RANDY L. THURMAN started in the financial planning business in 1987, and has since become widely recognized as one of the top financial advisors in the United States. He specializes in helping those who have retired (or are about to retire) have a comfortable income for life. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(TM) professional, also known as a CFP(R) professional. He is also a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), a credential that recognizes CPAs with additional experience and expertise in financial planning. PFS candidates must pass a technical exam and complete rigorous continuing education requirements. Randy holds four degrees, including an MBA from Oklahoma State University, and has taught investing, personal finance, and economics at the college level. In 1990 Randy founded his firm, Financial Planning Company of Oklahoma, which in 1997 merged with Retirement Investment Advisors, Inc. He continues today as Chief Executive Officer. Under his leadership the firm has become one of the largest fee-only investment advisory firms in Oklahoma in which all advisors are CFP(R) professionals. As a result of more than thirty years of dedication and commitment to excellence in financial planning, Randy is frequently lauded as one of the nation's most trusted investment advisors. As of this writing, he and his firm have been cited 38 times in national publications as among the best in the country. Accolades include: - six times on Worth magazine's annual list of Top Financial Advisors in the country, - six times on Medical Economics' list of Best Financial Advisors, - seven times in Bloomberg Wealth Manager Magazine, - four times in Financial Times, - three times in Financial Advisor Magazine, - twice in Best of the U.S. (web based), - twice in J.K. Lasser's books on estate planning. Randy has also been recognized on a local level for excellence and leadership, including: - 2010 Oklahoma Business Ethics Compass Award, - 2012 Oklahoma Society of CPAs award for Outstanding CPA in Financial Planning, - 2013 The Journal Record Beacon Award, Charitable Influence - Small Business. Over the years, Randy has shared his expertise and insight as the author of five books and an extensive list of articles on financial planning, investing, and business ethics. His book The All-Weather Retirement Portfolio: Your post-retirement guide to a worry-free income for life provides time-tested guidance for financial peace of mind, while One More Step: The 638 Best Quotes for the Runner inspires runners and others to realize their goals. His articles have appeared in CPAFocus, Medical Economics Magazine, NW Style Magazine, 405 Magazine, Metro Journal, The Oklahoman, and others. He is much sought after as a speaker for conferences, workshops, and broadcast media, including appearances on Fox News Network's Fox on Money and as the former host of the weekly radio program Money Talks. Randy is also active as a volunteer in his community, and in 2005 received the Oklahoma Society of CPAs' Public Service Award. He is a member of the South Oklahoma City Rotary Club and sits on the boards, or is a trustee, of seven nonprofit organizations, including the Oklahoma State University Board of Governors, the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma City Community College Foundation, and the Oklahoma City Employee Retirement System. Most importantly, Randy is a family man who treasures time with his wife and son. He's an active member of his church community and an enthusiastic reader, writer, and runner. For more information about Randy L. Thurman's work, and to contact him, visit his website at www.RandyThurman.com.
