Prior to joining the Principal Financial Group® Ron began his professional career in sales and quickly advanced to management. He then went to work for a regional economic development agency where he served as the Research Manager assisting large and small businesses with creation, expansion, retention, and relocation planning. This role involved guiding the business planning process, site location, incentive structures, workforce training, salary surveys, cost of living surveys, economic impact studies, and relationship management between business and industry leaders and local and State government officials.Having owned a small business himself, Ron understands the unique challenges and rewards that entrepreneurship can present. Risk mitigation, asset management strategies and wealth management address challenges that affect us all. He is dedicated to listening and understanding your needs and providing guidance for not only for businesses, but for the financial well being of the individual family. Ron holds a Bachelors of Science in Community Planning and Economic Development and a Masters of Science in Economic Development from the University of Southern Mississippi. He has successfully completed the Economic Development Institute through the University of Oklahoma and competed the Excellence in Action management program through the Mississippi Center for Nonprofits.Ron Tharp is not licensed in all states to offer securities and insurance products. This site is not a solicitation of interest in any of these products or service in any state which the registered representative is not properly licensed. t16022902js Financial Services Representative, Principal Securities Financial Advisor,: Securities and advisory products and services offered through Principal Securities, Inc., Member SIPC (www.sipc.org), 800-247-1737, a member of the Principal Financial Group ®.
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