A Blueprint and Financial Guide for the Working-Class American

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Veteran Ron Beckner, who served 24 years across the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Naval Reserves, shares his unique story from a career as a pipe fitter to the founder of Peaks Integrity Wealth Management. Driven by his working-class background and military integrity, Ron emphasizes the critical need for financial education among working-class Americans, viewing money as a tool and stressing smarter tax strategies. He introduces his Financial STAR process as a blueprint for financial planning, and discusses his book, “A Blueprint and Financial Guide for the Working-Class American.” Ron utilizes a hands-on approach to ensure client investments meet their lifestyle and goals, ultimately advising aspiring financial professionals to enter the industry with genuine passion.

Episode Resources:

Peaks Integrity – Westcliffe, CO 

Phone: 719-581-7325

About Our Guest

A military veteran of 24 years that included the US Navy, US Coast Guard and the US Naval reserves, Ron blends integrity, hard work and willingness to focus on each client as if they are the only client in the world. Ron uses a hands-on approach when meeting clients to ensure suitability of their investments meets their lifestyle and sustains their objectives for life. The Financial STAR process is one of the main keys to helping working-class Americans understand and plan for their financial future. Ron also has recently published a book titled, “A Blueprint and Financial Guide for the Working-Class American” that is currently available on Amazon.

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