Robert Laura

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About Robert Laura

Robert Laura is a pioneer in the psychology and social science of retirement and legacy planning. He is a seven-time best-selling author, former nationally syndicated columnist and recognized thought-leader at conferences and training events across the country. He is the founder of the Retirement Coaches Association, Certified Professional Retirement Coach Designation and Retirement Intelligence or RQ Assessment. His work has reached millions of retirement readers through seven books, twelve guides, and over 900 articles. In addition to his own writings, he frequently appears in major business media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNBC, MarketWatch, the New York Times, and more. As a former social worker turned retirement expert and author, he has found that retirement is among the most fascinating, yet least understood, phases of life. As a result, he has developed a powerful message to tackle the mental, social, physical, spiritual, and financial aspects of retirement. All of his work reflects his ground-breaking efforts to challenge the status quo of traditional retirement and estate planning and help people create a No-Regrets Retirement & Legacy Plan! He has a garnered a unique look at wealth and retirement by not only working closely with his own clients for the last twenty years, but also by interviewing numerous celebrities, entertainers, and athletes including Pastor Rick Warren, Deion Sanders, John Sally, Gymnast Shannon Miller, Golfer Annika Sorenstam, Singer Amy Grant, HGTV’s the Property Brothers, Pawn Star Rick Harrison, Cheech & Chong, Impersonator Rich Little and more. He is considered a leading authority and though-leader on retirement wellness, psychology of retirement, legacy planning, and motivational longevity.