Maximizing Your Social Security: Timing, Taxes, and Techniques (Ep.22)

Maximizing Your Social Security: Timing, Taxes, and Techniques (Ep.22)

Understanding Social Security intricacies can significantly amplify your retirement benefits, ensuring you navigate these golden years with greater ease and security. Alec Quaid joins us to unravel the complexities of Social Security – how it’s calculated, impacted by marital status, and what potential future changes could mean for retirees. We delve into why so many …

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Asking the Tough Questions & the Role of Critical Thinking in Financial Planning (Ep.21)

Asking the Tough Questions & the Role of Critical Thinking in Financial Planning (Ep.21)

Discover how embracing life’s twists, turns, and triumphs can redefine your approach to financial planning and personal growth.  Learn from Ryan Poterack’s journey—spanning three decades in the industry and personal challenges—that led to profound professional and personal development. This episode is a beacon for anyone looking to blend financial success with personal fulfillment. Discussion points …

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When to Hire a Wealth Manager & Other Insights for Young Investors (Ep.20)

When to Hire a Wealth Manager & Other Insights for Young Investors (Ep.20)

Are you navigating financial planning as a young professional or gearing up for retirement?  Alec Quaid sheds light on the common misconceptions about wealth management among young investors. Learn why starting early can be your biggest financial leverage, how to manage student debt without pausing your life, and why the decisions you make today matter …

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Unveiling the Hidden Costs in Your Investments (Ep.19)

Unveiling the Hidden Costs in Your Investments (Ep.19)

Let’s talk about the fees involved with investing your money, even those pesky hidden ones. Ryan Poterack is discussing the importance of understanding fees in investments and how they impact returns. Ryan emphasizes the significance of value over cost, highlighting that fees should be equated to the value and services provided.  The discussion explores the …

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Maximizing The Value of Your Inheritance & Ensuring Family Harmony (Ep.18)

Maximizing The Value of Your Inheritance & Ensuring Family Harmony (Ep.18)

Transferring or inheriting wealth is not as simple as something like “Venmo”. It should require a strategic wealth transfer plan. Let’s learn how to make one. Ryan Poterack is exploring the intricate world of inheritance and legacy planning with Certified Financial Planner, Alec Quaid. The discussion skillfully navigates the emotionally charged landscape of receiving an …

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“Getting Rich Slow”: Your Guide To Compound Interest With Alec Quaid (Ep.16)

“Getting Rich Slow”: Your Guide To Compound Interest With Alec Quaid (Ep.16)

The saying “time is money” is very applicable to the concept of compound interest. What is it and how does this interest accumulate?  Ryan Poterack and Alec Quaid discuss the power of compound interest and the necessity of patience for effective wealth accumulation–also known as “how to get rich slow.” They go over strategies for …

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How To Find The Right Financial Advisor With Alec Quaid (Ep.15)

How To Find The Right Financial Advisor With Alec Quaid (Ep.15)

It’s time to interview your new financial advisor.  What questions do you ask, and how do you know they’re the right fit for you? Ryan Poterack and Alec Quaid discuss the critical role of personal values in financial planning, emphasizing a holistic approach to retirement that includes lifestyle goals alongside financial strategies.  They highlight the …

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What Wealth Management Is Vs. What People Think It Is With Alec Quaid (Ep.14)

What Wealth Management Is Vs. What People Think It Is With Alec Quaid (Ep.14)

You’ve got your finance guy or gal who manages your investments, but is that truly all they do? It’s time for Ryan Poterack and Alec Quaid from Poterack Capital Advisory to discuss holistic wealth management, stressing the need to understand your unique values and life goals. The conversation covers the importance of comprehensive financial planning …

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Understanding Charitable Giving Tax Implications To Maximize Your Impact (Ep.13)

Understanding Charitable Giving Tax Implications To Maximize Your Impact (Ep.13)

Do you plan on donating money to your favorite charities? First, let’s understand the tax implications so you can maximize your charitable impact. In this release, Ryan Poterack discusses the nuances of charitable giving. He describes the strategies like qualified charitable distributions and donor-advised funds, and the benefits of donating appreciated assets.  Ryan is eager …

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