
Expertise
- Certified Financial Planner
- Investment Planning
- Income Tax Planning
- Retirement Planning
Education
- BA in Finance, Eastern Illinois University
Affiliations
Awards, Licenses, and Certifications
- Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®)
- Personal Lines Coverage Specialist (PLCS)
- Small Business Coverage Specialist (SBCS)
R.J. Weiss is a certified financial planner with over a decade of experience. He has worked with clients planning investments, insurance, income taxes, and retirement.
R.J. has established himself as a trusted authority in financial education and content creation. As the founder of The Ways To Wealth, R.J. leads a team dedicated to delivering comprehensive financial guidance through unbiased product reviews, in-depth articles, and practical resources. Its commitment to accuracy and timeliness ensures readers receive reliable, actionable information for their financial decisions.
What sets R.J.’s content apart is his unique approach that blends hands-on experience with thorough research and industry expertise. By combining practical insights with deep financial knowledge, he creates content that resonates with readers and addresses their real-world needs.
R.J. Weiss earned his BA in finance from Eastern Illinois University and achieved his Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) designation in December 2010 after completing the certification program at The American College. He has further specialized his expertise by obtaining the Personal Lines Coverage Specialist (PLCS) and Small Business Coverage Specialist (SBCS) designations.
Weiss is a paid member of the Red Ventures Education Integrity Network.
Media Mentions:
- Discover interviews R.J. Weiss on how to manage your checking account.
- The Points Guy interviews R. J. Weiss on credit card points.
- Forbes interviews R.J. Weiss on student loan forgiveness.
- Yahoo Finance interviews R.J. Weiss on Millennials and Gen Z’s retirement plans.
- AOL interviews R.J. Weiss on 5 ways Millennials can save more.
- MarketWatch interviews R.J. Weiss on who should use a financial advisor.
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