Wealth Guardians Radio

Are you within a few years of retirement and wondering what needs to happen before you make the leap? In this episode, Brice Payne hosts a conversation about how to approach the retirement countdown with more clarity and confidence. From income planning and Social Security timing to investment positioning, taxes, healthcare, and lifestyle goals, Brice discusses why the years leading up to retireme...

Do you know what the major market indices are actually measuring? In this episode, the guys break down six of the most popular and widely tracked market indices, including what each index follows, the types and sizes of companies represented, and why investors should understand the differences between them. From broad market benchmarks to more specific slices of the economy, market indices can hel...

In this week’s episode, Brice and Garrett cover two timely retirement planning topics. First, they discuss a proposal in Congress that would cap Social Security benefits at $50,000 for individuals and $100,000 for couples. What could a change like this mean for retirees, near-retirees, and those still building their retirement income plan? Then, they shift to annual financial reviews. What should...

On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne open the mailbag and answer listener submitted questions. The Wealth Guardians Radio show is hosted by Doug Ray and broadcasts live each Saturday morning at 9:30 on Greensboro, NC’s 94.5 WPTI FM and each Sunday morning at 8:30 on Winston-Salem's WTOB 98.0 AM.

Why can spending in retirement feel harder than saving for it? On this episode of The Wealth Guardians with Doug Ray, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne discuss why some retirees struggle to shift from saving money to confidently spending it. For retirees who have steady income from Social Security, pensions, investments, or other sources, the challenge is not always a lack of income. Sometimes, it is th...

On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne open the mailbag and answer listener submitted questions. The Wealth Guardians Radio show is hosted by Doug Ray and broadcasts live each Saturday morning at 9:30 on Greensboro, NC’s 94.5 WPTI FM and each Sunday morning at 8:30 on Winston-Salem's WTOB 98.0 AM.

In this episode of The Wealth Guardians with Doug Ray, Doug and Brice Payne discuss the gray areas that actually matter in retirement planning. From income strategy and taxes to Social Security and investment decisions, many of the most important choices are not simply black and white. Listen in as they explain why thoughtful financial advice often lives in the gray area and how a more nuanced app...

On this episode of The Wealth Guardians with Doug Ray, Doug and Brice discuss budgeting and 401(k) choices before retirement.

On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne discuss ten retirement myths that too many people believe. The Wealth Guardians Radio show is hosted by Doug Ray and broadcasts live each Saturday morning at 9:30 on Greensboro, NC’s 94.5 WPTI FM and each Sunday morning at 8:30 on Winston-Salem's WTOB 98.0 AM.

On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Doug Ray and Brice Payne open the mailbag and answer listener submitted questions. The Wealth Guardians Radio show is hosted by Doug Ray and broadcasts live each Saturday morning at 9:30 on Greensboro, NC’s 94.5 WPTI FM and each Sunday morning at 8:30 on Winston-Salem's WTOB 98.0 AM.

Retirement brings with it lots of potentially confusing decisions. And a mistake you don't want to make involves your taxes. Check out this past weekend's show where Garrett and Brice discuss the top mistakes new retirees make when it pertains to taxes.

On this episode of The Wealth Guardians with Doug Ray, Doug and Brice discuss ten of the most misleading things in finance and how to avoid falling victim to the 'shiny object syndrome'.

On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Doug Ray and Brice Payne open the mailbag and answer listener submitted questions. The Wealth Guardians Radio show is hosted by Doug Ray and broadcasts live each Saturday morning at 9:30 on Greensboro, NC’s 94.5 WPTI FM and each Sunday morning at 8:30 on Winston-Salem's WTOB 98.0 AM.

On this edition of The Wealth Guardians with Doug Ray, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne discuss several common questions they receive from retirees as they start planning for retirement. Oftentimes those questions are overly simplistic and/or poorly phrased. The guys re-frame common questions so that they can address major concerns of retirees in a more impactful way.

On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne discuss whether you need more than one financial advisor for your family.

On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne discuss whether your personal feelings belong in your financial planning.

On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Doug Ray and Brice Payne open the mailbag and answer listener submitted questions. The Wealth Guardians Radio show is hosted by Doug Ray and broadcasts live each Saturday morning at 9:30 on Greensboro, NC’s 94.5 WPTI FM and each Sunday morning at 8:30 on Winston-Salem's WTOB 98.0 AM.

On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne discuss six stupid questions you're afraid to ask your financial advisor that aren't stupid at all.

On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Doug Ray and Brice Payne talk about the top five things you should do in your first year of retirement. The Wealth Guardians Radio show is hosted by Doug Ray and broadcasts live each Saturday morning at 9:30 on Greensboro, NC’s 94.5 WPTI FM and each Sunday morning at 8:30 on Winston-Salem's WTOB 98.0 AM.

On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Doug Ray and Brice Payne open the mailbag and answer listener submitted questions.

Forget the financial advice or talk of being a fiduciary. Let's take a break and talk all things Christmas! On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Doug Ray and Brice Payne dive into Christmas trivia!

On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Doug Ray and Brice Payne discuss hidden Medicare penalties you might be paying.

On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne discuss how fuzzy math could be sabotaging your financial future.

On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne discuss the eight warning signs you may have missed when choosing your financial advisor.

On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Doug Ray and Brice Payne review five signs that you're in better financial shape than you thought. Investment advisory services offered through Alphastar Capital Management, LLC, a SEC-registered investment adviser. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the SEC, nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a par...