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The Ric Edelman Show
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ric Edelman is the #1 Independent Financial Advisor in the nation, as ranked by Barron’s. For over 20 years Ric has shared his personal finance advice and is heard by millions of radio listeners around the country.
Each week, Ric answers your questions to help you on the path toward achieving your financial goals. Learn what you need to do to retire in comfort; how to pay for college; why most people should never pay off their mortgage; how to get out of debt; when to lease a car; how to determine if you have the right insurance; choosing a financial advisor; understanding wills, trusts and estate planning; and, of course, the steps needed to help become a successful investor — with low risks, low costs and using a competitive strategy.
Ric is a #1 New York Times best-selling author of seven books on personal finance, including Rescue Your Money, The Lies About Money; Ordinary People, Extraordinary Wealth; and the personal finance classic The Truth About Money. He is also a frequent television guest, noted public speaker, publisher of Inside Personal Finance, a 16-page monthly newsletter, and founder and chairman of Edelman Financial Services LLC.
One of the most highly acclaimed financial advisors in the country, Ric was inducted into Research Magazine’s Financial Advisor Hall of Fame in 2004. Ric and his firm have won more than 70 financial, business, community and philanthropic awards, and Edelman Financial manages more than $4.5 billion for nearly 14,000 families nationwide through 12 offices in four states.
For nine years, Ric taught personal finance at Georgetown University. His commitment to teaching consumers about personal finance, along with his wit and humor, has established him as one of the most informative and entertaining financial professionals in America.
For more of Ric’s advice, visit RicEdelman.com
Join Ric Edelman every Saturday from 10am-12n on 630 WMAL.
PLEASE NOTE: The opinions expressed on the Ric Edelman Show are those of the host, and do not necessarily represent those of this station or its parent companies. Proper advice depends on a complete analysis of all facts and circumstances. The information given on this program is in the nature of general financial comment and cannot be relied upon as pertaining to your specific situation. Listeners should consult their own financial advisors or conduct their own due diligence before making any financial decisions. The content on Ric Edelman's website is written and provided by Ric Edelman and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of this station. You are urged to consult your own financial advisor before acting on any of the information found on this web site. Ric Edelman is Chairman and CEO of Edelman Financial Services LLC. Ric is an Investment Advisor Representative and offers advisory services through EFS, an SEC-registered investment advisor. He is also a Registered Principal of and offers securities through Sanders Morris Harris, Inc., an affiliated broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Barron’s ranking “Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors” (Aug. 31, 2009) based on assets under management, revenues the advisors generate for their firms, and the quality of their practices.








