Ron Kelemen is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ licensee and an Advisory Associate of The H Group, Inc. in Salem, Oregon. His team of credentialed advisors provide fee-only wealth planning and portfolio management for clients throughout the Pacific Northwest and other states. In 2011, the team was recognized by the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce as the Small Business of the Year. Since 1981, Ron has helped many clients prepare for retirement, transition into it, and deal with its challenges. He knows how to blend theoretical knowledge with practical wisdom gleaned from actual experience. Ron writes a quarterly newsletter and a wealth management column for local medical societies. He is a contributing author to three wealth management reference books and is quoted in national publications including The Wall Street Journal, Money, Smart Money, and numerous professional publications. Ron resides in Salem, Oregon with his wife of thirty-six years, Kathy, who is the CFO for the practice and a full-time volunteer for Assistance League. In 2012, Ron and Kathy were honored with the Distinguished Service Award at the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce 62nd Annual First Citizen’s Banquet. They have three adult daughters residing in London, Boston, and New York.