Alan Friedman

“When Tuttle & Taylor decided on short notice to wind up the business of the firm this past fall, I had not been in the job market for more than thirty years and had no idea where to begin. It was mid-September and the firm would be closing its doors November 30. Time was very short. I couldn’t afford to make a mistake. I needed someone who knew the market and all the players, who knew what deals were being done, who could help me narrow the field of prospective firms quickly, and who could confidently guide me through the process. I chose you because I thought you had all of these qualities, but most of all because I sensed you would always give it to me straight, whatever it was. I was right. Through the interview process, whenever I would closely examine the bark of a particular tree, you would refocus me on the forest. Whenever I was short-sighted, you confidently gave me the long-term view. Whenever I needed hand-holding, you did it without condescension. You promptly returned all my calls, just like your voicemail greeting said you would. I write this letter mostly in self-congratulation for making good choices. I like where I landed and I liked working with you.”