Creating a Risk-Balanced Portfolio With John Bernstein

In Episode 13, I talk to John Bernstein of Bernstein Financial Advisory about the importance of balancing the risk of your portfolio in all investment environments. Based on the institutional strategy called “risk parity,” John offers an educational overview on how portfolio construction using a risk allocation can help navigate difficult market environments. Stick around to learn how John has sustained his six-year daily exercise streak!INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY.  THIS IS NOT AN OFFER OR SOLICITATION FOR THE SALE OR PURCHASE OF ANY PRODUCT, PROPERTY, OR SECURITY. ALL INVESTMENTS HAVE RISK. PLEASE CONSULT WITH A QUALIFIED FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND/OR TAX PROFESSIONAL BEFORE IMPLEMENTING ANY INVESTMENT STRATEGY.This week on Real Life Planning Podcast, Cynthia and John will cover:💡 John’s transition from an institutional investment manager to entrepreneurship 💡The 4 investing environments💡 Introduction to risk parity💡 What John thinks about the financial press💡John’s unique approach to life & exercising - and how it’s has been working for him for 6+ yearsThe Real Life Planning Podcast is a 25-30 minute interview/conversation recorded in both audio and video. In each episode, our host, Cynthia Meyer, sits down with amazing people who share their real life stories of how they are realizing their financial potential. The Real Life Planning Podcast aims to provide: 1-3 practical, realistic takeaways of actions the listener can try Encouragement to learn from different paths to creating results Possibility and optimism  The ReaL Life Planning Podcast  is for educational purposes only. None of the information discussed is intended as investment, tax, accounting, or legal advice, nor as an offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, or as an endorsement of any company, security, fund, real property, or other securities or non-securities offering. Real Life Planning, LLC is an Investment Advisor registered with the States of New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, and California. All views, expressions, and opinions included in this communication are subject to change. This communication is not intended as an offer or solicitation to buy, hold or sell any financial instrument or investment advisory services. Any information provided has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but we do not guarantee the accuracy, or completeness of, any description of securities, markets or developments mentioned. Our current disclosure brochure, Form ADV Part 2, is available for your review upon request, and on our website, REALLIFEPLANNING.COM.