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Whether you like it or not, AI is coming, and it is coming in fast. We are approaching a major paradigm shift in the world of investing, but what will it look like? On this episode of Dollars To Dreams: Planning with Purpose , Tyler Hafford spells it out plain and simple: AI will be a revolutionary tool to aid the process, but it cannot do the most important part... the artificial advisor can help...

Simple investing works, but it's no simple task. Precise and conscientious moves are what get you through the winding waves of the investment world today, and it's on Tyler Hafford's agenda to show you the moves on this episode of  Dollars to Dreams: Planning with Purpose. Simple moves make up all clever plans, and with intentionality behind each action, you'll find that navigating the financial l...

You can only go so far when managing yourself in unprecedented times, but managing your financial future requires keeping both an eye on the news and your mind free from panic. In this episode of Dollars to Dreams, Tyler Hafford and PFA's Chief Investment Officer, Sam Chaplin, discuss the ramifications of the U.S. and Israeli conflict with Iran, and what this means for stocks, for oil, and for eve...

Nowadays, the economy is either looking extra bright or very grey, and it can feel like a coin flip as to who is seeing which side. Why does it feel like there are two separate lines on this graph? The reality is, there is: and some of us are rising upwards while some of us are sliding down. How did this happen, what will this do to the market, and how can we navigate it now? On this episode of Do...

Happy New Year from Penobscot Financial Advisors! Hannah Tackett welcomes Tyler Hafford, and Reilly Dwight to share holiday memories, favorite foods, plus a special look back at 2025 and a look forward to 2026!

Happy Holidays from Penobscot Financial Advisors! Hannah Tackett welcomes Sam Chaplin, and Tucker Grinnell to share holiday memories, favorite foods, plus a special look back at 2025 and a look forward to 2026!

Happy Holidays from Penobscot Financial Advisors! Hannah Tackett welcomes Yelsh Gebreselassie to share holiday memories, favorite foods, plus a special look back at 2025 and a look forward to 2026!

Happy Holidays from Penobscot Financial Advisors! Hannah Tackett welcomes Libby McKay, and Rebecca Schuman to share holiday memories, favorite foods, plus a special look back at 2025 and a look forward to 2026!  

Happy Holidays from Penobscot Financial Advisors! Hannah Tackett welcomes Julie Willette, and Jim Bradley to share holiday memories, favorite foods, plus a special look back at 2025 and a look forward to 2026!

Happy Holidays from Penobscot Financial Advisors! Hannah Tackett welcomes Craig Joncas, and Jessie Dolmage to share holiday memories, favorite foods, plus a special look back at 2025 and a look forward to 2026!

These days, a coin can hold as much value as code, and a dollar can be digital by design. It's a burgeoning financial world out there, and there aren't many maps for this marketplace. Tyler Hafford and PFA's Chief Investment Officer, Sam Chaplin, sit down and discuss Digital Assets, the intriguing pros, the concerning cons, and the curious comparisons to the regular economy. Despite many long year...

In this episode of Dollars to Dreams, host Tyler Hafford is joined by Penobscot Financial Advisors' Chief Operations and Compliance Officer, Hannah Tackett, for another installment in a new series on cyber scams. Today, they talk about "Ted," a victim who was tricked by a scammer into a devastating blackmail scheme, and what happened when the money ran out. Tyler and Hannah break down his story an...

Programming note: This episode is a quick interruption to our 5-part Cyber Scam Mini-Series—we'll jump right back into it next week. Is today's AI boom just dot-com all over again—or something entirely different? Tyler Hafford and PFA's Chief Investment Officer, Sam Chaplin, dig into what's hype, what's real, and what long-term investors should watch: Piece by piece, they compare the details of th...

In this episode of Dollars to Dreams, host Tyler Hafford is joined by Penobscot Financial Advisors' Chief Operations and Compliance Officer, Hannah Tackett, for another installment in a new series on cyber scams. They dive into the alarming aspects of two successive scams, and share the story of "Carol", a victim who lost more than she bargained for with a customer service scam. Tyler and Hannah b...

In this episode of Dollars to Dreams, host Tyler Hafford is joined by Penobscot Financial Advisors' Chief Operations and Compliance Officer, Hannah Tackett, for another installment in a new series on cyber scams. They dive into the alarming aspects of two successive scams, and share the story of "Stacy", a victim who lost about half of all of her wealth to online romance scams. Tyler and Hannah br...

In this episode of Dollars to Dreams, host Tyler Hafford is joined by Penobscot Financial Advisors' Chief Operations and Compliance Officer, Hannah Tackett, for the first in a new series on cyber scams. They dive into the disturbing details of the  $2 Million Illusion , also known as the  Pig Butchering Scam , and share the story of "Fred"—a victim who lost his hard-earned savings to a sophisticat...

In this special food-themed episode of Dollars to Dreams, host Tyler Hafford is joined by PFA's Chief Operations and Compliance Officer, Hannah Tackett, for a delightful detour from financial talk into the culinary world of Portland, Maine. Hannah, an enthusiastic foodie, shares her ultimate day-long food itinerary through Portland, offering a personal and deliciously detailed take on the city's v...

In this episode of Dollars to Dreams, Tyler Hafford and Hannah Tackett tackle a core concept of their practice—and the trust they build with clients: fiduciary duty. Being a fiduciary isn't just a technical term or legal requirement; it's a guiding principle that shapes how Penobscot Financial Advisors engages with every client. Tyler and Hannah explain what it truly means to be a fiduciary, how i...

In this episode of Dollars to Dreams, Tyler Hafford and Hannah Tackett focus on a system that hits close to home for many of their clients—and themselves: the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). Both Penobscot Financial Advisors' offices in Maine regularly help public sector employees like teachers, municipal workers, and state employees navigate this complex retirement system. T...

In this episode of Dollars to Dreams, host Tyler Hafford is joined by Hannah Tackett, Chief Operations and Compliance Officer at Penobscot Financial Advisors, to unpack what's new with Social Security in 2025. Social Security touches almost every American household, and the 2025 updates include headline-making changes and some lesser-known details. The changes include a 2.5% COLA, updates to earni...

Tyler Hafford and Hannah Tackett of Penobscot Financial Advisors break down the real meaning of a recession—how it's defined, how it feels, and what the current economic data is signaling in 2025. The episode offers historical context and practical insight, from reflections on COVID's sharp downturn to today's tariff-fueled uncertainty. It delivers a calm, clear-eyed strategy for navigating potent...

Tyler Hafford and Hannah Tackett break down key updates every investor should know—from Secure Act 2.0's game-changing provisions like Roth 401(k) matches and 529-to-Roth transfers, to the fast-approaching 2025 expiration of current tax laws. With timely insights and practical examples, they show how to leverage today's rules to minimize future taxes and why proactive planning now could pay off bi...

Tyler Hafford and Hannah Tackett break down three powerful tax-efficient investing strategies—Roth conversions, tax-loss harvesting, and asset location—in this year-end planning episode of Dollars to Dreams. With relatable explanations and smart examples, they show how being intentional with your investments and account types can reduce tax drag and boost long-term growth. Whether you're managing...

Tyler Hafford and Hannah Tackett dive into the true power of compound interest in this episode of Dollars to Dreams, showing why consistent investing beats trying to time the market. Using simple analogies and real examples, they highlight how starting early—even with small amounts—can lead to massive long-term gains. But even if you're starting later, it's never too late to get on the right path....

In the premiere episode of Dollars to Dreams, Tyler Hafford and Hannah Tackett break down the emotional and strategic realities of market volatility. They explore why panic-selling can derail your financial goals and why staying invested through downturns is often the smartest move. Using real-world examples and behavioral insights, they offer clear, confident strategies for navigating rocky marke...