Ted McLyman

Meet Ted McLyman, MS, MPA, BSPC

Ted is a co-founder of DreamSmart Behavioral Solutions; he is also a retired US Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel and the Founder/CEO of Apexx Behavioral Financial Group.

During active duty, he held many vital positions, including battery and formal school commander, economics instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy, Head of Marine Corps Training Management, and Aide to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Financial Management. He served as a Forward Observer and Weapons Platoon Commander in Operations Urgent Fury and Frequent Wind, as well as Executive Officer of the Battle Assessment Team, 2d Marine Corps Division, during Desert Storm.

Following his Marine Corps service, he worked as a licensed Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and district manager for two national firms before establishing and leading Apexx Behavioral Financial Group.

His education includes a BS from Colgate University, an MS from Boise State University, and an MPA from Pepperdine University.

Ted is an accomplished author who has written three books on behavioral finance and financial wellness. He is also a speaker, a frequent podcast guest, and a Certified Behavioral SuperPowers Coach.