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In this episode of EWA’s FIN-LYT Podcast, Matt Blocki and Jamison Smith explore the surprising connection between dopamine and your financial decisions. Learn how this powerful brain chemical can hijack your financial plan—or become a secret weapon for long-term wealth and happiness.

From overtrading and lifestyle creep to building wealth with purpose, the conversation dives into how dopamine impacts habits, emotions, and behaviors in a world full of instant gratification. You’ll hear real-life examples, practical tips, and even a poetic reminder of why enjoying the journey is just as important as reaching your destination.

If you're a high-achieving professional or investor striving to stay disciplined and intentional with your money, this episode is a must-watch.

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In this episode of EWA’s FIN-LYT Podcast, Matt Blocki and team discuss uncovering the hidden surprises of wealth. An eye-opening exploration of how sudden financial success can be both a blessing and a burden.

Drawing on real-world experiences, they discuss the profound psychological impact of wealth, especially for high-income earners and entrepreneurs.They dive into how money can magnify existing insecurities, challenge relationships, and test values. From navigating shifting friendships to managing family expectations and guarding against lifestyle inflation, this episode highlights the need for intentionality, emotional intelligence, and strong financial planning. The conversation also emphasizes strategies like maintaining privacy, living with purpose, and creating a values-aligned life to sustain both wealth and well-being.Whether you’re a physician coming into a new contract or a business owner with a major liquidity event, this episode provides invaluable insight into the complex realities of financial independence.

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In this episode of FIN-LYT by EWA, Matt Blocki is joined by Chris Pavcic to tackle a delicate yet essential topic in financial planning: initiating long-term care conversations with aging parents. As longevity increases and care costs soar, understanding how to proactively navigate these discussions can be critical for both emotional and financial wellbeing.

Matt and Chris explore a framework for addressing long-term care that applies across all stages of wealth. From families with modest means to those able to self-insure. They break down planning options across three primary paths: Medicaid planning, insurance-based strategies, and self-insuring. This episode provides real-world scenarios and actionable insights, including how physicians and other high-income earners can proactively plan for parental care costs, such as leveraging life insurance with long-term care riders.

Matt and Chris emphasize the importance of coordinating care roles, updating legal documents like powers of attorney, and fostering transparency across generations. Whether you're seeking to protect your family's legacy, minimize tax exposure, or simply prepare for difficult conversations, this discussion delivers practical tools to help you lead with confidence and compassion.

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In this episode of FIN-LYT by EWA, Matt Blocki is joined by Jamison Smith to explore one of the most underrated yet powerful tools in financial planning: the brokerage account. Often overlooked in favor of retirement accounts and insurance-based strategies, brokerage accounts can offer unmatched flexibility, control, and tax efficiency, when structured properly.

Matt and Jamison break down how brokerage accounts serve high-income and high-net-worth individuals across every stage of life. From building wealth and navigating unexpected expenses, to maximizing charitable giving and optimizing estate transfers. They highlight strategic approaches like direct indexing, tax-loss harvesting, secured lines of credit, and tax bracket control in retirement.

This episode cuts through misconceptions and offers a clear, practical guide to unlocking the full potential of brokerage accounts. Whether you're a business owner, a charitable giver, or planning for early retirement, this conversation offers essential insights for long-term financial success.

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In this episode of FIN-LYT by EWA, Matt Blocki and Ben Ruttenberg unveil a major evolution in EWA’s client service model by introducing fiduciary custody and expanded high-net-worth offerings. They discuss how these changes empower the firm to take a more proactive, comprehensive role in managing clients' financial lives, from daily 401(k) administration to multigenerational estate planning.

Matt and Ben break down what fiduciary custody really means, why EWA is embracing the added responsibilities and compliance layers it brings, and how this allows them to act as trustees and directly execute time-sensitive tasks on clients’ behalf. Their mission? To save clients time, reduce decision fatigue, and offer a concierge-level advisory experience. This episode offers a deep dive into how EWA is building a future-proof firm while staying laser-focused on client needs, trust, and time.

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In this episode of FIN-LYT by EWA, Matt Blocki is joined by Chris Pavcic and Jamison Smith to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the financial advisory industry, both behind the scenes and directly for clients. They dive into how EWA is using AI today, its potential for the future, and what that means for the advisor-client relationship.

From simplifying tax code research to streamlining internal workflows and even designing office spaces or managing budgets, Matt, Chris, and Jamison share real-world ways AI is saving time and improving client service. They explain how AI is enhancing, rather than replacing, high-value advisory work by handling routine, data-heavy tasks more efficiently. This episode offers a thoughtful and engaging look into the future of finance.

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In this episode of FIN-LYT by EWA, Matt Blocki and Jamison Smith tackle the sensitive but essential topic of prenuptial agreements. Often misunderstood and stigmatized, prenups are reframed here as practical financial tools and not as signs of mistrust. Drawing on years of experience with high-net-worth clients, they share how prenups can provide clarity, transparency, and peace of mind for both partners before entering a marriage. The conversation dives into what happens when a prenup isn’t in place, where state laws determine asset division, often with unintended and costly consequences.

Matt and Jamison explore real-life cases involving business ownership, inheritances, child support, and debt, highlighting how thoughtful planning can avoid legal battles and emotional stress. They also explain how to structure a prenup fairly, with a focus on protecting both parties while maintaining mutual respect and shared goals.

Above all, the episode encourages couples to view prenups as an opportunity for open dialogue about finances and future expectations. Whether it's a first marriage or a more complex second union, having these conversations early can lead to stronger partnerships and better outcomes. Both emotionally and financially.

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In this episode of the EWA FIN-LYT Podcast, the team shares 10 powerful financial lessons every parent should pass on to their kids. Ben, Devin, and Matt share the value of hard work and saving, understanding credit, investing, and giving back. Whether you’re raising young children or preparing teens for financial independence, these insights can help set the next generation up for long-term success.

Some topics include:

Saving, spending & giving strategies

Roth IRAs for teens

Teaching compound interest

The importance of financial mistakes

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In this mid-quarter update, EWA provides timely insight into recent trades and the evolving market environment. Matt Blocki shares a detailed overview of strategic portfolio shifts, policy developments, and the macroeconomic backdrop shaped mid Q2 and forecasted into Q3 of 2025. The commentary highlights how EWA is actively managing portfolios to balance near-term risks with long-term opportunities.

The commentary reaffirms EWA’s long-term investment approach, focused on resilience, diversification, and high-conviction ideas. Staying disciplined amid noise and policy uncertainty remains a cornerstone of the firm’s portfolio philosophy.

1. Trade recap and tactical adjustments (0:29)

2. Policy volatility and macro backdrop (3:01)

3. Market sentiment and inflation outlook (6:18)

4. Labor markets and interest rate expectations (12:03)

5. International bond strategy (15:11)

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In this episode of EWA’s FIN-LYT Podcast, Matt Blocki and Jamison Smith delve into the critical topic of saving beyond a 401(k), especially for high-income earners. They explore why maxing out a retirement plan is often insufficient for long-term financial independence, using real-life scenarios and calculations to illustrate the gaps that can arise.

The discussion covers strategic saving through Roth accounts, HSAs, brokerage accounts, and direct indexing. With an emphasis on reverse budgeting and proactive planning, Matt and Jamison highlight how disciplined, tax-efficient saving can ensure both financial security and lifestyle flexibility. Especially, for professionals seeking early retirement or greater autonomy over their financial futures.

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