Something More With Chris Boyd Show Podcasts

CEO, Chris Boyd, CFP®, Marketing Director, Cathi Ingersoll, and Wealth Advisor, Jeff Tomaneng, CFP®, open the hour by appreciating being named Top 3 Financial Planners and Investment Firms by The Best of Cape Cod and being nominated Top 3 Financial Planners by The Best of Upper Cape Cod. They shift gears to share investment sentiments and expressions that investors tend to hear. Things like, "sell in May and go away," "cash is king," "when the tide goes out, you see who's swimming naked," and more. They discuss these expressions and ask when you should heed them and when you should ignore them. They progress into discussing a Kiplinger Article, Protect Your Retirement Income from Inflation, covering considerations of how to withstand market volatility, the importance of being thoughtful and intentional, and more.

AMR's CEO, Chris Boyd, CFP®, Lead Financial Planner, Scott Birmingham, CFP®, and CIO, Brian Regan, CFA®, open the show talking about the job market environment and its implications on the Federal Reserve's rate hike outlook. They discuss the change in natural gas flow through Europe's Nord Stream pipeline, what it means for that region, and then mention US petroleum reserve levels and what that means. The Team shifts gears to discussing the rental housing market, where finding affordable rental housing has been a challenge as they mention the importance of having housing options.  They cover the Buffett Indicator, what it is and how it can be a good indicator of an overvalued or undervalued market environment. Brian cautions us on relying too much on one particular data point. They discuss whether it’s better to start your retirement investments during a bull market vs bear market. AMR's Marketing Director, Cathi Ingersoll, joins as Chris answers questions on market drivers/indicators, college planning, and m

CEO, Chris Boyd, CFP®, IAR, Jeff Perry, JD, and CIO, Brian Regan, CFA®, open this hour continuing their discussion on a Wall Street Journal article, 20 Ideas for Adjusting Your Stock and Bond Portfolio. The topics covered were strategic asset allocation in volatile markets, dividend-growth stocks, making incremental shifts, investors timeline and more. Chris and Jeff discuss a client insurance situation, explaining the commonality of expiring insurance and what considerations go into evaluating whether a person needs to renew and more.

Chris and Jeff open the show on Chris’s birthday celebration at a James Taylor concert, one of his favorite restaurants and more.  Jeff shares context of Labor Day: where the holiday came from, why we celebrate it and what it means today. CIO, Brian Regan, CFA®, joins the show and shares his thoughts on current economic market drivers, focusing on earnings and interest rates. The Team then continues discussing 20 Ideas to Adjusting your Stock and Bond Portfolio, an article by The Wall Street Journal.

CEO, Chris Boyd, CFP®, and IAR, Jeff Perry, JD, are joined by Certified Student Loan Professional, Belle Osvath, CFP®, CSLP®, to explain the logistics of student loan forgiveness: who it affects, what it means for those who qualify, Pell Grants, and more. Chris and Jeff give their perspectives on student loan forgiveness, the government’s role and how they see it affect the economy and society. AMR’s CIO, Brian Regan, CFA®, joins the conversation to discuss 20 Ideas to Adjusting your Stock and Bond Portfolio, an article from The Wall Street Journal.

CEO, Chris Boyd, CFP®, IAR, Jeff Perry, JD, and CIO, Brian Regan, CFA®, open the hour talking about the market and economy. They discuss short- and long-term outlooks of inflation, bringing up three main inflation forces - monetary policy, fiscal policy, and supply chain issues related to the pandemic. Brian mentions when we feel the effects of the Fed fund rate hikes. Brian answers questions on meme stocks and explains gamma squeeze, stock options, shortages and more.

IAR, Jeff Perry, JD, is joined by President and CEO of the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce, Marie Oliva. They discuss business conditions on Cape Cod as Marie characterizes prominent industries for the economy. They talk about challenges the Cape faces, recommend existing resources for small businesses and explain the Chamber's role in the community. Jeff Perry, JD, dives into estate plans, covering what they are, their benefits and the downfalls of not having one. He emphasizes creating a stable life for your family through estate planning, describing what power of attorneys, healthcare proxies and living wills are.

Host and IAR, Jeff Perry, JD, and Wealth Advisor, Jeff Tomaneng, CFP®, open the show updating listeners on AMR’s upcoming Financial Planning webinar on Wednesday, August 24th. They discuss the Inflation Reduction Act, explaining what it is, how it affects inflation and what it can mean for you. Soon after, Jeff and Jeff look into financial advice given from America’s Founding Fathers and see how they relate to today’s financial environment, elaborating the importance of budgets and much more.

While feeling the effects of inflation, CEO, Chris Boyd, CFP®, IAR, Jeff Perry, JD, and Wealth Advisor, Jeff Tomaneng, CFP®, uncover ways to keep a flexible budget while still being able to travel and have summer fun. AMR's Lead Financial Planner, Scott Birmingham, CFP®, joins as the team discusses how to deal with risks and challenges that people face in retirement.

CEO, Chris Boyd, CFP®, IAR, Jeff Perry, JD, and CIO, Brian Regan, CFA®, connect this first hour on current market landscapes and what certain economic and federal outcomes can mean for investors. The Team brings up the topic of supply chain disruptions in the semiconductor chip space, and mentions the effects on the chip industry from geopolitical tensions in Taiwan. The Team gets into legislative discussion on the inflation reduction act. They cover the effects this act has on investors.

This hour, we are joined by Christine Benz, Morningstar's Director of Personal Finance and author of 30-Minute Money Solutions: A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Your Finances, and Jeffrey Ptak, CFA®, Morningstar's Chief Ratings Officer; both are hosts of The Long View podcast. They share insights about what's happening in the world of personal finance, the valuation of markets, how to evaluate ESG and more. Podcast: https://www.morningstar.com/podcasts/the-long-view LinkedIn: Christine Benz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-benz-b83b523 Jeffrey Ptak - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-ptak-cfa-5977978 Twitter:  Christine Benz - @christine_benz  Jeffrey Ptak - @syouth1 *Episode recorded on Thursday, August 4th, 2022*

CEO, Chris Boyd, CFP®, IAR, Jeff Perry, JD, and CIO, Brian Regan, CFA®, have an economic discussion in this hour. Brian gives a July market retrospect, discussing market drivers like earning reports, slowing inflation, a long-term interest rate outlook, and more. Brian shares thought provoking emotional biases and cognitive errors investors can have toward their investments.

Team AMR opens the hour discussing fear-based decision-making in the midst of tough market environments, and how to best alleviate financial stresses. They cover common mistakes investors make and go over a GOBankingRates article, "8 Purchases Retirees Almost Always Regret." Budgeting and stress-testing your financial plan to minimize mistakes and regrets during retirement grows in discussion.

CEO, Chris Boyd, CFP®, and IAR, Jeff Perry, JD, jump into economic discussion, talking about Q2 GDP, a recession, the Federal Reserve, financial news, and more. Chris and Jeff are joined by Loan Officer Savannah Fabbio from Shamrock Home Loans, Inc. to discuss the economic and interest rate environment and how they effect home mortgages and the real estate market.

CEO, Chris Boyd, CFP®, IAR, Jeff Perry, JD, and Lead Financial Planner, Scott Birmingham, CFP®, talk about the down market and discuss what millionaires typically do when in Bear Market territory. The Team covers AMR's financial planning process, explaining the attention AMR puts in when forming and stress testing a financial plan. Chris brings up the importance of understanding the client's circumstances. Scott describes what a Monte Carlo simulation is and why it is helpful.

CEO, Chris Boyd, CFP®, IAR, Jeff Perry, JD, and CIO, Brian Regan, CFA, discuss and give context to the causes and reasons for inflation and its effects on the economic environment. Brian covers the difference between Headline and Core inflation and why it matters. Brian gets into the bond yields, mentioning the implications and logistics of investing in high yield bonds. He shares his outlook on the stock and bond markets, the federal reserve, interest rates, mortgage rates and more.

IAR, Jeff Perry, JD, and Wealth Advisor, Jeff Tomaneng, CFP®, discuss investor psychology, covering client sentiment, consumer confidence, recency bias and behavioral finance. They get into tips on coping with inflation, mentioning to be more mindful on your wants, finding substitutes for activities, finding a side job and more. They also discuss options to consider for your retirement accounts when you change jobs, advising taking control of your money in your plans.

Jeff Perry & Brian Regan discuss inflation (Core vs. Headline) and the PCE price index, which the Federal Reserve prefers for economic analysis. They talk about the USD strength relative to interest rates around the world and the international trade balance. Brian’s latest article “Finding Your Financial Advisor” was recently published on The Street. In this article he emphasizes that a good financial advisor will help you determine your risk preference and invest within in.

IAR and Host, Jeff Perry, JD, and Co-host and CEO, Chris Boyd, CFP®, are joined by AMR's Lead Financial Planner, Scott Birmingham, CFP®, to discuss ways you can prepare for retirement. Scott explains the complexity behind the amount of money you should save for retirement and what variables you should consider. Wealth Advisor, Jeff Tomaneng, CFP®, joins the conversation about bucket strategies - creating diverse money buckets for your various financial needs and foreseen expenses. Chris and Jeff get into life insurance, covering how to decide whether a person needs it or not, how much life insurance a person needs, renting vs owning life insurance, types of life insurance, and how to do it in the context of a financial plan.

Investment Advisor Representative and Host, Jeff Perry, JD, and co-host and AMR CEO, Chris Boyd, CFP®, are joined by CIO, Brian Regan, CFA®, as they cover a market outlook. They touch on bear market territory, inflation, the Federal Reserve, changing dynamics and more. Jeff and Chris are joined by AMR's Lead Financial Planner, Scott Birmingham, CFP®, to discuss all things retirement. How much do you need? How much should you save? What does the average American do?  Chris gives a lesson on making decisions out of fear. Scott discusses the Financial Planning process AMR goes through as they get to know their clients and what facets are important to focus on.