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"The Age Wave of retiring baby boomers is creating a seismic bonanza for financial advisors--if they can provide the kinds of creative and flexible strategies their clients will be wanting and needing. Steve Gresham provides the solid, imaginative, yet practical guidance needed to build winning strategies to meet the needs of a new generation of investors. I have long respected his work and heartily recommend this book."
--Ken Dychtwald, PhD, founder and CEO, Age Wave, and author of Age Wave, Age Power,The Power Years, and Workforce Crisis

"Steve Gresham showed us in The Managed Account Handbook that the basics to asuccessful advisor do not differ from one country to another. In this book, he is expanding his horizon with his extensive experiences to further help you to develop the skills for building a devoted client base. This is the must-read book for all who want to succeed in the financial advisory industry."
--Toshiya ShimizuPresident and CEO, Nikko Cordial Advisors Ltd.

"For thirty years, advisors have been using wealth accumulation as their main sales weapon. With the boomers entering retirement, all that's out the window. Now the imperatives are income distribution, planning--making sure the investor does not run out of money. In Steve's newest book, he does an excellent job of walking advisors through this change and showing them how to alter their practices to not only survive but thrive. This is a must-read for any advisor who still wants to be in the business in ten years."
--Len Reinhartfounder and President, Lockwood Advisors?

"For over thirty years, I have sought advice from industry experts who can help me grow and optimize my practice. Steve Gresham's advice is always of interest to me--he is always right there on the cutting edge."
--John Rafal, President, Essex Financial ServicesRegistered Rep.'s Top 50 Financial Advisor for 2006 and Barron's Top 100 Financial Advisor

"A good coach can help even the best players reach their potential. As a financial advisor, you coach successful families to tackle life's challenges and achieve their goals. Steve Gresham can help--he has the tactics to help you build a winning team."
--Mike KrzyzewskiHead Coach, Duke University Basketball and the 2006 U.S. National Team

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 4 reviews)

Best advice for anyone

It is a book that answer many questions you have when starting as an adviser. It really help you understand the basic concepts and allows you to move on.

Definetely a plus....
June 04, 2008

A must read for financial services professionals

Steve Gresham provides keen insight into the past, present and future of successful financial advisors. His extensive industry experience is clearly in play with his newest book, which should be included as a recommended read for anyone looking to move their financial services career forward. Entertaining, informative and inspiring is the bottom line for "Advisor for Life".
July 11, 2007

Not just a book, a roadmap to success

Any financial advisor who doesn't take advantage of Steve's insights puts him/herself at a disadvantage.
Steve writes based on unparalleled industry knowledge, the ability to anticipate future trends, and a solid dose of reality from extensive dealings with financial advisors. He is able to keep an audience spellbound and now translates much of that insight into a handbook that will guide those advisors who want to be ahead of the curve, deliver service that keeps clients coming back for more, and bring their friends along without being asked. I have worked in the financial services field for over 15 years and Steve's book is a 'must have' for the successful advisor of the future.
June 25, 2007

A must have for all Financial Advisors!!

A well-written excellent read for all advisors who want to grow and succeed in the financial advisory business.
April 06, 2007

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