All three leading trade publications (Investment Advisor, RIABiz and InvestmentNews) say Ric Edelman is one of the most influential people in the financial planning and investment management profession. He’s in both Research magazine’s Financial Advisor Hall of Fame and Barron’s Hall of Fame, and was ranked three times as the nation’s #1 Independent Financial Advisor by Barron’s. Ric is the recipient of the IARFC’s Lifetime Achievement Award and he holds two patents for financial product innovation.
Ric is a leading financial educator and champion of improving financial literacy for all Americans. He’s been on the air for more than 30 years, named by TALKERS as one of the “Heavy Hundred” – the most important talk show hosts in America – and he’s host of The Truth About Your Future with Ric Edelman, heard on dozens of radio stations across the country. Ric has also produced several award-winning specials for Public Television, and is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of 10 books on personal finance. His newest book, The Truth About Crypto, debuts in May.
Ric Edelman taught personal finance for 9 years at Georgetown University and is now Distinguished Lecturer at his alma mater, Rowan University, which awarded Ric an Honorary Doctorate in 1999 and in 2020 named its communications school the Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts.
Ric is the founder of the Digital Asset Council of Professionals, his media company, The Truth About Your Future, and the Funding Our Future Coalition.
Ric and his wife Jean live in Northern Virginia. They serve on a variety of nonprofit boards and are benefactors of the Edelman Center for Nursing at Inova Hospital Foundation, the Edelman Indoor Arena at Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program, and Rowan University’s Edelman Planetarium and Edelman Fossil Park.
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These innovations offer the greatest impact on global commerce since the invention of the Internet itself. Unprecedented investment opportunities await investors in digital assets, staking & lending, NFTs, DAOs and the picks & shovels supporting and surrounding this new ecosystem.
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By 2030, 20% of the nation will be 65+ and this group has 70% of the country’s wealth. As you leave your job, you’re ready to spend and invest your money. We show you how.
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If you’re alive in 2030, you can expect to live to 100 or longer. Will your money last as long? There has never been a greater need to save for the future – or for ways to produce lifetime income. We show you how to save and how to generate income.
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The future is really about living a full and happy life. More consumers than ever want help with nutrition, exercise and brain health – as well as spiritual, family and personal wellness. Our focus on these important topics provides crucial context for your entire life.
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It’s never been more important to focus on your body and your brain, your family and your community – and most importantly, yourself.
Living to 100+ offers you the opportunity to enjoy peace and contentment, happiness and joy, and a rich and fulfilling life. To achieve this, you must focus on your self-care: approach for personal financial planning and investment management, including:
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