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It is my belief that yes, you can own individual stocks in your long-term holdings. While some financial advice tells you that mutual funds, ETFs, and robo advisors are your only option, I think they are missing the mark. An alternative path, as David Gardner put it, is to "find good companies and hold those positions tenaciously over time to yield multiples upon multiples of your original investment."Read the essay - The Case for Owning Individual Stocks, by Andy Flattery: https://www.simplewealthkc.com/post/back-to-basics-investingSubscribe to emails at https://www.gentlemanspeculator.com/ Andy Flattery is the Owner of Simple Wealth Planning, a Registered Investment Advisor. All opinions expressed by Andy and guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Simple Wealth Planning. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon as investment, tax, or legal advice. Clients of Simple Wealth Planning may maintain positions in bitcoin and the securities discussed in this podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gentlemanspeculator.com

Grab your tickets to the Unchained Happy Hour in North Kansas City with Stephen Cole:simplewealthkc.com/unchainedAndy Flattery and Stephen Cole discuss:Stephen's favorite KC BBQWhy younger Austrians gravitate to bitcoinDigital scarcity in investingThe definancialization of everythingStephen's critique of altcoinscodetoinspire.orgFull Show notes at simplewealthkc.comSign up for The Reformed Financial Advisor monthly newsletter on financial planning, investing, and Kansas City history - www.reformedfinancialadvisor.comFollow Andy Flattery on TwitterMusic used in the episode-The intro song is Ryan O'Connor's. Talented dude. The Reformed Financial Advisor is the project of Andy Flattery, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in Kansas City, MO. The podcast gives you the "behind the scenes" of what Andy has seen in 10 years of financial services, the good, the bad, and the complex. It also tells the stories of how financial history has shaped Kansas City. Andy and other experts in the Kansas City financial community will be delivering expert insights and even some unconventional advice on how to plan your finances and invest wisely. Subscribe to emails at https://www.gentlemanspeculator.com/ Andy Flattery is the Owner of Simple Wealth Planning, a Registered Investment Advisor. All opinions expressed by Andy and guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Simple Wealth Planning. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon as investment, tax, or legal advice. Clients of Simple Wealth Planning may maintain positions in bitcoin and the securities discussed in this podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gentlemanspeculator.com

Andy's appearance on the Seemingly Ordinary podcast with Tim Wuebker. Sign up for The Reformed Financial Advisor monthly newsletter on financial planning, investing, and Kansas City history - www.reformedfinancialadvisor.comFollow Andy Flattery on TwitterThe Reformed Financial Advisor is the project of Andy Flattery, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in Kansas City, MO. The podcast gives you the "behind the scenes" of what Andy has seen in 10 years of financial services, the good, the bad, and the complex. It also tells the stories of how financial history has shaped Kansas City. Andy and other experts in the Kansas City financial community will be delivering expert insights and even some unconventional advice on how to plan your finances and invest wisely. Subscribe to emails at https://www.gentlemanspeculator.com/ Andy Flattery is the Owner of Simple Wealth Planning, a Registered Investment Advisor. All opinions expressed by Andy and guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Simple Wealth Planning. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon as investment, tax, or legal advice. Clients of Simple Wealth Planning may maintain positions in bitcoin and the securities discussed in this podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gentlemanspeculator.com

Part II of the William Volker story is about his protege, Harold Luhnow. - Harold Luhnow battles the Pendergast machine - The Volker Fund and the Austrian School of Economics- How it all relates to BitcoinShow notes:https://simplewealthkc.com/?p=4757Sign up for The Reformed Financial Advisor monthly newsletter on financial planning, investing, and Kansas City history - www.reformedfinancialadvisor.comFollow Andy Flattery on TwitterThe Reformed Financial Advisor is the project of Andy Flattery, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in Kansas City, MO. The podcast gives you the "behind the scenes" of what Andy has seen in 10 years of financial services, the good, the bad, and the complex. It also tells the stories of how financial history has shaped Kansas City. Andy and other experts in the Kansas City financial community will be delivering expert insights and even some unconventional advice on how to plan your finances and invest wisely. Subscribe to emails at https://www.gentlemanspeculator.com/ Andy Flattery is the Owner of Simple Wealth Planning, a Registered Investment Advisor. All opinions expressed by Andy and guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Simple Wealth Planning. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon as investment, tax, or legal advice. Clients of Simple Wealth Planning may maintain positions in bitcoin and the securities discussed in this podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gentlemanspeculator.com

Andy Flattery, Tim Flattery,  and Tom Griffin talk about how to be a good dad.  Sign up for The Reformed Financial Advisor monthly newsletter on financial planning, investing, and Kansas City history - www.reformedfinancialadvisor.comFollow Andy Flattery on TwitterThe Reformed Financial Advisor is the project of Andy Flattery, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in Kansas City, MO. The podcast gives you the "behind the scenes" of what Andy has seen in 10 years of financial services, the good, the bad, and the complex. It also tells the stories of how financial history has shaped Kansas City. Andy and other experts in the Kansas City financial community will be delivering expert insights and even some unconventional advice on how to plan your finances and invest wisely. Subscribe to emails at https://www.gentlemanspeculator.com/ Andy Flattery is the Owner of Simple Wealth Planning, a Registered Investment Advisor. All opinions expressed by Andy and guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Simple Wealth Planning. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon as investment, tax, or legal advice. Clients of Simple Wealth Planning may maintain positions in bitcoin and the securities discussed in this podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gentlemanspeculator.com

Andy Flattery interviews Antony Sammeroff, author of "Universal Basic Income - For and Against."Show notes for this episode-https://simplewealthkc.com/18Sign up for The Reformed Financial Advisor monthly newsletter on financial planning, investing, and Kansas City history - www.reformedfinancialadvisor.comFollow Andy Flattery on TwitterMusic used in the episode-"Disclosure Song" is borrowing from "Walt Whitman's Niece" by Billy Bragg & WilcoThe Reformed Financial Advisor is the project of Andy Flattery, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in Kansas City, MO. The podcast gives you the "behind the scenes" of what Andy has seen in 10 years of financial services, the good, the bad, and the complex. It also tells the stories of how financial history has shaped Kansas City. Andy and other experts in the Kansas City financial community will be delivering expert insights and even some unconventional advice on how to plan your finances and invest wisely. Subscribe to emails at https://www.gentlemanspeculator.com/ Andy Flattery is the Owner of Simple Wealth Planning, a Registered Investment Advisor. All opinions expressed by Andy and guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Simple Wealth Planning. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon as investment, tax, or legal advice. Clients of Simple Wealth Planning may maintain positions in bitcoin and the securities discussed in this podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gentlemanspeculator.com

Andy Flattery and Bryan Gum discuss the true role of a Financial Advisor, which is to empower people in taking control of their own finances. Show notes & transcript for this episode-https://simplewealthkc.com/16Sign up for The Reformed Financial Advisor monthly newsletter on financial planning, investing, and Kansas City history - www.reformedfinancialadvisor.comFollow Andy Flattery on TwitterMusic used in the episode-"Disclosure Song" is from Andy FlatteryThe Reformed Financial Advisor is the project of Andy Flattery, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in Kansas City, MO. The podcast gives you the "behind the scenes" of what Andy has seen in 10 years of financial services, the good, the bad, and the complex. It also tells the stories of how financial history has shaped Kansas City. Andy and other experts in the Kansas City financial community will be delivering expert insights and even some unconventional advice on how to plan your finances and invest wisely. Subscribe to emails at https://www.gentlemanspeculator.com/ Andy Flattery is the Owner of Simple Wealth Planning, a Registered Investment Advisor. All opinions expressed by Andy and guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Simple Wealth Planning. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon as investment, tax, or legal advice. Clients of Simple Wealth Planning may maintain positions in bitcoin and the securities discussed in this podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gentlemanspeculator.com

I read the poem "If" by Rudyard Kipling and offer some brief commentary on why this poem is timely for investors right now.Show notes for this episode-https://simplewealthkc.com/ifSign up for The Reformed Financial Advisor monthly newsletter on financial planning, investing, and Kansas City history - www.reformedfinancialadvisor.comFollow Andy Flattery on TwitterMusic used in the episode-The intro song is Ryan O'Connor's. Talented dude. The Reformed Financial Advisor is the project of Andy Flattery, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in Kansas City, MO. The podcast gives you the "behind the scenes" of what Andy has seen in 10 years of financial services, the good, the bad, and the complex. It also tells the stories of how financial history has shaped Kansas City. Andy and other experts in the Kansas City financial community will be delivering expert insights and even some unconventional advice on how to plan your finances and invest wisely. Subscribe to emails at https://www.gentlemanspeculator.com/ Andy Flattery is the Owner of Simple Wealth Planning, a Registered Investment Advisor. All opinions expressed by Andy and guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Simple Wealth Planning. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon as investment, tax, or legal advice. Clients of Simple Wealth Planning may maintain positions in bitcoin and the securities discussed in this podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gentlemanspeculator.com

Ben Olsen of the DVS Group makes the case for why buying a private small business can be an attractive opportunity. Show notes for this episode-https://simplewealthkc.com/benSign up for The Reformed Financial Advisor monthly newsletter on financial planning, investing, and Kansas City history - www.reformedfinancialadvisor.comFollow Andy Flattery on TwitterMusic used in the episode-"Disclosure Song" is from Andy FlatteryThe Reformed Financial Advisor is the project of Andy Flattery, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in Kansas City, MO. The podcast gives you the "behind the scenes" of what Andy has seen in 10 years of financial services, the good, the bad, and the complex. It also tells the stories of how financial history has shaped Kansas City. Andy and other experts in the Kansas City financial community will be delivering expert insights and even some unconventional advice on how to plan your finances and invest wisely. Subscribe to emails at https://www.gentlemanspeculator.com/ Andy Flattery is the Owner of Simple Wealth Planning, a Registered Investment Advisor. All opinions expressed by Andy and guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Simple Wealth Planning. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon as investment, tax, or legal advice. Clients of Simple Wealth Planning may maintain positions in bitcoin and the securities discussed in this podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gentlemanspeculator.com

Andy Flattery and Brandon Reed give a primer on concentrated investing, including the good, the bad, and the ugly. Brandon is a CFA and Portfolio Manager at Mitchell Capital Management in Overland Park, KS.Show notes for this episode-https://simplewealthkc.com/concentratedSign up for The Reformed Financial Advisor monthly newsletter on financial planning, investing, and Kansas City history - www.reformedfinancialadvisor.comFollow Andy Flattery on TwitterMusic used in the episode-"Disclosure Song" is borrowing from "Walt Whitman's Niece" by Billy Bragg & WilcoThe Reformed Financial Advisor is the project of Andy Flattery, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in Kansas City, MO. The podcast gives you the "behind the scenes" of what Andy has seen in 10 years of financial services, the good, the bad, and the complex. It also tells the stories of how financial history has shaped Kansas City. Andy and other experts in the Kansas City financial community will be delivering expert insights and even some unconventional advice on how to plan your finances and invest wisely. Subscribe to emails at https://www.gentlemanspeculator.com/ Andy Flattery is the Owner of Simple Wealth Planning, a Registered Investment Advisor. All opinions expressed by Andy and guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Simple Wealth Planning. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon as investment, tax, or legal advice. Clients of Simple Wealth Planning may maintain positions in bitcoin and the securities discussed in this podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gentlemanspeculator.com