Fredric Mark "Ric" Edelman is an educator, innovator, influencer, and philanthropist. He and his wife Jean founded Edelman Financial Services in 1986 with the goal of serving all investors, regardless of their investable assets, and emphasizing financial education. Today, the firm operates as Edelman Financial Engines, the nation's largest independent financial planning and investment management firm, managing $300 billion in AUM and serving 1.4 million households.