Paperback: 194 pages
Publisher: Advantage Media Group (July 11, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1599324784
ISBN-13: 978-1599324784
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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The author offers us a well experienced list of qualifying questions to be asked from both sides of the financial advisory interview table. While it is quite laymen in its narrative, do not discount the importance of being reminded of basic questions to review while interviewing investment relationships. At its heart, this book is primarily about establishing the necessary baseline for lengthy relationships.
This terrific book should be read by every young financial adviser! As an attorney and Certified Financial Planner, I have been advising the owners of closely-held businesses for more than thirty years. It took me at least the first decade to learn what Rodger Friedman so enjoyably shares. Although I'm sure that clients can benefit from his advice, its real audience should be financial advisers, and, indeed, any professional who needs to gain and merit the trust of his clients. Like Rodger, I am working now with the third generation of some of my original clients' families. I know that the secrets that he shares are the golden key to succeeding in any profession where relationships are built on trust. I just worry that since this book is geared toward clients, too few budding advisers will read it. How about putting out a version just for advisers, Rodger? - Roberta A. Grimes, JD, CFP
I bought this book after stumbling across it. I purchased a few financial planning books but found this to be the most helpful. I realized I am not fit to manage my own finances and wanted to get a better idea of what it is like to work with a financial advisor. Easy read and I actually understand it unlike most other financial books. The book gave me a lot of great insights.
This book is awesome! I cannot recommend this enough as a great read for people to help understand why and how to work with a financial advisor. Do yourself a favor and read this... I read it in a few hours. I wish this book has been around years ago.
I found this book to be both refreshing and insightful. The 30+ years of experience that went into writing this book is very evident. I applaud Friedman's viewpoints and instruction, and I recommend this book highly. This is a must read for people planning retirement, as I am. -- B. Scher Frederick Md.
This book is a must read for boomers such as myself who are in a position to utilize the services of a professional financial adviser. Rodger Friedman is one of America's foremost authorities on the relationships between clients and their financial advisers.I say this because he provides a play book of what to do and what not to do in creating an optimum relationship with the person or team in charge of financial guidance for your family. I have taken his advice to heart and improved the dynamics my family enjoys with our adviser. You will make a lot of reading choices this year that will impact the financial health of your family, make sure that Forging Bonds of Steel is at the top of your reading list.D. Roberson
This book is a must read for boomers such as myself who are in a position to utilize the services of a professional financial adviser. Rodger Friedman is one of America's foremost authorities on the relationships between clients and their financial advisers.I say this because he provides a play book of what to do and what not to do in creating an optimum relationship with the person or team in charge of financial guidance for your family. I have taken his advice to heart and improved the dynamics my family enjoys with our adviser. You will make a lot of reading choices this year that will impact the financial health of your family, make sure that Forging Bonds of Steel is at the top of your reading list.D. Roberson
To be honest I was looking to give this book less than a 5 star rating but I cannot. Every new or those thinking of becoming a Financial Advisor needs to read this book. “Forging Bonds of Steel” is an easy read and gives great tips in building and strengthening business relationships. The ethics, care and service given to his clients goes above and beyond what a client expects. The clients served are not just a name, but a face with a name that deepens the client/FA relationship.
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