Financial Planning Explained

This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes Brad Sorensen, CFA. Brad is a portfolio manager and outsourced Chief Investment Officer at Cornerstone Portfolio Research. This episode discusses the second quarter performance in the markets. In this episode, Brad and Mike discuss how the markets performed in the second quarter, as well as the current tariff situatio...

On this week's episode of Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP is joined by Scott Mitchell and Kyle Ryan, CFP, ChFC. Scott is an Advanced Planning Counselor with Life Celebration. Life Celebration specializes in funeral and final expense planning. In this episode, Scott, Mike, and Kyle discuss final expense planning as it pertains to estate planning. They dive into preparatio...

This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP sits down with Nick DeVito, CFP. Nick is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This episode talks about retirement plan options for business owners. In this episode, Mike and Nick discuss an array of retirement plan options for businesses. The guys discuss the four major types of retirement plan...

On this week's episode of Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP is joined by Ryan Keefe, CFP. Ryan is a partner and financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This episode discusses unexpected unemployment. In this episode, Mike and Ryan discuss unexpected unemployment and all of the things to consider. They discuss preparing to be laid off, immediate...

This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP sits down with Andres Maldonado. Andres is the operations manager at Menninger & Associates. In a little different vein this week, Andres will be interviewing Mike in order to get more insight on who Mike is as a person. In this episode, Mike and Andres talk about Mike's upbringing, his time in the Naval Academy, his caree...

On this week's episode of Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP is joined again by Joe Trave. Joe is the owner and CEO at Village Handcrafted Cabinetry. This is part two of a two-part series on financial planning for small business owners. In this episode, Joe and Mike talk about investment planning for your business, return on investment, automation in small business, as well...

This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP is joined by Joe Trave. Joe is the owner and CEO at Village Handcrafted Cabinetry. This is part one of a two-part series on financial planning for small business owners. In this episode, Joe and Mike discuss how Joe began his business in his parents back yard, to having 35 employees today. They also discuss the struggles of bu...

On this week's episode of Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP and Nick DeVito, CFP welcome back Adam Hunt, CFP. Adam is the founder & president of EZTPA. His firm brings the best practices of institutional retirement consulting to small and mid-sized organizations. This is part two of a two-part series on retirement plan ideas for business owners. In this episode, Adam,...

On this week's episode of Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP and Nick DeVito, CFP welcome Adam Hunt, CFP. Adam is the founder & president of EZTPA. His firm brings the best practices of institutional retirement consulting to small and mid-sized organizations. This is part one of a two-part series on retirement plan ideas for business owners. In this episode, Adam, Mike...

This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP is joined by Nick DeVito, CFP. Nick is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This episode discusses the not so popular topic of bonds. In this episode, Mike and Nick go into detail about what a bond is, some of the misconceptions about bonds, and the inverse relationship between interest rates a...

On this week's episode of Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back Rachael Packer. Rachael is a senior living specialist at Senior Living Specialists Philly. This is part two of a two-part series on senior living care. In this episode, Rachael and Mike discuss the tell-tale signs that someone should consider extra care. They also discuss the benefits of bringing in...

This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP is joined by Rachael Packer. Rachael is a senior living specialist at Senior Living Specialists Philly. This is part one of a two-part series on senior living care. In this episode, Rachael and Mike talk about senior living. They also talk about independent vs assisted living. They discuss dementia and signs leading up to it....

On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP is join by with Nick DeVito, CFP. Nick is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. Of the six areas of financial planning, this episode covers cash management. In this episode, Mike and Nick discuss a case study of a recent prospect. The guys discuss switching to a Roth 401(k), maxim...

This week on "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP sits down with Annalisa Smithson. Annalisa is the founder and director of Unleashed Counseling. Unleashed Counseling is a mental health practice offering various services including talk therapy. Their therapists create a joyful, authentic experience for people overcoming depression, anxiety, and addiction – people who need s...

On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes Brad Sorensen, CFA. Brad is a portfolio manager and outsourced Chief Investment Officer at Cornerstone Portfolio Research. This is a timely episode, as it discusses the first quarter performance in the markets, but also the recent effect of President Trump's tariffs. In this episode, Brad and Mike discu...

This week on "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back Kyle Ryan CFP. ChFC. Kyle is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is the final episode of a nine-part episode Q&A series. In this episode, Mike and Kyle discuss frequently asked questions regarding tax planning. The guys touch on tax implications of selling your home, R...

On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP is join again by Kyle Ryan CFP. ChFC. Kyle is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is the eighth episode of a nine-part Q&A series. In this episode, Mike and Kyle answer frequently asked questions regarding tax planning. The guys discuss tax brackets, common tax mistakes...

This week on "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes Kyle Ryan CFP. ChFC. Kyle is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is the seventh episode of a nine-part episode Q&A series. In this episode, Mike and Kyle answer frequently asked questions regarding tax planning. The guys discuss tax-deferred vs tax-free investment accounts,...

On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP is join again by Kyle Ryan CFP. ChFC. Kyle is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is the sixth episode of a multi-episode Q&A series. In this episode, Mike and Kyle continue to address common questions regarding investment planning. The guys cover individual stocks vs i...

This week on "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes Kyle Ryan CFP. ChFC. Kyle is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is the fifth episode of a multi-episode Q&A series. In this episode, Mike and Kyle answer common questions regarding investment planning. In this episode, the guys cover the basics of investing, including: sto...

On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP is join again by with Ryan Keefe, CFP. Ryan is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is the fourth episode of a multi-episode Q&A series. In this episode, Mike and Ryan answer frequently asked questions regarding risk management and insurance. Topics covered include: term...

This week on "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP is sits down with Ryan Keefe, CFP. Ryan is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is the third episode of a multi-episode Q&A series. In this episode, Mike and Ryan discuss debt management. Debt management is a broad subject, but the guys answer commonly asked questions regarding multi...

On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP is join again by with Nick DeVito, CFP. Nick is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is the second episode of a multi-episode Q&A series. In this episode, Mike and Nick discuss frequently asked retirement planning questions. This episode covers questions like 401(k) vs....

This week on "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP is join by with Nick DeVito, CFP. Nick is a financial planners at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is the first episode of a multi-episode Q&A series. In this episode, the guys address general financial planning questions. This episode covers basic, commonly asked financial planning questions like, "Wh...

On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back Brad Sorensen, CFA and Kyle Ryan, CFP. Brad is a portfolio manager and outsourced Chief Investment Officer at Cornerstone Portfolio Research, and Kyle is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. In this episode, the guys discuss what to expect from the markets in 2025....