We're very excited to announce our three part college sports series, where we will be discussing the process of recruiting and the transition into college sports.

In part one we welcome Mark Davis, a successful Defense Attorney and former Major League Baseball player from Pasadena, California. Mark and Mike discuss criminal law, college recruiting and dog days in the big leagues.

Are you or someone you know approaching Social Security age?

If so, this episode is a must watch as it covers the summary of the benefits in detail.  This episode provides a detailed the calculation of your social security benefit and when you should consider taking it.

Be sure to share this video with friends and family that could benefit from this relevant information as they near retirement.

This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP® introduces Social Security. This is a two part series that provides an in-depth analysis on understanding how Social Security works and the benefits of the system. Part I gives a broad overview of how Social Security works, where Part II investigates the specifics in great detail.

In this weeks episode of Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP® sits down with Nick Kennedy, CFP®. Nick is the Regional Vice President for Ameritas Retirement. Nick and Mike dive deep into the retirement plan process, and discuss strategies to maximize retirement outcomes.

This week on Financial Planning: Explained host Michael Menninger, CFP® welcomes Courtney Dolaway, Esq. Courtney is a partner at Flaster Greenberg PC, and oversees the Trusts & Estate department. Courtney and Mike explore the many different facets that are involved when it comes to Trusts.

On this weeks episode on Financial Planning: Explained host Michael Menninger, CFP® sits down with Cindy Axelrod, CFA and Kyle Ryan, CFP®. Cindy is the Director of the Financial Planning Program at Temple University's Fox School of Business. Kyle is a Financial Planner at Menninger & Associates and a recent graduate from the Temple Financial Planning Program. Tune in as the trio talks about the process students go through to become a Financial Planner, and the transition into the business world.

This week on Financial Planning: Explained host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes Stacey McConnell, Esq. Stacey is an Attorney and head of the Estate and Trust department at Lamb McErlane PC. Stacey and Mike discuss topics ranging from executors handling an estate, to steps to help your administration after death.

In this weeks episode of Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP discusses Retirement Planning & Distribution. Topics discussed include: cumulation of assets and what people do when it comes to their 401(k) or pension.

This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP® welcomes Michele Leahy. Michele is a disability life planner, and owner of Leahy Life Plan. Michele and Michael discuss topics including, home community based services for people who are born disabled as well as how to navigate people with disabilities to their federal benefits.

On this weeks on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP sits down with Steve Potts, Esq. of Herr Potts & Potts. Steve and Michael discuss Special Needs Planning as it relates to Estate Planning. Topics covered range from potential government benefits to setting up trusts for people with special needs.