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34-year financial talk radio veteran, Don McDonald and former host of Serious Money on PBS, Tom Cock, join forces to talk about real money issues. In each episode, they solve real money problems, dole out real investing (not speculating) advice, and really explain the financial issues that effect all of us. Plus, it's actually fun! Talking Real Money is a podcast designed to provide the real help we all need to enjoy a really great future. Call in with your questions anytime at 855-935-TALK ...
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Managing Your Practice

Dimensional Fund Advisors

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Managing Your Practice is dedicated to providing financial professionals with best practices in key areas such as driving growth, business efficiency, and the client experience. Dimensional Fund Advisors delivers insights based on our history of industry-leading financial advisor benchmark studies and client surveys. We help advisors leverage those insights when making the critical business decisions successful firms face every day. The information is provided in good faith without any warra ...
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Advisor Success Series

Freedom Investment Management, Inc.

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Hosted by Freedom Investment Management, Inc., we bring you innovative ideas from investment experts and practice and business management leaders. Check back often to hear from fellow financial advisors talk about what is working for them; service providers describing best of breed technology, product and practice solutions; as well as, economists, portfolio managers, analysts and investment product specialists from all ends of the industry spectrum, from mega global managers to small but in ...
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Orion’s The Weighing Machine How does Orion help financial advisors guide investors toward their financial goals? We provide the services and solutions advisors need to help clients stay invested in balanced portfolios. On Orion’s “The Weighing Machine,” featuring Orion Chief Investment Officer Rusty Vanneman, CFA, CMT, BFA, we cut through the market clamor and focus on time-tested principles that help financial advisors and investors reach their long-term financial goals. Each podcast revie ...
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What do most Fortune 500 executives have in common? They learned important lessons on the fields and courts of their high school and collegiate sports teams. This is true for both men and women. Ernst & Young found that a whopping 94% of women holding a C-suite position, played sports. Join 11-time New York Times Best-Selling Author Don Yaeger on his journey to sit with some of the brightest executives in the world as we discuss how sports shaped their professional trajectory in life.
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Talking about money is hard. All over the world, people are taught never to talk about money, politics, sex or religion in polite company. On 50 Fires: A Podcast About Money and Meaning from Executive Producers Chip and Joanna Gaines, host and financial conversationalist Carl Richards will remove money from that list by having frank, funny, and often difficult conversations about money - the kind we were all told not to have! - with guests from all walks of life. In each episode, Carl will i ...
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The impact David Booth has had on your financial life is profound, whether you realize it or not. David is the co-founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, a firm that fundamentally changed the way we make everyday decisions about practical investing and money. David knew the future of investing would depend on data, so in 1981 he moved a noisy, hot, r…
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Today Rusty & Robyn are joined by Gerard O’Reilly from Dimensional Fund Advisors. Gerard O’Reilly serves as Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Dimensional Fund Advisors LP and is a Dimensional Director. He was named Co-CEO in 2017 and has been with Dimensional since 2004. Along with Co-CEO Dave Butler, Gerard guides the f…
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Ep. 183: Cal Basketball shaped Dave who was drafted by the Boston Celtics, only to be denied an NBA career because of a player’s strike and injury. But he pivoted to a career in finance and now serves as Co-CEO of Dimensional Fund Advisors. In the 25 years since he joined, the firm has grown from $10 billion in assets under management to nearly $70…
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Ep. 186: Basketball shaped Brian, who was the President and CEO of TruChoice Financial Group. He was the architect behind its construction before accepting his role at AmeriLife. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can apply Brian’s insights. --- Looking for a spea…
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In this episode: 1:34 Don's Dumb Duo 5:23 Get a Second Opinion 8:40 The Value of Gold 11:43 Financial Planning Challenges 14:55 Roth Conversions Advice 16:57 Schwab and Fidelity Comparison 19:50 Clarification on Bond Holdings 22:06 After-Tax Contributions in 401k 29:46 Disagreement on Alternative Investments 33:56 Caution on Private Credit Investme…
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In this episode, we are joined by John Davi, founder of Astoria Portfolio Advisors. Following three years of John consistently and accurately forecasting inflation would persist, he now shares his revised outlook for the current challenging environment and actionable recommendations for investors. We believe this interview will help advisors to nav…
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In this Question and Answer Episode: 0:04 The Gold Rush: Physical vs. Financial 1:18 The Speculation of Gold 3:05 Investing Insights: Stocks vs. Gold 4:36 Q&A with Roxy Butner 5:06 Roth IRA Dilemma: Lump Sum or Dollar Cost Average? 8:06 Portfolio Makeover: Fund Reallocation 11:17 Retirement Planning: Managing 403b and 401k Funds 14:45 Understanding…
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Art Markman, PhD, is vice provost for academic affairs at the University of Texas at Austin and the author of more than 150 scholarly works on cognitive science and related topics. In this podcast episode, he shares his expertise on “smart” thinking and decision-making. With tens of thousands of decisions to make every day, what allows us to move f…
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In this episode we discuss: 0:04 Investment "Cheesecake" 1:46 Market Predictions: To Worry or Not to Worry 1:53 Stock Market History: Looking Back and Moving Forward 6:41 The Unpredictable Future: Market Speculations 9:56 Market Timing Dilemma: Selling and Buying Strategies 16:15 Retirement Investment Queries: Bond Funds and Risk Tolerance 18:49 Ev…
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In this show we discuss: 1:12 Parents' Influence on Money Behavior 2:22 Impact of Childhood Money Habits 9:45 Retirement Dilemma Discussion 13:45 Tax Planning Considerations 17:00 Managing Real Estate Assets 20:49 Annuity Evaluation Guidance 24:46 Selecting Investment Funds in 401k 29:08 Annuity Liquidation Tax Implications 32:01 Annuity Sales Pitc…
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Ep. 185: Baseball shaped this leader originally from Italy, who manages a global workforce of 400,000 team members serving clients in 150 countries and generated an impressive $50 billion in revenue last year. You will learn lessons in: Turning mentorship into an expectation in your organization’s promotion structure. Using onboarding to hire emplo…
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50 Fires returns with new episodes! Carl gets deep on money and what it means with Index Pioneer David Booth, Bestselling Author Greg McKeown, Meditation Guru Sharon Salzberg, and many more*: June 26: Dimensional Co-Founder David Booth July 03: Host of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money Shannah Game July 10: World Series Champion Dexter Fowler July 17: Bests…
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In this episode: 3:40 A Potential Problem with Some ETFs. 10:12 Understanding Standard Deviation in Investing 14:34 Holding a Diversified Portfolio 19:41 Comparing Avantis and Vanguard Funds 21:29 The Impact of Index Funds on the Market 26:19 Importance of Diversification in Investing 31:13 The Value of Target Date Funds 33:28 The Impact of Small a…
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This week, Rusty and Robyn are joined by Bill Wostoupal, EVP of OCIO at Orion. Bill is the EVP, of Orion OCIO. He is responsible for the coordination and execution of Orion's vision to offer custom indexing, and other outsourced services, to our prospective and existing investment advisory customer base. Key Takeaways [04:26] - Bill has been in the…
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In today's skeptical episode: 0:04 Introduction: The Importance of Trust in Finance 3:09 The Market's Trustworthiness: A Closer Look 5:29 Misconceptions About the Market: Zero-Sum Game 9:53 Addressing Market Manipulation and Trust Issues 13:42 Managing Emotional Responses to Market Fluctuations 17:04 Understanding the Long-Term Value of Market Inve…
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Don takes on more of your queries: 1:45 Listener Experience with Vanguard and Robinhood 5:23 Taking Advantage of Robinhood's Promotion 6:45 Vanguard's New Fees and the $100 Exit Fee 10:08 Annoyance Fees and Pricing Structures 11:47 Exploring Fidelity's Brokerage Link Option 15:01 Historical Perspective on Stock Market Participation 21:18 Invitation…
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In this episode: 0:04 The Problem with Dave Ramsey's mutual fund advice 5:14 Importance of Second Opinions in Investing 11:21 Retirement Income Strategy and Dividend Reinvestment 16:07 Creating Income in Retirement 21:00 Financial Advice and Misinformation 27:15 Overcoming "Hodgepodge-itis" in Investment Portfolios 31:26 Comparison of Actively Mana…
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Ep. 184: Ashland University basketball shaped this HR exec who learned a lesson in preparation while racking up double digit steals game after game. “I would study film of the point guard as she was running down looking over to the coach and calling the play, so I knew exactly where they were going to pass it,” she shared. Now she’s studying what h…
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When it comes to money, we make a lot of investing mistakes. Today, we talk about: 3:30 The Seven Deadly Sins of Wealth Management 14:59 Seeking a Second Opinion 21:05 Not Making Cash the King & Letting Dollars Be Lazy 22:50 The Purpose of Risk in Investing 32:42 Investing as a Means, Not an End 37:24 Importance of Guidance in the Decumulation Phas…
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Today Rusty & Robyn are joined by Jessica Golson, Senior Vice President of Investments and Trading at Carson Wealth Management. Jessica received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska Omaha, where she majored in Finance, Banking and Investment Science, and minored in Management. In 2012, she received a Mast…
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In this episode, we discuss the high price of home and auto insurance: 0:04 Midwest Storms and Insurance Costs 1:48 Home and Auto Insurance Rate Increases 4:03 Reinsurance Companies and Rate Hikes 5:23 Factors Impacting Insurance Rates 7:34 Dealing with Scammers and Identity Theft 11:35 Saving Money on Insurance Policies 13:33 Importance of Financi…
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This week's topics: 1:19 Company Stock Purchase Program Dilemma 4:43 Investing Strategies for a 24-Year-Old 7:06 Listener Input on IPOs and Conservative Fund Options 10:05 Retirement Planning with a Large Investment Portfolio 13:36 Investment Decision for a Late 30s Individual 16:06 Retirement Investment Planning for a 64-Year-Old 19:17 Strategy fo…
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In This Episode: 1:15 Inaccessible Home Equity 2:24 Tempting Yet Tricky Home Equity Options 3:31 Exploring New Financing Frontiers 4:01 The Evolution of Reverse Mortgages 5:07 Weighing the Home Equity Loan Dilemma 6:11 An Unconventional Option: Home Profit Sharing 7:11 Unpacking Home Profit Sharing Terms 8:45 Evaluating Alternative Financing Routes…
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Topics in the episode: 2:02 The Dow Jones Industrial Average 5:23 Financial Second Opinions 10:35 Roth Conversions and Financial Planning 13:45 Trusting Financial Data 16:43 Financial Phone-In Questions 19:11 Vanguard Advisory Service Review 21:01 Managing Inherited IRAs 26:28 Diagnosis: Hodgepodge-itis 27:35 Importance of Financial Planning 33:09 …
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In this episode, we hear about growth opportunities outside the U.S. market, which has been dominated by U.S. technology firms, primarily those investing in generative artificial intelligence. Shane Duffy, Lead Portfolio Manager for J.P. Morgan's International Equity Growth strategy, identifies growth opportunities overseas, not just in technology …
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Today Rusty & Robyn are joined by Greg Wilensky and Jeremiah Buckley, head of US Fixed Income and Portfolio Manager at JanusHenderson respectively. Greg Wilensky is Head of US Fixed Income and a portfolio manager at Janus Henderson Investors, a position he has held since 2020. Prior to joining the firm, Greg served as senior vice president, directo…
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Here's what in this episode: 1:02 Understanding the Psychology of Money 2:32 Rethinking Financial Advisor Terminology 3:27 Rise of Financial Therapy Certification 4:17 Impact of Money on Mental Health 7:17 Overcoming Financial Anxiety 10:58 Addressing Financial Concerns & Ideas 14:09 Tips for Managing Investment Emotions 19:27 The Purpose of Life I…
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In this week's Friday Q&A: 1:52 ETF Purchasing Best Practices 2:53 Avoid Overthinking and Minutiae 5:37 Making Financial Decisions and Pension Options 7:51 Investing Strategy and Career Reset 11:24 Comfort in Financial Decisions 14:45 Long-Term Saving for Family 17:16 Importance of Financial Planning 18:53 Pension Drawing Decision Learn more about …
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In this episode we discuss a trading staregy combined with a multi-level marketing scheme MLMs in general. 5:27 Second Opinions and Financial Decisions 8:49 Learning and Correcting Mistakes 12:37 Multi-Level Marketing and Trading Strategies 21:04 Warren Buffett's Timeless Advice 25:13 Investigating Ron Blue Investments 32:49 Researching the Nationa…
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In this episode, recorded on Saturday May 22: 0:04 Pre-Memorial Day Weekend Banter 4:00 Focus on Investing Mistakes with Christine Benz 4:54 Portfolio Building and Managing Mistakes 18:30 Being Patient vs. Hands-Off Investing 34:40 Discussing American Funds and Expense Ratios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Ep. 182: As a four-sport athlete, sports was one area that provided a level-playing field for Brian who grew up in Queens raised by his mom and grandparents. Coaching high school football helped pay his way through UCLA and now the chair and CEO of one of America’s most iconic companies, nearly 2,000-store Target, just shakes his head in wonder as …
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In today's episode: 0:04 The Trust Issue 2:43 Custodians and Fiduciaries 3:12 Finding True Fiduciary Help 3:53 Fee-Only vs Fee-Based 5:43 Various Compensation Models 8:02 Understanding Terminology 10:52 Brokercheck.org Exploration 12:08 Where to Find Trusted Advisors 13:56 Vetting Financial Advisors 15:38 Insurance Companies and Investments 19:30 D…
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Today Rusty & Robyn are joined by Alex Fink, Retired US Army Major General and former Chief Marketing Officer for the US Army. General Fink last served as the Army’s Chief Marketing Officer and is credited with reinventing the classic “Be All You Can Be” campaign. General Fink served for over 33 years in a variety of domestic and overseas operation…
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In this episodes, Don answers listeners questions about: 3:15 Seeking a Fee-Only Fiduciary Advisor for Aging Parents 6:24 Uncovering Red Flags in Financial Advisor Disclosures 11:44 Evaluating the Dodge & Cox Income X Bond Fund 12:46 Importance of Reading Form ADVs for Investment Advisory Firms 18:17 The Aftermath of Removing Social Security 19:11 …
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In this episode: 1:16 Affinity Fraud in the Military 3:54 Unveiling Investment Fraud in the Military 11:57 Building Trust in Financial Relationships 14:00 Maintaining Boundaries in Financial Relationships 19:33 Trusting Third-Party Sources for Investment Information 23:43 Retirement and Investment Strategies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
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Can a fiduciary fee-only advisor make you more money, even after expenses. Vanguard says, "yes!" We talk about some of their findings and more: 3:53 Cost-Effective Implementation and Rebalancing 6:20 Financial Future and Advisor Second Opinions 7:16 Asset Location and Withdrawal Strategies 9:00 Hodgepodge-itis and Portfolio Simplification 11:57 The…
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Ep. 181: Colgate Football shaped this leader whose family of companies serves more than 38.5 million people. You will learn how to model calm presence and total responsibility to your team when these qualities are needed most. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you ca…
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In this episode: 0.54 America's Obsession with New Media and Gurus 1:55 The GameStop Saga Begins 2:43 Reddit's Influence on GameStop Stock 3:33 Lessons from the GameStop Rollercoaster 5:20 Seeking a Second Opinion in Investing 6:19 The Stupidity in Following Stock Recommendations 7:03 GameStop Stock: A Question of Valuation 8:30 The Evolution of th…
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Today Rusty & Robyn are joined by Paul Baiocchi, Chief ETF Strategist at SS&C ALPS Advisors in Denver, CO. Paul Baiocchi is the Chief ETF Strategist at SS&C ALPS Advisors, spearheading the firm’s distribution strategy and execution for the ETF suite as well as the Select Sector SPDRs lineup of ETFs. Paul works closely with the distribution, researc…
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