Trusted guidance for veterans — built on service, experience, and clarity.
Service Member Vets exists to make financial planning feel straightforward and dependable. We bring together military perspective, retirement expertise, and a planning-first process so veterans and their families can move forward with confidence—knowing each decision supports the life they’re building now and the legacy they want to protect.
Ronald Friddle
Chief Financial Advisor • U.S. Veteran
Background
Ronald brings 23+ years of financial industry experience, supported by a lifetime of service to the military and federal community. He has worked almost exclusively with public employees—helping them make informed decisions about benefits, retirement timing, and long-term outcomes.
As a retired officer and former federal civil servant, Ronald has led transition assistance programs and delivered retirement seminars across bases in the Washington, DC and Baltimore metro areas.
Veteran Perspective
A U.S. Naval Academy graduate and a Naval and Air Force Aviator with 20 years of honorable service, Ronald understands firsthand the realities of military life—and the planning needs that come with it.
- Military and federal benefit coordination
- Income planning for retirement readiness
- Family protection and legacy considerations
Veteran-First Financial Planning
Clear steps • Practical guidance • Ongoing support
Clarity & Structure
We translate complex systems—military retirement, federal benefits, and long-term planning— into a simple, organized roadmap you can follow with confidence.
- Organize assets, income, and benefits in one view
- Identify gaps and prioritize next steps
- Build a plan that stays resilient over time
Mission-Aligned Decisions
We start with what you want life to look like—then align budgeting, debt strategy, benefits, retirement, and estate planning to support that mission.
As life changes, your plan adapts—career transitions, major purchases, family milestones, and retirement timing—without losing direction.
Committed to Your Financial Readiness
Service Member Vets provides veteran-focused planning built for clarity, confidence, and long-term security— so you can make decisions with purpose and protect what you’ve earned.
Service Member Vets
We exist to help U.S. veterans and military families simplify complex financial choices—benefits, retirement, income planning, and legacy protection—into a clear, actionable plan you can trust.
Our approach is practical, organized, and built around your real life—not generic templates or one-size-fits-all advice.
Our Commitment
You’ll always know what we’re doing and why. We break down options, explain tradeoffs, and map out next steps in plain English—so you can move forward with confidence.
As life changes, we stay in your corner—updating your strategy and keeping your plan aligned with your mission.
Our Principle
Education and understanding are the foundation of every strong plan. When you understand your current position, your benefits, and your choices, you make better decisions—and you feel better about them.
We help you get organized, identify gaps, and build a roadmap that protects your future and your family.
Our Mission
At Service Member Vets, we believe financial readiness is an extension of service—built on discipline, preparation, and a plan you can rely on. Real security isn’t just a number on a statement; it’s knowing your family is protected, your benefits are organized, and your future is mapped with intention.
Our mission is to provide trusted guidance for veterans by creating clear strategies that protect income, protect principal, and strengthen legacy—using a straightforward roadmap tailored to your military and federal benefits, your goals, and your timeline.
