R.A. Monroe

Marfa, TX USA
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Professional Experience

I'm a Texas-based freelancer who specializes in personal finance, including retirement, saving and paying for college, and the financial advisor industry. I've written blog posts, white papers, magazine articles, annual reports, press releases, web copy and custom content for national clients in various sectors. I'm quick, meticulous, and thorough. I'm also an adaptable and capable writer with a curious mind, which has led me to accept assignments writing about pioneering mathematicians, rattlesnake festivals, and opera.

Expertise

Reporter
5 Years
Researcher
5 Years
Writer
5 Years

Specialty

Business (general)
5 Years
Finance
5 Years
Personal Finance
5 Years

Industries


Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines
5 Years
Magazine - Trade magazines/publications (B2B)
5 Years
Online/new media
5 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

5 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

The New York Times (6-10), Al Jazeera America (3-5), The Guardian (1-2), Texas Highways (3-5)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Fidelity (10+), State Farm (6-10), T. Rowe Price (6-10)

Showcase

General

Through The Gates: A Summer of Science
(Barnard Alumnae Magazine 12/5/2014)
A piece about the genesis of Barnard's innovative new Summer Research Institute.
Hometown Roy
(Texas Highways 5/1/2015)
A travel piece about the Roy Orbison Museum in Wink, Texas.
Relocating? Don't Leave Clients Behind
(Financial Advisor IQ 8/7/2014)
Advice for financial advisors who relocate, but hope to keep their client base.
Smart Advisors Discuss Prenups Early and Often
(Financial Advisor IQ 7/21/2014)
Advice for financial advisors concerned about discussing prenuptial agreements with their clients.
Rising Tide
(Flavor & the Menu 5/1/2014)
An examination of sustainable seafood trends and their impact on the restaurant industry.
Managing Wealth in the Gig Economy
(Financial Advisor IQ 7/1/2014)
An article about how financial advisors can best serve clients earning their living as freelancers or entrepreneurs--and the particular challenges of this client population.
Help Clients Avoid Real Estate Insanity
(Financial Advisor IQ 7/10/2014)
How financial advisors can help steer clients away from disastrous real estate decisions.