Today, Paul explains that many people don’t want to do their homework before hiring a financial advisor. We love to trust word of mouth, or worse, the marketing materials of an advisory firm. Paul reminds investors that you don’t buy a car without doing some research or a home without having a proper inspection. The financial consequences of going 30 years of saving and investing without vetting your advisor can be dire. Listen along as Paul shares how to do the research and end up with the right planner.

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Paul shares three examples of conversations where clients were operating with some old information about their financial situation and were looking for advice. In those situations, you can either tell clients what you think they should do or empower them to learn about finances and make a decision that feels best for them. Listen along as Paul shares some common misconceptions investors face and why you want an advisor who teaches you how to think through your own decisions.

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When you work with a financial advisor, you are hiring someone to work for you and you should expect them to be qualified. Today, Paul asks: Do you know what financial advisors are supposed to be doing? And do you know how to vet an advisor to make sure they are the right fit? Listen along as Paul answers both of the questions and addresses things to be on the lookout for when you search for a good advisor.

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In today’s episode, Paul discusses investor fear about changes due to the shifting economic climate. It is so easy to hear how the media talks about what is happening and assume we are close to a complete system failure, but that is not true. Listen along as Paul shares the many self-correcting mechanisms that exist in a free market economy and illustrates how uncertainty can create more rewards for investors and stabilize markets.

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Paul explains the U.S. graduated tax rates for income taxes and shares the changes coming to both the rates and standard deduction that could leave most people paying more in income taxes. Listen along as Paul shares what the rates currently are and what they could look like in the near future if the government decides not to revisit these laws.

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Today, Paul invites Evan onto the show to talk about how PWI is growing to help more people in the Murfreesboro area relax about money and what tools they use to help clients. It could be easy to think that financial planning only involves buying, selling, and managing the assets in a portfolio. Listen along as these two advisors talk about the many different parts of your financial life and how the systems and software can help you go from feeling overwhelmed to relaxing about money.

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Today, Paul highlights three phrases to be wary of in a financial advisor’s disclosure document (ADV Part 2): “fundamental analysis,” “technical analysis,” and “tactical asset allocation.” He explains what these terms really mean and how they can be detrimental to your retirement. He also talks about the positive impact of diversification on a portfolio, especially during uncertain economic times.

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