In business, Richard built a nationwide financial services platform centered on retirement education. He recruited and developed a high-performing team of professionals and led multiple sales organizations, helping people grow by doing business the right way. Through retirement workshops delivered across the country, Richard helped families prepare, make confident decisions, and take responsibility for their future.

Today, Richard brings that same mindset to the stage and to the mission. He has spoken in front of organizations nationwide, sharing a message rooted in service, leadership, and results: you improve your business by helping others win. And you improve your life by refusing to wait.

His message is simple and direct: get scanned, get screened, get checked. Be your own advocate. Lead with intention. Because the best time to take control of your future is before life forces the issue.

After serving 4 years in the US Navy Jared Ashley moved to Nashville to pursue a career in the music business as a singer-songwriter, staring on Season 4 of the hit TV show Nashville Star and signing his first record deal Jared hit the road promoting his top 50 billboard single “Last Train To Memphis” Jared has toured the world supporting our troops and their families as an ambassador for The Navy Exchange.  Also an entrepreneur, Jared has owned a tour bus company to the Stars, one of the largest nightclubs/music venues in the country as well as being a partner at 16 Creative; a marketing company based out of Gulf Shores Alabama.  Jared spends his free time with his wife and two daughters and volunteers giving back to the veteran community by creating events like Operation Cherrybend in Wilmington OH and Operation Patriots FOB in Ridgeland SC.