Investment Friday – Executive Orders, 401(k) Private Equity & Crypto Access, and AI’s Energy Crunch with Brad Haines | 207

What if the rules for your 401(k) suddenly shifted—opening the door to crypto, private equity, and other alternative investments inside your retirement account? That's exactly the conversation sweeping headlines this week after a new executive order sparked questions (and some confusion) about what could be coming for investors. In this episode of Investment Friday, Hannah Chapman, CFP®, APMA®, CRPC®, and Brad Haines, CFA, FRM, and CIO of Juncture Wealth Strategies, break down what's real, what's hype, and how these changes could (or might not) impact your financial future. Plus, they dig into the surprising ways AI's massive energy needs could hit your utility bill, and why that ripple effect could influence inflation, the Fed's next move, and even your portfolio strategy. If you've heard the alarming social media takes, or you're just trying to understand how policy and innovation ripple through markets, this conversation will give you the clarity you need. Topics Covered Breaking down the executive order allowing potential private equity and cryptocurrency options in 401(k) plans Why ERISA law remains one of the strongest investor protections in U.S. history The reality of private equity performance versus public markets Cryptocurrency's volatility and whether it belongs in long-term retirement accounts. AI data centers' massive energy demand and its role in rising electricity bills How utility pricing impacts inflation data and the CPI Market updates, tariffs, and what to watch as interest rate cuts loom Connect with Brad here: Website: https://www.juncturewealth.com Email: [email protected] Connect with Hannah here: X² Wealth Planning Website: https://x2wealthplanning.com/ Expansive CEO: https://expansiveceo.com/ Hannah's Website: https://hannahrchapman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannah.chapman.cfp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannahchapmanfinancialadvisor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrchapman/