John Ripley

About John Ripley

SmarterRetirementSolutions℠ exists to serve. We help clients find hope, peace, and financial stability through uniquely crafted, safe retirement income solutions.Having lived abroad on multiple occasions, I have had the unique opportunity to develop professional relationships across a diverse spectrum of geography, culture, and language. I thrive on finding new ways to relate to clients and stakeholders to build lasting friendships and profitable business relationships. As a professional speaker, I travel nationally and internationally, assisting financial advisors and other clients in the expansion of their practices. I deliver compelling and insightful presentations that engage with the audience with both content and humor.As a consultant, I serve international and domestic clients in the creation and implementation of long-range financial strategies that focus on safety, while ensuring growth and opportunity for retirement and wealth transfer to the next generation.As a former host of the syndicated radio show \"Your Home Your Money,\" I have learned to offer insight and advice in a fun and energetic manner. I have a passion for travel, adoption, orphan care, international missions, and music. I have the privilege of being the father of identical twins, and I continue to hone my skills as a drummer and developing songwriter. I am married to a professional musician and music producer who delights me in every possible way.Highlights:Texas A&M University 1985; Commanding Officer, The Fightin\' Texas Aggie BandCaptain, United States Marine CorpsVice President, SalesVice President, Information Technology & Marketing SupportTravel Franchise OwnerSenior Vice President, Real Estate, and ImmigrationLicensed Florida Real Estate AgentLicensed Florida Insurance AgentProfessional Seminar Coach and Speaker Investment Advisor Representative of Tucker Asset Management

Experience

1. Professional Seminar Speaker and Coach

   Tucker Advisors

   Nov 2016 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Professional Financial Seminar Speaker and Coach, delivering world-class Social Security and Retirement Income seminars to clients all across the United States. Over 70% per event conversion rate with glowing reviews from both event attendees and Finacial Advisor clients. I serve Advisors all over the United States by substantially increasing their returns on marketing dollars invested.

Education

• Texas A&M University

  BS, Economics

  1981 — 1985

• Paint Branch High School

  High School Diploma

  1979 — 1981

Skills

• Marketing
• Fixed Annuities
• Project Planning
• Crm
• Business Development
• Mortgage Lending
• Customer Relations
• Small Business
• Account Management
• Music
• Sales Operations
• Marketing Strategy
• Customer Service
• Sales Management
• Social Media
• Online Marketing
• Music Publishing
• Songwriting
• Cruises
• Radio Host
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Mentoring
• Leisure Travel
• Investments
• Management
• Team Building
• Life Insurance
• Finance
• Leadership
• Residential Homes
• Strategic Planning
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Start-Ups
• Loans
• Financial Management
• Public Speaking
• Social Networking
• Drummer
• Business Planning