Roccy M. DeFrancesco, Jr., JD, CMP, CAPP, is a renowned expert in asset protection and wealth preservation, known for his leadership in the financial and legal industries. He is the founder of The Wealth Preservation Institute and co-founder of the Asset Protection Society, Advisor Share, LLC, and AdvisorShare Wealth Management. Roccy is also the creator of the OnPointe software suite, designed to empower financial advisors with advanced planning tools. A prolific author, he has written numerous books, including *The Doctor’s Wealth Preservation Guide*, *Retiring Without Risk*, and *Bad Advisors: How to Identify Them; How to Avoid Them*, among others. His works and lectures have guided thousands of professionals and consumers in achieving financial security and avoiding common pitfalls.

A highly sought-after speaker and educator, Roccy has presented at prestigious organizations such as the National Financial Planning Association, the American Academy of Medical Management, and various state bar associations. His insights have been featured in professional journals and publications like *Michigan Bar Journal*, *Financial Planning Magazine*, and *Physician Money Digest*. Roccy holds a B.S. from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he earned his commercial pilot’s license, and a J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law. Licensed to practice law in Michigan (inactive in Indiana), he is widely regarded as a zealous consumer advocate and a trusted mentor to advisors.