Retire Right: A WYZE Wealth Advisors Podcast

Successful investing is often achieved by keeping a long-term view and building strategies that match that time horizon. As we look ahead at the decade to come, is your portfolio in a position to thrive or dive? In this video, Ryan is joined again by Ron and Nick to talk about expected returns over the next 10 years and how we evaluate different asset classes for our clients.  We’re going to discu...

It’s been a busy six weeks to start 2025 but few things have gotten the attention of investors as tariffs. The opinions about the effectiveness of tariffs are wide-ranging so we’re going to take both sides of the argument today on our roundtable discussion. Ron Wyatt, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA® takes the role of pro-tariff while Nick Lewandowski, CFA®, CFP® argues from the anti-tariff perspective. This dy...

When you work with Wyze Wealth Advisors, you get access to our proprietary stock strategy that we’ve managed in-house for over a decade. Ryan is joined by Ron Wyatt, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA® and Nick Lewandowski, CFA®, CFP® to unpack the philosophy and mechanics behind Wyze Design Direct.  Discover the driving factors behind higher expected returns, including profitability and valuation, and how this pr...

As people approach retirement, they look for more conservative investment options since safety typically becomes the priority over growth. While there are multiple ways to achieve that outcome, the choice that many retirees and pre-retirees navigate toward for safety is bonds. But bonds may be riskier than you think and today we’re going to break down the intricacies of bonds and how they are best...

In a world where market volatility and economic uncertainty are always present, finding a reliable investment strategy has become as important as ever. That’s where our ‘All-Season Framework’ comes into play, and it’s something we’ve developed to help investors navigate all types of economic conditions.  In this episode, we’ll have another roundtable discussion to explain this unique approach and...

As the year comes to a close, it's the perfect time to reassess your financial strategies and ensure you're on the right track for 2024. Tax planning is a crucial aspect of this process, and in our latest episode, we will share three essential strategies that can help you optimize your tax efficiency and financial health. Here’s what we cover in this episode:  0:00 – Intro  0:55 – Qualif...

Investment planning is not just about picking stocks or bonds; it's about creating a roadmap that aligns with your broader financial and retirement goals. This is one of the pillars of the retirement planning process at Wyze Wealth Advisors and today we’re going to break down our unique approach to investment planning.  Ryan is joined again by Ron Wyatt, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA® and Nick Lewandowsk...

When ​it ​comes ​to ​investing, ​mutual ​funds ​and ​ETFs ​are ​two ​of ​the ​more ​popular ​options ​people ​will ​choose ​from. ​But ​which ​is ​better, ​and ​does ​it ​really ​matter? ​Today Ryan will host a roundtable discussion with Ron Wyatt, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA® and Nick Lewandowski, CFA®, CFP® to answer ​some ​of ​the ​most ​common ​questions ​people ​have ​when ​trying ​to ​build ​their ​po...

Retirement planning is all about finding the right tools to help you save money effectively and efficiently, which is why tax planning needs to be a part of your planning process. One of the tools that you can leverage to help you grow your nest egg without having a tax time bomb waiting for you in retirement is the Roth IRA. Today we’re going to break down this account and help explain the key in...

Achieving tax bracket equilibrium is a goal that everyone should have as they strive for long-term financial stability. Most people understand that tax planning is important, but how do you find that balance across different investments and accounts?  Today we’ll break down what it means, why it’s crucial for long-term financial planning, and how to apply it to your portfolio. Learn the strategies...

One of the big questions that needs to be addressed in retirement planning is how will you be taken care of later in life. Most people don’t want to think about long-term care when they’re young and healthy, but it could be one of your biggest expenses in retirement. Many retirees plan by getting long-term care insurance but is that something you should consider as well?  Ryan breaks down the basi...

One of the biggest hurdles for retirement is getting past the idea of no longer having a paycheck coming in. That transition from saving to distribution can be daunting, but it’s essential for building a retirement plan that gives you the confidence to walk away from work.  In this episode, we’re diving into one of the key pillars of retirement planning and that’s the income plan. It’s an area tha...

Welcome to the first episode of Retire Right, a show dedicated to helping you navigate your path to retirement with the guidance of WYZE Wealth Advisors. Before we dive into financial planning and all the topics associated with building a portfolio for retirement, we wanted to introduce you to Ryan Wyatt, CFP®, CIMA®, one of the wealth advisors on our team. Today’s show will give you some backgrou...