Something More with Chris Boyd

In the News – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry dig into some of the top stories in the news this past week. They begin their discussion with the latest report on Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which is the primary financial measure of all the goods and services produced in the United States. The recent report shows a surprising increase of 3.3% annualized rate in the fourth quarter of 2023. Wall Street ha...

12Chris Boyd introduces the topic of diversification in the world of personal financial planning. He reviews why diversification is a cornerstone practice for most investment portfolios.   Jeff Perry weighs in with comments regarding a recent news story (link provided below) which outlines how the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation portfolio is invested primarily in just five individual stocks, inc...

Do you know your income tax dates? – With the new year comes tax preparation time. Chris Boyd outlines the key upcoming dates related to income taxes. Jeff Perry joins Chris as the conversation goes into tax planning and making contributions to retirement plans. The duo offers suggestions for when it is appropriate to change your income tax withholding. Chris and Jeff have a dialogue about the val...

How to pay for long-term care expenses – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry go into great detail about the challenges of planning for long-term care. Chris starts the segment by grouping people into three distinct categories. These groups are people with wealth to cover the cost, those who will need to rely on public benefits, and the remainder who can and should plan for such a possibility of a long-term...

How to survive the uncertainty and invest with confidence in an Election Year – Presidential elections can be divisive and unsettling for many people. At times, the fate of the world seems to hang in the balance with election results. But when it comes to investing, do elections really matter all that much? Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry review a recent report by The Capital Group which looks at such d...

Bitcoin ETFs are now available – The US Securities and Exchange Commission recently approved 11 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for Bitcoin. These new ETFs will allow investors to buy an asset that tracks the price movement of Bitcoin. Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry discuss if and when such an investment might be appropriate. Chris provides commentary on the risk involved and how the new types of investme...

Chris Boyd and Brian Regan discuss standard portfolio concerns, addressing issues like over- concentration in investments, the risk of over-diversification, and the necessity of aligning portfolios with personal comfort levels. They also analyze the latest inflation report and its implications for investors. The segment discusses the SEC's recent authorization of Bitcoin ETFs and how investors...

7 Brian Regan, Senior Portfolio Manager, shares valuable insights on Smart Money Moves, focusing on 7 Practical Ways to Save Big and Live Well. He emphasizes the importance of saving and investing for wealth building, drawing from his financial journey. This segment is dedicated to helping listeners identify opportunities to enhance their future wealth. #SmartMoneyMoves #SavingTips#WealthBuilding ...

Jeff Dekko, CEO of Wealth Enhancement Group, joins Chris to discuss the firms approach to client success. They highlight the importance of a client-centered culture in financial planning and how their Round Table of Specialists fosters collaboration and informed decision-making. The conversation also covers integrating technology in financial services and the firms commitment to charitable initiat...

Chris Boyd starts the year with a focus on Personal Finance New Years Resolutions, emphasizing the importance of reviewing and planning finances at the start of the year. He offers listeners a Complementary Portfolio Review to help them align their financial goals. The segment also touches upon the upcoming Caucus and primary season, speculating on potential outcomes and their impact on financial...

Senior Financial Planner Scott Birmingham joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry to discuss some of the more common mistakes people make while planning for their retirement. Some of the issues discussed are planning for inflation, unexpected expenses, relocating, and rising medical expenses. Chris Boyd also outlines a complementary offer for a portfolio review and the creation of a financial plan. The tr...

2024 Market Outlook – Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry and Brian Regan share their thoughts on the outlook for various financial markets in the new year. Brian provides a detailed review of current stock market valuations and offers an optimistic tone for 2024 corporate earnings. The trio reviews the influences of 2024 being an election year and Brian references an article (see link below) he authored on th...

$1M does not go as far as it used to – In this segment, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry dig into a recently published article on CNBC (see link below). Chris reviews the states where $1M in retirement savings will last the longest and the shortest. The pair outlines the actual definition of being a millionaire and Jeff reviews a survey of millionaires and the top 5 professions which create the most mill...

Year in Review – Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry look back at 2023 and discuss a wide range of topics. The conversation starts out with Chris outlining the market returns for last year and offering commentary on how inflation, higher interest rates, and fears of a recession impacted the markets at different periods during last year. Chris and Jeff go on to discuss geo-political events, including the war...

CEO Chris Boyd of Asset Management Resources (AMR) announces an exciting merger of AMR with Wealth Enhancement Services (WEG). Chris shares his reasoning and process of selecting WEG to partner with. Chris goes on to discuss his primary reason for the merger is to enhance service and resources for the AMR clients. Jeff Perry and Scott Birmingham discuss with Chris some of the benefits clients will...

Chris Boyd, Jeff Perry and Scott Birmingham share their thoughts on goal setting and some of the ways to approach diverse types of goals, including the areas of finances, health, spiritual life, relationships, and time management. Jeff highlights the use of SMART goals, which stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. Chris introduces George Kinder's "Three Questions,"...

New Year Resolutions – As the new year is upon us, Chris Boyd is joined by Scott Birmingham and Jeff Perry to discuss an article on the Schwab website (see link below) which highlights five steps that all investors should consider taking to help boost their financial fitness in the new year. Chris, Scott, and Jeff offer their commentary and suggestions on the five following financial resolutions:...

7Has your life changed since you started your financial plan? In this segment, Chris Boyd outlines a complementary offer to 10 listeners for a portfolio review and the creation of a financial plan. Chris is joined on air by AMR's Lead Financial Planner Scott Birmingham and Investment Advisor Representative Jeff Perry. The trio goes into detail regarding how a financial plan should identify your go...

In the spirit of the holidays, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry explore the stock market hopes for a "Santa Claus Rally." The two discuss how and when the concept of a Santa Claus rally started and whether it is a valid market indicator. Chris and Jeff go on to review other frequently discussed times that markets are expected to move higher, including the "January effect" and during years of a Presidenti...

Chris Boyd invites Reverand Vincent Daily to discuss the meaning and spirit of Christmas. Reverand Daily is the Spiritual Director of Pope Saint John XXIII National Seminary. In this episode Reverand Daily, Chris Boyd, and Jeff Perry discuss a wide variety of subjects related to finding and spreading peace and joy, especially during Christmastime. The conversation goes on further to discuss modern...

Lessons from people who hate retirement – In this segment Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry review an article (see link below) from Bottomline magazine on why some people are not happy in retirement. Chris and Jeff discuss the below list of the most common mistakes made in retirement. Chris and Jeff also share their own personal reflections and client experiences on each subject.  Counting on your work f...

Brian Regan, who is the Chief Investment Officer for Asset Management Resources joins Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry and reviews recent market performance and potential headwinds for 2024. Brian offers an optimistic tone for corporate earnings and interest rates for 2024. Jeff specifically questions Brian on sectors of the economy that he prefers and others he might avoid. Chris offers listeners the op...

Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry discuss how long you live as a major consideration when it comes to developing a solid financial plan.  The pair starts off with a discussion of the different feelings and emotions that people have when talking about their own mortality.  Chris and Jeff go into a variety of issues including the impacts long-term care, major purchases and inflation have on the ability to m...

Following up a recent episode, Chris Boyd and Jeff Perry return to a conversation of using a Retirement Checklist as you enter or are in retirement.  This week Chris and Jeff go over: Considering Medicare and Medigap deadlines. Planning for long-term care needs. Simplifying your financial life. Planning to retire TO something, not FROM something. Developing a daily routine for retirement. Spending...

In this episode Chris Boyd digs into ways you may be able to reduce this year's income tax burden.  Chris refers to a recent article in Barrons (link provided below) and starts off the conversation with Jeff Perry on six specific areas to consider before year's end.  The pair talks about ways to defer income into 2024 and accelerate deductions for 2023.  Chris and Jeff next go into the subject of...