychology being an imperfect science. Can someone be disabled because of an inevitable mental illness, or is this person just a product of a flawed system that is still trying to figure out solutions? The safety of being in control with no repercussions often leads to impulsive decision-making and a lack of accountability. The phrase “perception is reality” has done more harm than good for our society. *********** “Talented artist ...

Been There Got Out: Toxic Relationships, High-Conflict Divorce, and How to Stay Sane Under Insane Circumstances, offers practical advice for anyone suffering in or struggling to get out of a relationship with a narcissist or other toxic personality type. Packed with practical facts, tips and advice, this book covers everything from identifying the problem, committing to taking action, legal/custody battles to navigating a co-parenting relationship with a hostile partner.

While there are many commonalities in these situations, there are also a multitude of circumstantial variations that will make your journey different. The path is not an easy one, but if you've read this far, you recognize that change needs to happen. Take the next step.

The Future Leader is a business fable that serves as a practical resource, offering guidance to prepare for leadership while navigating the unique challenges of family dynamics and business responsibilities. Follow a candid dialogue between Jordan, a new successor, and Kelly, a family friend who has years of firsthand experience in the trials of succession.

Santa is bringing the enemy and Amanda is going to fall for him. He definitely wasn’t on her Christmas list. What if loving him ruins everything and everyone she cares about? Mistletoe is under attack and Amanda is at the forefront of the Christmas war. With nothing to lose, Amanda is determined to face down the problems tormenting her families – both of them. But when Amanda hires who she believes is a private investigator, she plans on taking things to the next level. What she doesn’t plan on doing is falling for the man who ends up working for the enemy. When Tommy comes to get ...

How to Talk to Anyone is an introspective guide to mastering communication skills and improving social skills in the age of the global pandemic. This book will help you understand the reason why you struggle with interpersonal relationships and insecurities, providing you with proven methods and techniques that will help you overcome these issues.

This Christmas, if Brock and Lily want to fix up the best matches, they have to pretend to be married to each other… or lose the town’s largest money-making event of the year. ‘Tis the season and the Mistletoe Matchmakers are working in full force to find the perfect match before Santa slips down the chimney. Ready to give Brock Wilson a piece of her mind in no uncertain terms, Lily Dean storms into the Wilson Matchmaking Offices and walks in on a woman proposing to Brock Wilson. Stammering in embarrassment at her intrusion, Lily attempts to escape, but Brock grabs her and claims her ...

With Christmas riding in on Santa’s sleigh, and Kali’s home up for sale, there’s a chance Mistletoe will lose one of its darlings… Unless one of its princes can ride to the rescue. Kali Stanfords has a family legacy wrapped up in taking care of the horses of Mistletoe, Montana. She loves the animals, the simplicity of the life, and the land. In essence, she’s home. Unfortunately, there’s a very real possibility she’s in danger of losing all three when Flynne Wilson decides to put his hat in for the land up for sale. No matter what happens, Kali can’t lose the land to him. ...

Levi is a wanderer at heart and he’s got his sights on getting out of Mistletoe, Montana. Now. When he gets in a horrible accident and is rescued by a beautiful stranger, Levi starts to question if what he thinks he wants is really what he wants. The only things holding him in place at the woman’s house are some bruises and a winter storm that, like all good things, must eventually come to an end. He learns her name is Tarryn and she’s more interesting than anyone he’s met in a long time. But the storm ends and he has to leave. He wants to stay, and there are a thousand reasons why ...

No matter what kind of relationship you are involved with, dealing with a narcissist can lead to difficult trauma and being manipulated in ways that may be difficult to understand on the surface level. This audiobook will help you to identify when there is a risk of you or someone you care about, suffering from narcissistic abuse. Identifying when there are dangers of narcissistic abuse is one small component, the real problem arises when you become too involved and unable to recognize when a narcissist is abusing you.

What are the capacities of children of different ages? How can they be recognized? And critically, what kinds of environments nourish optimal development of each capacity? These are questions that every parent, teacher, and child-oriented professional yearns to answer. They wish to recognize the child’s capabilities and respond to them to ensure optimal well-being. Is this possible? Yes! When we ask the right questions, the door opens. Remarkably, the door opens to an intuitively satisfying appreciation of children that requires no extensive training to understand and act upon it.

An artist, a cowboy, and a fake marriage. Nothing can go wrong… I’m in the middle of my art show when the biggest jerk in a cowboy hat says my work isn’t worth wasting time on, let alone hard-earned money. I’m so mad I could spit! Oh, well. Doesn't matter. I'll never have to see him again. Wrong. The cowboy turns out to be my blind date the next night and I can’t leave because my sweet grandma set it up. How do you tell someone you love they have horrible taste in men? Why, oh, why, do the crazy things have to happen to me? Well, my friend, things go from lame to worse when he ...