Navigating Post-Employment 401(k) Options (Ep. 38)

Navigating Post-Employment 401(k) Options (Ep. 38)

What are the long-term impacts of keeping your 401(k) with a former employer versus rolling it over to an IRA or a new employer’s plan? How can the benefits of IRA rollovers and Roth conversions influence your decision for penalty-free withdrawals? Josh Leonard explores the advantages and disadvantages of maintaining the 401(k) with a past …

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The Three-Bucket Strategy for Retirement Planning with Pete Belcastro (Ep. 37)

The Three-Bucket Strategy for Retirement Planning with Pete Belcastro (Ep. 37)

Is your financial plan secure enough to last until retirement? How could dividing your income into separate groups help ensure your retirement income will last? Check out this episode as Josh Leonard and Pete Belcastro from the Leonard Advisory team explore the essential elements of retirement preparation. They delve into the “three baskets” strategy, which …

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Seven Steps to Successful Retirement (Ep. 36)

Seven Steps to Successful Retirement (Ep. 36)

Is your retirement plan set for a successful future? When was the last time you reviewed your plan and ensured it has been adapted for any life-changing events? Discover the seven key steps for achieving a fulfilling retirement with Josh Leonard. He touches on everything from crafting a budget and merging accounts to making savvy …

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Building Memorable Culture Moments at Work with Eric Leathem (Ep. 35)

Building Memorable Culture Moments at Work with Eric Leathem (Ep. 35)

How do you build a connection with your work colleagues? How has your work culture helped with personal and professional growth? Listen in as Josh Leonard and his guest Eric Leathem, director of operations at Leonard Advisory, explore Eric’s career journey with Leonard Advisor – his entry, his exit and his return. They reveal the …

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Managing the Unpredictability in Market Predictions for Investment Planning with Pete Belcastro, CFP® (Ep. 34)

Managing the Unpredictability in Market Predictions for Investment Planning with Pete Belcastro, CFP® (Ep. 34)

Can current market predictions be as off the mark? How do long-term investment strategies and emotional management play into market unpredictability? How do unexpected market outcomes challenge current forecasts? Listen in as Josh Leonard and Pete Belcastro, Financial Planner at Leonard Advisory Group, dive into what the market’s been up to and look back at …

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Refine Your Financial Goals for Retirement with Lists (Ep. 33)

Refine Your Financial Goals for Retirement with Lists (Ep. 33)

Did you add financial goals to your New Year’s resolutions? What happens when those goals aren’t the best option for your financial plan but you don’t want to change them? Sticking to those goals could do more harm than good. Josh Leonard goes beyond the surface, addressing the intricacies of financial goal-setting and providing tangible …

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Achieving and Setting Goals with Pete Belcastro, CFP® (Ep. 32)

Achieving and Setting Goals with Pete Belcastro, CFP® (Ep. 32)

The New Year typically follows with New Year’s resolutions. What goals do you have for the New Year? And what strategies could help you to stay on track? Gear up for a power-packed New Year as Josh Leonard and Pete Belcastro from the Leonard Advisory team discuss their resolutions and success strategies! Dive into their …

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How to Stay Safe and Have Fun Doing It with Angela Ferrante and Sam Rosenberg (Ep. 31)

How to Stay Safe and Have Fun Doing It with Angela Ferrante and Sam Rosenberg (Ep. 31)

Do you take your personal safety seriously? What indicators could you be putting out, telling unsavory characters you are a vulnerable target? Discover with Josh Leonard, Angela Ferrante and their guest Sam Rosenberg, founder of Live Ready and the author of “Live Ready: A Guide to Protecting Yourself in an Uncertain World.” Sam debunks some …

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AI’s Impact on Information Retrieval and Career Futures with Michael Laughlin (Ep. 30)

AI’s Impact on Information Retrieval and Career Futures with Michael Laughlin (Ep. 30)

Are you worried that technology could take over your job? You aren’t the first to feel this way. Whenever technology booms, fear of replacement creeps up. But have you considered the new jobs that this type of evolution opens up? Join Josh Leonard with his guest Michael Laughlin, head of the portfolio specialist team at …

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Is Your End-of-Year Financial Checklist Ready? (Ep. 29)

Is Your End-of-Year Financial Checklist Ready? (Ep. 29)

The end of the year is the perfect time to take stock of your personal finances and make any adjustments that need to be made.  From catching up on retirement contributions to making charitable donations, you have a bit of time left to get everything in order before 2024.  In this episode, Josh Leonard explores …

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