Tag: #Financial Planning
Jacob’s Journey: Building a Foundation on Integrity and Family Values (Ep. 16)

Jacob’s Journey: Building a Foundation on Integrity and Family Values (Ep. 16)

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What drives a financial planner to focus on factors beyond the numbers?

In this week’s dialogue on the MedTech Wealth Advisor Podcast, host Matt Nelson, CFP®, AIF®, ECA welcomes Jacob LaRue, CFP®, a pivotal team member whose personal and professional journey offers a unique perspective on the financial planning landscape. Growing up in a Chicago suburb, Jacob’s early life lessons in integrity, teamwork, and diligence have deeply influenced his financial advisory approach.

Key Highlights:

  • Values at the Core: Reflecting on his family’s entrepreneurial background, Jacob explains how these moral and ethical standards have become the cornerstone of his professional life
  • Educational and Career Evolution: Jacob traces his journey from an aspiring baseball player to a dedicated financial planner, emphasizing the critical courses and extracurriculars at Western Kentucky University that shaped his path
  • Focus on Clients: Jacob details his commitment to ethical, client-oriented advising, shaped by handling diverse client situations and focusing on personalized financial plans
  • Empathetic Advising: He stresses the importance of recognizing clients’ backgrounds and motivations, blending analytical skills with empathy to tailor advice effectively
  • Life Beyond Numbers: Jacob shares personal stories, including how he met his wife in a financial planning class, illustrating how personal and professional lives intertwine
  • Resilience in Practice: Sharing a mantra from his baseball days, Jacob highlights the role of resilience and optimism in overcoming professional challenges

Explore these insights and more to understand the profound impact of personal values and professional integrity in the world of financial planning.

 

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Investing for Decades Not Days (Ep. 14)

Investing for Decades Not Days (Ep. 14)

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Is your portfolio designed for sustained growth without succumbing to market speculation?

Join us for a compelling episode of The MedTech Wealth Advisor Podcast. Host, Matt Nelson, CFP® welcomes back Matthew Finley, CFP®. The pair dive into tailored investment strategies that guide their business. This discussion emphasizes consistent, disciplined investment approaches over speculative, high-risk tactics often highlighted by the financial media. Discover strategies that could enable stable returns to support your financial future.

Key Highlights:

  • Commitment to Long-Term Growth: Leverage the power of compounding returns in robust global economies
  • Priority on Liquid Investments: Why Perspective 6 Group focuses on publicly traded investments that offer predictable, consistent returns
  • Balanced Alternative Investments: The strategic role of alternatives like private equity and real estate in complementing a strong market foundation
  • Weighing Risk and Stability: A look at the risks of speculative assets versus the stability and inflation protection offered by equities
  • Informed Portfolio Adjustments: How strategic tweaks during market shifts can enhance long-term outcomes without derailing financial goals
  • Customized Retirement Strategies: Tailor retirement plans to meet long-term growth and immediate income needs effectively
  • Dispelling Investment Myths: Debunk common myths and highlight the growing importance of technology in investment portfolios

Explore these insights and more to learn about building a resilient investment strategy.

 

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Investing involves risk including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in periods of declining values. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Please note that individual situations can vary. Therefore, the information presented here should only be relied upon when coordinated with individual professional advice.

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Crafting Financial Solutions For MedTech Professionals (Ep. 3)

Crafting Financial Solutions For MedTech Professionals (Ep. 3)

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How do MedTech professionals navigate the complex world of financial planning and wealth management? 

In the third episode of The MedTech Wealth Advisor Podcast, host Matthew Nelson dives into what makes his firm unique in catering to the specific needs of those in the MedTech industry.

Throughout the episode, Matt unravels:

  • How operating within Focus Financial enhances freedom and fosters teamwork
  • The driving forces and passion behind specializing in the MedTech industry
  • The firm’s commitment to assisting professionals in “Medical Alley” in making informed and impactful decisions
  • Customized strategies tailored for diverse MedTech professionals
  • And more!

 

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The Transformation Into Perspective 6 Group (Ep. 2)

The Transformation Into Perspective 6 Group (Ep. 2)

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Ready for a different perspective on wealth?

Dive in with Matthew Nelson as he unveils the journey of Perspective 6 Group from a solo practice to a powerhouse. Starting off as a lone wolf under Focus Financial, Matt survived the 2007-2009 financial crisis and grew by acquiring three financial practices. In 2021, the firm joined forces with Matt Finley to focus on role-specialization for elite client service.

In this episode, Matt discusses

  • How Matt catapulted his firm’s growth under the banner of Focus Financial
  • What Perspective 6 Group’s formula is to help clients reach financial freedom
  • How being an owner and board member at Focus Financial amplifies Matt’s impact
  • Why Perspective 6 Group advocates for a cause-over-profit approach
  • And more!

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