#248 - Reassuring Clients About Social Security – with Marcia Mantell
Release Date: 05/27/2025
#277- Wicked Pissah Podcast Hosts Appear on FPA-Live with Ben Lewis
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Wicked Pissah Podcast Hosts Appear on FPA-Live Hosts Kathleen, Mike and Brad appear on FPA-Live with Ben Lewis. They discuss: -Creating and sustaining a podcast for more than 250 episodes -How having multiple hosts can be beneficial -The technology involved in recording and coordinating the podcast Websites: FPA: https://www.financialplanningassociation.org/about FPA-NE: https://www.financialplanningassociation.org/chapter/fpa-new-england
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#276 - OBBB Break Downs you should know before 2025 is over with Matt Talcoff
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In this episode of the Wicked PISSAH Podcast, Kevin Williams is joined by Matt Talcoff, tax partner and leader of RSM US LLP’s Washington National Tax Practice, to break down the much-discussed “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Matt explains why the legislation was passed, what would have happened if it hadn’t, and how it impacts individuals, business owners, and wealth advisors alike. The conversation covers key tax provisions, planning opportunities, what changed (and what didn’t), and why proactive modeling and advisor collaboration are more important than ever. A must-listen for advisors...
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#275 - Digital Marketing Strategies with Tim Ludy
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Host Michael Connaughton is joined by Tim Ludy Tim Ludy is the founder of GrowthDuck Digital Marketing, a Massachusetts-based agency that helps local small businesses grow through tailored marketing strategies. With over 15 years of experience in content and digital marketing, Tim has worked with countless businesses to improve how they communicate and get found online. He holds certifications in inbound marketing, SEO, advertising, and graphic design, and his work has been featured by Forbes, HubSpot, and TechTarget. They discuss: -Digital marketing tools and strategies -How to...
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#274 - Retirement Planning & The Canoe and the Current with Patrick J. Negado ChFC®
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Host Kevin Williams is joined by Patrick J. Nagado, ChFC, retirement income strategist and author of The Canoe and the Current. Patrick has worked in the financial services industry since 1997, beginning his career in life insurance and financial services before moving into investment management, wholesaling, and leadership roles. Over the years, he built experience across RIAs, insurance carriers, and management positions before returning to personal financial planning—where he now specializes in retirement income strategies. Patrick is the author of The Canoe and the Current, a...
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#273 - Private Equity Investing with Rob Hatch of Constitution Capital Partners
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Private Equity Investing with Rob Hatch of Constitution Capital Partners Host Brad Wright is joined by Rob Hatch, Managing Partner of Constitution Capital Partners. Rob was one of the founding partners of Constitution Capital. Prior to joining Constitution Capital, he was an Investment Director at Standard Life Investments Private Equity USA. Previously, Rob worked at Argo Global Capital. He began his career in the investment banking group of State Street Corporation. Rob earned his MBA from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and his undergraduate degree from Harvard University in...
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#272 - The Heart of Financial Planning Award Winner Liz Menjivar
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The Heart of Financial Planning Award Winner Liz Menjivar Hosts Brad Wright and Michael Connaughton are joined by Heart of Financial Planning award winner Liz Menjivar Liz is a financial consultant at Fidelity Investments and president of the FPA of Illinois chapter. At Fidelity, she serves as Regional Co-chair of SOHL (Support and Outreach for Hispanics and Latinx) employees. She is a past member of the boards of Arden Shore Family Services and the Chicago Financial Women Association (CFW). Liz is also a recipient (along with Preston Cherry) of the 2025 Heart of Financial Planning Award. They...
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#271 - The needs for trust and estate planning with Tim Fogarty
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Hosts Michael Connaughton and Kathleen Keneally are joined by Tim Fogarty Tim has led Dime Bank’s Wealth Management business line as Vice President, Senior Trust Officer since 2021. Tim is responsible for the Bank’s comprehensive trusts and estate planning, investment advisory, and non-profit services to benefit the local community. Tim has over a decade of experience in financial services and has held various insurance and investment licenses over the years. He attained his Certified Trust and Financial Advisor designation from the American Bankers Association in 2020. He also received...
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#270 - Blockchain and Smart Contracts in Estate Planning with F. Keats Boyd III
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Blockchain and Smart Contracts in Estate Planning with F. Keats Boyd III Hosts Brad Wright and Michael Connaughton are joined by Attorney F. Keats Boyd III Keats is President of Boyd & Boyd, P.C. in Hyannis, MA, where he concentrates his practice in the areas of Estate, Trust & Retirement Planning. He is also working to streamline estate planning by utilizing Blockchain, Smart Contract and NFT technology. They discuss: -What Blockchain, Smart Contracts, and NFTs are -How they can be used to make estate settlement more efficient -The security and privacy questions surrounding...
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#269 - Building the Future of Financial Planning with Paul Brahim, CFP®, CEPA®
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In this episode of the Wicked Pissah Podcast, hosts Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry sit down with Paul Brahim, CFP®, CEPA®- Managing Director at Wealth Enhancement Group and President of the Financial Planning Association. Paul shares his inspiring journey from pharmaceutical sales to financial leadership, offering insights on succession planning, title protection, and the future of financial planning. He also reflects on lessons from his 30-year career, the importance of purpose, and how advisors can help business owners create lasting, multi-generational wealth.
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#268 - GLOBAL Family Caregiver/senior care/dementia progression/end-of-life CONSULTANT Annalee Kruger
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Hosts Michael Connaughton and Kevin Williams are joined by Annalee Kruger. Annalee started Care Right Inc, a VIRTUAL consultancy, in 2011, after working in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC's) for 22 years. Families were constantly blind-sided and ill-prepared for medical crisis (strokes, dementia progression, urinary tract infections, etc.) and were thrust into making major care decisions on behalf of aging parents. Families had no idea how to navigate senior care, dementia, changing roles within the family, how to manage their own lives plus new needs of aging parents, and they...
info_outlineReassuring 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 online Social Security account setup, when Marcia thinks Congress will finally take action to fix the program, and her suggestions and tips for keeping your sensitive financial information safe.
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