In this episode of Grit, Grace, Growth, hosts Kim & Ken welcome Tyrone Harvey Jr., former law enforcement officer, accomplished weightlifting coach, financial advisor, wealth strategist, and founder of ARX Strategic Wealth.

Tyrone’s career has taken several unexpected turns, but each chapter has been connected by a consistent desire to coach, protect, and serve others. After playing football at the University of Central Florida, he made the difficult decision to step away from the sport and pursue a career in law enforcement. At just 18 years old, Tyrone entered the police academy and began working as an officer at 19.

During his law enforcement career, Tyrone served in patrol, aggressive driving enforcement, and school resource roles. Working with students became one of the most meaningful parts of his career, allowing him to counsel young people and help them navigate difficult moments. At the same time, he was building a second career in fitness and weightlifting.

Tyrone eventually opened and operated a commercial fitness facility, building a team of coaches while developing athletes at the highest levels of competitive weightlifting. He has served as a Team USA head coach at international competitions and earned the designation of senior international coach—one of the highest coaching distinctions available through USA Weightlifting.

When the COVID-19 shutdown forced Tyrone to close his gym’s doors, he responded by lending equipment to members and moving workouts online. Although the gym survived, keeping it open required significant personal and financial sacrifice. The experience caused Tyrone to reconsider what he wanted from his career, particularly his desire for greater flexibility and more time with his wife and children.

An opportunity in financial services provided his next pivot. Tyrone quickly recognized that the skills he developed in law enforcement and fitness translated naturally to financial planning. Each role required him to listen carefully, solve problems, establish accountability, and coach people toward meaningful long-term goals.

Today, Tyrone is the founder of ARX Strategic Wealth, an independent registered investment advisory firm focused largely on retirement income planning. The firm’s name comes from a Latin word meaning “fortress,” reflecting Tyrone’s lifelong commitment to helping others feel protected, supported, and prepared for what comes next.

At the heart of this conversation is the reminder that change does not have to be feared.

In this episode, we talk about:

• A flying-themed “Two Truths and a Lie” featuring the world’s shortest flight, the busiest airport, and a $66,000 plane ticket

• Playing football at the University of Central Florida

• Entering the police academy at 18 and becoming an officer at 19

• Making mature career decisions without regretting the paths left behind

• Tyrone’s experience in patrol, traffic enforcement, and school resource roles

• Using athletics to mentor and motivate young people

• Building and operating a commercial fitness facility

• Coaching Team USA athletes at international weightlifting competitions

• The financial and emotional challenges of keeping a brick-and-mortar business alive

• Choosing a new career that allowed him to prioritize his wife and children

• The similarities between law enforcement, fitness coaching, and financial planning

• Why accountability matters in both physical and financial growth

• Launching his independent firm, ARX Strategic Wealth

• The meaning behind the ARX name and its connection to protection and security

• Embracing change as a natural and necessary part of growth

  
  

Connect with Tyrone:

LinkedIn: Tyrone Harvey Jr.
Website: ARX Strategic Wealth

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