Education
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science in Finance
CFP®
Regional Director of Advisory / Member Owner
Robert “Bob” Stranges, regional director of advisory, helps guide advisory strategy and supports financial advisors with a focus on financial planning, retirement income optimization, proactive tax and estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, insurance analysis, debt management, and education funding.
Involved in the financial services industry since 2005, Bob brings a broad leadership background in financial services, where he has developed sales and marketing channels, cultivated teams, and supported advisors through firm integrations of varying sizes. Before joining Savant, he held leadership positions at TD Ameritrade, Charles Schwab, and Empower, serving as branch manager, regional sales director, director of sales strategy, and director of wealth management and relationship consulting.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Bob works closely with advisors to help deliver comprehensive wealth management strategies and strengthen client relationships. His experience spans advisor support, business development, strategic planning, and wealth management leadership.
Bob earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
He and his wife, Magda, have lived in several cities across the country, including Chicago; Tampa, Florida; and Omaha, Nebraska. They now call San Marcos, California, home. When they are not working, they enjoy hiking, camping, and traveling with their two dogs, Erma and Izzy, and are pursuing a goal of visiting all of America’s national parks.
Thought leadership on wealth management, tax strategy, and financial planning.
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