Episodes

Market performance & bias; lessons learned - allocation
May 24, 2023

Market performance & bias; lessons learned - allocation

The AMR team talks about the #market – how is it doing, biases people may have– political or fear, and bank credit tightening. They also review a couple of lessons learned – portfolio allocation and quick money. #financialplanning #investments...
David Walker, Former Comptroller General of the United States
May 23, 2023

David Walker, Former Comptroller General of the United States

Guest David Walker, US Comptroller General of the United States from 1998-2008 and advocate for federal fiscal responsibility, talks with Chris and Jeff Perry about the dangers if the deficit is left untreated. Recorded on May 18, 2023.
Debt Ceiling; Financial Literacy; Social Security Reform
May 22, 2023

Debt Ceiling; Financial Literacy; Social Security Reform

Chris and Jeff discuss the debt ceiling and the politics around it. They also cover Social Security Reform and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). With graduation season underway, they discuss the job situation and the importance of financial...
HerMoney's Jean Chatzky; Personal Finance
May 15, 2023

HerMoney's Jean Chatzky; Personal Finance

CEO Chris Boyd, CFP®, and IAR Jeff Perry, JD, are joined by Jean Chatzky. Jean is an award-winning journalist, podcast host, radio show co-host, and CEO and founder of the HerMoney Podcast. She joins us to discuss the unique financial challenges...
Mother's Day; Lessons Learned from Mom
May 14, 2023

Mother's Day; Lessons Learned from Mom

Host and CEO Chris Boyd, CFP®, and Jeff Perry, JD, are joined by Chris's mother, Ina Boyd, to share stories and express appreciation for all mothers out there. AMR team members express their gratitude and share lessons from their moms.
Leveraging Debt; Realistic Rate of Return; Institutional Investing
May 10, 2023

Leveraging Debt; Realistic Rate of Return; Institutional Investing

CEO Chris Boyd, CFP®, IAR Jeff Perry, JD, and CIO Brian Regan, CFA®, get into financial planning considerations while discussing AMR's upcoming complimentary Social Security and Medicare seminar on June 6th, which will provide insight for plans and...
Cape Cod Special: Nicole Spencer of Heroes in Transition, Ruck4HIT Race
May 9, 2023

Cape Cod Special: Nicole Spencer of Heroes in Transition, Ruck4HIT Race

We are joined by Nicole Spencer, Executive Director of Heroes in Transition (HIT), to discuss HIT's 8th annual Ruck race. The 200+ mile race runs through all 15 towns on Cape Cod, is roughly 36 hours in duration, and raises funds for HIT’s...
16 Year Anniversary!; Federal Reserve; US Debt Ceiling
May 8, 2023

16 Year Anniversary!; Federal Reserve; US Debt Ceiling

Something More with Chris Boyd celebrates its 16-year anniversary. Chris reflects on the start of the show and his firm. Chris and Jeff discuss the Federal Reserve’s recent decision of another Fed funds rate hike, their goals of slowing the economy...
Economic/Market Update; Corporate Earnings; Investment Endorsements by Celebrities
May 3, 2023

Economic/Market Update; Corporate Earnings; Investment Endorsements by Celebrities

Host and IAR Jeff Perry, JD, and CIO Brian Regan, CFA®, take the hour to discuss financial matters. They start by giving an economic and market update by commenting on GDP numbers, how the stock market is priced, the role earnings and interest rates...
Cost to Retire Comfortably; Importance of Local Elections; AMR Update
May 1, 2023

Cost to Retire Comfortably; Importance of Local Elections; AMR Update

Host and IAR Jeff Perry, JD, is joined by AMR’s Lead Financial Planner and Chief Compliance Officer, Scott Birmingham, CFP®. They discuss what it costs to retire comfortably by considering how standard of living and cost of living impact a...
Social Security/Medicare (Part 2)
April 26, 2023

Social Security/Medicare (Part 2)

CEO Chris Boyd, CFP®, and social security expert and Founder of Mantell Retirement Consulting, Marcia Mantell, continue their discussion on social security, Medicare, and retirement matters, giving insight to callers with personal inquiries.
Social Security/Medicare (Part 1)
April 25, 2023

Social Security/Medicare (Part 1)

CEO Chris Boyd, CFP®, is joined by social security expert and Founder of Mantell Retirement Consulting, Marcia Mantell. They discuss all things social security and medicare on this first hour of the program, where they take a number of on-air...
Politics with Texas State Rep Lamar Smith; Financial News
April 19, 2023

Politics with Texas State Rep Lamar Smith; Financial News

CEO Chris Boyd, CFP®, and IAR Jeff Perry, JD, are joined by retired Congressman and Texas State Representative Lamar Smith of the 21st district of Texas. He discusses his work in congress, how he dealt with political oppositions, his endeavor for...
Reverse Mortgages with Bob Tranchell of The Federal Savings Bank
April 17, 2023

Reverse Mortgages with Bob Tranchell of The Federal Savings Bank

Chris and Jeff open with an outline of the show and promote our upcoming live show on Saturday, April 22 with Marcia Mantell, who is a social security expert and owner of Mantell Retirement Consulting. We are then joined by Senior Vice President of...
Financial Literacy; Money Supply; Roll Returns
April 12, 2023

Financial Literacy; Money Supply; Roll Returns

IAR Jeff Perry, JD, and Wealth Advisor Jeff Tomaneng, CFP®, go over a Financial Literacy Month article on ways to get smarter and be more successful with your money. They discuss the importance of accountability in keeping track of your goals and...
Defining Easter with Pastor Ben Feldott; Financial Literacy Month
April 10, 2023

Defining Easter with Pastor Ben Feldott; Financial Literacy Month

We are joined by Pastor Ben Feldott of Cape Cod Church to discuss the meaning of Easter and how it’s the story that defines people of the Christian faith. He talks about the stories of Jesus, the ambiguous origin of the word “Easter,” and the...
Real Estate and Mortgage Conditions with Annie Hart Cool and Savannah Fabbio
April 5, 2023

Real Estate and Mortgage Conditions with Annie Hart Cool and Savannah Fabbio

We are joined by Annie Hart Cool, real estate agent from Sotheby's International Realty, and Savannah Fabbio, VP regional manager at Shamrock Home Loans. We discuss current real estate conditions on Cape Cod and important factors to consider when...
Financial Planning Advice; Gordon Moore, Moore's Law; Economy
April 3, 2023

Financial Planning Advice; Gordon Moore, Moore's Law; Economy

CEO Chris Boyd, CFP®, CIO Brian Regan, CFA®, and IAR Jeff Perry, JD, give financial planning advice based on an example geared toward to the middle aged couples with kids. What are the things a person in that demographic and situation should...
Unethical Business Practice; RMDs; Client Lessons Learned
March 29, 2023

Unethical Business Practice; RMDs; Client Lessons Learned

CEO Chris Boyd, CFP®, and Marketing Director Cathi Ingersoll discuss a filing by the SEC that is charging a Massachusetts based Investment Advisor firm for unethical business practice, not disclosing significant compensations, and for various wrong...
Climate Change; Risk Management; Credit Lending Measures; What Happens When a Bank/Firm Fails?
March 27, 2023

Climate Change; Risk Management; Credit Lending Measures; What Happens When a Bank/Firm Fails?

Host Chris Boyd, CFP®, and Marketing Director Cathi Ingersoll discuss climate change and its potential impacts, along with getting into risk management when it comes to finding your financial advisor. CIO Brian Regan, CFA®, gives an FOMC meeting...
Demographics with Ken Gronbach; Tax Strategies
March 22, 2023

Demographics with Ken Gronbach; Tax Strategies

With a global population size of 8 billion people, what are our current challenges and what will we contend with at current population rates? We are joined by Ken Gronbach, a demographer, futurist, and CEO/founder of KGC Direct, LLC, to discuss how...
Recent Bank Failures, Market Response, CPI/Fed Expectations
March 20, 2023

Recent Bank Failures, Market Response, CPI/Fed Expectations

CEO Chris Boyd, CFP®, and CIO Brian Regan, CFA®, talk about what happened with the recent bank failures, the logistics behind Federal Reserve and FDIC actions, lessons investors should take, and the market’s response to all of this. They discuss...
Medicare Reform Pt. 2; How to Evaluate Your Financial Advisor; Massachusetts Heraldry
March 15, 2023

Medicare Reform Pt. 2; How to Evaluate Your Financial Advisor; Massachusetts Heraldry

Chris and Jeff continue their conversation on Medicare reforms that are being proposed by the Biden Administration. They discuss how Medicare is struggling in keeping up the ability to pay out premiums coming out of payroll taxes, what the government...
Market Conditions/Economy; Social Security & Medicare Reform
March 13, 2023

Market Conditions/Economy; Social Security & Medicare Reform

Hosts Chris Boyd, CFP®, and Jeff Perry, JD, are joined by AMR CIO Brian Regan, CFA®, to discuss recent market movements in relation to Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s comments to congress. We’ll discuss what his comments reveal about current/future...