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This is the logo of Retirement Investment Advisors, Inc. It features the company’s name in a bold, serif font with a blue color scheme. To the left, there’s a square graphic resembling a stylized road or pathway, symbolizing guidance, direction, and planning—likely representing the firm’s focus on helping clients navigate their journey toward retirement.
Our Team

Let us be your retirement planning guide

Wherever you are on the path to retirement, we are here to help. Our team of fee-only, fiduciary CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals is committed to putting your interests first. Whether you are planning ahead, already retired or simply looking for a second opinion, we are ready to guide you with clarity and care.

Our Advisors

Meet our advisors

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Randy L. Thurman, CFP®

CPA/PFS™

Managing Partner / CEO

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Andrew K. Flinton, CFP®

Managing Partner / President

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Carol Ringrose Alexander, CFP®

AIF®, CEPS, RLP®, CDFA®, CCFC

Executive Vice President

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Brenda C. Bolander, CFP®

CPA/PFS™

Executive Vice President

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Alexx V. Peralta, CFP®

Financial Advisor

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Chad A. Rudy, CFP®

Executive Vice President - Texas

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Sylvia L. Sterling, CFP®

CDFA®

Senior Vice President

Our Team

Meet our team

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Jade Franke, FPQP®, IACCP®

Chief Compliance Officer

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Heather Misialek

Senior Vice President

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Christine Fuller

Senior Associate

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Erika Lopez

Senior Client Services Manager

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Joe Glover

Client Services Manager

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Monica Smothers

Client Services Manager

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Christine Raney

Client Success Manager

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Sherri Risinger

Client Services Manager

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Gabriel Wallace

Client Services Associate

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Sarah Blakeman

Director of First Impressions

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Susan Ragan

Document Manager

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Joseph W. Bowie, CFP®

Founder-Advisor Emeritus

Awards

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professionals to lead You

A well-crafted plan and a trusted leader to follow are key components to successfully navigate uncharted territory. The same is true when it comes to plotting your course on the path to retirement. Retirement Investment Advisors, Inc. has been recognized as one of the top fee-only investment advisory firms by 50 national publications. Please click logo to download rating criteria.
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