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Counsel is a part of making good decisions, and many people are seeking financial counsel in light of our current economy. Paul and Cory tackle 30 frequently asked questions that will encourage you to consider asking when looking for a financial consultant. Curious what you can accomplish with our help? Schedule an appointment with us! sfgwa.com/scheduling Show Notes: sfgwa.com/177 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific secu

Surprise! Paul and Cory stopped in the studio to talk about opportunities that have opened up in the current climate of the market. Tune in for this brief episode to catch some insight on how to position yourself for success in the current economy. For show notes vist: https://sfgwa.com/coronavirusopportunities Curious what you can accomplish with our help? Schedule an appointment with us! sfgwa.com/scheduling Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or

Crisis’ doesn’t stop business planning, rather becomes a part of the agenda. This week, Paul & Cory get a moment to chat with Freshbooks CEO Mike McDerment. Mike speaks on the important components of projecting outcomes and making decisions in this time. He also explains what makes Freshbooks different then its competitors and also, what is happening in the front-line of business strategy amidst COVID-19. For full show notes visit: https://sfgwa.com/ep176 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend

The Corona Virus is infecting people's brains... In how they think about their money. In this episode Paul and Cory dispel many myths and confusion over the implications and conclusions being drawn from the markets correction with the uncertainty of the Corona Virus. Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies.  Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaran

Today Paul and Cory chat with Dr. Stefan Sharkansky , owner of personalfund.com. Dr. Sharkansky was a pioneer in “robo-advising” and has created a tool for investors to use to better understand the true cost of investing in managed accounts. Paul and Cory ask big questions and Dr. Sharkansky explains what plagues investors and how to grow your personal fund and cut out the extra costs. For full show notes visit: https://sfgwa.com/ep174 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or sol

Live from Ojai California at the Influence Ecology Conference, Paul & Cory bring their thoughts on Influence Ecology’s work to the table. Here they discuss what “human capital” is and why it’s important, how to invest in yourself, and the difference between knowledge and understanding. For full show notes visit: https://sfgwa.com/ep173 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategi

In this episode of Your Business, Your Wealth, Paul and Cory begin by discussing an article titled “‘Buffett Indicator’ Warns Stocks Doomed for Worse Crash Than 2008” and how we need to critically assess the articles we read. Next, we discuss how people speak about and view retirement versus how prepared people are to create the retirement they have envisioned. Then we begin to think about the present and how we communicate about money with our spouses. Lastly, Paul and Cory give practical takeaways and action steps to implement as a result of this episode. For full show notes visit: https://sfgwa.com/ep172 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound F

In this episode of Your Business, Your Wealth, Paul and Cory begin with discussing an article on “6 signs you probably need a financial adviser, even if you think you don't”. Then Paul and Cory focus on the 6th sign of the article “You don't have the time (or the desire) to learn about personal finance”. Most importantly they analyze the importance of planning out your personal future so when you look to the past where you began, you are aware of the steps and progress you have made along the way. Finally, we are given real and actionable steps on how to apply this episodes content to our lives. For full show notes visit: https://sfgwa.com/ep171 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specifi

In this episode of Your Business, Your Wealth, Paul and Cory discuss an article they recently discovered on the influence that the presidential election cycle has on the marketplace. Specifically, they break down the fallacy that the market can be timed or beaten by analyzing data based on market performance in election years. They take a look at historical data of the S&P 500 Index to strengthen their argument and point out other flaws within this article. Finally, Paul provides some actionable advice and sound strategies to those looking to invest their money.  For full show notes, including a FREE PDF of the transcription, visit: http://sfgwa.com/ep170 “Legends Are Made” Copyright 2017. Music, arrangement and lyrics by Sam Tinnesz, Savage Youth Music Publishing SESAC and Matt Bronleewe, UNSECRET Songs SESAC This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a f

In this episode of Your Business, Your Wealth, Paul and Cory welcome CEO and executive leadership coach, Kari Granger, to share her experience working with organizations to reinvent their leadership structures. Specifically, Kari expounds on the importance of grounding your assessments. Paul, Cory and Kari define what assessments are and provide personal and professional examples of assessments they’ve encountered throughout their lives. Kari speaks to the importance of scope, criteria, and evidence when defining and grounding your assessments. Finally, Kari recalls how she implemented this exercise during her deployment in Kuwait. For full show notes, including a FREE PDF of the transcription, visit: http://sfgwa.com/ep169 “Legends Are Made” Copyright 2017. Music, arrangement and lyrics by Sam Tinnesz, Savage Youth Music Publishing SESAC and Matt Bronleewe, UNSECRET Songs SESAC This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice fo

In this episode of Your Business, Your Wealth, Paul and Cory welcome CEO, entrepreneur and business growth coach, Michael Langhout to share his experience working strategically with businesses and CEOs. Michael is a self-described lifetime learner and is extremely well read, especially when it comes to books about business. Paul, Cory and Michael discuss the importance of culture, hiring the right people, and execution. They talk about disruption in the ever-evolving landscape of the marketplace. Finally, Michael provides a list of books he recommends to listeners of Your Business Your Wealth. Paul and Cory encourage the audience to subscribe and listen to Michael’s podcast, CEO Brain Food. For full show notes, including a FREE PDF of the transcription, visit: http://sfgwa.com/ep168 “Legends Are Made” Copyright 2017. Music, arrangement and lyrics by Sam Tinnesz, Savage Youth Music Publishing SESAC and Matt Bronleewe, UNSECRET Songs SESAC This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this mate

In this episode of Your Business, Your Wealth, Paul and Cory continue their discussion on illusions of investing in the marketplace. In part five of this series, Paul and Cory discuss what you can do now that you’re aware of these illusions of investing. They share and analyze the concept of Passive Structured Investing and explain how to build and maintain an investing portfolio. Paul expounds on the Modern Portfolio Theory, the Four Factor Model, and the importance of client education and coaching. Finally, Paul and Cory take the audience through Sound Financial Group’s Passive Structured Investing Model and provide different examples of how they allocate and diversify financial portfolios to navigate the market. For full show notes, including a FREE PDF of the transcription, visit: http://sfgwa.com/ep167 “Legends Are Made” Copyright 2017. Music, arrangement and lyrics by Sam Tinnesz, Savage Youth Music Publishing SESAC and Matt Bronleewe, UNSECRET Songs SESAC This Material is Intended for General Public Us

In this episode of Your Business, Your Wealth, Paul and Cory continue their discussion on illusions of investing in the marketplace. In part four of this series, Paul and Cory talk about the importance of understanding fees and costs of your investments. Specifically, they focus on the illusion that mutual funds come without any hidden fees or costs to you as an investor. Paul speaks to transaction costs, cash drag, the bid-ask spread and turnover ratio, to name a few examples of fees that can impact your investments. Finally, Paul encourages the audience to independently investigate different mutual funds in the market to gain a better understanding of the real costs associated with these types of investments. For full show notes, including a FREE PDF of the transcription, visit: http://sfgwa.com/ep166 “Legends Are Made” Copyright 2017. Music, arrangement and lyrics by Sam Tinnesz, Savage Youth Music Publishing SESAC and Matt Bronleewe, UNSECRET Songs SESAC This Material is Intended for General Public Use. B

In this episode of Your Business, Your Wealth, Paul and Cory continue their discussion on illusions of investing in the marketplace. In part three of this series, Paul and Cory debunk the myth of market timing. Specifically, they focus on the illusion that an individual investor can successfully navigate the market in order to maximize returns. Paul provides intriguing and eye-opening examples of market performances over different decades to show that, even if you timed the market correctly, predicting its future performance is a near impossibility. Finally, Paul shares a clip from an interview with world-renowned investment consultant, Charles Ellis, and provides key takeaways from this episode. For full show notes, including a FREE PDF of the transcription, visit: http://sfgwa.com/ep165 “Legends Are Made” Copyright 2017. Music, arrangement and lyrics by Sam Tinnesz, Savage Youth Music Publishing SESAC and Matt Bronleewe, UNSECRET Songs SESAC This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing thi

In this episode of Your Business, Your Wealth, Paul and Cory continue their discussion on illusions of investing in the marketplace. Specifically, they focus on the illusion of investing based on the successful track record of asset management firms. Nobody can consistently and predictively outperform the market, not even the highest performing mutual funds. Paul proves this concept by analyzing numerous top performances of asset managers across multiple years and half decades. Finally, Paul speaks to the Dollar Coin experiment he and Cory performed at a recent conference. For full show notes, including a FREE PDF of the transcription, visit: http://sfgwa.com/ep164 “Legends Are Made” Copyright 2017. Music, arrangement and lyrics by Sam Tinnesz, Savage Youth Music Publishing SESAC and Matt Bronleewe, UNSECRET Songs SESAC This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act

In this episode of Your Business, Your Wealth, Paul and Cory begin a discussion on stock picking and survivorship bias illusions. Specifically, they focus on the illusion that individuals and advisors can consistently and predictively outperform the market. Paul takes the audience through the history of mutual funds and provides an investment example to further his point on survivorship bias. Finally, Paul breaks down the two narratives that often occur when investing in the marketplace. For full show notes, including a FREE PDF of the transcription, visit: http://sfgwa.com/ep163 “Legends Are Made” Copyright 2017. Music, arrangement and lyrics by Sam Tinnesz, Savage Youth Music Publishing SESAC and Matt Bronleewe, UNSECRET Songs SESAC This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance

In this episode of Your Business, Your Wealth, Paul and Cory discuss building and protecting your sufficiency. Sufficiency is defined as having enough income to be able to live a good life, not necessarily a luxurious one. Paul and Cory stress the importance of understanding your sufficiency number and its impact on your lifestyle. Finally, they share tools and resources for calculating sufficiency as well as ways to put yourself in a position for long-term definite financial independence. For full show notes, including a FREE PDF of the transcription, visit: http://sfgwa.com/ep162 “Legends Are Made” Copyright 2017. Music, arrangement and lyrics by Sam Tinnesz, Savage Youth Music Publishing SESAC and Matt Bronleewe, UNSECRET Songs SESAC This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidan

In this episode of Your Business, Your Wealth, Paul and Cory break down one of the most common and critical tools for retirement, the 401(k). While investing in your 401(k) can be a great way to start planning for retirement, it should not be viewed as the only tool. Paul and Cory discuss maximizing your match, penalties and limitations of 401(k)s, and reasons to have other investments in place as a high-income earner. Finally, Paul and Cory provide advice to the audience on ways they can look to seriously save for life after work. For full show notes, including a FREE PDF of the transcription, visit: http://sfgwa.com/ep161 “Legends Are Made” Copyright 2017. Music, arrangement and lyrics by Sam Tinnesz, Savage Youth Music Publishing SESAC and Matt Bronleewe, UNSECRET Songs SESAC This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact on

In this episode of Your Business, Your Wealth, Paul and Cory break down the positive and negative impact that equity indexed products can have on your investments. They identify how an equity index product works and provide examples of performance, specifically using the Standard and Poor’s (S&P 500) Index. Paul and Cory talk about rates of return as well as costs and penalties that can be associated with equity index products. Finally, Paul and Cory share a special consulting offer with the audience and urge them to consider all factors before investing in a particular financial strategy. For full show notes, including a FREE PDF of the transcription, visit: http://sfgwa.com/ep160 “Legends Are Made” Copyright 2017. Music, arrangement and lyrics by Sam Tinnesz, Savage Youth Music Publishing SESAC and Matt Bronleewe, UNSECRET Songs SESAC This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation,

In this episode of Your Business, Your Wealth, Paul and Cory welcome to the podcast, speaker and personal financial coach, Doug Peterson. Doug is an expert in helping people budget their household spending in a way that saves them time and money. Paul, Cory, and Doug talk about the importance of maintaining a budget. They break down the three levels of motivation and the importance of paying attention to spending habits. Doug provides tools, tips, and best practices for assessing, recording and tracking household spending. Finally, Paul and Cory stress the importance of getting on the same financial page as your spouse through honest and grounded assessments of your money. For full show notes, including a FREE PDF of the transcription, visit: http://sfgwa.com/ep159 “Legends Are Made” Copyright 2017. Music, arrangement and lyrics by Sam Tinnesz, Savage Youth Music Publishing SESAC and Matt Bronleewe, UNSECRET Songs SESAC This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not u