Co-founder Stephen Goldbart, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist with over twenty years experience as clinician, professor, author, public speaker, and organizational consultant. His long standing interests include the psychology of major life transitions, the challenges of intimacy, and the real meaning of wealth. He consults with individuals, families, and organizations in finding a fulfilling and sustainable balance of personal, professional, and philanthropic interests. Dr. Goldbart is on the faculty of Marin Psychotherapy Institute, where for over twenty years he has taught seminars and workshops. He is the co-author of Mapping the Terrain of the Heart: Passion, Tenderness and the Capacity to Love, as well as articles on issues of money and meaning. Dr. Goldbart has made extensive public appearances before audiences including national radio and television, philanthropic organizations, and professional associations. He has given numerous talks on issues such as: balancing work and family needs; the emotional issues of wealth and inheritance, and teaching the responsibility of wealth to children. Dr. Goldbart practices in Berkeley and Mill Valley, California. (Psychologist Lic. No. 6132)

Co-founder Joan DiFuria, MFCC, has had considerable experience in both business and psychology, giving her an unique ability to provide balanced guidance to senior leaders in organizations. She addresses the very sensitive issues of wealth, philanthropy, meaningful careers, and developing family legacies with sensitivity and insight. A significant part of her work includes developing leadership potential in corporate leaders, and establishing corporate philanthropic foundations. She is a recognized speaker on topics such as the psychological opportunities and pitfalls of wealth, "Sudden Wealth Syndrome," children and money, purposeful work, and a meaningful life. She speaks to financial institutions, community foundations, wealth holders, and young venture philanthropist groups. Ms. DiFuria completed the Harvard Business School Program for Management Development including a degree in education and psychology. She has 18 years of experience as Director of Long-term Strategic Operations and National Marketing Director for one of the largest multinational corporations in the industrial metals distribution and commodities industry. Her clients included companies such as Westinghouse, General Electric and Reynolds Aluminum. She was responsible for directing and developing people, systems and products. Ms. DiFuria holds a license in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling and has offices in Marin and Berkeley, California. (Lic. No. MFT 28995)

The work of both Stephen Goldbart and Joan DiFuria has been featured in numerous media including newspapers such as: Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Financial Times; magazines such as: Wired, Town and Country, Newsweek, Money Magazine; television shows, MSNBC Morning Show, NBC with Tom Brokaw, CBS Morning Show; and radio including NPR, BBC, KQED, KABC.