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 63 - What's the Difference Between the Market and the Economy 27.09.2020 23:48
Do you know the difference between the stock market and the economy? In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex discuss the difference and why you should pay attention to both but for different reasons. If you have any questions about this podcast or want to reach out to Alex or Ryan or make an appointment, please visit our website at www.beerandmoney.net
Episode 62 - What are You Comparing Your Portfolio to? 20.09.2020 22:57
In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex ask what you are comparing your portfolio against. Is it the S&P 500 Index or the Dow Jones Industrial? Do you know why you are invested in what you are currently invested in? If you have any questions about this week's podcast or want to reach out to Alex or Ryan, please visit our website www. BeerandMoney.net where you can make an appointment or email us.
Episode 61 - Strategies for College Planning 13.09.2020 18:15
In the third episode of the series on how to fund your child's college, Ryan and Alex discuss the Strategies for College Planning. If you have not listened to the other two episodes, go back and find those on our website www.beerandmoney.net You can also make an appointment or check out our articles on College Planning in 2020. Reach out and let Alex or Ryan know if you have any questions or wan...
Episode 60 - Funding Vehicles for College Planning 06.09.2020 22:26
In this second podcast of the series on College Planning, Ryan and Alex discuss different ways to pay for your child's college. If you haven't thought about anything other than a 529, there are many ways you can pay with and without certain tax implications. If you would like to discuss this more with Alex or Ryan, please visit our website at www.beerandmoney.net to make an appointment or email us...
Episode 59 - 3 Things More Important Than a 529 Plan 30.08.2020 13:13
Most people with children begin thinking about how to pay for college and start looking at a 529 Plan, but there are 3 other things that you need to look at first. In this episode of Beer & Money, Ryan and Alex discuss the 3 items you need to take care of before you look into a 529 Plan. If you have any questions for Alex or Ryan or would like to schedule an appointment, please visit our website...
Episode 58 - Should I Refinance to Take Advantage of Low Rates? 23.08.2020 20:33
Should you refinance with interest rates at an all time low? In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex discuss this important topic. If you have any questions about us or want to learn more, please visit our website at www.beerandmoney.net You can schedule an appointment with Ryan or Alex or find links to our social media pages.
Episode 57 - Not all debt is bad debt 16.08.2020 22:10
In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex discuss debt and how not all debt is bad debt. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get in touch with Alex or Ryan, please visit our website www.beerandmoney.net to make an appointment, answer the question of the day or just reach out.
Episode 56 - Your Employer Suspended your 401K Match, Now What? 09.08.2020 22:58
During this pandemic, companies are looking to find ways to save money. One of the ways they have found is to temporarily suspend the 401K match for their employees. If this has happened to you, Ryan and Alex will walk you through what this means and how you can navigate this change. If you would like to reach out to us or learn more about Quantified Financial Partners, please visit our website at...
Episode 55 - Implementing a Financial Wellness Program 02.08.2020 19:49
Have you ever considered implementing a financial wellness program at your company or do you wish that your company offered one? In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex discuss the positives for having a financial wellness program for employers and employees. If you have any questions about this podcast or want to reach out to Alex or Ryan about starting a financial wellness program, visit our websi...
Episode 54 - Why Hire an Advisor 26.07.2020 19:19
Have you ever considered hiring a financial advisor? Do you know why you should or should not? In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex break down the reasons you should consider it or the reasons you should hold off. If you have any questions about this podcast or want to reach out to Alex or Ryan, please visit our website at www.beerandmoney.net to make an appointment or learn more about us.
Episode 53 - Thinking of Investing during a Market Downturn 19.07.2020 19:19
Are you thinking about whether or not you should invest in the stock market right now? In this week's podcast, Alex and Ryan discuss the 5 things you should take a look at before you do. If you have any questions about this podcast episode or want to reach out to Alex or Ryan, please visit our website at www.beerandmoney.net where you can make an appointment or learn more about us.
Episode 52 - Are you Afraid you will never be able to retire? 12.07.2020 27:03
This week's podcast covers a topic that many people are contemplating right now with the market in flux and unemployment so high. Ryan and Alex talk about people's fear about not being able to retire and what you can do about it today. If you have any questions about this podcast or want to reach out to Alex and Ryan, please visit our website www. BeerandMoney.net to schedule and appointment.
Episode 51 - How much income protection do you need? 05.07.2020 31:22
In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex discuss income protection. Do you know what income protection is? Do you know how much you need for your family? If you have any questions about this podcast or want to speak with Ryan or Alex, please visit our website at www.beerandmoney.net to learn more about Quantified Financial Partners or schedule an appointment.
Episode 50 - What's your financial blueprint? 28.06.2020 23:53
In this episode, Ryan and Alex discuss your financial blueprint. Do you have one? Would you know how to create your own? If you have questions about this episode or want to learn more about Beer & Money, please visit our website www.beerandmoney.net to learn more about Quantified Financial Partners and make an appointment with Alex or Ryan.
Episode 49 - Basics of Financial Planning 21.06.2020 25:33
In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex go back to discussing the basics of financial planning. Do you know what the basics are? Do you know how to plan your finances now and for retirement? If you would like to reach out to Alex or Ryan, to make an appointment, ask questions about this week's podcast or if you just want to learn more about us, please visit our website www.beerandmoney.net
Episode 48 - Do You have a financial quarterback? 14.06.2020 26:03
In today's podcast, Ryan and Alex discuss having a financial quarterback. Most of us have at least one person in our life that talks to us about our finances. Who is this person in your life? Are they helping you realize your best financial picture? If you want to reach out to Alex or Ryan or if you want to learn more about us, please visit our website www.beerandmoney.net and there you can also...
Episode 47 - Have a good life now and a better life later part 2 07.06.2020 25:15
In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex discuss more about how to have a good life now and a better life later by planning financially. You can still have things that you want now by financially planning and set yourself up to have a good retirement. If you have questions about this week's podcast or want to reach out to Ryan and Alex, please visit our website at www.beerandmoney.net
Episode 46 - Art of People - Interview with Best Selling Author Dave Kerpen 31.05.2020 28:49
In this episode, Ryan interviews Dave Kerpen, a best selling author of the book T he Art of People: 11 Simple People Skills That Will Get You Everything You Want. He is also a keynote speaker, and the founder and Chairman of Likeable Local, an award-winning social media and word-of-mouth marketing agency for big brands. If you would like to learn more about Dave, visit his website www.davekerpen....
Episode 45 - Have a good life now and a better life later 24.05.2020 21:27
In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss how to have a good life now and a better life later by working on your finances and understanding what is important. The question they answer is why don't people like to plan their finances. If you have questions about this podcast or want to talk to Ryan of Alex, please visit our website www.beerandmoney.net
Episode 44 - Do you have assets that aren't being affected by market volatility? part 2 17.05.2020 16:42
In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex continue their discussion on market volatility and having assets that are not affected by what is happening right now. This is part 2 of this discussion, so go back and listen to episode 43 if you have not already. If you have any questions about this podcast or want to get into contact with Ryan or Alex, visit our website www.beerandmoney.net
Episode 43 - Do you have assets that aren't being affected by market volatility 10.05.2020 18:23
In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss assets that are not affected by volatility in the stock market. They pose the question, do you have these assets in your portfolio and talk about why you should. If you have any questions about this podcast or want to get in touch with Ryan or Alex, visit our website at www.beerandmoney.net
Episode 42 - Interview with Nicolas Cole 03.05.2020 31:58
Nicolas Cole is an author, Top Writer on Quora, and the founder and Editor-In-Chief of Digital Press. His work has acquired over 30 million views online, and has been published in Time, Forbes, Fortune, Business Insider, CNBC, and more. He is best known for writing about creativity, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. He recently co-authored the book Slow Down, Wake Up: 150 Short Meditations f...
Episode 41 - Interview with Chris Burgess 26.04.2020 27:55
In this episode, Alex interviews Christopher Burgess. Christopher has served 30 years with the Central Intelligence Agency. He was also a senior security advisor with Cisco Systems and is the coauthor of the book S ecrets Stolen, Fortunes Lost: Preventing Intellectual Property Theft and Economic Espionage in the 21st Century . He is the founder of both Securely Travel and Senior Online Safety and...
Episode 40 - What's holding you back? Interview with Bennie Fowler 19.04.2020 23:32
In this episode, Ryan interviews Bennie Fowler, a former Michigan State wide reciever who has since gone on to play in the NFL for the Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, New England Patriots, and New York Giants. In his book Silver Spoon: The Imperfect Guide to Success, Bennie discusses how to look at adversity as a learning tool and how to use that adversity as a positive in your life, not a negative...
Episode 39 - Rules of Investing 12.04.2020 31:34
In today's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss the Rules of Investing. Even more important during a tumultuous time like now, sticking to these rules is vital for a healthy portfolio. If you would like to reach out to Alex or Ryan, want to schedule an appointment to talk with them or just have a question about this episode, visit our website at www.beerandmoney.net
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