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Ronald J. Burke, Jr., CFP, CTFA, CAP

Executive Vice President, Director of Oklahoma City

Biography

Ronald J. Burke, Jr., joined Trust Company Oklahoma as a trust officer in 2019.

As executive vice president, managing director of the Oklahoma City region, and member of our Board of Directors, he brings his wealth of experience to estate planning and administration, business succession advisory, foundation and endowment management, investment and wealth management, retirement planning, trust services, and financial planning.

With a career spanning more than three decades, Ron’s journey includes a tenure at Bank of Oklahoma, where he worked as senior vice president and trust officer for seven years. During his time there, he served on the board of The Private Bank Central Administration and Investment Review Committee.

Previously, he was director of business development with First Financial Network Inc. and held roles at Bank of America and Ameriprise. 

BA, Finance, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater

Certified Financial Planner® (CFP)

Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP)

Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA)

Currently, Ronald holds the position of president emeritus of the Oklahoma City Estate Planning Council.

He is also a board member of the American Heart Association and a volunteer with Positive Tomorrows, an organization that offers kids stability and quality education while giving parents the support they need to create a better life.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Ron enjoys traveling and immersing himself in diverse cultures. His intellectual curiosity extends from philanthropy and genealogy to theoretical physics, a field where he consistently seeks knowledge to unravel the mysteries of the universe.

On a more thrilling note, he is an avid follower of Formula 1 racing, reveling in the excitement of speed and precision on the racetrack.  

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Since 1981, we’ve helped individuals, families, and organizations preserve their wealth, navigate uncertainty, and build lasting financial legacies — all with one guiding mission: to give you financial peace of mind.

Expertise Rooted in Purpose

Our advisors aren’t just credentialed professionals; they’re your neighbors, mentors, and advocates. From volunteering locally to guiding client legacies, we believe trust is built through service both inside and outside the office.

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