Episodi

  • Ep. 47: The Creation, Popularization, and Evolution of the 401(k)
    Sep 30 2026

    Michael Finke, PhD, CFP®, Vanguard’s Fu Tan, PhD, and Ted Benna, father of the 401(k), hold an informative and insightful discussion on the creation and modern applications of the 401(k), how 401(k)s are used in the modern day, and an exploration of alternative methods of retirement planning.

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    32 min
  • Ep. 46: Reversing the Narrative on Reverse Mortgages
    Aug 13 2026

    Eric Ludwig, PhD, CFP®, RICP®, and Don Graves, RICP®, CLTC®, CSA, IRMAACP™, dive deep into the topic of reverse mortgages, examine opportunities your clients may be missing by not leveraging them, and debunk myths surrounding reverse mortgage strategies in retirement planning.

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    34 min
  • Ep. 45: How to Tell if Financial Planning Research Works
    Jul 9 2026

    Chet Bennetts, PhD, CFP®, ChFC®, CLF®, CLU®, RICP®, and cofounders of WolfBridge Wealth Michael Kothakota and Jessica Wery, PhD, discuss the implementation of research outcomes in financial services practices. They look at how firms can determine the value of research, the best methods of bringing this discussion to clients, and more.

    To learn more about single-case research, see Kothakota and Wery's paper!

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    51 min
  • Ep. 44: Retirement Roundtable: Parley with Planners
    Jun 11 2026

    Join Lindsey Lewis, MBA, CFP®, ChFC®, as she talks retirement, tax planning, practice management, and more with a whole host of veteran advisors. Filmed at Horizons 2026, Lewis will ask these industry experts to share their insights, tips, and tricks for helping clients meet their goals and form stronger relationships between you and the people you serve.

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    42 min
  • Ep. 43: Retirement SOS! (Secrets of Spending)
    May 14 2026

    Join Michael Finke, PhD, CFP®, and Sudipto Banerjee, PhD, at Horizons, an epic retirement planning experience, as they analyze crucial topics relating to retirement spending including the latest research, how different groups differ in their spending, their takeaways from the event, and more.

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    23 min
  • Ep. 42: Advice Utopia or Robot Overlords? What to Expect From AI in the Future
    Apr 16 2026

    Michael Finke and David Blanchett discuss recent claims that technological advancements in the field of artificial intelligence will make retirement planning as we know it a thing of the past. They also explore how AI is likely to change the field of financial planning, from retirement advice to tax planning, personalization, and more.

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    23 min
  • Ep. 41: Retirement Income Bracketology
    Mar 12 2026

    There’s no worse feeling than finding out your bracket is busted in the first round. That’s why the first five years of your clients’ retirement planning are so important.

    In this special episode of our Shares podcast, Eric Ludwig, PhD, CFP®, RICP®, and Zach Morley, RICP®, talk hoops, retirement income planning, and more as they place contenders for the top retirement strategies into a head-to-head bracket and debate which one is best at helping your clients retire like a champion.

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    26 min
  • Ep. 40: Addressing Social Security Myths
    Feb 12 2026

    Is Social Security going bankrupt? Is it a mistake not to claim benefits early? And how should you factor it into your retirement planning with clients? In this episode of the Shares podcast, Michael Finke, PhD, CFP® and Martha Shedden, CRPC®, president and co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts (NARSSA), look at the myths surrounding Social Security as well as some foundational and advanced concepts for including it in your clients’ retirement planning strategies.

    Want to learn more about Social Security planning? Visit TheAmericanCollege.edu/RSSA.

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    22 min