Ahead In The Count Ep. 106 - Overcoming Angry August
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Welcome to "Ahead in the Count," presented by BIP Wealth. Our Baseball Division combines their collegiate and professional baseball playing experience with financial acumen to provide expertise in life on and off the field. We aim to give ballplayers and their families a better understanding about their unique lifestyle, the opportunities that come from playing this game, and insight into the complex financial world. This is "Ahead in the Count," hosted by Nolan Alexander, from BIP Wealth. Episode Description Former MLB pros Chase Murray and Jeremy Hermida share their firsthand...
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Ahead In The Count Ep. 105 - CIO Eric Cramer's QMR
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Welcome to "Ahead in the Count," presented by BIP Wealth. Our Baseball Division combines their collegiate and professional baseball playing experience with financial acumen to provide expertise in life on and off the field. We aim to give ballplayers and their families a better understanding about their unique lifestyle, the opportunities that come from playing this game, and insight into the complex financial world. This is "Ahead in the Count," hosted by Nolan Alexander, from BIP Wealth. Key Topics Covered with Chief Investment Officer Eric Cramer: Economic Update & Market Analysis ...
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Ahead In The Count Ep. 104 - Consumer Sentiment in Summer 2025
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Welcome to "Ahead in the Count," presented by BIP Wealth. Our Baseball Division combines their collegiate and professional baseball playing experience with financial acumen to provide expertise in life on and off the field. We aim to give ballplayers and their families a better understanding about their unique lifestyle, the opportunities that come from playing this game, and insight into the complex financial world. This is "Ahead in the Count," hosted by Nolan Alexander, from BIP Wealth. Kyle Schmidt and Chase Murray discuss consumer sentiment and its impact on the markets during July and...
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Ahead In The Count Ep. 103 - Investing in Sports Teams
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Welcome to "Ahead in the Count," presented by BIP Wealth. Our Baseball Division combines their collegiate and professional baseball playing experience with financial acumen to provide expertise in life on and off the field. We aim to give ballplayers and their families a better understanding about their unique lifestyle, the opportunities that come from playing this game, and insight into the complex financial world. This is "Ahead in the Count," hosted by Nolan Alexander, from BIP Wealth. John Hester and Chase Murray dive into a popular topic amongst clients and pro ballplayers - investing in...
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2025 MLB Draft Series: Ep. 4 - What Makes Your MLB Draft Successful
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Welcome to "Ahead in the Count," presented by BIP Wealth. Our Baseball Division combines their collegiate and professional baseball playing experience with financial acumen to provide expertise in life on and off the field. We aim to give ballplayers and their families a better understanding about their unique lifestyle, the opportunities that come from playing this game, and insight into the complex financial world. This is "Ahead in the Count," hosted by Nolan Alexander, from BIP Wealth. We finish our annual MLB Draft series with the former MLB Draft picks John Hester and Chase Murray...
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2025 MLB Draft Series: Ep. 3 - Going Pro with the Hermidas (Part 2)
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Welcome to "Ahead in the Count," presented by BIP Wealth. Our Baseball Division combines their collegiate and professional baseball playing experience with financial acumen to provide expertise in life on and off the field. We aim to give ballplayers and their families a better understanding about their unique lifestyle, the opportunities that come from playing this game, and insight into the complex financial world. This is "Ahead in the Count," hosted by Nolan Alexander, from BIP Wealth. This episode concludes a two-part conversation with former first-round MLB Draft pick Jeremy Hermida and...
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2025 MLB Draft Series: Ep. 2 - Going Pro with the Hermidas (Part 1)
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Welcome to "Ahead in the Count," presented by BIP Wealth. Our Baseball Division combines their collegiate and professional baseball playing experience with financial acumen to provide expertise in life on and off the field. We aim to give ballplayers and their families a better understanding about their unique lifestyle, the opportunities that come from playing this game, and insight into the complex financial world. This is "Ahead in the Count," hosted by Nolan Alexander, from BIP Wealth. Former first-round MLB Draft pick Jeremy Hermida sits down with his father, Larry, to discuss Jeremy's...
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2025 MLB Draft Series: Ep. 1 - What to Expect Leading to July
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Welcome to "Ahead in the Count," presented by BIP Wealth. Our Baseball Division combines their collegiate and professional baseball playing experience with financial acumen to provide expertise in life on and off the field. We aim to give ballplayers and their families a better understanding about their unique lifestyle, the opportunities that come from playing this game, and insight into the complex financial world. This is "Ahead in the Count," hosted by Nolan Alexander, from BIP Wealth. BIP Wealth helps ballplayers prepare for the upcoming MLB Draft with the start of a draft-focused series....
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Ahead In The Count Ep. 102 - Access to Private Investments
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Welcome to "Ahead in the Count," presented by BIP Wealth. Our Baseball Division combines their collegiate and professional baseball playing experience with financial acumen to provide expertise in life on and off the field. We aim to give ballplayers and their families a better understanding about their unique lifestyle, the opportunities that come from playing this game, and insight into the complex financial world. This is "Ahead in the Count," hosted by Nolan Alexander, from BIP Wealth. Kyle Schmidt and John Hester explore how the scope and access of private investing have changed....
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Ahead In The Count Ep. 101 - Be Cautious of Clubhouse Finances
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Welcome to "Ahead in the Count," presented by BIP Wealth. Our Baseball Division combines their collegiate and professional baseball playing experience with financial acumen to provide expertise in life on and off the field. We aim to give ballplayers and their families a better understanding about their unique lifestyle, the opportunities that come from playing this game, and insight into the complex financial world. This is "Ahead in the Count," hosted by Nolan Alexander, from BIP Wealth. Jeremy Hermida and Chase Murray give a ballplayer's take on behavioral finance. The former pros provide...
info_outlineWelcome to "Ahead in the Count," presented by BIP Wealth. Our Baseball Division combines their collegiate and professional baseball playing experience with financial acumen to provide expertise in life on and off the field. We aim to give ballplayers and their families a better understanding about their unique lifestyle, the opportunities that come from playing this game, and insight into the complex financial world. This is "Ahead in the Count," hosted by Nolan Alexander, from BIP Wealth.
Key Topics Covered with Chief Investment Officer Eric Cramer:
Economic Update & Market Analysis
- Recent employment data revisions and their economic implications
- Federal Reserve interest rate policy and anticipated cuts in September
- Impact of tariff policies on inflation and market performance
- Strong second-quarter market performance across global markets
Financial Planning for Athletes
- Unique challenges facing young baseball players with significant early-career earnings
- Why traditional financial planning timelines are accelerated for professional athletes
- The importance of maintaining long-term investment strategies despite market volatility
- Risk tolerance assessment for younger, high-income earners
Advanced Tax Strategies: 529 Plans Deep Dive
- Expanded uses beyond college tuition (K-12, vocational training, professional credentials)
- Strategic funding techniques, including the 5-year gifting rule
- Multi-generational wealth transfer strategies using 529 plans
- Converting 529 assets to Roth IRAs for additional flexibility
- Real-world examples of tax-free compounding over multiple decades
Estate Planning Updates
- New higher estate tax exemption limits
- Long-term wealth preservation strategies for high earners
- Multi-generational investment planning considerations
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