A/B Conversations: CFP® Your Way Out Of It – Real Advice on Building Wealth & Retirement Planning

What can a baseball contract teach us about financial planning? In this episode of AB Conversations, Adam and Ben break down the famous Bobby Bonilla Day story to explore the time value of money, the power of compounding, and the trade-offs behind every financial decision. From retirement savings and Roth conversions to paying off debt and planning for the future, learn how today's choices can create dramatically different outcomes down the road. Ticket #T011010Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

What happens when good financial planning requires uncomfortable conversations? In this episode of A/B Conversations, Adam Werner and Ben Haas discuss the challenges of navigating emotional investment decisions, retirement spending concerns, estate planning discussions, and family dynamics. Learn why honest conversations, thoughtful guidance, and long-term perspective are essential for making confident financial decisions. Ticket # T010977Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Some of the most important financial planning conversations are also the most difficult. In this episode of A/B Conversations, Adam Werner and Ben Haas discuss why avoiding uncomfortable topics—such as retirement readiness, estate planning, family dynamics, and financial risks—can lead to costly consequences down the road. Learn how honest conversations, proactive planning, and addressing challenges head-on can help create a stronger financial future and greater peace of mind.Ticket #T010942Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

In this episode of A/B Conversations, Adam and Ben tackle a massive, often emotional part of retirement planning: the family home. They discuss how the default assumption of "aging in place" can sometimes backfire if a spouse passes away, maintenance becomes a burden, or health challenges force a sudden move. The hosts explore the reality that downsizing isn't always the financial windfall people expect, the importance of communicating with adult children before assuming they want to inherit the house, and the potential tax traps that can arise when needing upfront cash to move into senior living. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of "putting your own life vest on first"—making the housing choices that serve you best, and proactively planning your next move before a curveball forces your hand.#T010913Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

In this episode, Ben and Adam discuss how life and finances can feel overwhelming as accounts, policies, passwords, and paperwork accumulate over time, often from job changes or intentional “safety net” complexity that eventually stops serving people. They describe how too many accounts create burdens around beneficiary designations, estate settlement, withdrawals, taxes, required minimum distributions, and major purchase decisions, and how complexity can shift work onto executors and beneficiaries because each institution requires its own claims process. The hosts emphasize the value of coordination—having someone “playing point guard”—to help clients see everything, consolidate where appropriate, and follow through on implementation. They recommend proactively assessing and organizing finances before major transitions like illness, dementia, or death, using moving and unpacking as an analogy for making clear instructions and reducing stress for heirs and for personal peace of mind. Listen in as they break down how to declutter your financial life.Ticket #T010880Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Most financial plans don’t fall apart because of bad advice. They fall apart because good advice never gets acted on. In this episode, Adam and Ben explore why even the most successful people struggle to follow through on financial decisions from time to time. From cash sitting on the sidelines to delayed Roth conversions, outdated estate plans, and missed opportunities, they unpack how inaction quietly becomes one of the biggest risks in a plan. They also talk about the real reasons behind procrastination; feeling overwhelmed, being fearful of outcomes, and the desire to avoid regret are just a few. Listen in as they share how thoughtful planning can help break the cycle of inaction.Ticket #T010639Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Wouldn’t it be stressful to feel like you’re going to live longer than your plan was built for? In this episode, Adam and Ben explore longevity risk through a different lens. Not just the math of running out of money, but the mindset of spending, the uncertainty that comes with a 30+ year retirement, and the challenge of balancing security with actually enjoying life. They walk through how retirement really unfolds over time, why spending isn’t linear, and how thoughtful planning can create a dynamic portfolio withdrawal plan. From guardrails and income floors to the role of long-term care, this conversation is about building a plan that adapts as life changes. Because a good plan shouldn’t just help your money last. It should help you live. Ticket #T010547Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Second marriages are about new beginnings and a fresh start. They also bring financial complexity. In this episode, Adam and Ben talk through the estate planning dynamics facing blended families with adult children. How do you merge financial lives while honoring what each of you built separately? How do you protect your new spouse without unintentionally disinheriting your children? And how do you prevent conflict down the road? Listen in as they explore the conversations that need to happen, the estate planning structures that matter, and the small details that can have big consequences. Ticket #T010480Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Have you ever been pitched an “alternative” investment opportunity that felt exclusive, different, or just a little too compelling to pass up? In our latest episode, Adam and Ben unpack the real planning dynamics behind private placements and illiquid investments. Why are we drawn to them? How do we convince ourselves it’s a good idea to invest even when something feels slightly off? And what separates legitimate alternative investing from fraud? Listen in as Adam and Ben share real-world examples, red flags to watch for, and who alternative investments may actually be appropriate for and who they’re not.  Ticket #T010444Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Some of the wealthiest people we meet don’t have portfolios that send them a monthly paycheck. Their wealth lives in businesses, real estate, farmland, or valuable art and collectibles. They don’t have a net worth problem, they have a liquidity problem. In retirement, the question becomes “How do I actually turn this into income?” In this episode, Adam and Ben unpack the planning challenges of illiquid wealth. When should you sell? How do you manage taxes? How do you turn a one-time liquidity event into a reliable income stream without losing your identity in the process?Ticket #T010411Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Most long-term financial outcomes aren’t determined by picking the right investments. They’re determined by how people behave under stress, uncertainty, and emotion. Listen in as Adam and Ben discuss the very human and common biases that, when left unchecked, can derail plans. They’ll share how they view their roles as planners how they try to help with stress, uncertainty and emotion. Ticket #T010264Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Most people think estate planning is something you “finish.” In reality, it’s something you maintain as life, laws, assets, and relationships change. In this episode Adam and Ben reframe estate planning as a living, human document, not just a legal one. By the end, you’ll want to pull out your documents, look at the dates, look at the names and ask yourself: does this still match my life?Ticket #T010241Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

When we think about leaving a legacy, we should think about what that means holistically. Because a legacy is not just what we pass down financially, but what we model every day through generosity, values, and habits. In this episode, Adam and Ben share client stories and practical examples of how parents and grandparents can invite kids and grandkids into giving, from simple family traditions to more intentional tools, and why those moments often leave a bigger impact than dollars alone.Ticket #T010161Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

As we head toward the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to take stock, not just of your portfolio, but of your tax opportunities too. Year-end planning is about being proactive because small moves now can lead to meaningful savings later. In this episode, Adam and Ben walk through four key areas where they help clients; reviewing tax-loss harvesting opportunities, assessing impacts of new tax legislation, strategic income planning for 2026, and Roth conversions. Listen in as they describe what happens behind the scenes and what role you can play in shaping their advice for you.Ticket # T010076Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

In a world full of headlines designed to stir emotion and sell subscriptions, how do you separate fact from fear? In this episode, Adam and Ben unpack the rise of financial newsletters and media voices that profit from panic or try to capitalize on “big promises.” They’ll walk you through how to identify red flags, understand who’s behind these claims, and filter the noise by staying grounded, informed, and focused on what truly matters: your goals, your values, and your peace of mind.Ticket # T010020Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

For many retirees, the home is their single biggest asset. But is it just a place to live, or could it also strengthen a retirement plan? In this episode, Adam and Ben explore the strategic ways to tap home equity, from delaying Social Security to protecting against market downturns, covering healthcare costs, and even managing taxes. If you’ve ever wondered whether “spending the house” makes sense in retirement, this conversation will help you see the options clearly and decide if home equity belongs in your plan.Ticket # T009890Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Medicare Open Enrollment is more than a routine check-up. It’s your chance to make sure your coverage fits your life today. In this episode, Adam and Ben explore real-world scenarios - moving states, changing health, or even a financial windfall, and how they might shift your choice. Learn the rules, the trade-offs, and the strategies to keep your Medicare working for you.Ticket # T009831Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Social Security election options can be confusing, and when to elect is one of the biggest retirement questions out there. The answer isn’t always what the math alone tells you. In our latest podcast, Adam and Ben unpack the numbers, psychology, and strategies behind this critical decision, so you can make the choice that best fits your health, work, and financial goals.Ticket #T009793Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

In our experience, many people, even with millions of dollars saved, still don’t feel secure. Why is that? It often comes down to one simple but powerful truth: if you never define what “enough” looks like, no amount will ever feel like it's enough. Listen to Adam and Ben discuss how they help clients shift their focus from comparison, fear, and unclear goals that keeps even “wealthy” clients stuck in a scarcity mindset—to a place where “enough” wealth is defined by their own terms.Ticket # T009764Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Remember the hit game show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”—in 1998, that prize was worth only ~$500k in today’s dollars and in the early 1900s, the phrase to “feel like a million bucks” would mean having over $7 million today. While more Americans than ever now hold millionaire status, the buying power of that milestone has shrunk dramatically thanks to inflation and rising costs for housing, healthcare, and retirement. Listen to Adam and Ben unpack why $1 million may no longer guarantee the lifestyle you think, how inflation and psychology shape our money goals, and how to figure out what’s truly “enough” for you.Ticket # T009712Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Fear of failure, working hard, grinding it out – all can lead you to success. But at what cost? What comes after financial success? Podcast guest Matt Strunk shares his own experience and what he found out about himself once he stopped to think about what matters most to him. Listen as Ben and Matt discuss the importance of gaining awareness about what drives us, thinking about your own obituary, and then being more intentional with your time. Ticket# T009500Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Here’s a hard fact to digest: You can average 6%-7% returns and still run out of money — because the order of those returns matters and because the timing of when you are withdrawing money matters. But smart planning can help you stay confident and in control, even in volatile markets. Listen in as Adam and Ben discuss cash, flexible withdrawal plans, three bucket theory, and tax aware planning.Ticket# T009335Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Retirement isn’t a single event. It’s a long, evolving phase with multiple transitions. After the honeymoon ends but before the later-life simplicity sets in, there’s a “messy middle” - an emotionally complex, opportunity-rich period. Redefining goals and finding purpose may require doing some intentional planning again. Listen as Adam and Ben discuss how they help clients navigate this period of retirement with ideas, exercises, and open conversation.Ticket # T009282Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

How much do you need to have stashed away to live a comfortable life? And how will you know it’s truly, enough? Listen in as Adam and Ben talk about how “enough” isn’t just a number on a spreadsheet or a Monte Carlo simulation output. Defining enough needs to include reflections on what matters most to you, what fulfills you, and what keeps you content. And it’s hard to get that output from a calculator!Ticket #T009210Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

As planners, we are tasked with answering big long-term questions like, “will I have enough money to live the life I want to live without running out?” But mapping out the future is impossible and there is no way to project how the world and our own lives will change, including what may or may not be important to us. Listen in as Adam and Ben talk about the themes of flexibility, choice, developing good habits and focusing on the purpose of money in our lives and not just goals.Ticket # T009148Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Have you been pitched an annuity, or do you have one and wonder if it’s still the right fit for your financial plan? In this podcast, Adam and Ben introduce what annuities are, where they may and may NOT fit into one’s plan, and how important it is to understand the tradeoffs you’re making when buying this type of product. Listen in as they highlight their concerns around liquidity, taxes, and long-term contracts.Ticket #T009093Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

What’s the point of having money if we are unhappy and unfulfilled? While earning money and saving is a necessary part of building wealth, there are times where the earning comes at a significant cost. Jobs can be stressful, cause anxiety, or take physical or emotional tolls on us. When you find yourself dreading work you might ask yourself, “Can I afford to leave or make a change?” What situations make a big change possible, or not possible? Listen in as Adam and Ben discuss both the financial and life considerations and how they try to help clients through these big questions.Ticket # T009067Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Market volatility is always hard to go through. Expected or not, emotions run high, and the best thing we can do is stay in good communication with our clients. In this raw and (minimally prepared) podcast, listen in as Ben and Adam peel back the curtain a bit by sharing all the reasons why THEY hate volatility. You’ll learn a lot about what they focus on during times like these and how they approach client conversations.Ticket # T008885Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Business owners are usually a special combination of good planners and good executers. You have to be able to survive the rigors of business ownership! But what happens once you decide to sell your business and retire? It’s almost like surrendering control of your business AND your finances, and that can be really uncomfortable. What are the planning discussions that need to happen, and how do Adam and Ben address these different parts of the plan to help business owners confidently move into retirement? Listen in as they touch on multiple high-level discussions and what business owners could expect from them if they are ready to consider retirement.Ticket # T008852Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

We’ve recently heard from clients that saving and having a “set it and forget it” investment strategy was the easy part of planning for retirement. As soon as they start to think about how they will turn savings into income, it starts to feel complicated. How will they pay themselves? From what account? What investments should be sold and by when? How do these decisions domino into taxes and healthcare/Medicare premiums? It can feel like one big 3D puzzle! Listen in as Adam and Ben discuss how they hope to uncomplicate the process for their clients.Ticket #T008780Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Adam and Ben made five “bold” predictions on the future of the advising industry back in Episode 43. Four years later, it turns out those predictions were not so bold! Listen in as they reflect on what has changed and is continuing to change for the consumer, how the importance of CFP designation and behavioral finance continue to grow, the state of advisor commissions and the role of technology in client relationships. There’s a smattering of data and some discussion on industry trends, all wrapped up with a bit of bias for the client-first, fee-only advising relationship found at Haas Financial Group.Sourceshttps://www.financial-planning.com/list/finra-data-provides-wealth-management-snapshot  https://www.cfp.net/news/2025/01/cfp-board-marks-milestone-year-topping-100k-certificants-and-boosting-consumer-trust-and-awareness  https://www.finra.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/2024-Industry-Snapshot.pdf https://www.statista.com/outlook/fmo/wealth-management/digital-investment/robo-advisors/worldwide  Ticket #T008727Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

So you received a bump in pay at work, a promotion, or some lump sum bonus. Maybe now you’re asking,  “How do I handle this newfound money/income?” Listen in as Adam and Ben discuss this situation as an opportunity to involve your financial planner! Whether you’re creating a plan for the first time or reviewing an old plan to confirm it, these discussions on allocating savings are often far more important than a conversation on “How’s the market doing?!” Included are some reflections on how we think and feel about money as well as some logistics on what higher income may mean for a financial plan.Tracking #T008659Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Being well-informed is a good thing. No one wants to make costly mistakes because they weren’t paying attention to important things or got bad intel along the way. But is it possible to have too much information? Listen to Adam and Ben discuss the fallacy of overreacting to the news media and headlines. Opinions and predictions aren’t important inputs into one’s financial plan. More often than not, we should just tune out the noise!Tracking #T008619Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

We all know that New Year’s Resolutions often fail. But studies always show how important goal setting can be. How can we set big goals and focus on big things when life feels hard and there are so many other fires in our lives that need to be put out? Ben tapped Best Selling Author, Speaker, and Life Coach Katie McKenna on the shoulder to come share some tools and resources for how to adjust one’s mindset, build space and time for reflection, and be kinder to oneself as we kick start a new year.Tracking #T008557Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

There’s a common question asked pre and post-election; “How will this affect investments?” It’s also that time of the year when we naturally reflect back on how the market’s performed this past year and what that may mean for next year. Put those two things together and “voila!” – you have a podcast! Tune in as Adam and Ben provide some historical context for post-election market movements and share some commentary for expectations going forward. Spoiler alert: investing for the long-term and staying diversified are highly recommended in this podcast. Ticket #T008327Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

When it comes to something as important as financial advice, choosing who to hire (or retain) is a huge decision. As life evolves, our needs and viewpoints can change repeatedly, and there is no shortage of financial advisors and financial planners ready to throw their hat in the ring to have your business. So, how do you know if you found the right one for you? Listen in as Adam and Ben share their perspective on what they feel matters most in a client/planner relationship and what mistakes you should try to avoid when choosing who you’ll trust to partner with you.  Tracking #T008226Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Old habits die hard. Did you sacrifice and save to get to retirement only to find you remain frugal, reluctant, or fearful to spend more freely in a new phase of life? Adam and Ben aren’t jedis and can’t wave their hand to simply make their clients believe that they can spend more in retirement. But they do share some tips and tricks around mental accounting and labeling of accounts to help their clients get over psychological hurdles. Listen in!Tracking #T008154Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Money is an emotionally charged topic and it can sometimes ruin relationships. Savers vs. spenders. Planners vs. non-planners. How can a couple keep the money side of their relationship healthy? It starts by simply building the space and time to talk about it! Whether your relationship is new or mature we encourage you to listen in as Adam and Ben discuss why it’s so important to communicate about family finance with each other, how to go about it, and what those conversations should focus on.  Tracking #T007943Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Demand for senior living communities is growing due to an aging population, longer life expectancies, and increased awareness of the benefits of community living. But there are a lot of financial implications to making such a move. Whether “downsizing” “upgrading” or adding the benefits of having skilled care for potential needs later in life – retirement communities aren’t cheap. Listen in as Adam and Ben share different planning considerations for retirees who may be looking to make a move.  Tracking #T007822Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

We’re a very polarized nation right now so for many, the stakes of the upcoming election season feel super high. Do your politics impact your planning though? In this podcast Adam and Ben discuss to what degree the election results could impact financial planning topics like taxes and estate planning and how investment strategies may (or may not) change too. Listen in as they share their perspective and lean on some historical context to support their thoughts.Tracking #T007775Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

In its simplest form, financial success stems from having adequate income to cover expenses. The trouble is that even if income exceeds expenses now, that doesn’t mean it’ll always be that way. Retirement, job change, health event, premature death - life often throws us curveballs, many of them emotionally and financially stressful. As planners, we can often see the writing on the wall because certain situations or financial decisions have a high probability of leading to financial ruin. Listen to Adam and Ben share experiences and highlight the importance of education and planning along life’s journey.Tracking # T007710Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

While no one can know what the future brings, we know that certain things in life are inevitable like taxes and death. When a loved one passes and you’re in charge of settling the estate, the process and emotions can be overwhelming. Even the most organized and “simplest” of estates can feel cumbersome and complex. Listen in as Adam and Ben share stories and best practices to help you, the executor, prepare for your future role. Some education and proactive communication can go a long way to helping all parties.Tracking # T007572Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Most people build their wealth inside tax-deferred retirement accounts. Deferring taxes sounds great – but at a certain age, the IRS comes calling and you can’t defer paying income taxes any longer on those accounts! Listen as Adam and Ben discuss the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules, how they have recently changed, and what strategies you might proactively consider so your future tax bill feels more like an income tax trickle and less like an income tax bomb. Tracking number #T007439Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Here we are in June 2024, and the market is at all-time highs yet again! For some, it begs the question “Is now still an OK time to invest new money?” Oddly enough, Ben and Adam addressed this very question back in June of 2021. With the benefit of hindsight and what was a very bad year for markets in 2022, they again weigh in. Will they answer the question differently this time around? Or hit repeat on podcast #36?! Listen in as they reflect on what’s happened over the last three years and how long-term investing and discipline still worked out.Tracking # T007404 Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Sometimes when someone close to us passes away, we end up inheriting their retirement savings. “What’s an RMD? When do I need to take them? Over what period of time? Who is tracking that? You mean I have to pay income taxes?!” There are so many rules and nuances that can make the decision-making and management of this gift confusing and perhaps even frustrating at times. Listen in as Adam and Ben talk about the proactive and reactive ways to prepare for and eventually handle managing Inherited IRAs.Tracking # T007361Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Stepping into retirement comes with a host of challenges! Beyond all the financial STUFF that needs to be well-planned out, there’s the daunting task of figuring out how to spend your time, find purpose, engage others, and continue to challenge oneself. All that can be downright scary! Listen as Ben interviews author Patrice Jenkins on how her books and workshops help others gain the wisdom to get over retirement and on with living!Tracking # T00732Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Life ebbs and flows. If you look back on the last 10 or 20 years of your life, surely there were many events that had the potential to disrupt your financial life! When a curveball comes our way, we may need access to money and the question then becomes, where do I get it? Listen to Adam and Ben discuss the dos and don’ts of accessing certain types of accounts and taking certain kinds of loans.Tracking # T007300Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

Our clients going through different phases of planning requiring different advisor focuses over time. There are times when we need to help “fix” problems and other times when we work behind the scenes to make sure the plan is intact while you’re feeling “fine.” There’s a third, less discussed phase though. Listen to Adam and Ben discuss the milestone “flourish” meeting – a special time when clients have the financial and emotional capacity to reimagine what’s possible after working hard to get to a place of contentment.Tracking # T007251Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

While there’s no perfect way to go about investing, Adam and Ben believe that investing before going through a financial planning process is like firing before taking aim. Listen as they share insights on how the tenants of financial planning inform what investment choices make sense for each client. From cash flow, to taxes, to managing fears and managing expectations – they lay out why planning is a pre-requisite for investing in any new relationship.Tracking #T007110Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.

It’s far too often that investment and financial planning jargon get in the way of clearly articulating what someone’s investment plan looks like. And we aren’t talking about using terms like alpha or sharpe ratios either. Something as simple as saying “short-term bucket” and “long-term bucket” is still fairly met with “but what does that REALLY mean to me?!” Listen to Adam and Ben break down their Three Bucket Theory into a more tangible discussion, by highlighting how clients can view these buckets, not just in concept, but in practice, based on their own individual financial plan. They’ll even challenge you to share your own ideas for how you would retitle these buckets of savings, based on how you think and feel about money and its role in your life. Don’t miss this one!Tracking #T007077Thanks for listening!If you want to be notified when the next episode will be released, you can:Subscribe to the ShowFor more insights on everyday financial planning questions,  go to www.haasfinancialgroup.comContact Us:Email us at [email protected] advice offered through Great Valley Advisor Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Great Valley Advisor Group and Haas Financial Group are separate entities. This is not intended to be used as tax or legal advice. Please consult a tax or legal professional for specific information and advice.