Ed has been dedicated to helping others succeed. He began in 1986 as a financial advisor, continuing in that capacity through 2020. His aim has always been to help individuals and businesses maximize their financial success. Initially, Ed started with Waddell and Reed, a nationwide financial planning and investment management firm. In 1990, he was fortunate enough to join Ric Edelman of Edelman Financial Services as the firm’s sixth employee. By 1995 he was named President of the firm. Ed was to thank for the firm’s organic growth. During his time there, he navigated various ownership structures while training and leading financial planners. He also served on the Executive and Investment committees, and the Board of Directors.