Emma Swainston of Pinion has earned the prestigious Family Firm Institute (FFI) Global Educational Network (GEN) Certificate in Family Business Advising (CFBA). The distinguished certificate is awarded to individuals who have achieved comprehensive professional knowledge and gained significant expertise that can be valuable to family business owners.
As a Family Business Advisor at Pinion, Emma empowers family business owners to make confident, informed decisions. Drawing on her experience growing up on a dairy and crop farm in Indiana, she specializes in guiding businesses through strategic planning and ownership transitions, whether preparing for retirement or bringing the next generation into the fold. She also works with families to resolve conflicts by fostering effective communication among owners, family members, and staff, ensuring long-term success.
Designed to build the skills and knowledge needed to succeed as family business advisors, this certification helps professionals showcase their expertise in meeting the unique challenges of family-owned businesses. Graduates worldwide complete a rigorous program to earn FFI’s prestigious certification, gaining access to cutting-edge research, tools, and resources in family business, as well as a global network of professionals for ongoing collaboration.
About Pinion*
Pinion is a business advisory provider, ‘U.S. Top 100’ accounting firm, and global leader in food and agriculture consulting. With roots dating back to 1932, the firm has expanded upon traditional tax and accounting services to deliver increased value and growth for clients through its specialized advisory in the areas of sustainability, government affairs, farm programs, land and water management, financial management, succession planning, and business strategy – to name a few. Pinion provides insight and solutions for food and agriculture, biofuels, and manufacturing industries, as well as regionally-focused businesses. The firm serves domestic and international clientele from locations spanning the United States, Australia, and globally through its Pinion Global Network member firms. Visit www.pinionglobal.com.
About the Family Firm Institute
The Family Firm Institute is an international professional membership organization of over 1800 individuals and organizations across 88 countries, is dedicated to providing interdisciplinary education and networking opportunities for family business and family wealth advisors, consultants, educators and researchers. It works to increase public awareness and broaden the understanding of trends and developments in the family business and family wealth fields. As the dominant form of business organization worldwide, family businesses make a unique contribution to the social vitality and economic wealth of communities. FFI seeks to increase the understanding of the family enterprise as a fundamental driver of global economic growth and prosperity. Visit www.ffi.org.
*Attest services provided by KCoe Isom, LLP, a licensed CPA firm.
