About Rich Friesen MA

Veteran Trader & Trading Psychologist

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About Rich Friesen

Rich Friesen, started trading for Merrill Lynch in 1983 on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

He went on to create his own trading firm, employing traders. Rich has degrees in Philosophy, Clinical Psychology & NLP.

He has worked with traders from major banks & hedge funds, to help them achieve peak performance. He even mentored our CEO Marc Walton. No one on earth has as much experience in this field when you consider his 40-year trading career.

Rich Friesen shares his trading experience AND coaching, from both sides of the fence, having been a trader, employer and psychologist! He has coached traders of banks, hedge funds & private traders to overcome any psychological issues and maximise their potential.

🟢 Rich Friesen helps traders overcome psychological barriers to unlock their full potential.
🟢 He teaches traders how to master their mental game, for consistent profitability.
🟢 Rich offers expert psychological strategies to maximize trading success for FMP members.
🟢 For a deeper understanding, he also runs Mind Muscles Academy where he empowers traders to optimize performance and mindset.

All traders (especially home-based retail ones) face psychological hurdles as they start on their trading journey to becoming profitable. It’s imperative to have your emotions in check when it comes to trading professionally. Excitement in the moment and your emotions often lead to risky moves and huge losses. Professional full-time traders need to keep on top of their mental game to be successful, just like athletes in their field. 

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About Rich Friesen

Rich Friesen, started trading for Merrill Lynch in 1983 on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

He went on to create his own trading firm, employing traders. Rich has degrees in Philosophy, Clinical Psychology & NLP.

He has worked with traders from major banks & hedge funds, to help them achieve peak performance. He even mentored our CEO Marc Walton. No one on earth has as much experience in this field when you consider his 40-year trading career.

Rich Friesen shares his trading experience AND coaching, from both sides of the fence, having been a trader, employer and psychologist! He has coached traders of banks, hedge funds & private traders to overcome any psychological issues and maximise their potential.

🟢 Rich Friesen helps traders overcome psychological barriers to unlock their full potential.
🟢 He teaches traders how to master their mental game, for consistent profitability.
🟢 Rich offers expert psychological strategies to maximize trading success for FMP members.
🟢 For a deeper understanding, he also runs Mind Muscles Academy where he empowers traders to optimize performance and mindset.

All traders (especially home-based retail ones) face psychological hurdles as they start on their trading journey to becoming profitable. It’s imperative to have your emotions in check when it comes to trading professionally. Excitement in the moment and your emotions often lead to risky moves and huge losses. Professional full-time traders need to keep on top of their mental game to be successful, just like athletes in their field.

Rich’s History

🎓 Psychology Degree

I hold a BA In Philosophy and a Masters in Clinical Psychology.

📉 Professional Trader

I started my trading career with Merrill Lynch in 1983 and continued at the Chicago Board of Trade. I went from being “the worst trainee that Merill Lynch ever had” to starting and running my own highly profitable trading firm, employing others to trade my money.

📊 Built my Own Trading Firm

I founded my own trading firm Trade Management LLC - one of the most consistently profitable options and equity trading firms on the floor of the Pacific Stock Exchange.

🧑‍💼 Board Director

I served as Board Director on the Pacific Exchange and chaired the New Products Committee. With in-depth experience as a broker, floor trader, financial software developer and entrepreneur, I brought concrete real-world experience to my students and clients.

👨‍💻 Founded a Software Company

I founded and built ePIT Systems; a software company which produces internet exchange software solutions for the regulated and over-the-counter marketplaces. At ePIT I designed and received seven significant patents on electronic trading interfaces and saw ePIT’s systems and patent technology purchased by Hitachi.

🏫 Mentoring Others

I work as an Independent Consultant to Finance Houses at $10,000 per day. I teach traders revolutionary methods on how to overcome psychological issues and maximise their potential via my Mind Muscles Academy.

Why Rich Friesen?

Rich is one of the most experienced people on the planet in this industry and we are extremely fortunate to have him on our team at Forex Mentor Pro. He has a long and successful professional trading career as well as a scientific approach to trading training that we believe is second to none.

Here are the 3 main things you’ll get from training with Rich:

  • A working understanding of what it takes to be a great trader
  • The tools and mindset to help you break through the glass ceiling that stops most retail traders in their tracks
  • The knowledge and determination to succeed

Find the perfect plan for you

The biggest question we get asked? "Why on earth are you so reasonably priced?"

Our founder’s philosophy is that education should be available to all at a reasonable price. When Marc started learning how to trade back in 2002 he came across many supposed forex mentors who were simply on a mission to make money selling coaching. He fell for several ‘get rich quick’ scams, just like many of you have.
“I know how hard it is without the correct guidance, and I don’t want people to struggle unnecessarily like I did. People are understandably wary with Forex coaches & mentors and from past experience, I know why!” Marc Walton

Do I need to pay for anything else once I join?

No! Everything is included. Our trading software is available at no cost as long as you are a member and you can download the trading software, free of charge from our recommended forex brokers.

Is the guarantee real?
Yes, if for any reason you decide this is not what you are looking for, simply submit a ticket within 30 days and we will refund you the full amount. We only want members who are happy.
Do you offer private coaching?

Subject to our head trader, managing partner, Marc Walton having the time & if he believes he can help you, then you can apply for one to one coaching. There is usually a waiting list. You can check out the details here:

https://www.forexmentorpro.com/fmp-advanced-mentor-program/

Since 2022 we now have former member, turned pro trader and mentor, Ashley de Sousa who can also teach you how to trade:

https://www.forexmentorpro.com/private-coaching-with-ashley-2/

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