Ron Rhoades is a distinguished financial advisor, author, educator, and estate planning attorney (Member, The Florida Bar) with nearly four decades of combined experience. As the Director of the Personal Financial Planning Program at Western Kentucky University and an Associate Professor of Finance, Ron is deeply committed to helping individuals achieve their financial goals. His expertise in investment management is further underscored by his textbook, Mastering the Science and Art of Investing, his authorship of dozens of articles in financial planning and investment periodicals, and being quoted in numerous national publications, including The Wall Street Journal and Barron’s. Ron’s passion for fiduciary responsibility is evident in his role as the former Chair of the Steering Committee of The Committee for the Fiduciary Standard, his receipt of The Tamar Frankel Fiduciary Prize, and his many trips to Capitol Hill and federal agencies to advocate for higher standards for investment professionals. His passion for explaining complex subjects through understandable means is reflected in numerous presentations at national and regional financial planning conferences, as well as his award for Teacher of the Year at Western Kentucky University, and his two-time Teacher of the Year awards within the AACSB-accredited Gordon Ford College of Business. Ron currently serves on the Standards Resources Commission of the Certified Financial Planning Board of Standards, Inc., where he chairs the Practice Standards Subcommittee.

What This Means for You:

• Extensive Practical Experience: Ron’s decades of experience translate into sound judgment and effective financial guidance.
• Commitment to Fiduciary Duty: Ron’s steadfast dedication to the fiduciary standard means he is legally and ethically bound to act in your best interest.
• Authoritative Expertise: Ron’s publications and thought leadership provide you with access to cutting-edge financial and investment insights.