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Ed Slott

Ed Slott

Keynote Speaker: Nationally Recognized IRA Distribution Expert, Professional Speaker, Television Personality & Best-Selling Author

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Ed Slott Biography

Ed Slott is a nationally recognized IRA distribution expert, professional speaker, television personality, best-selling author and president of Ed Slott and Company, LLC. He is known for his unparalleled ability to turn advanced tax strategies into understandable, actionable and entertaining advice. He has been named “The Best Source for IRA Advice” by The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today wrote, “It would be tough to find anyone who knows more about IRAs than CPA Slott.” Mr. Slott regularly presents on IRA and estate planning strategies at both consumer events and conferences for financial advisors, insurance professionals, CPAs and attorneys. His client list has included leading financial membership organizations, such as FPA, NAPFA, Estate Planning Councils and AICPA, as well as corporate financial firms Fidelity Investments, Nationwide Financial, New York Life, Jackson National, Transamerica, Met Life, Northwestern Mutual, Genworth Financial, LPL Financial, Advisors Excel and others coast-to-coast.

As president and founder of Ed Slott and Company, LLC, the nation’s leading source of accurate, timely IRA expertise and analysis to financial advisors, institutions, consumers and media, he provides: 1 Advanced training to financial professionals to become knowledgeable recognized leaders in the retirement marketplace; and 2 Answers to retirement savers’ most important questions, continually providing practical, easy-to-understand information on IRA, retirement, tax and financial planning topics. Mr. Slott is an accomplished author of many financial and retirement-focused books, including most recently Ed Slott’s Retirement Decisions Guide: 2020 Edition (IRAHelp, 2020) and Fund Your Future: A Tax-Smart Savings Plan in Your 20s and 30s (IRAHelp, 2020). He also hosts the popular website irahelp.com as a resource for financial professionals and consumers, where The Slott Report blog is followed by tens of thousands of readers. As a thought leader in the retirement industry, Slott is often quoted in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, USA Today, Kiplinger, Investor’s Business Daily and numerous additional national magazines and financial publications. He provides a monthly Q&A column to AARP and is also a contributing columnist and media resource to Financial Planning, Financial

Advisor and InvestmentNews magazines. He has appeared on many national television and radio programs, including NBC, ABC, CBS, CNBC, CNN, FOX, FOXBUSINESS, NPR and Bloomberg. Mr. Slott has raised more than $65 million for public television and is one of the top 5 pledge drivers of all time with his educational specials, including his most recent, “Retire Safe & Secure! with Ed Slott” (2020). Mr. Slott is a past Chairman of the New York State Society of CPAs Estate Planning Committee and editor of the IRA planning section of the CPA Journal. He was named a 2020 InvestmentNews Innovator for his significant contribution to helping advisors improve client outcomes and tackle industry challenges, and he is the recipient of the prestigious “Excellence in Estate Planning” and “Outstanding Service” awards presented by The Foundation for Accounting Education. He is a former board member of The Estate Planning Council of New York City and is Accredited Estate Planner (AEP) distinguished. Ultimately, through all of these efforts combined, Mr. Slott has taught millions of Americans (and their financial professionals) how to get the most out of their retirement savings.

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Ed Slott Speaking Topics

Ed Slott is a nationally acclaimed Keynote Speaker with an educational and entertaining message for financial planners, insurance professionals, brokers, banks, mutual fund companies, business groups and consumers.

Ed addresses complex issues with everyday analogies and a style that makes learning enjoyable and engaging! His long-standing expertise in the industry and the field-based knowledge of his IRA technical team are displayed with programs such as:

  • Ed Slott's IRA Leadership Program (a full-day training customized for your company)
  • Ed Slott's Exclusive 2-Day IRA Workshop, Instant IRA Success
  • Ed Slott's Elite IRA Advisor GroupSM
  • Ed Slott as your Keynote Speaker
  • 1- or 2-hour programs (which can be tailored shorter or longer to meet your group’s needs)
  • Consumer Seminars
  • Corporate Seminars

Ed and his technical staff regularly speak for brokerage firms, banks and other financial institutions that provide IRA, Roth IRA, pension services, investment services and money management advisory services to their clients.

Ed Slott and Company is also available for in-house training as an IRA and tax consultant for your CPA firm, law firm, financial planning firm or brokerage firm. The AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants), State CPA Societies, Bar Associations and Certified Financial Planner Associations throughout the country consistently rate our national training sessions as the highest in all cities.

Ed Slott Videos

Episode 034: Secure Your Retirement By Planning Like a Pro with ...
Ed Slott, CPA | America's IRA Expert

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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ed Slott for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ed Slott, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ed Slott or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Ed Slott for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Ed Slott, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ed Slott, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Ed Slott speak about?

Ed Slott is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Finance, Business Leadership, Economy and Strategic Leadership.

Where does Ed Slott travel from?

Ed Slott generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Ed Slott?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ed Slott for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ed Slott for your next private or corporate function.

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Ed Slott is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Finance and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ed Slott for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Ed Slott generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Bill Conerly, Todd Buchholz and Tom Hood. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ed Slott for an upcoming event.

Ed Slott Speaking Topics

  • Ed Slott is a nationally acclaimed Keynote Speaker with an educational and entertaining message for financial planners, insurance professionals, brokers, banks, mutual fund companies, business groups and consumers.

    Ed addresses complex issues with everyday analogies and a style that makes learning enjoyable and engaging! His long-standing expertise in the industry and the field-based knowledge of his IRA technical team are displayed with programs such as:

    • Ed Slott's IRA Leadership Program (a full-day training customized for your company)
    • Ed Slott's Exclusive 2-Day IRA Workshop, Instant IRA Success
    • Ed Slott's Elite IRA Advisor GroupSM
    • Ed Slott as your Keynote Speaker
    • 1- or 2-hour programs (which can be tailored shorter or longer to meet your group’s needs)
    • Consumer Seminars
    • Corporate Seminars

    Ed and his technical staff regularly speak for brokerage firms, banks and other financial institutions that provide IRA, Roth IRA, pension services, investment services and money management advisory services to their clients.

    Ed Slott and Company is also available for in-house training as an IRA and tax consultant for your CPA firm, law firm, financial planning firm or brokerage firm. The AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants), State CPA Societies, Bar Associations and Certified Financial Planner Associations throughout the country consistently rate our national training sessions as the highest in all cities.

Ed Slott Videos

Episode 034: Secure Your Retirement By Planning Like a Pro with ...
Ed Slott, CPA | America's IRA Expert

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