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Ghostwriting for financial advisors

The short answerA prospect who reads your book arrives at the first meeting already persuaded of how you think. Scribe Professional is the done-for-you option: we interview you and write your book. Every Scribe package includes professional editing, cover design, interior layout, publishing, and distribution to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major retailers.

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What advisors got from their books

Five financial professionals who published with Scribe, in the words of their success stories.

2xdoubled assets under management since the book
Mark Baird is a Certified Financial Planner who wanted to establish credibility and help his community with their financial planning. After publishing his book, Mark doubled his assets under management (AUM) and started booking speaking engagements. Learn how he did it with Scribe.
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New clientssigned him after reading the book
Sam Marrella wanted to establish his thought leadership as a financial advisor. His brother, also a financial advisor, published a book and Sam saw how much his daughter admired that. Sam published his own book, which led to several speaking and media appearances. See how he did it with Scribe.
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Differentiatorbook became his edge to win client trust
Mark Aho wrote Building Wealth and Living in Faith to help people become good stewards of their money.
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42 yearsIn finance, distilled into one book
After 42 years in finance, Chris Belchamber wrote Invest Like the Best. Five years on it still works as a lighthouse, drawing the clients who get his low-risk method.
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CTV Newsnational TV feature about the book
As a discretionary money manager, Mary Hagerman is consistently disappointed that people spend so much time working on their physical health without integrating finance into their wellness equation. How has she improved people's relationship with money?
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Questions to ask before you hire anyone

These apply to a freelancer and a company alike.

  • Do they list the books they've done on their site?
  • Do they list their pricing?
  • What if your ghostwriter isn't a great match?
  • Is there a mandatory timeline for publication?
  • Who owns the royalties and rights?
  • How will your firm's compliance review fit into the schedule?

Every price, out in the open

We publish what every Scribe service costs because we work on behalf of the author, and that starts with transparent pricing.

Scribe Publishing

$4,833 / month

6 monthly payments · $29,000 total

You've written your manuscript. We handle everything else.

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Guided Author

$2,933 / month

15 monthly payments · $44,000 total

You write your book with expert coaching. We publish it.

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Scribe Professional

$4,667 / month

12 monthly payments · $56,000 total

We interview you and write your book. You talk, we create.

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Scribe Elite

$9,000 / month

15 monthly payments · $135,000 total

The premier ghostwriting experience. White-glove, start to finish.

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Questions advisors ask

Can a ghostwriter write a book for a financial advisor?

Yes. Scribe Professional is the done-for-you option: we interview you and write your book. Every Scribe package includes professional editing, cover design, interior layout, publishing, and distribution to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major retailers.

What does Scribe cost?

Scribe Professional is $4,667 a month for 12 months ($56,000 total). Scribe Elite is $9,000 a month for 15 months ($135,000 total). If you would rather write it yourself with a coach, Guided Author is $2,933 a month for 15 months ($44,000 total).

How long does it take?

Our agreements say: “Most projects finish within 10 to 12 months.” (Professional, Elite)

Can I choose my writer?

Yes. You interview two or three writers and choose.

Who owns the book?

You do. The Scribe pricing pages list “100% of All Rights and Royalties” and say: “All book profits and rights are yours. All accounts are yours.”

Your book starts with a conversation

A focused conversation about your book idea, the best publishing path for your goals, and a clear next step.

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Or call (512) 325-0249