Your Life Simplified: A Financial & Wealth Management Podcast

Could stress and environmental factors be derailing our desire to lead a healthy life? On this episode, we invite Sheri Stinson, registered dietician, to discuss societal influences on our health and how nutritional needs ebb and flow based on outside stressors we face on a day-to-day basis. She also explores common errors made when setting weight loss goals, dieting fads, tips for success and how a healthy diet is only part of the puzzle when constructing a healthy lifestyle.

We live in a digital age where constantly sharing photos with friends and family over social media is the norm. Who else, besides friends and family, is seeing your posts? On this episode, Leah Plunkett, law professor and author of Sharenthood, speaks about the impact sharing information about your children online could have down the road. From privacy settings to location services and user agreements, Leah shares examples of the ways we may be over-sharenting and not know it.

As we approach the holidays and gather with family, feelings of gratitude and sharing often arise. In thinking about ways to give back, we've invited Andy Garrison, of Mariner Wealth Advisors, to talk about how he's helped his clients with impact investing. For those who are investing already but would like to make a difference while doing so, Andy shares how to think about putting dollars to work in a way that shapes the community and is socially responsible.

Most of us know at least the basics of softball, volleyball and lacrosse and that the team with the most points wins. Athletes Unlimited has introduced a new scoring model for professional athletes that goes beyond the points on the scoreboard. In this episode, Scott Sturgeon invites Haylie Wagner, a professional softball player with Athletes Unlimited, to share how they play differs from a typical softball game, her journey to becoming a professional athlete and what she's learned along the way.

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we'd like to take a moment to celebrate a few individuals here at Mariner Wealth Advisors. In this episode, George Fernandez speaks to Valerie Escobar and Alejandro Zayas about the culture that influences who they are today and the financial experiences they've had along the way.

As we age – or face an event that results in disabilities – we all will have to make the important, and sometimes challenging, decision about Medicare. There can be a lot to unpack when considering the different coverage components and understanding what may be right for you. On this episode, we invite Joe Hendrix, of Mariner Wealth Advisors, to share with us how he breaks down these complexities for his clients.

After spending years building up a business, many people may hesitate when it comes time to sell off an asset that has become precious to them. Denise Logan, author of The Seller's Journey, discusses aspects of selling a business and how this transaction goes much deeper than just monetary value. She shares experiences such as what can cause a deal to fall through, compromises to keep a deal alive and things to keep in mind if you're approaching a selling point in your journey.

From family fun to competitive atmospheres, golf is a game that can be enjoyed by a wide variety of audiences. Not just a leisure activity, golf can have both physical and mental health benefits as well. For this episode, we invite pro golfer turned wealth consultant, Kevin Ward, to join us and share his knowledge of the game as well as tips for improvement.

Long-term care insurance is just for the elderly or chronically ill need, right? While those are common recipients of care, a stroke, sudden disability or other unexpected health issue can raise the need for care to those who may not have planned for it. Asking loved ones if they're prepared for these situations can be equally difficult. So, we've invited Lindsey McCool, Ed Simms and Jerry Clark, of Mariner Wealth Advisors, to join us, share their experiences and help simplify the details of what can be a very complex subject.

When thinking of approaching retirement, common themes that come to mind are spending more time traveling, golfing or with family. However, the way you spend your time and money in retirement can have deeper complexities. On this episode, we invite Aaron Fulton of Mariner Wealth Advisors to share with us how he helps his clients comprehensively think about retirement.