Ric Edelman, author, talk show host, and founder of investing powerhouse Edelman Financial Engines, announced today he is launching THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR FUTURE with Ric Edelman, a new nationally syndicated radio show debuting Jan. 1, 2022 in 24 radio markets nationwide and all major podcast platforms.
Edelman, named six times to “The Heavy Hundred” by TALKERS magazine as one the 100 most important radio talk show hosts in America, said the new program will focus on what he calls “the five personal finance topics that matter most” today: longevity, retirement security, exponential technologies, digital assets, and health & wellness. Using his trademark humor and unique delivery that makes complex topics easy to understand, Edelman said he will give listeners the education they need to help them achieve financial success in the 2020s and beyond.
The new program replaces The Ric Edelman Show, which Edelman has hosted for the past 30 years.
“I’m thrilled to launch my new show and podcast,” Edelman said. “Advances in technology are disrupting every aspect of our lives, but also creating massive new investment opportunities. My mission is to help you learn how you can improve your wealth, health and lifestyle for the rest of your life.”
The program’s debut sponsors are Edelman Financial Engines, Global X ETFs, Invesco, and Bitwise Asset Management. Initial advertisers include Choice and other leading financial services companies.
“Ric is going to help educate millions of RIAs and retail investors across the country about bitcoin and how it will reshape the way we save, invest, and plan for the future,” said Ryan Radloff, CEO of Choice.
The show, says Global X ETFs CEO Luis Berruga, “will demystify some of the essential challenges faced by investors today, including exponential technologies and retirement security.”
Among the 24 cities the program will initially air in are New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Boston, and Philadelphia. For a complete list of affiliates, podcast platforms and airtimes, visit thetayf.com.
Edelman is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of 10 books on personal finance with more than one million copies in print in seven languages and was ranked three times as the nation’s #1 Independent Financial Advisor by Barron’s.
Jean Chatzky also debuting new program
In addition to THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR FUTURE with Ric Edelman, it was also announced Dec. 2 that Edelman Financial Engines is launching “Everyday Wealth with Soledad O’Brien and Jean Chatzky,” a new radio show and podcast that examines the most important and topical financial decisions affecting people today.
Each week, personal finance expert Jean Chatzky and award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien will discuss current events, the financial markets, policy updates and other key life issues impacting American wallets. They will be joined by Edelman Financial Engines wealth planners and other expert guests to provide guidance and insights to help listeners build wealth and take control of their financial potential.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, new hour-long episodes will air every weekend in 75 markets across the country, including New York, Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles, and will also be available to listeners via the major podcast platforms.
“Wealth is being redefined today and our show is designed to elevate conversations for people at all stages of life who want to learn how to save more, invest better and, ultimately, achieve their personal goals in ways they may not have imagined,” said Jason Van de Loo, executive vice president and head of wealth planning at Edelman Financial Engines. “Jean and Soledad, who have worked together in network television before and share a great chemistry, will be joined by our industry-leading wealth planners, forming a dynamic, knowledgeable and engaging team that brings fresh perspectives and a diverse range of life experiences. Listeners of all ages and backgrounds will find themselves relating to the hosts, while taking away actionable information.”
Continuing the legacy of The Ric Edelman Show, the show will approach everything—from foundational personal finance education to the toughest financial discussions—through the lens of the firm’s long-standing investment and financial planning principles. It will cover investing, retirement planning, taxes and more.
“Our goal is to create a must-listen series that is relevant to all audiences, including those that have historically been overlooked by Wall Street,” O’Brien said.
SEE ALSO:
• Ric Edelman on Private Equity in 401ks—Exciting But Complicated
• NBC Financial Editor Jean Chatzky on Defining and Measuring Financial Wellness Success
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Veteran financial services industry journalist Brian Anderson joined 401(k) Specialist as Managing Editor in January 2019. He has led editorial content for a variety of well-known properties including Insurance Forums, Life Insurance Selling, National Underwriter Life & Health, and Senior Market Advisor. He has always maintained a focus on providing readers with timely, useful information intended to help them build their business.
Do not like the new Ric Edelman radio show. Jean Chatzky has a terrible voice for radio. Bring back the original “Ric Edelman Show”!