Gary Raddon founded Raddon Financial Group (RFG), a strategic research and consulting firm, in 1982.  In this role, he became a well-known industry expert and speaker.

Today, RFG is a database research company that provides financial institutions with strategic marketing solutions. The firm specializes in consumer research, new product development, profitability analysis, and strategic planning. RFG currently works with many of the leading financial institutions in the nation and over 750 financial service firms nationwide. 

By conducting semi-annual national research studies, the firm has developed national database trends regarding consumer attitudes and expectations relating to financial consumer products and services. This data is used extensively by client firms in developing earnings improvement and market share strategies.

Gary received his Masters degree in Business Administration from Brigham Young University in 1965. From 1966 through the early 70's he worked with Continental Illinois Bank in Chicago as Special Assistant to the Chairman and later as Marketing Manager of the Commercial Loan Department. In 1974 he graduated from Stonier Graduate School of Banking. He served on the faculties of several state banking schools and authored a book, “Developing New Financial Products.”

Gary passed away on July 29^th, 2008 at the age of 72.

Gary’s reach was vast and his impact was profound.   Through countless presentations to financial institutions over the past 30 years, Gary inspired, counseled and led an industry of banking executives to greater levels of performance.

Through RFG, Gary created an organization that embodies his core values and reflects his personal character.