As voting for the second annual 12 Days of Finance poll on www.GoBankingRates.com enters week two, and Go Banking Rates readers continue voting for their favorite personal finance expert throughout the month of December, last year's participant, Ric Edelman, looks to take the number one spot away from the 2011 winner.
EL SEGUNDO, CA, December 9, 2012: A lot of people turn to financial advisors when in need of advice regarding investing, retirement, estate planning and more, but few can say their advisor was ranked as the very best in the country. Ric Edelman, who has been listed in Barron’s “America’s 100 Top Financial Advisors” nine times, earning the #1 spot in 2009, 2010, and 2012, is competing in Go Banking Rates' 12 Days of Finance poll for the second year in a row.
Go Banking Rates has pitted Edelman against 11 other world-renowned personal finance experts, including Suze Orman, Dave Ramsey and Clark Howard, to determine who readers consider to be the most important voice in the finance world. Each day, a financial guru is highlighted to give readers an overview of their background and financial philosophy. Readers can vote each day in December for their favorite finance expert, and Go Banking Rates will announce the winner January 1.
The Truth about Money
Not many finance “experts” are actually out there putting their advice into action. Many sell their advice in books and seminars, but Edelman is a practicing financial advisor. He explains to Go Banking Rates, “There’s a big difference between reading a book or blog and getting genuine, personal advice that is specific to your own situation. If you were looking for a doctor, you’d want one who actually works with patients, right?”
However, Ric Edelman shares his wealth of knowledge with more than just his clients. He’s been has been providing financial advice to consumers for more than 25 years. Edelman is probably best known for his radio and television series, “The Truth About Money,” which airs nationally. He covers everything from investing and retirement to saving for college and handling mortgage payments.
Credentials as a Top Expert
Ric Edelman is Chairman and CEO of Edelman Financial Services, a Registered Investment Adviser and Co-CEO, President and a Director of The Edelman Financial Group. According to Edelman, his firm is one of the largest independent investment and financial planning firms in America, as more than 18,500 individuals and families have invested $8.5 billion with Edelman Financial Services.
Though he stands out from other experts on our list in many ways, Edelman does share one thing in common — he has authored a number of best-selling books (seven, to be exact). They include, of course, The Truth About Money, as well as Ordinary People, Extraordinary Wealth; The New Rules of Money and most recently, Rescue Your Money.
Equally as impressive, the Edelmans have donated $1 million to Rowan University and also funded the Edelman Nursing Career Development Center at Inova Health System Foundation.
In 2011, Edelman failed to place in the 12 Days of Finance poll. However, there are still 23 days of voting left in this year's poll, during which Ric Edelman fans can help him make a comeback.
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