On this week’s episode, we’re exploring the concept of family office services — and to help us do that, we welcome Partner and Private Wealth Manager Brenna Saunders from Creative Planning’s ultra-affluent team. We also explore the growing importance of impact investing and how families are aligning their wealth strategies with values that create positive social and environmental change — an area of increased importance as you accumulate wealth. 

We’re talking about one of the most important topics in personal finance: advice. This week’s episode also includes a highlight reel of insights from some of our favorite interviews. You’ll hear playbacks from special guests Peter Mallouk, Charlie Bilello, Dan Pallesen, Candace Varner and others, covering behavioral finance, investing, retirement and more!

With Thanksgiving just days away, this week’s episode serves as a reminder of the importance of reflection and gratitude and how these two elements enhance your financial life. We welcome Creative Planning President and CEO @PeterMallouk to the show to help deliver this message, discuss the financial industry and its future, and provide his personal investing insights — it’s an interview you won’t want to miss!

Now that the polls are closed and the 47th president has been elected, we're reviewing some valuable insights shared by Peter Mallouk and Charlie Bilello on their recent episode of Signal or Noise. We’re also welcoming back to the show Creative Planning Partner and Estate Planning Attorney Chrissy Knopke to discuss year-end estate planning essentials. Plus, is it actually possible to balance asset accumulation, enjoy life, be charitable and still be prepared for a retirement with increased longevity? Find out on this week’s episode!

This Veterans Day, we’re honoring military families and welcoming military veteran Tony Favela back to the show. A Chartered Financial Consultant® and a Managing Director and Partner at Creative Planning, Tony joins us to discuss the unique financial challenges veterans and their families face (as well as opportunities to look for!). We also explore how status and social influence affect finances before a taking a look at Roth accounts — do they really live up to the hype?

On this week’s episode, we’re diving into private and public markets. If you’re curious about whether the flexibility of public equities or the strategic depth of private investments better aligns with your goals, you’re not alone. The world of investing offers so many avenues to build wealth, yet the right choice depends on your unique circumstances and appetite for risk. Plus, check out this week’s interview with Chief Market Strategist Charlie Bilello for last-minute market insights you might want before heading to the polls. 

On this week’s episode, we welcome back Creative Planning’s Director of Tax Services, Ben Hake, to share essential last-minute tax insights as we wrap up this pivotal tax year. Plus, we explore how having your advisor and CPA collaborating under the same roof is a compelling differentiator when it comes to your financial plan.

Have you ever said, "That will never happen to me"? But what if it does? Every day, people are faced with the unexpected. On this week's episode, we share five financial crises and three things you can do today to be better positioned should you ever find yourself in such a situation. Plus, we welcome Creative Planning's Managing Director of Business Services, Lee Roberts, for a discussion that puts the importance of strong year-end business planning into real perspective.

As we continue navigating current events and year-end planning, we’re taking a closer look at the unique financial strategies for different income levels, including the lower, middle and upper class. We share practical, quick tips tailored to each group, as the approach to year-end planning differs for each. Also, with October being National Financial Planning Month, we reiterate the importance of taking a proactive approach to secure your financial future, and we welcome Dr. Dan Pallesen back to discuss behavioral finance, a very powerful concept when it comes to making decisions about your money.