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Client Advocacy Front and Center

  • By Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
  • July 27, 2021

Welcome to The Summary – a newly released podcast series with Brian Werdesheim, founding member of the Summa Group. Join Brian as he shares his views, insights, and wisdom gained during his notable career. Brian will also discuss transparency, authenticity, and humility – attributes that contribute to the Summa Group's success.

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In Episode 1, Brian lays out the ground rules for understanding the mindset of a person experiencing a life-changing liquidity event, and how financial advisors can cater to this dynamic.

Some featured highlights in this episode include:
  • Tips and insights, such as educating clients on the nuanced and complex business landscape, rather than focusing solely on confusing data as the centerpiece of client meetings.
  • Personal stories and reflection, giving the listener a deeper understanding of why The Summa Group has become successful through its client advocacy approach.
  • Importance of building a liquidity ecosystem that is supported by a reservoir of credible professionals and strong affiliations.
  • Common mistakes made by financial advisors and the essential questions needed for better decision-making when guiding individuals through the myriad issues and challenges faced before, during, and after a liquidity event.

More to come:

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BRIAN WERDESHEIM
Name:

BRIAN WERDESHEIM

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FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Brian Werdesheim is a founding member of The Summa Group. Brian serves on The Summa Group’s Investment Committee that oversees investment policy and due diligence. In addition, he heads the team’s coordination of fiduciary services, which provides comprehensive wealth management services to the clients of leading accountants, attorneys, business managers and family offices. Day-to-day, he continues to manage the team’s largest, most complex and dynamic client accounts...

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