Since 1995, Ron has been providing detailed and comprehensive, written financial plans for his clients. We lead with advice based, financial planning focusing on the unique attributes of each client. We listen, research and solve problems for our client’s specific situation.
Ron earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the Rutgers University School of Business in 1995. He obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification in 2003 and continues to maintain that certification with continuing education credits earned annually.
Ron regularly attends financial services and financial planning seminars and conferences to keep current on the many aspects of comprehensive financial services. Ron has appeared in several web-based videos in an effort to educate clients about current industry topics and market perspectives.
He has appeared in The Star Ledger, New Jersey’s largest newspaper, where he has contributed to multiple financial columns and business related news articles dating back to 2001. He has also appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Investment News magazine, Growing Wealth magazine, The Daily Record, The Courier News, Entrepreneur.com, and Eons.com. Ron was a Main Platform speaker at previous “Road To Personal Wealth” financial conferences, held at Rutgers University and Caldwell College, respectively.
Ron is the co-founder and leader of “An Evening With Eric LeGrand”. Intended as a one-time event in 2013 to help Eric launch his foundation, Team LeGrand, as part of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. The event was such a success that it continued for 10 years as an annual event of inspiration and great fun. All expenses associated with hosting and marketing were personally funded by Ron and Newroads Financial Group. As a result, 100% of donations raised went directly to finding a cure for spinal cord injuries. Over $500,000 was raised in the 10 years of hosting.
Ron is highly involved in supporting his Alma Mater. In 2010 he found a new way to support his second home as a guest lecturer. He has lectured as a guest speaker in a financial planning class in the undergraduate School of Management and Labor Relations curriculum. Ron is also a volunteer for the Rutgers Leadership Academy where he helps student athletes with career education. In 2012 Ron became an inaugural volunteer of the Rutgers School of Business teamUP mentoring program where he continues to mentor 1-2 students each semester through a semester long one-to-one goal setting and educational relationship.
Ron, his wife, Jen, and their two children, Devon and Trey, live in Readington, New Jersey, where they are both very active in their community. Ron enjoys spending time with his family, watching Devon excel at The Ohio State University, cheering on Trey’s High School and Club baseball teams, an occasional round of golf and following the Rutgers football team wherever they may play. Fun fact – Ron has attended almost every Rutgers Football bowl game the team has played. Ron is a former Board member of the Flemington Falcons and was also a founding member of the Football Coaches Leadership Council for the HC Falcons football team. Ron is a Whiskey enthusiast and Jen and Ron are minority owners of Eric LeGrand Whiskey.