Randy L. Thurman, CFP®, CPA/PFS™

Randy Thurman has spent nearly four decades doing one thing exceptionally well: helping people retire with confidence. As founder and CEO of Retirement Investment Advisors, Inc., his fee-only, fiduciary firm oversees $1.4 billion in assets under management — built entirely on the conviction that every client deserves advice as sound as what you'd give your own family.

A fixture on the national financial planning conference circuit, Randy is consistently among the highest-rated speakers on retirement planning, practice management, and investment strategy. His ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable guidance has made him a sought-after voice for both advisors and the clients they serve.

Randy is the author of seven books, including The All-Weather Retirement Portfolio, an Amazon bestseller that has become a go-to resource for retirees and the planners who advise them. His newest book, Retire with Confidence, is now being released — adding to a body of work that reflects nearly 40 years on the front lines of retirement planning.

Today, Randy brings that same clarity and depth to the AICPA Engage 2026 Conference, where he'll share the strategies, frameworks, and hard-won lessons behind building portfolios designed to weather whatever the market — and life — throws at them.