The BamCam

Money is one of the most common causes of stress in a relationship. 

If your financial habits and goals differ from those of your spouse, it’s time to plan a Money Date. 

Join Jack Burnette and Alison Castellano as they highlight the importance of setting time to connect with your partner about your finances. Not only will you get to spend quality time with your spouse, but a Money Date can also help reduce stress, improve communication, and help you align your views pertaining to future spending.

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Passion can be a powerful driving force, not only for personal projects but also in making new career decisions. With more Millenials and Gen Z’s making a change, choosing a new career path in your thirties or even forties isn’t a crazy idea.

In this episode, Alison Castellano is joined by her husband, Adrian Castellano, in recounting their personal and professional lives, including how they met, their shared passion for financial wellness, and Adrian’s career transition from TV to financial advising. 

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Adrian Castellano is WVTM 13’s Weekend Evening Meteorologist. He can be seen on Saturdays at 5, 6, and 10 p.m., and on Sundays at 5 and 10 p.m. Adrian’s love for weather began at an early age. He remembers watching summer thunderstorms and tracking incoming hurricanes from his family’s home in Tampa, Florida. Eventually, that love for weather blossomed into a career. Adrian graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology, along with a minor in mathematics. He previously worked at KRBC in Abilene, Texas.

Your life is intrinsically connected to your financial well-being, from protecting you and your loved ones through insurance to aiding your beneficiaries follow your wishes even after death.

In this episode, Jack Burnette and Alison Castellano explore the connection between life and financial well-being. They explore the different types of insurance coverage, the importance of preparedness through estate planning, and how each aspect of planning connects back to your personal well-being.

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There are expenses every soon-to-be parent knows to expect. Diapers, clothing, baby furniture. But then there are the unexpected costs that creep up in the final trimester and later in life. How can you financially prepare for those expenses?

In this episode, Jack Burnette and Alison Castellano discuss the importance of saving and budgeting for unexpected expenses in life. They share Alison’s personal experience with in-vitro fertilization(IVF) and the costs associated with raising a child, from the toys and furniture to the cost of college in the future.

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One of the goals of being an adult is owning your own home. But with the increasing cost of property, rising mortgage rates and the cost of living already high for millennials, their chances of owning a home seem to be disappearing.

In this episode, Jack Burnette and Alison Castellano focus on the world of adulting, tackling the idea of owning a home and why millennials may not be able to achieve that dream. They explore the financial hurdles millennials face as well as the personal struggles in saving enough for an increasing down payment.

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Life isn’t just about money; it’s about financial well-being and how it integrates with our lives. This episode provides an insightful dive into the intertwined relationship between life’s curveballs, financial planning, and decision-making. With personal stories and tried-and-true advice, Jack and Alison once again share a warm father/daughter conversation that equips listeners with the tools to achieve a balanced life.

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Wondering how to balance travel adventures and work while securing your financial future? 

Dive into this episode with Jack Burnette and Alison Castellano from RFG Advisory as they unpack this question and more in a warm, father/daughter conversation. They share their own travel stories, discussing the art of juggling professional life with exploration, and highlighting the significance of smart financial planning in making your dreams a reality.

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As a teacher in Alabama, relying on their pension plan can seem like the safest option. In reality, having multiple streams of income and savings is essential to build their retirement dream.

In this episode, Jack Burnette and Alison Castellano explore retirement planning for Alabama teachers and the limitations of teacher pension plans. They explain that the plan is a defined benefit plan with two tiers, and discuss the benefits, contributions, and payout options depending on different factors.

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Finding the right client can be just as hard as finding the right advisor. Are they the right demographic for our expertise? Can our financial knowledge help with their specific needs?

In this episode, Jack Burnette and Alison Castellano dive into their perspective as advisors looking for the right clients for their business. They touch on both sides of the coin, from what they offer clients that are unique to them to what they look for in a client.

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What happens when you mix Burnette Asset Management with Castellano Asset Management?

You get the BamCam!

Jack Burnette and Alison Castellano are a father and daughter duo excited to share their journey through the financial industry and the expertise their combined years of experience created.

In this inaugural episode, Jack Burnette, CFP® and Alison Castellano, financial advisors with RFG Advisory, dive into who they are both as an advisor and as a person. They share their personal journeys to reach where they are in their career as well as who they are outside of the office.

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