#257 - 5 to 9 Things You Don’t Know About 529 Plans with Chris Stack
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5 to 9 Things You Don’t Know About 529 Plans with Chris Stack Hosts Brad Wright and Kevin Williams are joined by attorney and consultant, Chris Stack. -Chris is managing consultant, Savingforcollege.com, is a nationally recognized 529 authority and experienced in educational finance. An attorney for over 30 years, licensed in New York & Pennsylvania, Chris has experience in finance, investments and law relating to tax advantaged products, including Section 529, since it became federal law in 1996. - He has been credited for actively and successfully initiating, advocating and...
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#256 - Breaking Money Silence with Kathleen Burns Kingsbury
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Breaking Money Silence with Kathleen Burns Kingsbury Kathleen and Kevin speak with money psychology expert Kathleen Burns Kingsbury. Kathleen is the founder of KBK Wealth Connection and a leading voice on women and money and breaking through emotional barriers that get in the way of productive money conversations. We discuss the importance of open financial conversations, gender differences in money attitudes, and strategies advisors can use to financially empower their female clients. We also talk about building negotiation confidence, the importance of male involvement in empowering...
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#255 - Navigating Egos and Emotions During the College Planning Process – With Jack Wang
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Navigating Egos and Emotions During the College Planning Process – With Jack Wang Hosts Kathleen Kenealy and Michael Connaughton speak with Jack Wang, a nationally recognized college funding expert who helps families answer two critical questions: how to lower the cost of college and how to pay for it without derailing their financial future. Tune in to hear us talk about what the NFL draft has to do with the financial aid system; common misconceptions parents and students have about paying for college; why the phrase “ you can borrow for college but you can’t borrow for...
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#254 - The Human Side of Wealth: Navigating Family Dynamics – with Emily Bouchard
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The Human Side of Wealth: Navigating Family Dynamics – with Emily Bouchard Kathleen and Brad speak with Emily Bouchard, founder of Bouchard Bespoke Consulting. Emily is a Chief Learning Officer and Family Dynamics Advisor for Family Offices and Financial Advisory Firms, working alongside financial advisors, estate attorneys, and family offices to address the human side of money. We speak with Emily about her role as a listening coach and how she works with families to help them better communicate with full transparency and the steps she takes to help them assess, rebuild and sustain...
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#253 - Bringing the Human Element Back to Human Resources – with Angela Sarver
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Bringing the Human Element Back to Human Resources – with Angela Sarver Hosts Kathleen Kenealy and Kevin Williams are joined by Angela Sarver, founder of EllieBlu HR Consulting. Angela is a human resources expert who specializes in consulting with independent financial advisors. Angela is on a mission to bring the human element back to the workplace by helping business owners lead their teams more intentionally. We discuss all the different ways that Angela supports the firms she works with, including how she helps her clients through all phases of employee recruitment and how she uses...
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#252 - FIRE for Dummies Author Jackie Cummings Koski on Financial Independence
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Host Brad Wright is joined by Jackie Cummings Koski. Jackie is the author of FIRE for Dummies and co-host of the Catching Up to FI podcast, focused on financial independence for late starters. She serves as Chapter President of FPA Southwestern Ohio and is a passionate advocate for financial literacy and education. With a master’s degree in financial planning and financial therapy, Jackie shares her personal journey from poverty to financial independence—retiring at age 49—and her mission to help others do the same. They discuss: Jackie’s financial journey and how she discovered FIRE...
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#251 - Paul Gaudio-President NexGen FPA-Client guidance and network expansion opportunities.
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Paul Gaudio Host Michael Connaughton is joined by Paul Gaudio. Paul is a CFP® and Client Advisor at Crestwood Advisors with 8 years of experience helping individuals and families make smart choices with their money. Paul is passionate about guiding clients through life & financial complexities with clarity and care. He also serves as the President of NexGen for FPA New England, where he supports the growth and development of emerging professionals in the financial planning community, and works to expand the efforts of the Financial Planning Association through networking events and...
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#250 - Dan Galli & Dennis Moore- Catching up with FPA Leadership
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Catching up with FPA Leadership - with Dan Galli & Dennis Moore On this episode Kathleen and Kevin are joined by FPA national president-elect Dan Galli as well as long-time member, supporter and now acting CEO of FPA National, Dennis Moore. We chat about what brought Dan and Dennis to the FPA, why they both remain committed to the organization, what initiatives they are prioritizing at the national level over the next few years, and their ideas for improving communication between national and the chapters. We also discuss some of the lesser-known benefits available to FPA...
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#249 - What you need to know about Reverse Mortgages with Stephen Pepe
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On this episode of the Wicked Pissah Podcast, we are joined by Stephen Pepe of Longbridge Financial, LLC, where he is a top producing Loan Officer, Reverse Mortgage Consultant and industry expert in reverse mortgages. Steve shares with us his expertise in the different ways that reverse mortgages can be used for both current and long-term financial planning purposes, regardless of your income and net worth, sheds some of the myths regarding reverse mortgages, and outlines both the process for opening a reverse mortgage and the regulations in place to keep the consumer...
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#248 - Reassuring Clients About Social Security – with Marcia Mantell
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Reassuring Clients About Social Security – with Marcia Mantell On this episode, Kathleen and Kevin speak with Social Security and retirement planning expert Marcia Mantell to talk about how clients’ anxiety about Social Security has changed over the last few months. Marcia reassures us that she is not worried about retirees not getting their checks but also explains why she’s keeping an eye on her father-in-law’s account to make sure he continues to receive his retirement benefit. We discuss how the process of applying for benefits is changing, why it’s so important to get your...
info_outlineHosts Michael Connaughton and Chris Boyd are joined by Steve Tenney,
Founder of Grandview and Company.
Steve Tenney is the Founder of Grandview & Company. After 26 years as
a Senior Portfolio Manager and Senior Vice President at UBS, Steve and
his team launched Great Diamond Partners, a $700M independent wealth
management firm in Portland, Maine. As CEO and Founding Partner, Steve
strategically led the firm, focused on business development activities and
directed the investment strategy. Always curious, Steve engages with other
industries and companies, in addition to wealth management firms, learning
from their experiences. This curiosity and an abundance mindset fuels his
entrepreneurial spirit, always thinking about how he can help others reach
their self-described definition of success, pushing limits and creating
original solutions. In June 2024, after considerable reflection, Steve
decided he could have a greater impact on the industry, including all of the
clients it serves, and also gain greater personal satisfaction as a coach.
Like the rest of his career, he views Grandview & Co. as a journey, one that
will continually evolve.
They discuss:
Steve’s journey from advisor at a wirehouse, to founding a RIA
to now coach and consultant
Grandview’s engagement process and client profile
Grandview’s RIA asssement and much more.
More on Steve and Grandview:
https://www.grandviewandco.com/
Contact Steve
Phone: 207 329 1806
Email: [email protected]
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steventenney/