Ryan Burklo & Alex Collins
Built For Life, Not Just Wealth
Built For Life, Not Just Wealth is a podcast for high-income professionals, business owners, and families who want more from money than just bigger numbers. Hosted by financial planners Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins of Quantified Financial Partners, it shows how to use money as a tool to build a life of freedom, purpose, and confidence. Episodes cut through traditional advice to deliver real-talk on cash flow, equity comp, taxes, investing, and big decisions—tied directly to what matters most: time, family, health, and meaning. Real financial planning isn't about perfect spreadsheets. It's abou...
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Ryan Burklo & Alex Collins
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 112 - Will You Really be in a Lower Tax Bracket When You Retire? 05.09.2021 18:48
In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss the tax bracket you think you might have in retirement and how you can determine the best way to prepare now. The beer of the day is the Hofbrau Original by Hofbrau Munchen. If you would like to learn more about this beer, please visit their website https://www.hofbraeu-muenchen.de/en/beer/hofbrau-original If you would like to learn more about Quantifi...
Episode 111 - What Type of Planning Are You Doing? 29.08.2021 16:54
In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex discuss the different types of financial planning that most people turn to and why. The beer of the day is Newport Nights by Rogue Brewing. If you would like to learn more about this beer, visit their website https://www.rogue.com/products/newport-nights If you would like to learn more about Quantified Financial Partners please visit our website www.beerandmon...
Episode 110 - What does it Take to Reach Your Target Wealth? 22.08.2021 15:34
In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss what your target wealth is and how to achieve that number. The beer of the day is Aggressively Relaxed by Everybody's Brewing in WA. If you would like to learn more about this beer, visit their website https://everybodysbrewing.com/pages/year-round If you would like to learn more about Quantified Financial Partners or speak to Alex or Ryan please visi...
Episode 109 - How Much Life Insurance do You Need? 15.08.2021 25:58
In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss the importance of life insurance. How much life insurance do you and your family need? The beer of the week is Trippel from New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, CO. If you want to learn more about this beer, visit their website https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/trippel If you want to learn more about Quantified Financial Partners or speak to Alex or Ryan...
Episode 108 - What 3 Financial Mistakes Have you Not Heard of? 08.08.2021 24:21
In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss the top 3 financial mistakes that you have not heard of. The beer of the day is the Tolt IPA from Valley House Brewery in Duvall, WA. If you would like to learn more about this beer or the brewery, please visit their website https://valleyhousebrewing.com/index.html If you would like to learn more about Quantified Financial Partners or Ryan and Alex,...
Episode 107 - Why You Don't Really Hate Money 01.08.2021 14:30
What is your relationship or emotional response to money? In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex discuss why you don't really hate money. The beer of the week this week is Deschutes Brewery's Mirror Pond Pale Ale. If you want to learn more about this beer, visit their website https://www.deschutesbrewery.com/beer/mirror-pond-pale-ale/ If you want to reach out to us or learn more about Quantified...
Episode 106 - How to Create a Wealth Building Account 25.07.2021 17:00
What is a wealth building account and how do you use it? In this episode, Ryan and Alex break down what it is and why you should have one. Our beer of the day is Sol Cerveza from Molson Coors. You can learn more about this beer by visiting https://www.molsoncoors.com/beers/great-beers/sol-cerveza If you have questions for Ryan or Alex and want to learn more about Quantified Financial Partners, ple...
Episode 105 - Stop One Day'ing Yourself 18.07.2021 12:52
Do you ever say "one day I will do that?" about your health or finances? In this episode, Ryan and Alex will talk to you about how to stop saying "one day" and start saying "today." The beer of the day is the Bellwether from Breakside Brewing in Portland, Oregon. You can learn more about this beer by visiting their website https://breakside.com/our_beer/bellwether/ If you want to learn more about...
Episode 104 - 3 Financial Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Career 11.07.2021 24:18
In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss three things they wish they had known earlier in their careers when it comes to financial lessons learned. The beer of the week is Stone Dayfall Belgian White from Stone Brewing in California. You can learn more about their beer by visiting their website https://www.stonebrewing.com/beer/pilot-series/stone-dayfall-belgian-white#ageGatePassed If you wa...
Episode 103 - Top 3 Concerns working with a financial advisor 05.07.2021 15:39
What is keeping you from working with a financial advisor? In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex tackle the top 3 concerns most people have. The beer of the day is the Hazy L IPA from Bale Breaker Brewing Company in Yakima, WA. If you want to learn more about their beer, visit their website https://www.balebreaker.com/beer/hazy-l-ipa# If you want to learn more about Alex, Ryan or Quantified Financ...
Episode 102 - Your upbringing and experience determine your view of money 27.06.2021 18:18
In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss the way you view money and how you came to those beliefs. It probably had to do with your upbringing and personal experience. The beer of the day is Devotion by The Lost Abbey in California. You can find more information about this beer on their website http://lostabbey.com/beer/DEVOTION/ If you would like to learn more about us, please visit our webs...
Episode 101 - 3 Ways to Achieve Wealth 20.06.2021 16:59
Is your money helping you or hurting you? Do you know how to achieve wealth? In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex discuss the 3 ways to achieve wealth. If you don't know what these are, this is an important episode for you. The beer of the day this week is Reuben's Crush Cancer. If you would like to learn more about this beer, visit their website https://reubensbrews.com/beer/reubens-crush-cancer...
Episode 100 - How is Social Security Taxed? 13.06.2021 15:38
In the 100th episode of the Beer and Money Podcast, Ryan and Alex giveaway free gift cards to the brewery of your choice. Make sure the listen to find out how you can win one of these gift cards. The beer of the day comes to us from Single Hill Brewing in Yakima, WA. It is the Eastside IPA. If you want to learn more about this beer, visit their website https://singlehillbrewing.com/beer/eastside-...
Episode 99 - 3 Strategies to Minimize Taxes in Retirement 06.06.2021 19:23
If you were to retire today, how much would you be taxed? In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss 3 strategies to minimize taxes in retirement. The beer of the day is African Amber by Mac and Jack's, a brewery located in Redmond, Washington. If you would like to learn more about this beer, please visit their website https://www.macandjacks.com/african-amber If you would like to reach out to...
Episode 98 - Don't Put All Your Money in a 401K 30.05.2021 25:53
How have you set up your retirement savings? Are you putting all of your money into a 401K? If so, Ryan and Alex discuss the reasons you may want to reconsider this approach. This week's beer comes from Triple Horn Brewing Company in Woodinville, WA, the Landwink IPA, their flagship ale. You can learn more about them by visiting their website https://triplehornbrewing.com If you have questions for...
Episode 97 - What is a Back Door Roth? 23.05.2021 19:31
In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss Back Door Roth. What it is? Do you need one? How best to utilize it? These are all answered in this podcast. The beer of the week is Born & Raised from No Li Brewery in Spokane, WA. You can learn more about this IPA by visiting their website https://www.nolibrewhouse.com/beer/#born-raised If you have questions for Alex or Ryan or want to learn more ab...
Episode 96 - Capital Gains Taxes, 3 Moves to Make 16.05.2021 23:34
In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss 3 moves to make to lessen the impact of capital gains taxes. Are you aware of your exposure? The beer of the day is La Fin du Monde by Unibroue. You can learn more about this beer on their website https://www.unibroue.com/en-ca/beers/classics/la-fin-du-monde If you want to learn more about us or reach out to Alex or Ryan, visit our website www.beerand...
Episode 95 - Sacrifice vs Investment 09.05.2021 12:54
In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss sacrifice vs investment when it comes to your finances and savings habits. Are you the type of person that looks at savings as a sacrifice or an investment in your future? Ryan and Alex are also drinking the beer Blood Orange Smith & Weizen from Crucible Brewing Company in Everett, Washington. You can find their website at https://www.cruciblebrewing...
Episode 94 - 3 Places to Put Your Stimulus Payment or Tax Return 02.05.2021 15:34
Have you just received your tax return or a stimulus check and are not sure where the best place to put the money is? In this episode, Ryan and Alex discuss the best three places to consider putting this money. We would also like to give a shout out to Black Raven Brewery in Redmond, WA for the beer of the day! You can find them at http://blackravenbrewing.com/ If you would like to reach out to Al...
Episode 93 - 3 Ideas on How to Talk to Your Spouse about Money 25.04.2021 21:03
In this episode, Ryan and Alex discuss how to talk to your spouse about money and finances. Do you have difficulty getting on the same page with your significant other about your financial goals? If so, listen to this podcast and get some ideas on how to make this better. If you want to talk to Ryan or Alex or learn more about us, visit our website www.beerandmoney.net where you can schedule an ap...
Episode 92 - Interview with Dr. Wade Pfau Part 2 18.04.2021 24:15
In this episode, Alex continues his interview with Dr. Wade Pfau. They discuss taxation in retirement, legacy and his upcoming book. If you have any questions about this podcast or would like to reach out to Alex or Ryan, please visit our website www.beerandmoney.net If you would like to learn more about Dr. Wade Pfau, visit his website https://retirementresearcher.com/wade-pfau/
Episode 92 - Interview with Dr. Wade Pfau Part 2 18.04.2021 24:15
In this episode, Alex continues his interview with Dr. Wade Pfau. They discuss taxation in retirement, legacy and his upcoming book. If you have any questions about this podcast or would like to reach out to Alex or Ryan, please visit our website www.beerandmoney.net If you would like to learn more about Dr. Wade Pfau, visit his website https://retirementresearcher.com/wade-pfau/
Episode 91 - Interview with Dr. Wade Pfau 11.04.2021 27:08
In part 1 of this 2 part interview, Alex speaks with Dr. Wade Pfau. Dr. Pfau is the most brilliant mind in retirement income planning. He has written several books including Safety First Retirement Planning: An Integrated Approach for a Worry-Free Retirement and is the Director of Retirement Research for McLean Asset Management. If you have any questions about this podcast or want to reach out to...
Episode 90 - Do You Look at Your Money Backwards? 05.04.2021 15:55
In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex discuss how most Americans view their money. Do you look at your money backwards? If you have questions about this episode or want to reach out to Alex or Ryan, visit our website www.beerandmoney.net where you can schedule an appointment or learn more about us.
Episode 89 - How Much Life Insurance do You Need? 28.03.2021 22:02
Do you have a life insurance policy? If so, when was the last time that you looked at the policy? In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss life insurance and its many benefits. If you have not taken a look at your life insurance lately, this is a great episode for you. If you have any questions about this podcast or want to reach out to Alex or Ryan, please visit our website www.beerandmoney...
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