MSUWMA Podcast

Apple is changing its data policy to protect the privacy of its consumers. In an environment where tech companies, like Apple, have the availability of such copious amounts of data, when does it become harmful for the average consumer? With Apple acting as the first mover to protect consumer data, we may see many other companies, like Google and Facebook, follow suit.    Subscribe to rec...

Jared Machen, CFP, is the COO of Brownlee Wealth Management (located in The Woodlands, TX) and a Financial Planner at Black River Capital (located in Memphis, TN) spending his entire professional career in the industry of financial planning. Along with this, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Financial Management and Investments from the University of Arkansas. Twitter:...

As business becomes more digital, corporations become susceptible to cyberattacks which threaten the security of their online systems. The Spartan Journal team, with new member Bryan Lendzion, discusses some of the most recent cyber-attacks and the potential solutions to prevent them in the future. Subscribe to receive weekly market news from the Spartan Journal https://msuwma.us8.list-manage.com/...

Paul Davis is an alumnus of Michigan State University and a former professional athlete who played basketball for MSU. Some of his accomplishments and milestones in his basketball career include titles of Mr. Basketball State of Michigan and McDonalds All-American in 2002, Michigan State University Final 4 in 2005, 1 of only 2 players in MSU history in top 10 of points and rebounds in 2006, and ma...

While Tesla has been the dominating voice in the global electric vehicle discussion, many established auto manufacturers declared their investment into electric vehicles. The Spartan Journal team assesses the current position of the electric vehicle market and its future applicability in the lives of common consumers. Subscribe to receive weekly market news from the Spartan Journal https://msuwma....

Anthony ONeal is a #1 national bestselling author of the books Debt-Free Degree, The Graduate Survival Guide - Five Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make in College, and more. He is a speaker, financial expert and host of the popular YouTube series and podcast The Table with Anthony ONeal and has been featured on Good Morning America, the Tamron Hall Show, the Tom Joyner Morning Show, and The Rachael...

Paul Davis is an alumnus of Michigan State University and a former professional athlete who played basketball for MSU. Some of his accomplishments and milestones in his basketball career include titles of Mr. Basketball State of Michigan and McDonalds All-American in 2002, Michigan State University Final 4 in 2005, 1 of only 2 players in MSU history in top 10 of points and rebounds in 2006, and ma...

Many cryptocurrencies recently experienced a massive drop in their prices. To kick off the Spartan Journal Summer Series, the new SJ cohosts lead a dynamic conversation regarding the cause of the dip, the potential regulation surrounding crypto, and the major players involved.    Subscribe to receive weekly market news from the Spartan Journal - https://msuwma.us8.list-manage.com/su... &...

Chris Hogan is a #1 nationally bestselling author of the books Retire Inspired: It's Not an Age; It's a Financial Number as well as Everyday Millionaires: How Ordinary People Built Extraordinary Wealth – And How You Can Too. He is a personal finance expert, being featured on several programs such as CNBC, Business Insider, CNN, and more. Chris has dedicated his career to helping others achieve fin...

Costa Gianiodis is a recent graduate of Michigan State University where he earned his degree in Finance and was the Treasurer and Podcast Host for the MSU Wealth Management Association for the 2020-2021 academic year. He interned at Plante Moran as a Financial Advisor Intern last summer and will be working full-time at Altair Advisors as an Associate Consultant in Chicago, IL. LinkedIn: https://ww...

Justin Halvorson was the Michigan State University Wealth Management Association's President for the 2020-2021 academic year. Along with graduating from MSU earning a degree in Finance and participating in the Wealth Management & Financial Planning Program, he was also a Peer Career Coach for MSU's Russell Palmer Career Management Center (a place where their team advises, coaches, and educates...

Justin Jackson, CSRIC is one of the original MSUWMA Podcast Hosts. He is a student at Michigan State University enrolled in the Wealth Management and Financial Planning Program as well as a Financial Associate at Financial MD, located in Lansing, MI. In this conversation with Vincent, Justin reflects on his past interviews with people in the financial planning profession on the MSUWMA Podcast and...

Bob Palmer is the Wealth Management Practice Leader at Plante Moran, a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) based in Southfield, MI that was recently named one of Barron’s 2020 Top RIA Firms. He is also a Michigan State University alumnus where he received his B.B.A. in accounting and holds the CFP and CPA designations. He received Crain’s “40 Under 40” award and was twice named one of Barron's "To...

Steven Fox, CFP is the founder of Next Gen Financial Planning, a Registered Investment Advisor in San Diego, CA providing comprehensive fee-only financial planning services for young professionals who want to learn how to use money as a tool to balance today’s pressing needs with tomorrow’s dreams. Steven is also the founder of the San Diego Financial Advisors Network, a member of both the Nationa...

The United States is currently seeing a frenzy in the real estate market. With low mortgage rates, decreasing supply, and recovering economy, homes are selling faster than they can build them. The team discusses the current housing market and what has attributed to the inflated prices seen.    Subscribe to receive weekly market news from the Spartan Journal https://msuwma.us8.list-manage...

Matt Fizell, CFP is a Financial Planner and Operations Manager at Guiding Wealth located in Texas. He earned his BS in Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and is actively involved in the paraplanning program at Southern Methodist University. In his past work, he served multiple financial planners through his own paraplanning firm. A...

With COVID vaccinations increasing, the possibility of a broad economic recovery is becoming more and more common. This week the Spartan Journal Podcast team discusses the various aspects of the upcoming economic recovery from both an industrial and statewide perspective.    Sources: Moody's Back-To-Normal Index: https://www.cnn.com/business/us-economic-recovery-coronavirusBloomberg | U....

Scott Frank is the founder of Stone Steps Financial, a financial planning and investment management firm located in Encinitas, CA. He holds the CFA, CFP, and RLP designations. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Scott is also the co-host of a weekly podcast Real Personal Finance. Along with this, Scott was...

In a fight for better worker's rights and benefits, an Amazon warehouse in Alabama has been fighting to unionize. The SJ team discusses the topic and touches on the various aspects of Amazon's business.    Subscribe to receive weekly market news from the Spartan Journal https://msuwma.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2179fd862e885dc3aa74221ca&id=300f3e794d  https://www.msuwma.com...

Dr. Barry Mulholland is the Financial Planning Program Director at the University of Akron. Prior to this, he was an adjunct instructor at Texas Tech in the Personal Financial Planning Department and earned his Ph. D. in Personal Financial Planning. He also holds the CFP and ChFC designations.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-mulholland-phd-cfp%C2%AE-chfc%C2%AE-1b97384/ WMA websit...

With the increasing prices of the stock market, the Spartan Journal team discusses the speculative bubble that is forming within the current bull market. Among other expansive topics, the discussion additionally touches on behavioral investing, historical bubbles, and the environment leading out of the COVID-19 recession.    IPO/SPAC Offerings: https://www.sentimentrader.com/blog/investm...

Paul Pradel, CFP is an alumnus from Michigan State University. He is also the owner of Pradel Financial Group, launched in 2002, which is an independent financial services company based in Seattle, WA. Along with the CFP designation, he also holds other designations and credentials such as Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), as well as other insurance licenses....

Michigan, amongst many other states, has legalized online gambling. With sporting events emerging post-pandemic, this is creating a surge in activity for online gambling platforms. In this week's episode, the SJ team discusses online gambling and the line that exists between gambling and investing.    Subscribe to receive weekly market news from the Spartan Journal https://msuwma.us8.lis...

Oscar Garner III (class of 2021) is a finance student and Evans Scholar at the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University. He is also an executive board member for our student organization, MSUWMA. He is the Director of Recruitment as well as a co-founder of MSUWMA's Spartan Journal, a weekly newsletter compiled by the Spartan Journal's weekly news contributors delivering its reade...

The team reflects on the past year, what has changed since the beginning on the pandemic and their predictions for the upcoming school year.    Subscribe to receive weekly market news from the Spartan Journal https://msuwma.us8.list-manage.com/subscribeu=2179fd862e885dc3aa74221ca&id=300f3e794d  https://www.msuwma.com/spartanjournal  msuwma@gmail.com    ...