Handling the transition of financial responsibilities can be overwhelming, but with the right preparation, you can ease this burden for your loved ones.
In this episode, Brett Ramsey sits down with Shari Ferris to discuss the nuances of estate planning and the emotional journey of organizing one’s financial affairs.
Shari shares her personal experiences as she goes through estate planning both for herself and her mother, offering insight into the practical ways to prepare and support family members through these transitions.
By tuning in, you’ll learn the importance of communication, the significance of preparation, and the tools necessary to make the process smooth and effective.
They discuss:
The emotional challenges and solutions involved in estate planning with family
How an organized approach can simplify estate planning tasks, like managing passwords and account access
Practical advice on maintaining a family’s legacy through an effective estate plan
How the Family Love Letter can assist with preparing and documenting essential estate information
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Retirement planning is a crucial aspect of our financial well-being that often goes overlooked until it becomes a pressing reality.
Therefore, It is crucial to listen and learn from experiences to enjoy this life phase in a relaxed and stress-free manner.
In this episode, Brett Ramsey is joined by Davida Hutson, a retiree who shares her story of unexpected widowhood and the importance of retirement planning. They emphasize the need for organizing your finances, the challenges of estate planning, and the importance of diversification. Additionally, Brett and Davida touch on the importance of taking the first step toward retirement planning and seeking professional advice.
They discuss:
A personal story of Brett moving his daughter’s couch into her apartment and how it relates to retirement planning
Davida’s story of unexpected widowhood and how it led her to attend Brett’s retirement class
Davida’s experience of inheriting a diverse portfolio of assets from her parents and the challenges she faced in organizing and distributing them fairly
The importance of organizing financial documents and creating a family love letter to ensure that assets are distributed according to the wishes of the deceased
The importance of diversification and not getting stuck on one asset
Davida’s new hobbies and activities to fill her time during retirement
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Navigating the probate process can be daunting and emotionally challenging for anyone dealing with losing a loved one. As an executor, heir, or interested party, it is essential to have a clear understanding of the legal process involved in probate and the critical role that an estate executor and attorneys can play in facilitating the proceedings.
In this episode, attorney Corbin King shares his insights and experiences to help listeners understand the probate process and navigate it successfully.
Through his discussion, King highlights the importance of having an estate executor who can help facilitate the probate process and avoid disputes among heirs. He also touches on the critical role that attorneys can play in navigating the complexities of probate and ensuring that the wishes of the deceased are respected.
Corbin discusses:
Understanding what probate is and the legal process involved
The crucial role that estate executors can play in facilitating probate and preventing disputes among heirs
The ways in which attorneys can help navigate the complexities of probate and ensure that the wishes of the deceased are honored
Tips for dealing with the emotional challenges that can arise during probate
Indiana probate lawyer Corbin King takes a practical and personal approach to client service in estate planning, probate and elder law issues. With more than three decades of experience, he provides clarity, guidance and counsel to people as they deal with trust and estate matters, probate administration and the unique issues faced by the elderly.
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Although often overlooked, estate planning is a crucial component of comprehensive financial planning, and neglecting to address it can have significant consequences.
In this episode, Brett and Cheri Brooks, CPA and Managing Director of Neuberger Berman Advisor Institute, discuss financial advisors’ crucial role as “quarterbacks” in guiding families through estate planning after losing a loved one.
Cheri also sheds light on the importance of having a comprehensive estate plan and introduces The Family Love Letter™ as a planning tool to help families navigate the complexities of this critical task.
Cheri discusses:
Why it’s important to engage a financial advisor in your estate planning decisions even after receiving your estate plan from an attorney
How to prevent family disputes
The Family Love Letter™ planning tool and how it can help families consolidate all of the necessary information and documents for estate planning and how it can help you
Cheri Brooks, CPA, Managing Director, joined the firm in 1993. Cheri is Business Developer and Head of the Neuberger Berman Advisor Institute (NBAI). Previously, Cheri was the Regional Vice President for the Midwestern territory for Neuberger Berman Intermediary Sales where she worked with 401(k) providers, insurance companies, banks, broker/dealers, and financial advisors. Prior to joining the firm, she was tax consultant with Arthur Andersen & Co. Cheri was on the board for the Chicago Women Investment Professionals (WIP) from 2003-08 and is currently an active member and board alum. She also served on the Advisory Board for Women’s Initiative Leading Lehman (WILL) from 2004-06 and the Co-Chair of WILL from 2007-08. Cheri was a recipient of the Lehman Brothers/Neuberger Berman’s Diversity Award for 3 consecutive years (2005-07) and is a former member of the Chicago Financial Women’s Association from 2003-06. Cheri received her BA in Accounting from Illinois Wesleyan University where she graduated cum laude. Cheri is a Certified Public Accountant.
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At Artisan Wealth Strategies we’re always thinking about how to elevate the retirement planning process for our clients.
When it comes to your retirement vision, it’s important for us to create a process that takes into account your income and your health.
In this week’s episode, Brett Ramsey will talk about his streamlined process and how he’s been able to build a strong client experience through clear expectations.
Tune in to learn more about what to expect from the retirement planning processes at Artisan Wealth.
Brett Discusses:
The 3 part service model Artisan Wealth Strategies gives their clients in retirement that makes every experience unique
What HALO by Genivity is and how this type of health analysis can help you
The tax component of retirement and how to understand it
Brett is one of our owners and LPL financial advisors here at Artisan Wealth Strategies and has been in the financial industry for 20 years. He specializes in retirement income planning, as well as comprehensive financial planning, and enjoys guiding and supporting his clients through major financial decisions in their lives.
Brett attended Case Western Reserve University, where he received his undergraduate degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He went on to attend Duke’s Fuqua School of Business to receive his MBA. While working as an executive at an insurance company, Brett began to realize how much he enjoyed working directly with his clients and wanted to be able to provide more comprehensive support and guidance to help them aim for their goals.
So, he received his CFP® certification to become a financial advisor, and soon began helping clients on their financial journeys. In his 20 years in the industry, he’s worked for major financial corporations such as Sheridan Road Financial, Novus Wealth Management, and Nettworth Financial Group prior to establishing his own financial planning practice. Now, he provides his clients at Artisan Wealth Strategies with personalized service and a wealth of knowledge accumulated from his decades of experience.
Raised in a small town in Arkansas, Brett credits his father with teaching him the value of a dollar from a very young age. Every night after work, his father would watch the nightly business report on PBS, and Brett would join him. Through those nightly reports and his father’s guidance, Brett has always had an innate understanding of finances and how to manage money well.
Brett now lives in Carmel, Indiana, with his wife, Christine, and their three children—Maryrose, Caroline, and Grant. His family is his favorite pastime, but he’s also an avid athlete. He’s run several half marathons and a full marathon, loves to golf, and enjoys coaching others as well.
An active member of his community, Brett has organized many educational classes on financial topics such as budgeting, eliminating debt, and planning for retirement, and has volunteered and taught similar classes for many non-profit organizations. Above all, Brett is committed to educating others—especially his clients—to become confident in their own financial decisions.
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The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.
Handcrafted for a confident retirement is the motto Artisan Wealth Strategies prides itself on.
The commitment to this statement is why one of the first things discussed with any client at Artisan is to understand their circumstances and really get to know them over time.
Back with the second episode of Handcrafting Your Retirement, we get to know the story behind the Artisan name and the vision for this podcast. Our host, Brett Ramsey CFP, MBA shares insightful wisdom about the importance of building relationships with clients over time to increase confidence in their retirement. He helps us understand what makes a relationship go from good to great, and how his unique background has impacted the way he has evolved his business to where it stands today.
Brett discusses:
The business model and philosophy that Artisan Wealth Strategies prides itself on
Why a timed relationship is a key process in retirement planning
The importance of developing contingency plans to increase confidence
How evolving and adapting in life, and retirement planning, are imperative to getting the outcomes you want
Brett is one of our owners and LPL financial advisors here at Artisan Wealth Strategies and has been in the financial industry for 20 years. He specializes in retirement income planning, as well as comprehensive financial planning, and enjoys guiding and supporting his clients through major financial decisions in their lives.
Brett attended Case Western Reserve University, where he received his undergraduate degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He went on to attend Duke’s Fuqua School of Business to receive his MBA. While working as an executive at an insurance company, Brett began to realize how much he enjoyed working directly with his clients and wanted to be able to provide more comprehensive support and guidance to help them reach their goals.
So, he received his CFP® certification to become a financial advisor, and soon began helping clients on their financial journeys. In his 20 years in the industry, he’s worked for major financial corporations such as Sheridan Road Financial, Novus Wealth Management, and Nettworth Financial Group prior to establishing his own financial planning practice. Now, he provides his clients at Artisan Wealth Strategies with personalized service and a wealth of knowledge accumulated from his decades of experience.
Raised in a small town in Arkansas, Brett credits his father with teaching him the value of a dollar from a very young age. Every night after work, his father would watch the nightly business report on PBS, and Brett would join him. Through those nightly reports and his father’s guidance, Brett has always had an innate understanding of finances and how to manage money well.
Brett now lives in Carmel, Indiana, with his wife, Christine, and their three children—Maryrose, Caroline, and Grant. His family is his favorite pastime, but he’s also an avid athlete. He’s run several half marathons and a full marathon, loves to golf, and enjoys coaching others as well.
An active member of his community, Brett has organized many educational classes on financial topics such as budgeting, eliminating debt, and planning for retirement, and has volunteered and taught similar classes for many non-profit organizations. Above all, Brett is committed to educating others—especially his clients—to become confident in their own financial decisions.
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The opinions voices in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.
“Helping make your money last one day longer than you” is one of the notions Artisan Wealth Strategies stands by.
In this very first episode of Handcrafting Your Retirement podcast, Brett Ramsey CFP, MBA, co-owner of Artisan Wealth Strategies, gives listeners a grasp of what this notion means and why it should matter to you.
Tune in to the inaugural episode where you will learn about Brett’s passion for educating retirees on finance, how Artisan Wealth Strategies approaches the client advisor relationship and the experiences that started from when Brett was a young boy that have helped shape his career.
Brett discusses:
His personal story and how lessons he’s learned along the way have taught him to approach every client in a unique way
The history behind why he got into the financial industry to help retirees and what inspired him to take this path
The Artisan Wealth Strategy philosophy and what sets them apart
Brett is one of our owners and LPL financial advisors here at Artisan Wealth Strategies and has been in the financial industry for 20 years. He specializes in retirement income planning, as well as comprehensive financial planning, and enjoys guiding and supporting his clients through major financial decisions in their lives.
Brett attended Case Western Reserve University, where he received his undergraduate degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He went on to attend Duke’s Fuqua School of Business to receive his MBA. While working as an executive at an insurance company, Brett began to realize how much he enjoyed working directly with his clients and wanted to be able to provide more comprehensive support and guidance to help them reach their goals.
So, he received his CFP® certification to become a financial advisor, and soon began helping clients on their financial journeys. In his 20 years in the industry, he’s worked for major financial corporations such as Sheridan Road Financial, Novus Wealth Management, and Nettworth Financial Group prior to establishing his own financial planning practice. Now, he provides his clients at Artisan Wealth Strategies with personalized service and a wealth of knowledge accumulated from his decades of experience.
Raised in a small town in Arkansas, Brett credits his father with teaching him the value of a dollar from a very young age. Every night after work, his father would watch the nightly business report on PBS, and Brett would join him. Through those nightly reports and his father’s guidance, Brett has always had an innate understanding of finances and how to manage money well.
Brett now lives in Carmel, Indiana, with his wife, Christine, and their three children—Maryrose, Caroline, and Grant. His family is his favorite pastime, but he’s also an avid athlete. He’s run several half marathons and a full marathon, loves to golf, and enjoys coaching others as well.
An active member of his community, Brett has organized many educational classes on financial topics such as budgeting, eliminating debt, and planning for retirement, and has volunteered and taught similar classes for many non-profit organizations. Above all, Brett is committed to educating others—especially his clients—to become confident in their own financial decisions.
Securities and Advisory Services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor. Member FINRA & SIPC
The opinions voices in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.
