Financial Planning Explained

This week on "Financial Planning: Explained", host Michael Menninger, CFP concludes a two-part series on the impact of financial planning on different age groups. He then addresses common Q&A questions regarding the groups.

In this episode, Mike discusses the later three age groups focused on when it comes to financial planning, these are building a family, pre-retirement, and retirement. Topics include: term life vs whole life insurance, paying off your home, RMDs, and withdrawing money during retirement. This is a great episode for parents with children, folks nearing retirement, and retirees. ​

For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.

On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP begins a two-part series on the impact of financial planning on different age groups. He then addresses common Q&A questions regarding the groups.

In this episode, Mike discusses the two youngest core age groups focused on when it comes to financial planning, these are teens & college students as well as young professionals. Topics include: saving for college, credit cards, and building credit. This is a great episode for teens, college students, and young professionals.

​For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.

This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP sits down with Anylise Crouthamel, Esq. and Doug Kaune, Esq. Anylise and Doug are estate planning attorneys at Unruh, Turner, Burke, & Frees PC. Unruh Turner Burke & Frees helps clients navigate the increasingly complicated legal and regulatory world.

In this episode, Anylise, Doug, and Mike talk discuss the many facets of elder care law. They discuss irrevocable trusts, wills, and taking assets. They then discuss a case study where they explore trust planning options for a mother with four children (trustees). This is a great episode for anyone who wants a more concrete insight into elder care, wills, and trusts. ​

For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.

On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back Andrew Mirolli, CEPA. Andrew is the Co-founder and Head of Client Services at BuyAUM. This is the third episode of a three-part series discussing business succession planning through the lens of a financial planner.

In this episode, Andrew and Mike discuss the purchasing of another book of business and the planning, terms, and nuances associated with it. They also talk about things advisors should consider once they sell the business and fears related to selling their practice. This is a great episode for any advisor considering the purchase of another book of business or selling their own firm. ​

For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.

This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back Andrew Mirolli, CEPA. Andrew is the Co-founder and Head of Client Services at BuyAUM. This is the second episode of a three-part series discussing business succession planning through the lens of a financial planner.

In this episode, Andrew and Mike talk about what steps to take if your financial planner either retires, or something unexpected happens to them. The two discuss key things to look for and questions individuals should be asking a new advisor, as well as from the advisor perspective, what to do in order to protect clients in the event something happens to them. This is a great episode for anyone who is working with an advisor who may be on the doorstep of retirement. ​

For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.

On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes Andrew Mirolli, CEPA. Andrew is the Co-founder and Head of Client Services at BuyAUM. This is the first episode of a three-part series discussing business succession planning through the lens of a financial planner.

In this episode, Andrew and Mike talk about what steps to take if your financial planner either retires, or something unexpected happens to them. The two discuss key things to look for and questions individuals should be asking a new advisor, as well as from the advisor perspective, what to do in order to protect clients in the event something happens to them. This is a great episode for anyone who is working with an advisor who may be on the doorstep of retirement. ​

For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.

This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back Brad Sorensen, CFA. Brad is a portfolio manager and outsourced Chief Investment Officer at Cornerstone Portfolio Research. This is the final episode of a three-part series discussing this past years market performance and the outlook for 2026.

In this episode, Mike and Brad discuss the stock market outlook for 2026. The guys talk about uncertainty moving forward when it comes to interest rate cuts, the labor market, effects from holiday spending, the government shutdown, and tax refunds. This is a great episode for anyone seeking insight on how 2026 could potentially shape up and what to look out for in the markets. ​

For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.

On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back Brad Sorensen, CFA. Brad is a portfolio manager and outsourced Chief Investment Officer at Cornerstone Portfolio Research. This is the second episode of a three-part series discussing this past years market performance and the outlook for 2026.

In this episode, Brad and Mike talk about the current state of the economy. The guys discuss the current political situation in Venezuela, tariffs, unemployment, and inflation. This is a great episode for anyone seeking a better understanding of how things currently stand in the stock market, and why. ​

For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.

This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes Brad Sorensen, CFA. Brad is a portfolio manager and outsourced Chief Investment Officer at Cornerstone Portfolio Research. This is the first episode of a three-part series discussing this past years market performance and the outlook for 2026.

In this episode, Mike and Brad discuss market performance in 2025 vs. prior years, PE Ratio (price-earnings), valuations, and unemployment. This is a great episode for anyone looking for a better understanding of how the markets performed in 2025 and why.

​For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.

On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP sits down with Nick DeVito. Nick is a partner and financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning.

In this episode, Mike and Nick discuss the best practices when it comes to cash management. Cash management one of the six core areas of financial planning. The guys discuss debt consolidation, HELOCs, and basic organizational practices on ways to track your spending. This is a great episode for almost anyone that could use tips on how to better manage your cash and/or debt. ​

For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.