Retirement Talk Podcast Episodes

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175. What Clients (Actually) Value Most in a Financial Advisor

175. What Clients (Actually) Value Most in a Financial Advisor

In this episode of Retirement Talk: The Redefining Wealth Show, Laura Stover, RFC® and Michael Wallin, CFP® delve into what clients value most in a financial advisor. The importance of effective communication between clients and advisors and the need for a...

174. What is an Annuity and When Is It A Smart Investment?

174. What is an Annuity and When Is It A Smart Investment?

Today, Laura Stover, RFC® and Michael Wallin, CFP® discuss the importance of planning for retirement income and the role of annuities in retirement planning. They start by emphasizing the significance of having a solid plan in place, especially in the face of economic...

171. Are You Making These 5 Common Portfolio Mistakes?

171. Are You Making These 5 Common Portfolio Mistakes?

  Investors often underestimate the risk in their portfolio.  Today,  Laura Stover, RFC® and Michael Wallin, CFP® break down 5 common portfolio mistakes, as outlined by Christine Benz in Morningstar.  They are portfolio sprawl, when your assets often overlap and...

169. Do You Have a Cookie Cutter Portfolio?

169. Do You Have a Cookie Cutter Portfolio?

  In this episode, Laura Stover, RFC® and Michael Wallin, CFP®, discuss the concept of a cookie-cutter retirement portfolio and its implications for retirees. They start by addressing the recent news of the US being downgraded due to its high debt levels. They...