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Navigating Financial Uncertainty Through Personalized Portfolio Management with Joyce Huang (Ep. 30)

Navigating Financial Uncertainty Through Personalized Portfolio Management with Joyce Huang (Ep. 30)

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Planning your financial future requires resilience and adaptability, especially in today’s uncertain market conditions.

How do you balance short-term changes with long-term goals? What strategies can help protect your investments from unexpected shifts?

In this episode, Brett Ramsey sits down with Joyce Huang, a seasoned fixed-income portfolio manager, to discuss how navigating financial markets can be a lot like a road trip—sometimes you run out of gas when you least expect it. 

They dive into how to avoid “running out of gas” in your retirement portfolio, especially in the wake of the recent elections and economic shifts. Joyce shares her journey from Wall Street to helping everyday investors, highlighting simple yet effective strategies for staying on course during uncertain times.

Joyce discusses:

  • The impact of recent elections on financial markets
  • Why staying invested is more crucial than trying to time the market
  • How interest rates and inflation could influence your investment strategy
  • Her personal advice for navigating investment risks in the current climate
  • And more!

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About our Guest: 

Joyce Huang, CFA, is vice president and senior client portfolio manager for American Century Investments, a premier investment manager headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. She is based in the company’s New York office. Joyce is responsible for representing portfolio management in communicating fixed income investment strategies and results to the firm’s clients. She joined American Century in 2018 from First State Investments, where she was an investment director for fixed income and multiasset solutions. Previously, she served in roles as a senior investment strategist and senior portfolio specialist for BNY Mellon Investment Management. Prior to that, she was a vice president and account manager in the capital markets fixed income group at Citigroup. She started in the industry with Lehman Brothers/Barclays Capital, where she was a vice president within their fixed income research group. She has worked in the investment industry since 2006. Joyce holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a CFA® charter holder and a member of the CFA Institute.

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All investing involves risk including loss of principal. No strategy assures success or protects against loss. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will enhance overall returns or outperform a non-diversified portfolio. Diversification does not protect against market risk. 

Bonds are subject to market and interest rate risk if sold prior to maturity. Bond values will decline as interest rates rise and bonds are subject to availability and change in price.

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Overcoming Financial Hurdles and Other Lessons From My Father (Ep. 28)

Overcoming Financial Hurdles and Other Lessons From My Father (Ep. 28)

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Unlock the ‘Charles Ramsey method’ for tax planning and learn how it can help you avoid the number one wealth killer: taxes. 

Brett Ramsey welcomes his father, Charles Ramsey, to share vital lessons in tax and financial planning. Charles Ramsey, a retired president of the Commercial Tire division and a seasoned CPA, offers a treasure trove of wisdom that applies to anyone planning for retirement. 

Key episode discussions include:

  • Why having a margin in your financial life is crucial and how small extras can add up
  • Why taxes are the number one wealth killer and how to manage them effectively to retain more of your earnings
  • The importance of liquidity in your retirement accounts to avoid selling assets at unfavorable times
  • Practical steps on how to use Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) and other tax strategies to optimize your financial health

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Unveiling the Retirement Journey of John and Mary (Ep. 18)

Unveiling the Retirement Journey of John and Mary (Ep. 18)

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Join us as we unravel the remarkable story of John and Mary, two individuals who defied retirement uncertainties and crafted a successful roadmap for their future.

In this episode, John and Mary, who initially found themselves uncertain about their retirement plans, shed light on their experiences and how they overcame unexpected hurdles. 

Here’s what you can expect from this episode:

  • Practical strategies for adapting to changing retirement benefits and how to take control of your financial future
  • The importance of consolidating and managing retirement funds from various sources effectively
  • Valuable tips on navigating complex estate settlements and optimizing your inherited assets
  • The significance of diversification in retirement planning and how it can lead to long-term financial stability
  • And more!

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Retirement Income Security: Bond Laddering & Bullet Shares (Ep. 17)

Retirement Income Security: Bond Laddering & Bullet Shares (Ep. 17)

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Do you feel lost when it comes to securing your retirement income amidst an unpredictable market? 

In this episode, Brett Ramsey and Jason Bloom, Senior Director of Global ETF Strategy at Invesco US introduces the powerful solution of bond laddering as a risk management technique that delivers consistent income throughout one’s retirement years. Listen in as they dive into strategies and guidance in navigating your financial future and securing your retirement income with certainty.

Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect to learn:

  • How bond laddering can provide you with a roadmap for managing risk in changing interest rate environments
  • Ways to take advantage of staggered bond maturities to optimize your investment returns
  • How bond laddering allows you to avoid making large bets on interest rate movements
  • What happens when you align bond laddering with your specific retirement objectives
  • And more

 

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About Jason: 

Jason Bloom is an experienced professional with over 23 years of fixed-income industry expertise. In addition, he has a strong background in trading global interest rates and commodities, having worked for a hedge fund in Chicago for a decade. In 2009, Jason joined the Guggenheim ETF business and was vital in introducing the successful Bullet shares ETFs. Later, he joined Invesco US, where he continued his focus on developing innovative investment strategies within the ETF landscape. With his passion for bond laddering and providing stability in investment returns, Jason brings a wealth of knowledge and experience.

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Planning Your Retirement with The Income Conductor Tool (Ep. 16)

Planning Your Retirement with The Income Conductor Tool (Ep. 16)

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As someone approaches retirement, you may be worried about how to make your savings last for the long haul. 

It’s a common concern, but fortunately, there’s a tool that can help: The Income Conductor.

In our latest podcast episode, we dive into retirement income planning and how The Income Conductor can help you make the most of your golden years. 

We understand that everyone’s retirement goals and financial situations are unique, so we’ll guide you through mapping out a personalized plan for your retirement.

Using The Income Conductor, you can visualize each year of your retirement and split your money into different time segments. This will help you create a plan that ensures you won’t run out of money and can continue enjoying your retirement to the fullest.

During this episode, we’ll help you better understand retirement income planning, including:

  • When to start drawing money out of your savings and how to replenish it
  • How to split your money into different time segments using The Income Conductor
  • The importance of later money and how it can continue to grow even as you take it out
  • How to use The Income Conductor to create a plan that will make your money last throughout your retirement
  • And more

 

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Navigating the Probate Process with Experienced Attorney Corbin King (Ep. 13)

Navigating the Probate Process with Experienced Attorney Corbin King (Ep. 13)

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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
  • And more

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About our Corbin:

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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How to Ensure A Successful Estate Plan with Cheri Brooks, CPA (Ep. 12)

How to Ensure A Successful Estate Plan with Cheri Brooks, CPA (Ep. 12)

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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
  • And more

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About Cheri: 

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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The Client Experience: Your Retirement Vision (Ep. 3)

The Client Experience: Your Retirement Vision (Ep. 3)

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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
  • What it means to practice your retirement

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About Brett Ramsey CFP, MBA:

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.

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Handcrafting Your Wealth: The Story Behind The Name (Ep. 2)

Handcrafting Your Wealth: The Story Behind The Name (Ep. 2)

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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
  • ….And so much more!

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About Brett Ramsey CFP, MBA:

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.

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