Judy Barber

Family Business Consulting

• Since 1987 has assisted family business clients in making sound business, succession and estate planning decisions.
  
• Founder of Family Money Consultants, San Francisco, CA. Facilitated continuing education for attorneys, accountants and investment advisors, as well as presenting programs for their high net worth clients.
  
• Family Firm Institute: Presented workshops at annual conferences and inaugurated as
  FFI "Fellow" in 2001.

Education and Training

• B.A., American Studies, Colorado Women's College, 1968.
  
• M.A., Clinical Psychology (with specialization in Marriage and Family Counseling), Lone Mountain College, University of San Francisco, 1977.
  
• Ongoing advanced training in conflict resolution through Center for Mediation in Law,
  Mill Valley, CA.

Other Experience

• American Bar Association: Founding member of the Psychological and Emotional Issues of Estate Planning Committee, Probate and Law Section, 2004 to present.
  
• Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Business, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA, 2005 to 2007.
  
• Board of Trustees, Jurika & Voyles Mutual Fund Group, 1996-2001.
  
• Partner in family real estate company.
  
  

What Others Say About Judy Barber 

"Judy has been an important addition to the professional advisory team serving a significant family business client. She has served as a bridge between the generations, and in the
process has helped the family improve its communication and problem-solving skills.
She has also been invaluable to the other members of the professional team, ensuring the clients’ understanding of technical, financial and estate information."
~ Key family advisor and confidant.

"Judy Barber's professionalism and patience proved vital to our success as our family struggled to design a succession plan among three siblings and a father/founder close to retirement.
I would recommend her without reservation to any family business tackling any sensitive issue. "
~ CEO, manufacturing