The Generational Investors Podcast

In Episode 13 of The Generational Investors, host John Woodard III sits down with WCAMG founder and president John Woodard Jr. for a look inside how the firm actually invests. The conversation opens with a brief look at Tactical Asset Allocation, one of the firm's two complementary management styles, before turning to the heart of the episode: the Market Leaders Portfolio. John Woodard Jr. walks t...

In this special Fourth of July edition of The Generational Investors, host John Woodard III celebrates America's 250th birthday with the story of the American stock market, from its humble birth under a buttonwood tree on Wall Street in 1792 to the global powerhouse it is today. As the nation marks 250 years of independence, John walks through the founding of the New York Stock Exchange, the origi...

In Episode 12 of The Generational Investors, host John Woodard III sits down with advisor Matthew Blades, CFP® to break down the most important numbers in retirement. Retirement is not a single date on a calendar. It is a series of them, and missing one can cost you thousands in penalties or missed opportunities. Matt also tackles the magic number debate, the popular idea that everyone should be c...

In Episode 11 of The Generational Investors, host John Woodard III sits down with WCAMG Chief Compliance Officer and Investment Advisor Todd Senter, CFP®, for one of the most important conversations the podcast has had yet. Most people spend decades building wealth and very little time thinking about what happens to it when they are gone. This episode changes that. Todd walks through what every ac...

In Episode 10 of The Generational Investors, host John Woodard III sits down with WCAMG founder and president John Woodard Jr. for one of the most educational episodes yet. The episode opens with a look at what is currently moving markets, with a focused conversation on memory chip stocks and what the recent action in that space is signaling for the broader technology sector. From there they break...

In Episode 9 of The Generational Investors, host John Woodard III sits down with WCAMG founder and president John Woodard Jr. for a full breakdown of the first quarter of 2026. From record highs in January to the disruption of Operation Epic Fury in late February, they walk through what happened, where the major indices landed, and what the data says about where markets go from here. The conversat...

In Episode 8 of The Generational Investors, host John III is joined by WCAMG Chief Financial Officer, Joan Woodard, CPA, for a timely deep dive into tax season. With the April 15th deadline closing in, Joan walks through the documents every filer needs, the most common mistakes she sees — especially among investors — and critical IRA and HSA contribution windows that close with the deadline regard...

In this episode of The Generational Investors Podcast, John Woodard III sits down with Matthew Blades, CFP®, to begin a new Financial Planning Series with a broad discussion on the foundations of financial planning. The conversation covers the difference between investing and true financial planning, the core pillars every financial plan should include, and why long-term planning often matters mor...

In this episode of The Generational Investors Podcast, John Woodard III and John Woodard Jr. discuss the historical role of gold and silver and how these metals behave in modern markets. The conversation looks at how precious metals have performed across different periods of economic history and how those historical patterns relate to today’s environment. They also cover why investors turn to gold...

In this episode of the Woodard & Company Asset Management Group Podcast, John 3 sits down with Steve Hungerford to break down everything you need to know about Roth IRAs. They discuss how Roth IRAs work, the key benefits of tax-free growth, contribution limits, income restrictions, and how Roth accounts fit into a long-term retirement strategy. John and Steve also cover common misconceptions,...

In Episode 3 of The Generational Investors Podcast, the team from Woodard & Company Asset Management Group is joined by John 3 and Todd Senter for a practical conversation on employer-sponsored 401(k) plans. They break down how these plans work, common mistakes employers and employees make, and key strategies for building stronger retirement outcomes across generations. Whether you’re offering...

In Episode 2 of The Generational Investor, John Woodard III and John Woodard Jr break down the key market trends that defined 2025 and share their forward-looking outlook for 2026.  This episode offers a multigenerational perspective on navigating an evolving financial landscape.   Whether you are a seasoned investor or just beginning your wealth-building journey, this conversation delivers practi...

Welcome to The Generational Investors, the introduction podcast from Woodard & Company Asset Management Group, Inc., hosted by John Woodard III and John Woodard Jr. This series brings together the power of experience and the energy of the next generation to explore smart, values-driven investing.  In this opening episode, John III and John Jr. share the story behind Woodard & Company, thei...