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On this episode of A Wiser Retirement Podcast, Casey Smith and Brad Lyons, CFP® are joined by Gary Bottoms, CLU, ChFC, who is Chairman and CEO of The Bottoms Group, LLC and author of Getting it Right: 10 Strategies to Avoid Regrets. Gary is also a Principal of TBX Benefit Partners, a subsidiary of The Bottoms Group. They talk about succession planning for small business owners, developing a family mission statement, having a mentor, and leaving a legacy.
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Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm helping individuals, families, and business owners make informed financial decisions.
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On this episode of A Wiser Retirement Podcast, Casey Smith and Brad Lyons, CFP® talk about how to design your portfolio to leave a lasting legacy. They also explain the importance of an opportunity fund, real estate in your portfolio, and educating the next generation.
Podcast Episodes Mentioned:
Episode 87: Strategies to Grow and Protect Your Portfolio
Episode 102: Low Cost, Diversified, Long-Term Investing
Episode 104: An Investment Portfolio Built for Retirement
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Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm helping individuals, families, and business owners make informed financial decisions.
Have questions about your financial plan? Schedule a Complimentary Consultation to discover how we can help you achieve financial freedom. We are local to Atlanta, but can meet with you virtually from wherever you are.
Access Our Free Guides: Gain valuable insights on building a financial legacy, the importance of a financial advisor for business owners, and the tax impact on inheritance, and more!
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On this episode of A Wiser Retirement Podcast, Casey Smith and Brad Lyons, CFP® are joined by Doug Butler who is an Attorney at Moore Ingram Johnson and Steele. Doug is a partner within the firm’s Corporate and Transactional, Insurance Regulatory, and Self-Insured/Captive Insurance Departments. They talk about how to find the right estate planning attorney for you.
Podcast Episodes Mentioned:
Episode 116: Are You Striving to Leave a Purposeful Legacy?
Episode 117: What is Generational Wealth and How Do You Preserve It? With James E. Hughes Jr.
Learn more about Doug Butler.
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Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm helping individuals, families, and business owners make informed financial decisions.
Have questions about your financial plan? Schedule a Complimentary Consultation to discover how we can help you achieve financial freedom. We are local to Atlanta, but can meet with you virtually from wherever you are.
Access Our Free Guides: Gain valuable insights on building a financial legacy, the importance of a financial advisor for business owners, and the tax impact on inheritance, and more!
Stay Connected:
Follow Wiser Wealth Management on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter
Subscribe to A Wiser Retirement® YouTube Channel for more financial education videos and podcast episodes.
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On this episode of A Wiser Retirement Podcast, Casey Smith and is joined by guest, Jordan Sute, CPA, from Sute CPAs. Jordan has been a guest on our podcast many times now. They talk about how to choose a certified public accountant (CPA) to meet your estate planning needs. They also explain why a CPA is important, what to look for in a CPA, some red flags, and how a CPA can be beneficial to your team.
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Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm helping individuals, families, and business owners make informed financial decisions.
Have questions about your financial plan? Schedule a Complimentary Consultation to discover how we can help you achieve financial freedom. We are local to Atlanta, but can meet with you virtually from wherever you are.
Access Our Free Guides: Gain valuable insights on building a financial legacy, the importance of a financial advisor for business owners, and the tax impact on inheritance, and more!
Stay Connected:
Follow Wiser Wealth Management on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter
Subscribe to A Wiser Retirement® YouTube Channel for more financial education videos and podcast episodes.
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On this episode of A Wiser Retirement Podcast, Casey Smith and Brad Lyons, CFP® talk about what to look for in a financial advisor when building a legacy plan. It’s important to understand that your advisor should be working in the client’s best interest, and not selling products. They also give us an update on current inflation numbers for the last year and tips for how investors should be approaching the situation.
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Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm helping individuals, families, and business owners make informed financial decisions.
Have questions about your financial plan? Schedule a Complimentary Consultation to discover how we can help you achieve financial freedom. We are local to Atlanta, but can meet with you virtually from wherever you are.
Access Our Free Guides: Gain valuable insights on building a financial legacy, the importance of a financial advisor for business owners, and the tax impact on inheritance, and more!
Stay Connected:
Follow Wiser Wealth Management on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter
Subscribe to A Wiser Retirement® YouTube Channel for more financial education videos and podcast episodes.
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On this episode of A Wiser Retirement Podcast, Casey Smith and Brad Lyons, CFP® introduce a special guest, James E. Hughes, Jr., author of Family Wealth: Keeping it in the Family. Hughes talks about how to create a family covenant, the hierarchy of a covenant, the Rockefeller legacy story, and how to structure a team that will work in your best interest. He also discusses some main points from his book, Family Wealth: Keeping it in the Family.
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Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm helping individuals, families, and business owners make informed financial decisions.
Have questions about your financial plan? Schedule a Complimentary Consultation to discover how we can help you achieve financial freedom. We are local to Atlanta, but can meet with you virtually from wherever you are.
Access Our Free Guides: Gain valuable insights on building a financial legacy, the importance of a financial advisor for business owners, and the tax impact on inheritance, and more!
Stay Connected:
Follow Wiser Wealth Management on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter
Subscribe to A Wiser Retirement® YouTube Channel for more financial education videos and podcast episodes.
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On this episode of A Wiser Retirement Podcast, Casey Smith and Brad Lyons, CFP® kick off the new season of the podcast by explaining what it takes to leave a purposeful financial legacy. It is important to plan ahead of time in order to leave the legacy you wish to leave for the next generation.
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Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm helping individuals, families, and business owners make informed financial decisions.
Have questions about your financial plan? Schedule a Complimentary Consultation to discover how we can help you achieve financial freedom. We are local to Atlanta, but can meet with you virtually from wherever you are.
Access Our Free Guides: Gain valuable insights on building a financial legacy, the importance of a financial advisor for business owners, and the tax impact on inheritance, and more!
Stay Connected:
Follow Wiser Wealth Management on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter
Subscribe to A Wiser Retirement® YouTube Channel for more financial education videos and podcast episodes.
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On this episode of A Wiser Retirement Podcast, Casey Smith, Matthews Barnett, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, and Brad Lyons, CFP® wrap up this season of the podcast by talking about the three main ways to prepare for retirement. They also reveal our theme for the new season of the podcast starting in July and say goodbye to Matthews!
Podcast Episodes Mentioned:
Episode 106: Create a Cash Flow Strategy for Retirement
Episode 107: Get Rid of Debt Before You Retire
YouTube Videos Mentioned:
4 Steps to Get Financially Organized Before Retirement
Is it too late to save for retirement?
6 Ways to Prepare to Enjoy Retirement
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Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm helping individuals, families, and business owners make informed financial decisions.
Have questions about your financial plan? Schedule a Complimentary Consultation to discover how we can help you achieve financial freedom. We are local to Atlanta, but can meet with you virtually from wherever you are.
Access Our Free Guides: Gain valuable insights on building a financial legacy, the importance of a financial advisor for business owners, and the tax impact on inheritance, and more!
Stay Connected:
Follow Wiser Wealth Management on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter
Subscribe to A Wiser Retirement® YouTube Channel for more financial education videos and podcast episodes.
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On this episode of A Wiser Retirement Podcast, Casey Smith, Matthews Barnett, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, and Brad Lyons, CFP® talk about 5 different ways you can stay active during retirement. They also talk about the current market situation, and how it has entered bear market territory.
Podcast Episodes Mentioned:
Episode 112: How Retirement can Affect Mental and Physical Health
Episode 110: How does healthcare work in retirement?
Episode 107: Get Rid of Debt Before You Retire
YouTube Videos Mentioned:
The Medicare Signup Process Explained
6 Ways to Prepare to Enjoy Retirement
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Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm helping individuals, families, and business owners make informed financial decisions.
Have questions about your financial plan? Schedule a Complimentary Consultation to discover how we can help you achieve financial freedom. We are local to Atlanta, but can meet with you virtually from wherever you are.
Access Our Free Guides: Gain valuable insights on building a financial legacy, the importance of a financial advisor for business owners, and the tax impact on inheritance, and more!
Stay Connected:
Follow Wiser Wealth Management on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter
Subscribe to A Wiser Retirement® YouTube Channel for more financial education videos and podcast episodes.
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In this episode of A Wiser Retirement® Podcast, Casey Smith, President of Wiser Wealth Management, welcomes special guest Dr. Tara Arnold, PhD, LCSW, CEDS-S, RYT-200, Clinical Co-Director of WholeHeart Psychotherapy. Dr. Arnold shares insights on finding purpose after retirement and navigating emotional wellness during this major life transition. The conversation explores marriage in retirement, recognizing signs of depression, and practicing mindfulness. She also offers strategies for managing anxiety and depression. Building a strong psychological retirement portfolio, she explains, is just as important as your financial one.
Podcast Episodes Mentioned:
Episode 106: Create a Cash Flow Strategy for Retirement
Episode 62: Managing Cash Flow in Retirement
YouTube Videos Mentioned:
6 Ways to Prepare to Enjoy Retirement
4 Steps to Get Financially Organized before Retirement
Learn More:
Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm helping individuals, families, and business owners make informed financial decisions.
Have questions about your financial plan? Schedule a Complimentary Consultation to discover how we can help you achieve financial freedom. We are local to Atlanta, but can meet with you virtually from wherever you are.
Access Our Free Guides: Gain valuable insights on building a financial legacy, the importance of a financial advisor for business owners, and the tax impact on inheritance, and more!
Stay Connected:
Follow Wiser Wealth Management on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter
Subscribe to A Wiser Retirement® YouTube Channel for more financial education videos and podcast episodes.
This podcast was produced by ...
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Ready to take control of your financial future? A Wiser Retirement® Podcast breaks down the strategies, insights, and real-world lessons you need to build lasting wealth and retire with…
Each week, we cut through the noise to simplify complex financial topics, covering everything from smart investing and retirement strategies to practical financial planning you can actually use. You’ll hear real success stories and actionable tips designed to help you make informed decisions at every stage of life.
Whether you’re just getting started or fine-tuning your retirement plan, this podcast is your roadmap to financial freedom.
A Wiser Retirement® Podcast is produced by Wiser Wealth Management in Marietta, Georgia, where we specialize in comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services.
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