In this final episode of our summer series, we’re tying it all together. From loss aversion to confirmation bias, we’ve uncovered the hidden forces that shape your financial decisions. But here’s the big takeaway: having biases doesn’t mean you're broken — it means you're human. The key is learning to spot them… and having someone in your corner to keep them in check.

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Think you're being objective?

Think again.

This week, we’re diving into confirmation bias — the tendency to seek out information that supports what we already believe. From “hot hand” illusions in sports to blind spots in our portfolios, we unpack how this bias shapes your money decisions. Hear real stories, explore classic studies, and learn how to step outside your echo chamber. Because smart investing isn’t about being right — it’s about being open

Still waiting for your stock to “get back to what you paid”?

That’s anchoring bias. In this episode, Ryan Flanders unpacks how clinging to past numbers can quietly derail your decisions — and how to break free before it costs you. Because the numbers that matter most… aren’t always the ones you started with.

When everyone’s buying, it’s hard not to follow. Herd mentality can lead even seasoned investors to chase trends, abandon plans, and overlook risks. In this episode, Ryan explores how to recognize the crowd’s pull — and when to step away from it.

We all like to think we’re pretty good at this investing thing — but overconfidence bias has a way of showing up just when we feel most sure of ourselves.

In this episode of From Wall Street to Your Street, Ryan breaks down why smart investors still overestimate their skill, underestimate risk, and sometimes forget that luck plays a bigger role than we’d like to admit. You’ll hear how one client’s “can’t miss” trade turned into a humbling lesson — and learn simple ways to keep your confidence in check without losing your edge.

Just because something happened recently doesn’t mean it’s likely to happen again. In this episode, Ryan breaks down Recency Bias — why it clouds judgment, how it affects both bull and bear markets, and what smart investors do to keep perspective.

Ever feel the sting of a market loss more than the joy of a gain? That’s Loss Aversion — and it’s one of the most powerful forces behind emotional investing. In this episode, Ryan unpacks how this bias shows up, why it’s so common, and what smart investors do to stay the course.

A quick, easy-to-follow breakdown of what drove markets higher in Q2. Ryan covers earnings surprises, trade progress, and risks to watch — all in 6 minutes, no jargon, just real talk.

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In this kickoff episode, Ryan Flanders introduces From Wall Street to Your Street — a podcast that breaks down what’s happening in the markets, why it matters to your money, and how to think more clearly when emotions run high. Get to know the tone, the mission, and what you can expect in the episodes ahead.