Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD

✅ How Sterling Stock Picker Helped Jaden Sterling Grow $70K to $1M Without Mutual Funds

May 1, 2025

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Sterling Stock Picker founder Jaden Sterling shares how everyday investors can grow their wealth without relying on outdated strategies like mutual funds or index funds. In this episode, you'll learn how his AI-powered platform helps people pick value stocks, align investments with personal finance values, and outperform the market by over 50%.

If you're searching for the best stock picking strategy, wondering whether mutual funds vs individual stocks is better, or want to build your own stock portfolio, this interview offers real answers. Jaden breaks down how to invest based on core values, use AI tools like Finley, and avoid Wall Street traps that often keep investors stuck. Whether you're a beginner investor, someone burned by the system, or a growth-minded wealth builder, this is the insight you’ve been looking for.

🔍 In this episode:

[00:00] Intro to Jaden Sterling & Sterling Stock Picker

[01:30] Jaden’s $70K to $1M investing journey

[03:00] Why mutual funds are hurting your returns

[04:50] Aligning investments with personal values

[06:15] How Sterling Stock Picker rates stocks (5-star system)

[08:00] Understanding value vs growth investing

[10:15] How to build a 3-tiered stock portfolio (base, growth, accelerate)

[12:00] How Sterling Stock Picker compares to index fund strategies

[13:30] AI in investing: Meet Finley, your financial assistant

[15:00] Real success stories (e.g., $17K to $100K in 10 months)

[16:30] Building investor confidence through education & coaching

[18:00] Is crypto still worth it? Thoughts on Bitcoin, gold, and forex

[20:00] Why the U.S. dollar decline should matter to you

[21:30] How to get started & where to find Jaden Sterling

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