About Us
Meet the college planning team! As parents ourselves, we understand the stress and pressure families feel when trying to get accepted to their dream college and pay for it without going broke or in debt.Â
NICE TO MEET YOU
Ron Caruthers
Ron Caruthers is the nation’s foremost expert on college planning and funding—often called the "Godfather of College Planning." He is the author of What Your Guidance Counselor Isn’t Telling You…Inside Secrets to Choosing Your Career, Selecting Your Major, and Getting IN to Your Top College Choice.
He’s loved by hundreds of parents for finding creative and effective ways to fund their children’s college dreams while keeping them on track for retirement. Many know Ron as their Financial Fixer.
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Ivana Cummins
As a first-generation Italian-American, Ivana is particularly interested in helping students attain their goals. She helped her parents and grandparents establish themselves in this country, giving her a unique perspective on what type of hard work and dedication it takes to succeed.
Her dream was to become a high school teacher—until her brothers were teenagers, and she realized she didn't want to spend her days stuck in a room with those odors!
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Dominic Cummins
Friends with Ron Caruthers since he was 10 years old, they joined forces a few years ago to propel the college business nationwide.
Dominic has a particular interest in helping families find money for college. After losing his father, college was off the table—even with a sizeable scholarship opportunity—as he helped care for his mother financially. When he had the time to go back, he worried he couldn't afford it.
He doesn't want other families to feel that same way.
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Why We Do It
We've been in your shoes. We've faced the daunting task of figuring out how to pay for college, not just for ourselves but also as parents of three kids each. We know the stress and pressure that come with it all too well. Over the last 30 years, we've learned the ins and outs of this process, and we're here to share that knowledge with you.
Our goal is simple: to make the college admissions journey easier for both parents and students. We want to take the headache out of planning and give you peace of mind. In this constantly changing economy, we're committed to helping you secure your family's financial future while making sure your kids get the education they deserve. With the right guidance and a solid plan, we believe every student can reach their dreams without putting their family's finances at risk.
