The 9Innings Podcast

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Kevin describes why he decided to open his own RIA, and what lead to his move. He also talks about what he discovered after the move was made, and talk some "Fact vs Fiction". Companies will often make you feel as if you cannot live without them, Kevin takes you on his journey and why that "may" not be tru...

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Are you curious about the most valuable lesson in personal finance? In this engaging podcast, Kevin Thompson, founder and CEO of 9i Capital Group, sits down with Mary Carlson, a PhD and adjunct professor, to uncover the secrets of financial behavior and psychology. They dive deep into the importance of und...

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Kevin describes speaks with Michael G Thomas about his life as a professor at University of Georgia, and growing up in Gary, Indiana. Michael opens up about some trials and tribulations he has overcome and provides context on what makes people tick around money. Michael G Thomas P.h. D and CFP®, is a facul...

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Kevin speaks with Tyrone Ross Jr about cryptocurrency. We discussed the basics on what cryptocurrency actually is, and talk about why banks may perceive as a threat. We discussed the basics of bitcoin and the power of the Blockchain, and how it has revolutionized currency exchange.  Discussing Turnqey: (1...

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. In this episode of the 9Innings Podcast, Kevin Thompson, founder and CEO of 9ICapital Group, discusses AI and recession-related questions. The podcast covers the implementation of AI in various companies and products, as well as common questions clients ask financial advisors about recessions. The hosts emphasize the importance...

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Kevin sits down with Devon Drew of DFD Partners and disucss how Ai will transform the industry and why ESG direct investing may make sense. We discuss ChatGPT, and how it may transition advisers away from traditional financial planning, and why some may be reluctant to change. Devon Drew is the CEO of DFD...

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Kevin discusses an industry debate, fee-only or fee based advisor. Many are confused about which advisor is which and what the difference may be. A fee based advisor operates as a fiduciary as well as a commission based advisor when circumstances arise. A fee-only advisor only operates in the fee only spac...

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Kevin talks to Danny Lohrfink of wealth.com about industry disruption and how they are providing technology in the estate planning space. Wealth.com provides advisors the ability to bring estate planning to their clients. It allows for many families to begin the estate planning process with simplicity, and...

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Kevin speaks with Dr Preston Cherry about becoming a CFP®, running a small business and living in the world of acadmia. Dr Cherry has to wear a lot of hats and we discuss how he manages his time while also running a financial planning practice of his own. Dr Cherry is the founder of @concurrentfinancial an...

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Kevin talks about what is happening in the government securities markets. Yields are approaching 5% in short maturities and 4% in the longer dated securities. Higher yields mean "possible" tough sledding ahead for equity markets given the fact that risk free rates are providing higher returns. The equity m...

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast sponsored by 9i Capital LLc where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: A powerful example of #blackexcellence as Kevin Thompson RICP®, CFP® talks to TCU legend Johnny Collins Founding Partner of Community National Title. The Horned Frogs had an incredible year reaching the national championship game and continue to grow in the DFW region. We broach...

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Kevin talks rising rates and how they may impact the overall economy in 2023. The Federal Reserve has stated it will keep rates higher for longer to attack and mitigate inflation. CPI projections have been coming down very slowly and the Fed has maintained a hawkish stance. The expectations on markets land...

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Kevin describes what makes a bear market and why there are tendencies to have massive upside spikes in returns within them. Historically speaking, bear markets are not uncommon and average -20% or more on the downside. Within those bear markets, you can see positive returns of +10% or more at any given tim...

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Kevin talks to CNBC Contributor Ron Insana about the current inflationary environment, and what happened to those Damn Yankees. Ron is a friend of the show and we always love his insight when he joins. Listen to this weeks episode as we tackle elections, sports drama, and that CPI number...

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Kevin interviews Nancy Davis and ask her opinions on markets and interest rate volatility. Nancy has a unique way of looking at volatility which led her to start Quadratic Capital Management in 2013. We also talk about TIPS (Treasury Inflation Protected Securities) and why investors need to understand what...

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Kevin talks about the Fed's actions and why they may owe us an apology. The Fed was way behind the interest rate curve, especially given market expectations, and now is trying to catch up to market participants. With massive 75bps Fed hikes and more to come, the Fed has already admitted to being way too la...

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Kevin discusses why the market has come down 20%. We are in a bear market due to rising rates and high inflationary pressures that are forcing the Feds hand. Jerome Powell continues to stress “pain” will be felt in the overall economy and unemployment will rise. With supply chain issues starting to abate a...

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Kevin describes the truth, the fact professionals such as himself battle others in the neverending debate between which type of insurance a person should carry. A majority of Americans need coverage but often get sold coverages involving life insurance they do not need. Listen to our take on this matter an...

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Meme stocks are back and being pushed upwards once again by investors that are looking for a quick payday. Kevin Thompson talks about how these investors may be making a few bucks while Wall Street is raking in billions on the backs of the retail investor. From secondary offerings and issuance of shares, t...

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Kevin talks about stocks, exchange traded funds, and mutual funds. He describes how they work and the benefits of each. Stocks have produced great returns for investors, however, there are some idiosyncratic risk involved with stocks. Etfs have been great as well but they come with their own set of issues...

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Kevin talks about the rampant nature of Spam calls and his ever favorite student loan call. I have never had a student loan, yet I receive calls weekly about my student loan debt and my need to possibly repay that debt. It is comical the lengths people go through to scam others, however, it is a booming in...

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. #retirement #certifiedfinancialplanner #retirementlife #retirementlifestylepodcast ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: So you just retired, Now What? Many of us do an incredible job getting "to" retirement, but have not done a successful job planning "for" retirement. To know you have plenty of money and that your plan is sound is 1/2 the ba...

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Kevin talks about the seven principles to successful long-term investing. Human psychology causes us to make bad decisions as we invest. Removing the desire to sell when the market is down remains crucial in our path for investment success. Most of us just need the KISS strategy when it comes to investing....

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Kevin discusses tactics to combat credit and debit card fraud. Many, if not all, of us have dealt with this growing issue. We tackle this hard hitting conundrum and discuss issues such as: best banks to use, consolidating spending accounts, daily/weekly review of transactions, and motnioring your credit re...

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Kevin interviews Tom O’Connell of O’Connell Sports Management. We discuss the upcoming draft, how baseball has changed and how he represents some of todays big leaguers. Tom O’Connell is the owner of O’Connell Sports Management where he has helped negotiate a number of todays MLB contracts. Tom has helped...