Page 6 - Jupiter Spotlight - February '20

Page 6, Jupiter Spotlight
Tim Byrd ‘The Byrdman’ Soars Back Onto The Airwaves

On The True Oldies Channel from Palm Beach to South Beach. Every week he delivers Beach Illustrated
In Palm Beach County And the 10 best things to do in three minutes on http://www. magazine and
ByrdmansPalmBeach.com. His status as influencer started
Art and Culture
The Treasure Coast long before the term was created (for new media) while he magazine with his
was on the air, No. 1 for 13 years consecutively. podcast and will
VCMG Live, owners of the True Byrd created an outlet for his voice-over business called be featured in the
Oldies Channel, 95.9FM, in the Voxpower.com. It is a website where any potential clients magazine as well.
Palm Beaches and 106.9FM on can contact him about doing voice work for their business. Tim has a 23-year
the Treasure Coast is proud to Commercials are just one aspect of the business; he does relationship with
announce the return of veteran endorsements for clients that want his unique sound and them and is just
radio personality, Tim Byrd special way of delivering their message. Tim has done voice making it official
“The Byrdman,” to their new work worldwide, and for four years was the national voice now. Terry Duffy
morning show Byrdman’s Get of PAX-TV, which became ION-TV. and his staff
Up and Go Show! The Byrdman has little “spare” time, but he makes the time continue the 60-
Tim Byrd known as “The Byrdman” started in radio at the to help others and has hosted 18 years’ worth of galas, balls, plus years of Palm
age of 15 and most recently spent 13 years in local radio in fundraisers, benefits and walks. Tim is especially proud of his Beach Illustrated’s
South Florida “flying high” on 97.9FM-WRMF, 104.3FM- 17-year affiliation with The Susan G. Komen for the Cure. presence and impact in the Palm Beaches and it is an honor to
WEAT, and 105.5FM-WOLL. Known as an influencer with Starting January, he will be collaborating with Palm be able to work together with an organization of this caliber.
his popular podcast and website Palm Beach Live Work Play
and social media following, Tim has been promoting the best
things to do in Palm Beach County. Tim has been a long-time Hike Through History - Feb. 1
emcee, and charity host for many years throughout South Twilight Yoga at the Light -
Florida and his recent partnership with Palm Beach Illustrated Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24
magazine has catapulted his visibility.
The True Oldies Channel came on air in October of 2017 Lighthouse Story Time - Feb. 4
playing the best oldies of the ‘60s and ‘70s with John Tesh February Lighthouse Sunset Tour -
and Scott Shannon to make this the only South Florida oldies Events Feb. 5, 11, 19, 26
radio station.
The new morning drive show will air 6 to 9 a.m., Lighthouse Moonrise Tour - Feb. 9
Byrdman’s Get Up and Go Show will feature listener call-ins,
live song requests, artist interviews, ticket giveaways, traffic Jupiter Lighthouse Climb & Paddle -
and weather and the greatest hits of all time. Tim will also Feb. 12
feature celebrities and special guests. Jupiter History Trolley Tour - Feb. 26
“I am excited to go back on the air with this radio station;
it gives me the opportunity to play the songs that I grew up Lighthouse Luminary Luncheon -
with, some even before I was on the air. The energy and March 11
fun of this music is a perfect match for my energy level and
positive outlook. I look forward to being in touch with my Check website for times and to RSVP.
audience daily. Now, I will combine all of it together,” says jupiterlighthouse.org/calendar
The Byrdman.
“I’ve followed Tim’s career going back to his days at jupiterlighthouse.org 561-747-8380
WNBC in New York. He’s the consummate professional and 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter
we’re delighted that’s he’s joining The True Oldies Channel to
wake up Palm Beach. It’s an exciting time for our company,
and Tim is just the beginning of our growth,” said Scott • Eliminate the lifetime “stretch” IRA option,
Elberg, EVP market manager.
Tim Byrd’s “Byrdman’s Get up and Go Show” will go requiring non-spouse beneficiaries of IRAs
live on Monday, Jan. 6, at 6 a.m. on 95.9FM and 106.9FM to deplete the inherited balance within
in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. 10 years of the decedent’s death (with
About True Oldies Channel exceptions; see below for more details).
95.9/106.9FM – The True Oldies Channel – plays the
greatest hits of all time in the Palm Beaches and The Treasure Due to recent tax law changes, the enactment of
Coast! The Best Music of the ‘60s and ‘70s! The Beach Boys,
Beatles, Elvis and more! For more information visit www. The Retirement Planning Specialists Crafting Financial the Secure Act, and questions regarding social
trueoldiesfla.com. Solutions with Insight and Integrity since 1980 security - the need for financial advice has never
Tim Byrd “The Byrdman” Bio been greater. Our team addresses financial
When Tim Byrd was 15 years old, he finally got his break issues that pertain to persons of all employment
in broadcasting. His first job was at a family-owned station in or retirement circumstances. We help our clients
Johnston, South Carolina. He knew from the very beginning build a nest egg, protect their assets and save
that he wanted to be a big city radio and TV personality. All
he needed was a foot in the door. for retirement. Our mission is to help you
The rest, as they say, is history. Byrd’s radio stops included accomplish your goals. We want to advise you
Charlotte, North Carolina; Jacksonville, Florida; and Winston- on how to get the most out of the hard-earned
Salem, North Carolina; where at 21 he held the distinction money you’ve spent your life accumulating.
of being the youngest program director in the state. Next
was Cleveland, Ohio where he simultaneously held the No. We are living longer. We don’t want you lying
1 afternoon radio show and hosted the nation’s first daily
hour-long dance TV show for NBC’s WKYC-TV. awake nights worrying that you will outlive
From there he went to New York City and his first stop your money. Let us help you design a sound
was at WNBC where he worked with Don Imus and Howard financial plan.
Stern. Then on to WPIX-FM where he did both afternoon
and morning drive time shows and was listed in the top 25 It’s about asset allocation as well as asset location.
morning men in America according to Radio and Records a Retirement plan distribution can be tricky and
long-trusted radio trade paper.
VH-1 was the next stop, where he was the original there are many irreversible mistakes that are easy
prototype V.J. for the channel and has the distinction of to make if one is not well informed. We can help
being the only V.J. to work with the first and second set of Are you familiar with the new you make the right decisions at the right times
V.J.s. After over 11 years in New York City, the next series of and support your plan to only retire once.
radio stops included Phoenix, Arizona and Washington, D.C. SECURE ACT
before landing in South Florida. Tim enjoyed No.1 ratings at and how it might impact you? PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A
WRMF-FM, WEAT-FM and KOOL 105.5-FM.
After living in The Palm Beaches for over 15 years, it was Key Provisions of the COMPLIMENTARY FINANCIAL
evident to Tim that he was always discovering interesting SECURE Act: REVIEW
new people, places and things about the county he lives in, Asset Advisory Services, Inc., Three Palms Center
and realized it was time to share the information with people • Repeal the prohibition of retirement 2141 Alt. A1A South, Suite 310, Jupiter, FL 33477
internationally, across the nation, and as a way to remind the contributions after the account owner (561) 747-9550
locals of the big variety of things to do here. So, he created
www.AssetAdvisoryServices.com
www.PalmBeachLiveWorkPlay.com, this site not only helps reaches age 70½. Securities and Advisory Services Offered through Commonwealth Financial
people make more intelligent decisions, but it shows why • Delay the age for required minimum Network® Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Advisor.
Palm Beach County is the best place to live, work and play. distributions (RMDs) from age 70½ to 72.
His most recent creation is an entertainment and cultural
podcast that covers what he calls our South Florida backyard,