Episodes
June 1, 2020
Scott Birmingham and Chris, Retirement Readiness
How do you re-create a paycheck in retirement? Listen to Scott and Chris discuss expenses, investable assets, and other financial planning factors to consider when in or near retirement.
June 1, 2020
Kurt Czarnowski, Social Security
Chris welcomes Social Security expert Kurt Czarnowski. This is a must listen if you are thinking about taking benefits or have questions. Part 1 of 2.
May 27, 2020
AMR "Financial Planning in Pandemic" webinar; MichelleDeSilva, Cape Cod Cares for the Troops
Scott and Chris share more financial planning tips from the recent AMR “Financial Planning in Pandemic" webinar – https://amrfinancial.com/account-access/. Michelle DeSilva from Cape Cod Cares for the Troops talks about the care packages they send...
May 25, 2020
Brigadier General Christopher Faux; AMR "To Open or Not" survey results & "Financial Planning In Pandemic" webinar highlights
Cathi shares results of the state re-opening survey. Chris welcomes Brigadier General Christopher Faux of Joint Base Cape Cod. Scott and Chris share highlights from the recent AMR “Financial Planning in Pandemic webinar.
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May 13, 2020
Adam S. Minsky, Esq., student loan attorney; Kristin O'Malley, President & CEO, Cape Cod Foundation
Adam S. Minsky, Esq., student loan attorney, explains the CARES Act implications for student loans. Kristin O’Malley, President & CEO of the Cape Cod Foundation talks about fund raising efforts to help non-profits affected by COVID-19.
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May 11, 2020
Brian Regan, AMR Portfolio Manager
Chris and Brian Regan, AMR’s Portfolio Manager, talk about considerations when investing in stocks - valuation, risk, diversification, exit strategy, and more. #SMoreCB #CapeCodfinancial planner
May 7, 2020
Cyndy Jones, Heroes In Transition; Annie Hart Cool, Justice of the Peace
AMR talks about how businesses, organizations, and individuals are innovating during the age of Coronavirus. Cyndy Jones, President of Heroes In Transition, held a President's Challenge to raise money for pandemic programs. Annie Cool Hart shares...
May 4, 2020
AMR Quarterly Economic & Market Outlook
Chris and the AMR team discuss their recent – response to the virus, stock valuations, Euro and Emerging markets, and recovery. The webinar and latest are available on are available on .
May 4, 2020
James Anthony, President & CEO, Martha's Vineyard Savings Bank; Bob Tranchell, SVP, The Federal Savings Bank
James Anthony, President & CEO of Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank, shares how they are helping businesses through Lifts Certificates. Bob Tranchell, SVP at The Federal Savings Bank, explains how reverse mortgages can be used in challenging times...
April 28, 2020
Karen Gardner, CEO, Community Health Center of Cape Cod; Dr. Don Accetta, Founder of Allergy & Asthma Care Taunton
Karen Gardner, CEO, talks about the Community Health Center of Cape Cod. Dr. Don Accetta, Founder of Allergy & Asthma Care in Taunton shares information about COVID-19 – fact from fiction, how to protect yourself, and how to tell the difference...
April 28, 2020
F. Keats Boyd III, Law Offices of Boyd & Boyd P.C.
Chris and F. Keats Boyd III, President at the , discuss the importance of estate documents that one should have and estate planning opportunities to consider.
April 20, 2020
Chris Boyd discusses Active Allocation
Chris answers recent client questions and talks about Active Allocation. To help during this time, Asset Management Resources will provide 5 complimentary Comprehensive Portfolio Reviews to individuals who want to fine-tune their investments. Text...
April 15, 2020
Annie Hart Cool, Front Porch Project; Father David Mastrangelo
Annie Hart Cool of Sotheby's talks about the Front Porch Project that she started to bring joy and raise money for the Falmouth Service Center. Father David Mastrangelo, a Jesuit Priest, discusses hope and faith during this challenging time.
April 13, 2020
Scott Vandersall, Cape Cod Five; Dan Schwenk, CPA; Chris & Brian, Asset Management Resources
Chris and Brian talk about the week in numbers. Dan Schwenk, CPA, shares what taxes are due on July 15th. Scott Vandersall, Regional Manager at Cape Cod Five Cents Saving Bank, provides guidance on the Payroll Protection Program. Under this program...
April 8, 2020
Mike Swaney, MA-Hire Cape & Islands; Alisa Magnotta, Housing Assistance Corp.
Mike Swaney of MA-Hire Cape & Islands and Alisa Magnotta, CEO of the Housing Assistance Corp., join Chris to talk about unemployment insurance and housing assistance in light of COVID-19. Unemployment information is available at and claims can be...
April 6, 2020
AMR discusses the CARES Act, current market conditions, and portfolio considerations.
Chris and team talk about the #CARESAct, current market conditions and portfolio considerations. The CARES Act eases some restrictions on 401k penalties and IRA RMDs, unemployment payouts, the tax filing deadline, and student loans. Individuals will...
April 1, 2020
Robert Nelson, MA Small Business Administration; Bob Tranchell, Federal Savings Bank
Chris welcomes Bob Nelson, Director of the MA SBA, and Bob Tranchell, SVP with the Federal Savings Bank. Small businesses and private non-profits may now apply for SBA economic disaster injury loans up to $2MM fixed-rate or $25k Express Bridge Loans,...
March 30, 2020
Matthew Ko, portfolio specialist, Multi-Asset Division, T. Rowe Price
Matthew Ko, Vice President and portfolio specialist in the Multi-Asset Division at T. Rowe Price joins Chris to discuss the short-term financial environment, what the recovery could look like, and how they are approaching various market allocations....
March 25, 2020
Graham Silliman, Managing Partner of Better Foods LLC; Wendy Northcross, CEO of Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce
Chris welcomes Graham Silliman, Managing Partner of Better Foods LLC (aka Siena in Mashpee Commons and Tavolino restaurants) and Wendy Northcross, CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce. Graham talks about the challenges restaurants are facing and...
March 23, 2020
Chris Boyd - financial consideration in today's environment; Jennifer A Goldman - work at home best practices
Chris welcomes Jennifer Goldman, who shares good business practices for working at home. He also talks about investor considerations during this economic environment, such as cash reserves, portfolio distribution, risk tolerance, expenses, being...
March 19, 2020
Ruth Provost, Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod; Gretchen Murphy, Dowling & O'Neil Group
Chris welcomes Ruth Provost, Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod and Gretchen Murphy of Dowling & O’Neil Group. With over 1,089 members, the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod runs before and after school, school break, and summer...
March 16, 2020
Chris and Brian - Coronavirus market impact
Chris and Brian discuss the markets - with Thursday seeing a 10% decline and a sharp rebound on Friday. Stocks have declined 25-30% from their peak, signifying the end of an 11-year bull market. America mobilized this week to slow the spread of the...
March 11, 2020
Barbara Cotton, Executive Director; Ken McGuire, Board Chair; Red Cross - Cape, Islands and Southeast MA chapter
In recognition of International Women’s Day, the AMR team discusses different investment considerations that may be unique to women. Chris welcomes Barbara Cotton, the new Executive Director, and Ken McGuire, Board Chair, of the Red Cross - Cape,...
March 9, 2020
March 9, 2020 - AMR Team talk about financial matters
Chris and team talk about financial matters including the election, the Coronavirus, the Fed’s rate cut and the market reaction, and the 30-year Treasury rate all-time low. Closings are occurring that contain the Coronavirus, but are slowing down...