Power Up Wealth

I’m James Derrick. Today, I will be interviewing Sharla Jessop. She and I will take a step back from all the financial minutia to discuss setting and celebrating our personal goals and achievements. By the end of the podcast, I hope to have Sharla in the hot seat—sharing some personal goals—with all of us.

There seems to be no shortage of information or opinions regarding money, how to save, how to spend, and how to invest. How does it impact our long-term focus? 

 I’m Sharla Jessop, President of Smedley Financial. Today, my guest and colleague, Jordan Hadfield, will share the attributes and consequences of shortsighted investing.

We often think of family wealth as something that has been passed down from generation to generation. I’m Sharla Jessop, President of Smedley Financial. Today, my guest and wealth management colleague, Mikal Aune, will explain why that might not be the case.

Financial success is often viewed by how much money someone makes or their possessions. But are these good measurements?

I’m Sharla Jessop, President of Smedley Financial. Today, my guest and colleague, James Derrick, will share a different perspective on measuring wealth.

Stepping into retirement can feel like you are stepping off the ledge. How do you know if you are ready? I’m James Derrick. Today, my guest and colleague, Sharla Jessop, will share how to be ready for the three stages of retirement.

Retirement is a goal we all work towards. So why are so many people guessing their way through retirement? I’m Sharla Jessop, President of Smedley Financial Services. Today, my guest and colleague Mikal Aune will share some insights on why we might fall short.

Just like the acts of a play, the economic cycle has a structure. I’m Sharla Jessop, President of Smedley Financial. Today, my guest and colleague, James Derrick, will tell us who the actors are, and which Act we are watching now.

Money influences everyone, not just adults. I’m James Derrick, the Chief Investment Strategist at Smedley Financial Services, and today, I’ll be joined by Sharla Jessop, President of Smedley Financial, to talk about how parents can prepare their children for financial success.

The global economy is everchanging. How can we prepare for the future, and what can we learn from the past? I’m Sharla Jessop, President of Smedley Financial. Today, my friend and colleague, James Derrick, will share his insights on lessons learned. 

Welcome back to the SFS Power Up Wealth Podcast. I’m James Derrick. Today, we dive back into our 3rd and final discussion on the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency.