Ric Edelman
Ric Edelman is one of the most influential people in financial planning and investment management. He is the Founder of Edelman Financial Engines, the country's largest independent registered investment advisory firm, and the Founder of Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals, the leading provider of crypto education. He is also the award-winning host of the longest-running national personal finance show, The Truth About Money with Ric Edelman, which has been airing for over 30 years on 90 stations coast-to-coast. Ric is one of the country's top financial advisors and educators. A #1 New York Times bestselling author, his 12 books on personal finance have educated countless people worldwide.
Ric Edelman Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder
Academic History
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Honorary Doctor of Humanities
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B.Comm., Cum Laude
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Edelman and his wife Jean founded Edelman Financial Services in the 80s.
After growing the businesses and a series of M&A, the firm, now known as Edelman Financial Engines, would become the largest RIA in the country.
Today, the firm provides a range of services designed to help individuals achieve their financial goals, including financial planning, investment management, and retirement planning.
EARLY CAREER
He has won many accolades for hosting the country's longest-running radio show on personal finance for more than 30 years.
He has also produced specials for public television that air across the U.S. and in Asia.
He taught personal finance at Georgetown University for nine years and is Distinguished Lecturer at Rowan University.
He was awarded two patents for financial product innovation and is the creator of iShares Exponential Technologies ETF, the 2nd best ETF launch in history.
RECOGNITIONS
2019 Barron's Financial Advisors Hall of Fame
2019 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors
2019 Investopedia's Top 100 Financial Advisors
2019 InvestmentNews' 20 People Who Helped Shape the Financial Planning Industry
2017 IARFC’s Lifetime Achievement Award
2004 Research Magazine's Financial Advisor Hall of Fame
2001 Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year
MEDIA & APPEARANCES
Edelman frequently provides his expertise to major national media, including CNN, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.
He has also been featured in Yahoo! Finance, Forbes, and Real Vision.