How can financial planners effectively reduce client stress and build rapport in the initial stages of the client$-$planner relationship?

A$)$ By immediately discussing financial strategies to establish professional authority and efficiency.

B$)$ By employing techniques such as scaling questions, summarizing meetings, assigning mutual tasks, and creating a comfortable office environment.

C$)$ By minimizing personal engagement and focusing solely on financial data and analysis.

D$)$ By relying on external motivation alone to encourage clients to follow through with their financial plans.