Episodes
Oct. 4, 2021
Risk Profiles, Market Drivers
AMR discusses the Business Insider article “Men over 45 who identify as having 'excellent investment experience' are more likely to panic sell during a market downturn, MIT study finds.” and risk profiles. Brian reviews things to consider in the...
Sept. 29, 2021
Analyzing Evergrande and Mailbag Questions
Jeff Perry discusses the recent events concerning Chinese company Evergrande with Brian Regan. Jeff Tomaneng and Scott Birmingham join to answer listener questions from the Mailbag.
Sept. 27, 2021
Fall Financial Moves to Make
Jeff Perry hosts this week as we mark the beginning of the Fall season discussing Fall financial tips/moves to make. Jeff is joined by Cathi Ingersoll, Jeff Tomaneng, and Scott Birmingham to discuss topics such as estate planning and Roth...
Sept. 22, 2021
ESG Investing; Couples Financial Planning; Qualified Charitable Distributions
Chris and Brian review the scorecard that AMR developed to help those interested in ESG (Environmental Social Governance) investing. It ranks companies based on their cost, performance, and degree to which they have eliminated various “sin”...
Sept. 20, 2021
House Tax Proposal; Social Security
Chris and Jeff Perry discuss the House Tax Proposal and how it could affect personal finances, they cover – personal income, corporate income, capital gains, estates and gifts, cryptocurrency, and electric vehicle purchases. They also discuss Social...
Sept. 15, 2021
911 Remembrance and Nashville News
Chris and Scott think back to their own experiences witnessing the 911 attacks. Scott fills us in on some recent developments in the Nashville market.
Sept. 15, 2021
Financial and Government Changes Since 911
Chris and Brian share financial metrics in 2001 as compared to today, including the Federal Budget, the US GDP, the S&P 500, the Dow Jones, and housing prices. Chris and Jeff discuss new government programs implemented since 911, including...
Sept. 14, 2021
Dorothy Savarese, Chair and CEO, Cape Cod 5; Mark Skala, CEO, Cape and Islands United Way
Chris welcomes Mark Skala, CEO of Cape and Islands United Way and Dorothy Savarese, Chair and CEO of Cape Cod Five. This year’s Power of the Purse event, hosted by Women United, will be held on September 22nd. Dorothy is this year’s recipient of...
Sept. 13, 2021
AMR commemorates 911; Brigadier General James LeFavor
commemorates September 11, 2001. Brigadier General James (Jim) LeFavor tells his story from a fighter pilot perspective. Jim was one of the F15 fighter pilots scrambled from Otis National Guard Base for the 101st Fighter Squadron to protect our...
Sept. 9, 2021
Market concerns and overseas investments
Brian shares what he worries could slow the market down and why, including deflation, geopolitical events, extreme overvaluations and over speculation. Chris and Brian also talk about overseas company valuations and if they are a good investment at...
Sept. 7, 2021
Unemployment, Hottest Jobs
In honor Labor Day AMR focuses on the unemployment numbers and how they are measured, reasons why businesses can’t find employees and perks that they are offering, and the hottest jobs over the next five years.
Sept. 1, 2021
HR2
Brian Regan and Jeff Perry join Chris. They discuss the strong corporate earnings and business shifts as a result of Covid. A client asks for advice on where to place funds from the sale of a secondary inherited home since markets are at all-time highs.
Aug. 30, 2021
Dorian Mintzer, M.S.W., Ph.D. Revolutionize Retirement
Chris talks with Dorian Mintzer, M.S.W., Ph.D., a well-known authority on retirement speaking and coaching. They discuss the importance of retiring from something and to something. Longer lifespans can be an opportunity to use skills in a new way....
Aug. 25, 2021
529 Plans and Fed Tapering
Jeff Perry hosts for Chris this week. With students getting ready to go back to school, Jeff Tomaneng talks about ways that people save for college and how a 529 plan works. Brian explains Fed tapering, which has been in the news recently. Tapering is...
Aug. 20, 2021
How to Prepare for Retirement
Jeff Perry hosts for Chris this week. He and Scott talk about getting ready for retirement. They discuss including shifting from a savings to creating a paycheck mentality and other factors to consider. They also discuss RMDs and the...
Aug. 18, 2021
AMR, Wealth vs. Affluence, Financial Trivia
Chris, Jeff, and Cathi talk about the book “The Millionaire Next Door” and the difference between Wealth and Affluence. Wealth represents accumulated assets, whereas affluence is a lifestyle based on a high income. Wealth can be inherited or...
Aug. 16, 2021
AMR, National Financial Awareness Day, Infrastructure Bill and Budget Plan, Client Mailbag
Chris and Cathi talk about National Financial Awareness Day on Saturday, August 14th. Jeff Perry discusses the $1.2T Infrastructure bill and what’s included. He also talks about the $3.5T budget plan and what has to happen for it to be approved....
Aug. 11, 2021
AMR, Inflation, Market High, Travel Stocks, Interns
Chris and Brian discuss the increased cost in housing, cars, and other goods. Does this mean inflation? Brian answers clients' questions: “How high can the market go?” "Why are airline and cruise line stocks not going up?” Our interns Ryan...
Aug. 9, 2021
Michael Townsend, Managing Director, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
Chris’ guest is Michael Townsend, Managing Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs at Charles Schwab. They discuss what’s happening in Washington and how it affects investors. Things to look out for are: The Debt Ceiling – The US is...
Aug. 5, 2021
Nicholas Membrillo, Senior Mortgage Lender at Peoples Home Equity in TN
Nashville segment
Aug. 4, 2021
AMR and Gretchen Arvanitopoulos, VP at CORD (Cape Organization for rights of the Disabled)
Chris and Cathi talk about the Covid-19 Delta variant trends. Gretchen Arvanitopoulos, VP at CORD (Cape Organization for rights of the Disabled), Mike Perna and Jeff Tomaneng of AMR join Chris to talk about financial planning for people with...
Aug. 2, 2021
AMR, US Debt Ceiling and Infrastructure Deal
Chris and Jeff Perry discuss the July 31st Debt Ceiling deadline. Once the Congress borrowing limit is reached, lawmakers must raise the ceiling before Treasury can issue more debt (e.g., bonds) to pay US obligations. The national debt is currently...
July 28, 2021
Life Expectancy, Widowhood, Annuity Costs, Unlimited Wealth
The AMR team talks about the recent Wall Street Journal article on life expectancy dropping by 1-5 years in 2020 - the largest decline since at least World War II. Scott shares financial planning tips for widowhood. One of the most important is...