Larry R. Blades began his career in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel after 30 years as a pilot, instructor, and operational test pilot, where he managed a $5 billion aircraft trainer program. Transitioning to financial planning, Larry became a licensed insurance agent and Investment Advisor Representative, founding his own Registered Investment Advisory Firm. Over the past two plus decades. He has helped over 500 families align their investments with their goals while always acting as a fiduciary, committed to legal, ethical, and moral standards. With deep expertise in retirement and tax-efficient financial strategies, Larry specializes in helping clients reduce risk, avoid outliving their money, and minimizing taxes through collaboration with elite professionals—including CPAs, tax attorneys, actuaries, and CFPs. He is also a qualified consultant for a high-contribution, tax-deductible retirement plan designed for business owners and self-employed professionals, capable of allowing contributions exceeding $400,000 per year. Larry has taught financial planning and retirement strategies at the university level and remains a trusted advisor to individuals and businesses alike. He and his wife of 48 years have two married children and six grandchildren.
