For Financial Advisors, Law Firms & Organizations

A Gift Your Clients Will Never Forget

A professionally written, hardcover book of their life story. You make one introduction. We do everything else.

Life story memoir book with family photos

This isn't a bottle of wine.

Your clients have built remarkable lives. A life story book preserves who they are — the stories, wisdom, and memories their families will treasure for generations.

And when you're the one who made it happen, they don't forget.

Multigenerational family sharing stories together

How Life Story Books Fit Your Practice

Select your industry to see how partners like you are using life story books to strengthen relationships and stand out.

Top advisors choose six to ten clients a year and commission a life story book for each one. It becomes part of the practice — a built-in way to deepen relationships, generate referrals, and stand apart from every other firm.

Milestone Birthdays

The birthday gift that changes the relationship.

When a top client hits a milestone birthday, their family wants to do something meaningful. A life story book captures their entire life — the stories, the wisdom, the legacy. The interviews become the highlight of their year and the book becomes the centerpiece of the celebration.

The result: A family heirloom. A deepened relationship. A client who tells every friend about their advisor.
80th birthday celebration with family
Retirement Transitions

Marking the close of a career with something lasting.

Clients who sell a business or retire after decades are in a reflective moment. A life story book captures not just the career but the person behind it — the risks, the people, the lessons. It's the kind of gift that turns a closing dinner into something they never forget.

The result: A legacy captured. A transition honored. A relationship that outlasts the portfolio.
Man reading his life story memoir
Client Anniversaries

A better way to mark 10, 15, or 20 years together.

Long-tenured clients deserve more than a form letter. A life story book says something no plaque or dinner ever could: we see you as more than a portfolio. Many advisors build this into their annual calendar — selecting a handful of anniversary clients each year.

The result: A gift that redefines the relationship. Stronger loyalty. Referrals you never had to ask for.
Financial advisor presenting life story book to clients

More Ways Advisors Use Life Story Books

Estate Planning Companion

Pair a life story book with a completed estate plan. The plan protects the assets; the book preserves the person behind them.

Client Appreciation Events

Announce the offering at your annual client event. It becomes the talking point of the night and a new tier in your service model.

Multigenerational Wealth Transfer

When the next generation inherits, give them context. A life story book helps heirs understand the values behind the wealth they're receiving.

Memorial & Tribute

When a long-time client passes, offer their family a memorial book. It shows you cared about the person, not just the account.

Estate plans protect assets. Life story books preserve the person. Firms that offer both give clients something rare: a complete legacy. Many attorneys build this into their practice — recommending a life story book alongside every completed estate plan.

Estate Plan Completion

The companion piece to every estate plan.

Trust documents cover assets, beneficiaries, and directives. But they don't capture why — why these values, why these choices, why this legacy matters. A life story book fills that gap. It becomes the document the family actually reads, again and again, for generations.

The result: A complete legacy — legal and personal. The estate plan everyone wishes they'd done.
Life story book with estate planning documents
Family Succession

Preserving the founding story before the keys change hands.

When a family business transitions to the next generation, the founder's story often goes undocumented. A life story book captures how it all began — the risks, the setbacks, the principles. It becomes the family's founding document, one the next generation can reference for years to come.

The result: A bridge between generations. Values preserved alongside the business.
Father and daughter at family business
Elder Law & End-of-Life Planning

Capturing a life story while there's still time.

Elder law clients are already thinking about legacy. Medical directives and powers of attorney handle the logistics, but a life story book captures the person. Families consistently say it's the most meaningful part of the entire planning process.

The result: A family at peace. A life captured in time. A firm that cared about more than paperwork.
Older couple reading life story together on patio

More Ways Firms Use Life Story Books

Ethical Wills & Legacy Letters

Pair a life story book with an ethical will. The legal documents handle the assets. The book handles the heart.

Divorce & New Chapters

Clients closing one chapter and opening another deserve to reflect on their full story. A powerful fresh-start offering.

Philanthropic Legacy

For clients setting up foundations or charitable trusts, a life story book captures the personal motivation behind their generosity.

Plaques fade. Dinners are forgotten. Organizations that honor their most important people with a life story book give a gift that lasts — and sets a new standard for every recognition event that follows.

Honoring Top Donors

Replace the crystal award with something they'll actually keep.

Present your Lifetime Giving honoree with a professionally written book of their life story at the annual gala. Every donor in the room sees what that level of commitment earns — not a trophy, but a legacy. Organizations that do this once make it a tradition.

The result: A deeply moved honoree. Inspired donors. A gala people talk about for years.
Nonprofit gala honoree receiving life story book
Premium Auction & Raffle Item

Unlike anything else on the auction table.

A life story book package is personal, unique, and impossible to buy off the shelf. It consistently drives high bids at charity galas and silent auctions. The winner gets an experience, not just a product — and the conversations it generates last long after the event.

The result: High bids. Memorable conversations. A fundraiser item that raises the bar.
Life story book on charity auction display
Volunteer & Leader Recognition

A gift that matches the magnitude of their service.

Outgoing board presidents, retiring clergy, long-serving volunteers — these are people who gave more than time. A life story book says: your story matters, and we made sure it will be remembered. Many organizations build this into their annual recognition program.

The result: A leader honored. A community inspired. A new standard for recognition.
Community leader receiving life story book at recognition ceremony

More Ways Organizations Use Life Story Books

Membership Milestone Gifts

Celebrate long-standing members with a gift that honors their entire life — not just their years of membership.

Community Oral History Projects

Capture the stories of founding members, community leaders, or elders before those stories are lost.

Clergy & Spiritual Leader Tributes

When a beloved spiritual leader retires, give them a book that captures their calling, their journey, and their impact.

How It Works

One introduction from you. We handle everything else.

1
You Make the Introduction

Send a single email or make a quick call connecting us with your client, donor, or honoree. That's all you need to do.

2
We Take It From Here

Alan personally conducts every interview, writes the narrative, and designs the book. Your client simply shows up and tells their story.

3
A Book They'll Treasure Forever

A beautifully printed hardcover book capturing their life story. Multiple copies for the family. A gift they'll share for generations.

No Surprises. Ever.

We believe in full transparency. Before any work begins, you'll know the expected cost based on the scope of the project. If anything changes along the way, Alan will reach out for your approval first.

Pre-Approved Costs

Every engagement comes with a clear cost range based on the book's scope. No guesswork.

Changes Get Your OK

If the scope shifts, Alan sends updates and gets your approval before moving forward.

Invoices Sent to You

Alan handles billing with you directly. Your client never sees a price or discusses money.

Ready to give your clients something unforgettable?

Whether you're a financial advisor, attorney, or nonprofit leader — Alan would love to walk you through how it works. No pressure, no commitment.

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