Ellenbecker Investment Group

Money Sense

Money Sense is your trusted guide to building true wealth—beyond just money. Hosted by Karen Ellenbecker, founder and senior wealth advisor at Ellenbecker Investment Group (EIG), this weekly podcast helps you make confident decisions about your finances, health, and legacy. For over 35 years, Karen and the EIG Wealth Advisors have combined financial planning expertise with insights from economists, attorneys, authors, tax professionals, and other thought leaders. Each episode explores how to align your money with your values, create a life you love, and leave a lasting impact. Whether you’re p...

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Ellenbecker Investment Group

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moneysense.castos.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Retirement & Insurance Planning with Diane Gastrow 19.03.2023

Jean Range, EIG Senior Wealth Advisor, is joined by Diane Gastrow, Director of Insurance Planning at EIG. They discuss insurance planning as a strategic part of your overall financial plan through all life stages, including getting you to and through retirement (plus learn about Diane's upcoming retirement).

Market Update with Richard Schiller 18.03.2023

Jamie Williams, EIG Wealth Advisor, and Richard Schiller, Portfolio Manager & Private Wealth Advisor at Pavlic Investment Advisors, Inc., navigate the current rate environment with a bonds and market update.

Tips to Combat Anxiety with Dr. Sanam Hafeez 05.03.2023

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, talks with Dr. Sanam Hafeez, who offers tips on how parents can talk to their children about horrific life events such as school shootings, and media overload with their children and school systems.

Estate Planning with Phil Remmers 04.03.2023

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, is joined by Phil Remmers, Attorney at Cramer, Multauf & Hammes. They discuss the importance of estate planning when dealing with difficult situations and family dynamics, such as divorce, second marriages, beneficiaries with disabilities, aging parents, adult children living at home and other complicated issues.

Take Command with Joe Hart 19.02.2023

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, talks with Joe Hart, author of Take Command, about leveraging workplace leadership to increase employee engagement and resilience toward change.

Reset your Mindset with Heather Deaton & Jamie Williams 05.02.2023

Heather Deaton & Jamie Williams, EIG Wealth Advisors, discuss how to hit the reset button on your financial plan after a busy holiday season. Instead of making resolutions that don't always stick, listen in for strategies and tips to focus on your values, goals and habits for your financial wellness.

Caregiver Support with Lisa Schneider & Bryn Cemen 04.02.2023

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, talks with Lisa Schneider, Executive Director of Respite Care Association of WI, and Bryn Cemen, OAA Consultant - Caregiver Support Specialist with Greater WI Agency on Aging Resources. They discuss the overwhelm of caring for a loved one and how connecting with support services lessons the caregiver's load.

Market Update with Mike Roth 22.01.2023

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, talks with Mike Roth of Stark Investments, who describes where the market was in 2022 and where we are heading financially in 2023. His ability to simplify the roller coaster market we have been riding makes this interview a must for our listeners.

Social Media Scams and Fraud Prevention with April DeValkenaere 21.01.2023

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, sits down with Forensic Financial Crimes Investigator, April DeValkenaere, to discuss how you can protect your personal and business accounts from the most prevalent online and social media scams.

Social Media Marketing with Donna Serdula 08.01.2023

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, sits down with keynote speaker and author, Donna Serdula, to discuss how social media has challenged and changed the way companies are marketing their employees and their business.

The Four Phases of Retirement with Dr. Riley E. Moynes 07.01.2023

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, talks with Dr. Riley E. Moynes, author and retired educator, who shares his own personal retirement challenges and his discovery of the four phases of retirement that either make or break our happiness in retirement.

Real Estate Market with Christy Weber and Chrissy Klaske 11.12.2022

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor, is joined by Chrissy Klaske and Christy Weber from Keller Williams Realty, to discuss the current real estate market and how you can prepare yourself and your home for the best outcome.

Gear Up for Tax Season - EIG Tax Team Roundtable 10.12.2022

Sandra Geisler, EIG Director of Tax Planning, sits down with EIG Tax Planning Advisors, Richard Wolosek and Edward Henning, to discuss gearing up for tax season, tax planning strategies, and what's new for 2023.

Stress Management & Gut Health with Jill Butterfield 27.11.2022

Heather Deaton, EIG Wealth Advisor, is joined by Jill Butterfield, Licensed Psychotherapist and Certified in Nutrition for Mental Health, to discuss the importance of stress management and gut health.

School Systems with Edward Deshazer 26.11.2022

Join Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor, and Edward Deshazer, Executive Director of Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy, to discuss the current state of our school systems as well as paths that students can take upon graduation.

Market Discussion with Jackie Rondini 12.11.2022

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor, is joined by Jackie Rondini, CFP, Senior Consultant with Fiducient Advisors, to discuss the current market and what's ahead in 2023.

Divorce Money Guide with Tracy Coenen 30.10.2022

Julie Ellenbecker-Lipsky, EIG President and Senior Wealth Advisor, is joined by Tracy Coenen who is a Forensic Accountant and creator of the Divorce Money Guide. This guide takes people step by step through the process of gathering and analyzing their financial documents. It is an online handbook with 10 steps to help offer peace of mind to someone in the process of a divorce.

Aqua Therapups with Becky Pease 29.10.2022

Join Sara McGuire, EIG Marketing Director, as she speaks with Becky Pease, owner of Aqua Therapups, about how living with pets affects our health,  well-being, and finances.

Quiet Quitting with Matt Spielman 16.10.2022

Join Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor as she talks with Matt Spielman, Chief Performance Officer and Head Coach at Inflection Point Partners, to discuss the importance of trusting your instincts in your career. Uncover how employers can recognize when employees start demonstrating quiet quitting and should revitalize their teams.

Smart Moves with Melinda Stuart 02.10.2022

Join Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor as she talks with Melinda Stuart, owner of Smart Moves, to discuss the importance of getting organized whether you are considering selling your home or trying to make things easier for your children.

Open Enrollment with Jim Larson 01.10.2022

Medicare open enrollment is right around the corner. Jean Range, EIG Senior Wealth Advisor, is joined by Jim Larson, Licensed Insurance Agent & Executive Sales Leader at Health Markets, for a timely conversation to help you better understand what open enrollment means for you.

The Invisible Patient with Annalee Krueger 19.09.2022

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor, is joined by Annalee Krueger, Founder and President of Care Right, Inc. and author of  The   Invisible Patient,  to discuss family caregiving and healthcare struggles post-pandemic.

Who Could Have Imagined with Dr. Aliette St. Hilaire 18.09.2022

Join Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor and  Dr. Aliette St. Hilaire, nurse, anesthesiologist and author of  Who Could Have Imagined  as they both share their stories of difficulties and successes. It is a very honest, open discussion of the importance of believing in yourself and having a vision of becoming the person you strive to be.

Health and Fitness with Shannon Vick 04.09.2022

Heather Deaton, Wealth Advisor at EIG ,   sits down with  Shannon Vick, owner and personal trainer at Iron Fist Fitness, LLC, to discuss what lead him into this profession, the importance of health and fitness, and self defense strategies.

Professional Burnout with Dr. Jack Singer 03.09.2022

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor, is joined by Dr. Jack Singer to discuss professional burnout and specific exercises for re-wiring your brain for maximum resilience and well-being.

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