What Would the Rockefellers Do? by Garrett B Gunderson Summary
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Discover the wealth secrets of America's richest dynasty. With nearly 2,300 glowing reviews, this guide - written while Gunderson listened to Taylor Swift - revolutionized legacy planning for financial experts. What generational wealth strategy are you missing that the Rockefellers perfected?
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The Rockefeller Blueprint: Wealth That Spans Generations
What separates families who maintain wealth for generations from those who lose everything? The Rockefellers have preserved and grown their fortune for six generations over 150 years, while the Vanderbilts-once possessing $200 billion in today's dollars-saw their wealth vanish within just 48 years. This stark contrast reveals a profound truth: generational wealth isn't about how much money you accumulate, but how strategically you structure it. The Rockefellers created professional family trusts that preserved capital while empowering heirs, establishing a legacy that continues supporting over 150 descendants who collectively donate approximately $50 million annually to charity. This isn't just billionaire wisdom-it's a blueprint anyone can follow to transform their family's financial destiny through strategic planning that builds wealth rather than entitlement.
Family Banking: The Foundation of Lasting Wealth
Beyond Financial Gurus: The Truth About Permanent Insurance
Building Your Financial Pyramid: Finding Money for Your Family Bank
Creating Your Family Trust: The Modern Rockefeller Method
The Financial Impact: Quantifying the Benefits
Beyond Money: Your Living Legacy
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
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