Kickin’ with the Rickens

Ricken Financial works to help you, our clients, enjoy life in retirement. We want to help you make informed and confident decisions about your retirement. Then, with your retirement goals in mind, we personalize plans to optimize taxation and income, plan for health care needs, and preserve your hard-earned assets and legacy.

To provide even more support and insight, we invite you to join us on our radio and podcast show, Kickin’ with the Rickens! Tune in live or stream anytime as we share valuable tips, real-life stories, and experienced guidance to help you navigate the journey to and through retirement. Come meet with our family on air and in person so we may help protect yours!

KMOX 1120AM & 104.1FM | Saturdays at 3PM
KFTK-FM | Sundays at 1PM

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Behind the Mic

Gerry Ricken

Founder/CEO, Licensed Insurance Professional

After graduating with a degree in accounting, Gerry spent five years with the public accounting firm of Ernst & Young in Kansas City with a concentration in the financial services sector. For the next ten years, he worked with mutual fund companies and credit unions in the areas of accounting, programming, shareholder processing, reporting, quality assurance, and securities safekeeping. This provided Gerry with a basis for understanding the financial services world from a lot of different perspectives.

Heidi Ricken Provost | President, Retirement Planner

President, Investment Adviser Representative

Heidi is fiercely passionate about her work with clients to ensure they retire happy. She works with her father because she’s witnessed the positive difference he has made in so many clients’ lives and wants to assist him in impacting others in a positive way. She believes everyone deserves the retirement of their dreams, and she fights hard for clients to help them achieve the retirement they deserve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do Gerry and Heidi host “Kickin’ with the Rickens”?

Gerry and Heidi host “Kickin’ with the Rickens” to help make retirement planning easier to understand and more approachable. Their goal is to turn complex financial topics into real conversations so listeners can feel more confident, informed, and prepared for the future.

The show focuses on the real issues people face as they approach and move through retirement—like income planning, tax strategies, market updates, Social Security decisions, and how to create a plan that supports the life you actually want to live.

“Kickin’ with the Rickens” airs on weekends, giving you a convenient time to tune in, stay informed, and hear insights that can help you make smarter financial decisions.

Yes! You can listen to past episodes anytime using the podcast player on this page or at this link: Kickin’ with The Rickens: Redefining Retirement. It’s a great way to catch up on topics you may have missed or revisit ideas that matter to your situation.

The show is designed for individuals and couples who are nearing retirement or already retired and want a clearer understanding of their options—from income to taxes to long-term financial confidence and lifestyle planning.

If something you heard resonated with you, the next step is simply a conversation. This gives you an opportunity to talk through your goals, ask questions, and see if putting a personalized plan in place makes sense for you.

No. The content shared on the show is educational and general in nature. Everyone’s financial situation is different, so personalized recommendations are best discussed in a one-on-one setting where your goals and needs can be fully understood.

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