Brian Portnoy, Ph.D., CFA, is an expert at simplifying the complex world of money. In his three books -- The Investor's Paradox, The Geometry of Wealth, and How I Invest My Money (edited with Josh Brown) -- he illustrates how to not only make better financial decisions but also figure out how money fits into a joyful life. Brian is the founder of Shaping Wealth, a financial wellness platform that works with individuals and organizations to make better money decisions. He has served as keynote speaker, seminar leader, and coach to thousands of investors on topics ranging from portfolio strategy to the connection between money and happiness. For more than two decades, Brian has worked in the hedge fund and mutual fund industries as portfolio manager and educator. He is a CFA Charterholder, earned his doctorate at the University of Chicago, and serves on the advisory board for the Alliance for Decision Education. He lives in Chicago with his wife and three children.
In The Geometry of Wealth, Brian Portnoy has used his incredible
talent for translating financial drudgery into simple, accessible,
and entertaining prose to help us re-define our satisfaction with
money. He has written a book that will leave you truly wealthier
for reading it.
*Corey Hoffstein, Chief Investment Officer, Newfound Research*
The Geometry of Wealth walks you through what really matters in our
relationship with money. In clear language, simple enough for my
kids to understand and sophisticated enough for professionals,
Portnoy gets to the heart of the issue. And that's the point - our
relationship with money is about what's in our heart and what
troubles our mind. Geometry brings it all together in a framework
that every reader can follow to live a more contented life.
*Ted Seides, Managing Partner, Hidden Brook Investments*
Good books about money are few and far between. Great books about
money - which provide useful investment analysis and helpful
personal insight presented powerfully and engagingly - are as rare
as a bad investment by Warren Buffett, largely because the universe
of terrific writers with the academic power and practical
experience to write such a book is vanishingly small. The Geometry
of Wealth is a great book about money because of who Brian Portnoy
is, what he knows, and how well he writes. Don't miss it.
*Bob Seawright, Chief Investment Officer, Madison Avenue
Securities*
In The Geometry of Wealth, Brian Portnoy has done something wholly
unique and framed the conversation around money in a manner never
before previously considered. Using a simple framework to make
profound points, Dr. Portnoy has crafted a work that is
simultaneously educational and poignant. For those looking to
revolutionize their approach to money and even life, this book
receives my highest recommendation.
*Dr. Daniel Crosby, NYT bestselling author of The Laws of
Wealth*
Managing one's money is an emotionally fraught job, and comes with
a confusing lexicon to boot. Is it any wonder so many individuals
devote less time to their personal finances than they do planning
their next vacation? Brian Portnoy's The Geometry of Wealth makes a
bracing assertion: it doesn't have to be this way. In this elegant
and insightful volume, he imparts the crucial message that building
"wealth" isn't strictly about money, but finding the intersection
between our life's purpose and the funds needed to achieve it. It's
essential reading for serious and novice investors alike.
*Christine Benz, Morningstar, Director of Personal Finance*
Portnoy's The Geometry of Wealth is an ensemble of profound wisdom,
written in a clear and inviting format, that will inspire anyone
who is looking to take responsibility for their own finances and
wealth. It masterfully blends psychology, neuroscience, and
economics - along with the author's own professional background in
investing - to demonstrate that the power to create wealth starts
from within. It inherently takes a 'coach approach', built on
self-reflection and enquiry, while offering a goal-focused,
practical framework, for actionable insight. I will definitely be
recommending this book to any business leader or coach helping
their clients through the stages of career and life planning. At
last, a book on managing one's own finances, in a way that is both
accessible and personal!
*Katherine Tulpa, CEO Association for Coaching and Wisdom8*
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