Tactical Wealth: From Military to Money

In this episode of Tactical Wealth, we sit down with former Marine F/A-18 Hornet pilot and portfolio manager Tony Bancroft. After flying more than 100 carrier landings, completing multiple combat deployments, and serving as a Marine Corps fighter pilot, Tony made the leap from military aviation to Wall Street. Today, he manages one of the top-performing aerospace and defense ETFs, combining firsth...

In this episode of Tactical Wealth, we sit down with Army veteran, entrepreneur, and Alpha Coffee co-founder Carl Churchill. Before building a multi-million dollar coffee company, Carl spent more than 22 years serving as an Army intelligence officer, leading teams across infantry, armored, and special operations environments. After transitioning from military service, he experienced the highs and...

In this episode of Tactical Wealth, we sit down with entrepreneur, investor, veteran, and media entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano. Before becoming one of the most recognizable voices in finance, technology, and investing, Anthony served as an infantry sergeant in the U.S. Army and deployed to Iraq. After leaving the military, he entered the world of startups, entrepreneurship, and investing, eventual...

In this inspiring episode of Tactical Wealth, we sit down with retired Command Sergeant Major Tonya Oxendine, a trailblazing military leader, master paratrooper, veteran advocate, and one of the first Black female Command Sergeant Majors in the 82nd Airborne Division. Tonya's journey began on a dirt road in St. Augustine, Florida, where she grew up in a single-parent household and learned resilien...

In this impactful episode of Tactical Wealth, we sit down with Maurice Philogene, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, former federal agent (OSI), civilian police officer, and powerhouse real estate investor who has managed over $200M in real estate through Quattro Capital. After 22 years of military service and a parallel 25-year career in corporate IT consulting, Maurice mastered the ultimate...

In this powerful episode of Tactical Wealth, we sit down with Daniel Corbett, a former Navy SEAL Team Six operator whose journey from the elite "Red Squadron" to a Serbian prison and eventually the tech world is nothing short of cinematic. After a decade of active duty, including high-tempo deployments to Ramadi and the top-tier environment of Team Six, Daniel transitioned from a "sentient" operat...

In this episode of Tactical Wealth, we sit down with Patrick Flood, a former Green Beret with over 20 years of Army service, Georgetown ROTC graduate, Duke MBA, and the founder of Owners in Honor, a nonprofit helping veterans buy, grow, and exit small businesses. Patrick's path is anything but linear. From armor officer to working actor, from signal detachment commander to Special Forces, from fin...

In this powerful episode of Tactical Wealth , we sit down with Rob O’Neill, a former Navy SEAL Team Six operator and the man who stood at the center of the most high-profile military operation since World War II. After 16.5 years of service, over 400 combat missions, and being a key figure in the mission to find bin Laden, the Captain Phillips rescue, and Lone Survivor , Rob transitioned from the...

In this powerful episode of Tactical Wealth, we sit down with Commander Mark Divine, a retired Navy SEAL, New York Times bestselling author, and the visionary founder behind SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind. After a decade on active duty and another in the reserves, Mark transitioned from the "Cyborg" of SEAL Team 3 to a serial entrepreneur, building multiple million-dollar brands. From buying NavySeal...

In this powerful episode of Tactical Wealth, we sit down with Nuri Golan, a builder, operator, and advisor whose career spans special operations, deep tech, and venture building. After serving as an officer in Israel’s elite Navy SEAL unit, Shayetet 13, Nuri transitioned into entrepreneurship, founding and exiting multiple companies. Today, he helps the next generation of founders scale through Ve...

From combat deployments to billion-dollar boardrooms, the stories of veterans who’ve built, led, and innovated prove that the mission doesn’t end when the service does, it evolves. In this episode of Tactical Wealth, host Kaj Larsen pulls together lessons from some of the extraordinary guests of Season 1, veterans who’ve faced uncertainty, rebuilt from scratch, and gone on to create lasting impact...

From Navy SEAL to redefining healthcare performance, Brian Ferguson’s journey is one of “accidental intentionality”, a career shaped by service, risk, and an unshakable commitment to human potential. In this episode of Tactical Wealth, Kaj Larsen sits down with Brian, founder and CEO of Arena Labs, to explore how lessons from special operations and innovation translate into saving lives in the ope...

Grit doesn’t just get you through Hell Week,  it builds companies too. In this episode of Tactical Wealth, Kaj Larsen sits down with Jeff Gum, Navy SEAL turned entrepreneur, to explore what it really means to never quit. Jeff’s story is one of raw perseverance. From being dropped during SEAL training after nearly dying from a rare illness, to clawing his way back into the program and graduating, t...

What happens when a soldier, policymaker, and entrepreneur all live in the same person? In this powerful episode of Tactical Wealth, Kaj Larsen sits down with Dan Kunze, Army veteran, national security strategist, tech leader, and investor, to explore how military discipline translates into long-term success in business, wealth, and leadership. From the front lines to the boardroom, Dan’s story is...

What separates high performers from everyone else, especially under pressure? In this unforgettable episode of Tactical Wealth, Kaj Larsen sits down with retired Navy SEAL Commander, bestselling author, and leadership expert Rich Diviney to unpack what it truly takes to thrive in the most demanding environments, whether on the battlefield or in the boardroom. From leading elite units at SEAL Team...

In this powerful episode of Tactical Wealth, we sit down with General Laura J. Richardson, a trailblazing Army aviator, former four-star general, and the first woman to command both U.S. Army North and U.S. Southern Command. From her early days in ROTC to commanding Blackhawk battalions and shaping national security policy, General Richardson shares her extraordinary journey through the ranks, the...

In this episode, host Kaj Larsen sits down with Mitch Aguiar, a decorated SEAL turned MMA fighter, apparel mogul, and founder of the multimillion-dollar supplement brand MASF. But Mitch’s journey isn’t just one of success, it’s one of resilience, rebellion, and rebuilding from rock bottom. After walking away from a 10-year career in the SEAL Teams, Mitch bet on himself, pursuing his MMA fighter an...

Welcome to the first episode of the Tactical Wealth Podcast, where military grit meets financial growth. In this episode, former Navy SEAL and host Kaj Larsen sits down with Patrick J. Murphy, the first Iraq veteran elected to Congress, former Under Secretary of the Army, venture capitalist, Emmy-winning producer, and lifelong advocate for veterans. From his days in the 82nd Airborne Division to C...

Join host Kaj Larsen as he unveils the ultimate guide for military service members and veterans looking to transform their service into financial success. In this groundbreaking podcast, we break down barriers and open doors to wealth-building opportunities often overlooked by those who've defended our nation. On each episode you will get: Real-life success stories from veterans who've conquered t...