Best Investmentmanagement Podcasts (2024)

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CLASSIC EPISODE The 8 Pillars of Rocking Retirement: Passion and Relationships 39:03

2h ago39:03

39:03

In this episode of the Retirement Answer Man, Roger Whitney wraps up his series on the eight pillars of a great retirement plan by diving into the last two non-financial pillars: passion and relationships. Discover how your hobbies, curiosities, and social connections can significantly impact your retirement happiness. Roger also shares personal st…

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8 Places to Apply The Perfect 30-Min Consultation [183] 19:56

7d ago19:56

19:56

Host of Elementality, Jordan Haines, CFP® continues his thoughts on the 30-minute financial consultation. Building on last week's discussion, Jordan outlines the three essential phases of the consultation: uncovering client information, orienting clients to their financial situation, and providing a clear direction for improvement. He explores the …

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CLASSIC EPISODE The 8 Pillars of Rocking Retirement: Energy and Mindset 41:21

20m ago41:21

41:21

This week, we continue our journey through the eight pillars of rocking retirement, shifting our focus to the non-financial realm. We delve into the first two non-financial pillars: Energy and Mindset. These pillars are crucial for showing up fully in life and maintaining a growth-oriented perspective. We'll explore how to overcome obstacles like s…

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Podcast or podcats? 1:08:37

4h ago1:08:37

1:08:37

Special guest Kalee Kreider joins us to discuss the recent presidential debate, its impact on the November election, and all things political. We also explore the impact of broad trends like inflation and AI on the election, the economy, and markets. Learn more about Formidable Asset Management, Will Brown, and Adam Eagleston by visiting www.formid…

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Three Mistakes Investors Make During Election Years 24:26

2h ago24:26

24:26

How do U.S. elections impact the stock market? In this episode, we dive into "election anxiety" and how it affects your investment decisions. We'll explore the historical data on market performance during election years, whether it matters which political party controls the government, and the three common mistakes investors often make during the e…

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How To Structure The Perfect 30-Min Consultation [182] 31:13

12d ago31:13

31:13

Host of Elementality, Jordan Haines, CFP® outlines a three-phase approach to structure the perfect 30-min consultation. He emphasizes important preparatory steps, such as understanding qualitative, quantitative, and contextual information about clients. Jordan also parallels effective financial consultations with best practices from the medical fie…

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CLASSIC EPISODE The 8 Pillars of Rocking Retirement: Resilience and Optimization 46:04

14d ago46:04

46:04

This month, we're revisiting the eight pillars of rocking retirement. Today, we focus on the second two financial pillars: having a resilient plan of record and optimizing the plan to enhance the journey. Many people are good at setting goals and determining feasibility, but often overlook the importance of resilience in their retirement plan. We d…

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CLASSIC EPISODE The 8 Pillars of Rocking Retirement: Vision and Feasibility 50:47

9d ago50:47

50:47

This September, we're doing something a bit different. We're revisiting the basics with a refresher on the eight pillars of rocking retirement—four financial and four non-financial pillars that form the foundation for a great life. Too often, retirement planning gets bogged down with too many details and the pressure to get everything right. But in…

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Fraud-Proof Your Finances: How to Keep Your Wealth Safe 42:44

14d ago42:44

42:44

In today's digital age, fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated, targeting individuals through online scams, phishing emails, and identity theft. In this episode, we dive deep into how you can protect yourself from falling victim to fraud. We'll cover key strategies to recognize suspicious emails, phone calls, and messages, and how to verify the…

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Lights, Camera, Clients: Video for Advisors w/ Katie Braden [181] 45:38

15d ago45:38

45:38

In this episode of Elementality, Abby Morton sits down with Katie Braden, a video marketing expert for financial advisors, to discuss the transformative power of video marketing in the financial industry. Katie shares her unique journey from photography to financial planning and how she now helps advisors leverage video to connect with clients and …

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6 Secrets to Killer Client Deliverables (180) 18:55

15d ago18:55

18:55

Host of Elementality, Jordan Haines, CFP®, reveals 6 secrets to create amazing client deliverables, and how the best deliverables can be used to prospect new clients. Ranging from making data gathering easier for clients to enabling more “A-HA!” moments, killer client deliverables can be a game changer in your business.…

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Stories from Unique Retirements 1:11:41

16d ago1:11:41

1:11:41

If you are exploring a unique retirement, it is important to do your research. The best way to research something is to talk to someone who has walked the walk. That’s why, on this episode of Retirement Answer Man, I chat with people who are living their own unique retirements. Press play to hear these unique stories. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE…

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We Need These Jobs 33:59

17d ago33:59

33:59

Will and Adam discuss the large downward revision in job creation and analyze its causes and implications. With the Fed meeting in Jackson Hole, they review its current stance on interest rates versus market expectations, as well as the divergent paths the market has historically taken around rate cutting cycles. Learn more about Formidable Asset M…

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Simplifying Financial Health for Better Advice [179] 35:46

1M ago35:46

35:46

In this episode hosts Jordan Hanes and Reese Harper discuss the core mission behind Elements and the inspiration for creating the technology that powers it. They explore four significant problems affecting a majority of Americans, including the growing liquidity crisis, the pervasive fear and anxiety surrounding money, the lack of wealth-building m…

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Retire Without Borders: An Expat Primer 1:02:38

23d ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Have you ever thought about retiring abroad? It seems like a fun adventure, but how do you begin? On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, expat expert, Jane Mepham from Elgon Financial Advisors, joins me to discuss the financial and nonfinancial considerations of moving abroad in retirement. Press play to learn whether retiring abroad would be ri…

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The Reality Behind Recent Market Dips: A Long-Term Investment Outlook 26:13

28d ago26:13

26:13

In this episode, we dive into the recent market volatility that has left many investors concerned. If you've noticed your investment account balances dropping or seen chatter online about market dips, we're here to provide clarity and context. We'll discuss what's been happening in the markets lately, explore the key factors contributing to increas…

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Diet & Exercise For Personal Finance [178] 5:47

1M ago5:47

5:47

Host of Elementality, Jordan Haines, CFP®, uncovers the financial topics that actually matter to the next generation of wealth builders. Calling these the “foundations of finance” he explores the diet and exercise equivalent of personal finance. These topics include: Save enough Spend with clarity Manage debt wisely Maintain adequate liquidity…

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Securing Their Future - Retiring with Special Needs Children 50:43

1M ago50:43

50:43

If you have a special needs child, you know that your retirement plan will need to include plans for their future. How do you create a great retirement while honoring and caring for your child with special needs who will most likely live beyond your years? That’s what we’ll be learning today. In this episode, Matt from Haystack Financial Planning j…

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Hiatus Over 41:51

1M ago41:51

41:51

Will and Adam return to provide insight on recent market tumult. We look at the causes (recession concerns, Japanese bank policy) and the effects (sharp decline, quick rebound, spike in volatility). We compare what is normal about today’s environment versus the anomalies that cause us some concern. Learn more about Formidable Asset Management, Will…

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Ditch Projections For Peer Benchmarking [177] 20:37

2M ago20:37

20:37

Hosts Jordan Haines and Reese Harper discuss insights from their recent webinar, examining how comparing oneself to peers can drive financial behavior change. Learn about the limitations of probability of success metrics and explore effective strategies for motivating clients by using comparative data. This episode offers valuable perspectives for …

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Service, Sacrifice, and Second Acts: Military Retirees 49:48

1M ago49:48

49:48

Military retirees have a unique set of circumstances and opportunities. In this episode, military retiree and retirement planner Scott Sanborn joins me to explore the financial and non-financial aspects that come with a military retirement. Over the next month, we’ll be exploring different ways of retiring. If you have special retirement circumstan…

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Understanding Influences on Your Money Habits: Experience, Luck, and Risk 29:00

2M ago29:00

29:00

In this episode, we revisit one of our favorite personal finance books, "The Psychology of Money" by Morgan Housel to understand how our individual experiences and the elements of luck and risk influence our financial decisions. Building on key insights, we explore why personal history plays such a significant role in shaping how we view money and …

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Comparison That Is Actually Good [176] 11:08

2M ago11:08

11:08

Host of Elementality, Jordan Haines, CFP®, explores the natural human tendency to compare ourselves to other people and how advisors can lean into that tendency to produce positive outcomes for their clients. He identifies things an advisor can focus on to help clients compare themselves to something that is productive and will produce positive res…

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Roth 401K or Not? When Should I Switch? 38:10

1M ago38:10

38:10

So many retirement questions have no right answers. They’re simply judgment calls. In this episode, we’ll explore whether it makes sense to switch to a Roth 401K. Don’t listen to find out the answer. Listen to learn the process to use to come up with your own answer. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN LISTENER QUESTIONS [2:03] Doe…

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Manage Your Firm & Clients Incrementally [175] 33:49

2M ago33:49

33:49

Host of Elementality, Jordan Haines, CFP®, is joined by Adam Frederico, a personal finance outsider and EOS Implementer. Adam runs and operates a landscaping business and has become an expert in all things EOS (Entrepreneur Operating System). During this discussion Jordan and Adam talk about how financial advisors can get their business out of thei…

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What Income Sources are Included for the IRMAA Calculation? 1:00:41

2M ago1:00:41

1:00:41

You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers. On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, Taylor Schulte from the Stay Wealthy Podcast joins me to answer your retirement questions. Grab your earbuds and join us for this episode full of your questions. Make sure to listen to the pension or lump sum question to see how Taylor and I arrived at our differi…

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How to Cultivate Financial Discipline to Meet Your Goals 36:57

2M ago36:57

36:57

A 2023 survey conducted by payroll.org found that 78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck and are struggling to save or invest after covering monthly expenses. Despite markets reaching all-time highs, recent years of inflation have driven significant stress and concern over the current economic state. Roughly half of 4,000 respondents in a June …

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Plan For Now, Not The Future [174] 9:49

2M ago9:49

9:49

Host of Elementality, Jordan Haines, CFP®, outlines how financial advisors often miss the opportunity to articulate real value to people by just focusing on the future benefits of financial planning. Benefits liek increased net worth, higher probability of success, and future peace of mind are often hard for people to internalize. Instead, financia…

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Financial Advisor Certifications - What They Mean for You 1:03:06

2M ago1:03:06

1:03:06

If you’ve ever searched for a financial professional you may have seen an endless string of letters after their names. Trying to figure out the financial advisor alphabet soup is exhausting. One listener threw his hands up and asked me what all those letters mean. On this episode, we’ll explore the meanings behind those designations and discuss wha…

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Beyond The Financial Plan w/ Ashley Quamme [173] 34:51

3M ago34:51

34:51

Host of Elementality, Jordan Haines, CFP®, invites Ashley Quamme, founder and Fractional Financial Behavior Officer at Beyond The Plan, to talk about the most important emotional jobs that advisors need to be aware of when serving clients. In a world where personal finances and emotions are so intertwined, Jordan and Ashley explore some important c…

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Steps to Secure Your Personal Information 1:04:17

2M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

The moment you’ve been waiting for is here! The Rock Retirement Club has opened its doors once again. Enrollment is open until July 18, so head on over to Rock Retirement Club to sign up today. After you do that, listen to this episode to learn how to protect yourself and your data from scammers. On this episode, Pete, a cybersecurity expert, joins…

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Tax Strategies for Young Investors 33:12

3M ago33:12

33:12

In this episode, we dive into essential tax strategies tailored for young investors. Discover the key differences between Roth and traditional IRAs and understand how these choices impact your tax strategy. We'll explain the concept of tax diversification and its importance for building a resilient financial future. Learn how to prioritize contribu…

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Don't Miss Your Client's Emotional Threads [172] 9:15

3M ago9:15

9:15

Host of Elementality, Jordan Haines, CFP®, discusses the importance of being curious with clients even in the most functional of interactions. It’s often while discussing financial data, presenting the financial plan, or even just chatting with a client that an emotional response will be triggered. But if you’re not looking for it, you may miss an …

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Happy Birthday 41:58

3M ago41:58

41:58

We wish Formidable a happy 11th birthday, though the more eccentric among us may say “get well soon”, instead. Regardless, we look back on our approach to college planning and the merits of trade schools in the era of AI. We also examine AI’s broader implications for inflation, wages, and stocks, both those that area direct beneficiaries (like the …

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Be a Super Communicator with Charles Duhigg 55:15

2M ago55:15

55:15

The best predictor of happiness and health at age 65 is how many close relationships you have at age 45. To really rock retirement you need to build quality relationships. To do that you need to learn to be a better communicator. On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, Super Communicators author, Charles Duhigg, joins me to discuss how to become …

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Focus Only On Foundational Behaviors w/ Joshua Humada [171] 23:51

3M ago23:51

23:51

Host of Elementality, Jordan Haines, CFP®, and Josh Humada, founder of Boundless Wealth, discuss the value of focusing on core financial behaviors with clients rather than over-optimizing each person we work with. They explore the question “what if we could build a successful financial advice business by only delivering on these core habits and beh…

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Lessons from Mike and Judy’s Investment Experience 38:20

3M ago38:20

38:20

Every one of us has a different tolerance for risk. We even have different risk tolerances at different points in our lives. In this episode, we’ll learn about Mike and Judy’s comfort level with their investments. Learn how they’ll develop an investment approach that matches their risk tolerance. If you have been enjoying Mike and Judy’s journey cr…

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Navigating the AI Revolution: Insights for Investors and Workers, Part Two 14:59

3M ago14:59

14:59

In April 2023, we discussed the rise of AI, our experiences with Chat GPT, and the profound changes AI is poised to bring to our world. We concluded that AI would transform nearly everything, with some changes foreseeable and others beyond our current understanding. Given the rapid advancements in AI, it’s time for an update. In Part One, we explor…

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Do These 2 Things Before You Do A Financial Plan [170] 12:04

3M ago12:04

12:04

Host of Elementality, Jordan Haines, CFP®, discusses two things every financial advisor should do with a client before they engage in financial planning with them: Step 1: Ensure the client is sufficiently oriented to their financial situation Step 2: Ensure the client has the foundational financial behaviors in place Jordan explores why every advi…

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Legal Tender: Tallying Their Resources 58:29

3M ago58:29

58:29

#544 - Legal Tender: Tallying Their Resources Planning for retirement isn’t about creating a new job for yourself, it’s about using what you have to create a great life. On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, I’ll help Mike and Judy tally up and organize their resources so they can come up with a feasible plan for retirement. Press play to hear …

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What Is Financial Orientation? w/ Brandon Galici [169] 38:41

3M ago38:41

38:41

In this episode of Elementality Jordan Haines talks with Brandon Galici, founder of Galici Financial, about the standalone value of orienting people to their financial situation. In particular, they explore real-life examples of when orienting someone to their financial situation may be the very thing that they want from a financial advisor, and no…

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The Lifestyle We Want in Retirement 1:07:50

3M ago1:07:50

1:07:50

We all have our own dreams for retirement and today, Mike and Judy share theirs. On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, you’ll hear Mike and Judy describe their ideal retirement, then in the Rock Life segment, Kevin Lyles will lay out the 4 pillars for a balanced life. As a bonus, you’ll hear Mark Ross interview me about my imperfect journey and…

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Navigating the AI Revolution: Insights for Investors and Workers, Part One 28:21

4M ago28:21

28:21

In April 2023, we discussed the transformative rise of AI, predicting that AI would revolutionize nearly every aspect of our lives. Now, a year later, it's time for an update on this rapidly evolving technology. In this episode, we explore the latest AI developments and what they mean for the future. Join us as we delve into: The newest advancement…

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How To Build A Marketing Strategy w/ Jeff & Abby [168] 39:36

4M ago39:36

39:36

To register for the workshop go here: https://getelements.com/resources/webinar/how-to-choose-the-right-marketing-strategy/ In this episode of Elementality Abby Morton, CFP®, Director of Advisor Success at Elements, and Jeff Morgan, our head of marketing get ready for our upcoming Marketing Strategy Workshop and explore how advisors can lay the fou…

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The Educator and the Esquire - Meet Mike and Judy 50:41

3M ago50:41

50:41

Would you like to have the confidence to know that it is all going to be okay so that you can walk away from your career? So would Judy! In this episode of Retirement Answer Man, you’ll meet Mike and Judy, an educator and an attorney. They are both facing burnout and ready to throw in the towel, but before they retire, they want to make sure they c…

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Financial Coach Vs. Financial Planner w/ Taylor Westergard [167] 33:23

4M ago33:23

33:23

In this episode of Elementality, Jordan Haines, CFP® chats with Taylor Westergard, CFP®, AFC®, founder and financial coach at Evolving Money - a financial coaching firm focused on helping people understand their cashflow and be more intentional with their spending. They discuss the difference between a financial coach and a financial advisor, speci…

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How Can I Get an IRMAA Exception? 52:03

4M ago52:03

52:03

Have you heard of IRMAA? IRMAA can be an unwelcome surprise if you aren’t expecting her. On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, you’ll hear what to expect from IRMAA and your Medicare costs. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT [2:14] Recent feedback [6:57] What IRMAA surcharges are IN THE NEWS [14:55] …

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Understanding FIRE: How the Financial Independence Retire Early Movement Applies to You 32:24

4M ago32:24

32:24

In today's episode, we delve into the FIRE movement—Financial Independence Retire Early. Whether you're new to FIRE or looking to refine your approach, this episode covers what you need to know about applying the FIRE approach to your life. We explore the evolution of FIRE, break down its various types (Lean FIRE, Fat FIRE, Barista FIRE, and Coast …

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Saul Grippo 39:56

4M ago39:56

39:56

Will and Adam review the new Bearcats flavored Grippo chips, and compare them to the Fed’s approach on inflation. We take a look at what the lack of movement in oil prices is telling us about inflation and the economy, and how higher interest rates are (or, more accurately, are not) constricting some measures of financial conditions. Learn more abo…

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Understanding Client Spending w/ Erik Baskin [166] 34:09

4M ago34:09

34:09

In this episode of Elementality Jordan Haines talks with Erik Baskin, founder of Baskin Financial, about client spending. After discussing Erik’s journey into financial services and why experimenting has brought him explosive growth, they discuss how to incorporate budgeting and spending tracking into his process.…

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