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Retirement Answer Man

Roger Whitney, CFP®, CIMA®, RMA, CPWA®

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A top retirement podcast. Roger Whitney, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®, RMA, guides you on how to actually do retirement well financially and personally. This retirement podcast isn't afraid to talk about the softer side of retirement. It will teach you how to retire with confidence. Two-time PLUTUS winner for best retirement podcast / blog and the 2019 winner for best financial planner blog. This retirement podcast covers how to create a paycheck, medicare, healthcare, Social Security, tax management ...
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Join the Elements team each week as they discuss how to master the emotional (art) and functional (science) jobs of financial planning. You'll learn how monitoring ongoing financial vitals, diagnosing issues, and prescribing creative solutions leads to increased client trust, meaningful conversations, and practice growth.
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Tea and Crumpets

Will Brown and Adam Eagleston

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Tea and Crumpets is Formidable Asset Management's biweekly podcast that features Formidable's Managing Partner and CEO, Will Brown, and Chief Investment Officer, Adam Eagleston, CFA, talking directly about current events in relation to their expertise and business in a conversational manner.
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Creating Wealth

Bill Taber and Anastasia Taber, CFP®

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Creating Wealth brings you information and clarity to the world of investing and personal finance with your hosts, Anastasia Taber, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and Bill Taber, an investment advisor with over 40 years experience. The father-daughter pair answers your questions on how to invest, the psychological mindset it takes to create wealth, and dissects what you need to know about emerging financial trends.
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Women & Wealth

Bernstein Private Wealth Management

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A forum where female founders, philanthropists, and women in all stages of life discuss their personal stories, money lessons, and how they’ve learned to make money meaningful.
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Wise Money Moves

Tracy Theemes & Kamal Basra

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Kamal Basra and Tracy Theemes, financial dynamos behind their successful advisory firm in Vancouver, BC (SophiaFinancial.ca). How did they combine their social agenda of promoting economic equality with the pressures and responsibilities of investment management? How do they succeed in this crazy world of media hype and the ever unpredictable capital markets? Join these two wild women as they let you inside their inspiring, empowering world of finance. Listen closely as they share their hard ...
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We are Vermeer Partners, and we’ve created this series to shed light on some of the topics running hot in the investment community today. With insights from industry experts in their own Golden Eras, we reveal some of the issues investors face in today’s often complex, investment world. Whether you are a seasoned industry professional or an enthusiast beginning your investment journey, we hope you gain some valuable insights and enjoy the series along the way. And if you want to find out mor ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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#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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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What is your risk tolerance? What does risk tolerance even mean? Why does it matter? We’ll explore these questions as I answer one of our listener’s questions on getting back into the stock market with a low risk tolerance. Listen in to learn why he may not need to follow the traditional way of doing things. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMEN…
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In this episode of Elementality Abby Morton, CFP®, Director of Advisor Success at Elements, and Jeff Morgan, our head of marketing talk about the six things advisors can implement to enhance their marketing efforts. These tips include: Help prospects know, like and trust you Identify your prospects’ pain points Know your prospects’ language Stay to…
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Have you thought about getting a mortgage for your home in retirement? If so, have you strategized how you would pay it off? In this episode, we explore Scott’s question about pursuing a mortgage and paying it off early. Listen in to learn some different strategies you could use if you plan to get a mortgage on your home in retirement. OUTLINE OF T…
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Lately, Anastasia has received questions from several couples who are considering merging their finances. When and how should couples start involving each other in their financial information? What kind of approach should each partner take before initiating discussions around money habits? How do you prompt these kinds of conversations? Are there s…
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In this episode of Elementality Reese Harper is joined by Michael Kitces, Chief Financial Planning Nerd, and co-founder of XY Planning Network as they discuss trends in advisory firm growth. Michael shares his personal journey and strategies for writing impactful content, growing a financial advisory practice, and exploring new service models like …
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Let’s get back to basics—addition and subtraction two ways to get to the same answer. However, we have a tendency to stick with addition. Today we’ll learn how subtraction can help you come out ahead. Why am I talking about elementary math on a retirement podcast? Listen in to find out. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRACTICAL…
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In this episode of Elementality Jordan Haines, CFP® is joined by Abby Morton, CFP®, Director of Advisor Success at Elements. They discuss an important aspect of a new client’s and a prospect’s initial journey with a financial advisor: time to value. Listening to this conversation you’ll learn that while taking a long time (i.e. 45 days) to deliver …
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Have you ever considered moving to a retirement community? With the freedom that retirement brings, many people begin to rethink their living arrangements. On this episode, you’ll hear how Brad and his wife decided to move to a retirement community. Listen in to hear how they approached their decision, the research they put in on where to retire, a…
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What is Diworsification? Why are index funds so popular? Today we jump into the debate of passive versus active investing and consider what investors should understand about these different investing styles. What should investors understand before purchasing an index fund? What are reasons to have an active investment strategy? What should you ask …
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Today Reese Harper talks with Robert Sofia, CEO and founder of Snappy Kraken, a marketing automation tool for financial advisors. Reese and Robert explore Robert's unique journey to starting Snappy Kraken. They also discuss the type of content that Robert has seen work with financial advisors, and they unique tips and tricks advisors can implement …
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Does a withdrawal strategy in retirement have to be complicated or can you simply do a reverse of dollar cost averaging? In this episode, we’ll take a look at how reverse dollar-cost averaging would work by using an example and discover who it works for. Click play to learn if this withdrawal strategy would work for you. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF …
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We discuss the fluid situation in the Middle East, its impact on oil, and, ultimately, its importance as a key stumbling block on the Fed’s path to 2% inflation. The changing expectations regarding Fed rate cuts and how those should (theoretically) affect valuations for stocks are also key topics, as are some of the recent divergences in the histor…
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Today we talk with Denis Konoplev, co-founder of paraplanner.ai, an AI tool for advisors to use in place of a traditional paraplanner. In this show we talk about Denis’s journey from a financial planning client to creating AI technology for financial advisors. We discuss where AI makes the most sense in an advisor’s workflow, and where a human advi…
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