Raymond J. Lucia, CFP®, is a nationally recognized author, speaker and money Radio Talk Show host with more than 35 years of experience in the field of financial planning. Ray has built a reputation as an authority on financial planning for individual investors, executives and business owners and specializes in the area of retirement planning.
Ray is the host of the nationally-syndicated radio program, "The Ray Lucia Show," which airs in 10 of the top 25 markets nationwide Monday-Friday from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM (Eastern Time).
Ray is the best-selling author of "Buckets of Money®: How to Retire in Comfort and Safety," published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. and "Ready...Set...Retire!" published by Hay House, Inc. His books feature his well-known Buckets of Money® strategy which sets him apart as a different kind of financial advisor. Ray's method follows science, not art and he makes his recommendations based on academic research obtained from financial professors from all around the world. Even in the midst of a financial breakdown, Ray calmly stays true to his Buckets of Money® strategy.
Ray is also a local and national television personality appearing on the Fox Business Network as a guest panelist discussing financial topics and current economic conditions. Ray also appeared as a guest on CNBC's "On the Money" with Carmen Wong Ulrich as has also been a guest on Your World with Neil Cavuto, Forbes on Fox, Cashin' In, Cavuto On Business as well and "The Today Show" and Bloomberg.