RANDY THURMAN, CPA/PFS, says good things come to those who keep improving. “In life and your career, you’re going to mess up. As hard as you


might try, you’re not going to be perfect,” Turman said. “Use your mistakes as a school, not an anchor.” Without fear of failure, Turman has developed an impressive


repertoire of skills that has helped him find great success in the profession. As they say, the proof is in the pudding, and for the Oklahoma CPA the pudding yields 18 prestigious awards and six published books. However, Turman is a true philonoist with a passion for knowledge, and he suggests achievements will continue when the focus is on constant and never-ending improvement. He credits his own success and impressive legacy to balance and gratitude. “My dad used to say, 'Every day is a good day and if you don’t think


so, try missing one,'” Turman said. “Tere’s more to life than work; know what’s important to you and have a balance that includes those things.” For Turman, balance is categorized into six different areas: personal,


professional, physical, family, financial and spiritual. He encourages others to find areas of balance that are personally significant. As a result of his methodical balancing act, Turman has made contributions to the OSCPA, community and profession that are widespread. One of his most notable contributions to the community and


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profession has been his work serving on the Oklahoma College Savings Plan Board of Directors. Turman is on his 24th consecutive year serving on the Board through governor appointment and was instrumental in the structure of the plan and design of investment choices. He has served many OSCPA committees and has endowed a business scholarship to the OSCPA’s Educational Foundation. Te scholarship is awarded to an Oklahoma City Community College student majoring in business or finance each year. All aspiring and new CPAs can benefit throughout their career from


Turman’s top piece of advice: Begin your career with the end in mind. “You get to create your masterpiece, your life,” Turman said. “What do you want it to look like? What do you want to leave behind?”


OSCPA CONTRIBUTIONS Financial Literacy Committee (Board Liaison) Director at Large


Personal Financial Planning Committee (Board Liaison/Chair) Public Relations Committee (Board Liaison) Educational Foundation (Chair)


Technology Committee (Board Liaison) Accounting Careers Committee (Board Liaison) Liaison with Educational Institutions (Board Liaison)


PROFESSIONAL DEDICATION


Presentations: AICPA Advanced Personal Financial Planning Conference, South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, Fox on Money (National Television)


Published Books: The All Weather Retirement Portfolio;


The Worry-Free Retirement Guide to Finding a Trustworthy Financial Advisor; More Than a Millionaire; Get Rich Slowly…but Surely!


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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT YMCA: Board of Directors, Chairman’s Club, volunteer, Book of Honor


Trinity Church of the Nazarene: Board of Directors, Campaign Director (Sanctuary Fund Drive)


South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors INTEGRIS Foundation: Board of Directors, Past Chairman Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Central Oklahoma Chair Oklahoma Business Ethics Consortium Board of Directors Oklahoma State University Foundation Board of Governors Oklahoma City Community College Foundation: Board of Directors, Past Chair Rotary International (South Oklahoma City Chapter) Past President Oklahoma City Employees Retirement System Board of Directors Oklahoma College Savings Plan Board of Directors


KEY AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Expertise.com – Best Financial Advisors in Oklahoma City (2021) Advisory HQ – Top 1- Best Financial Planners in Oklahoma (2017-2021) Financial Times 300 – Top Financial Advisors (2017)


OSCPA’s Outstanding Member in Financial Planning Award (2012) Oklahoma Magazine – “Oklahoma’s Top Financial Advisors” (2008-2009)


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