Learn about investment strategies, how much you can spend in retirement, ways to reduce taxes, Social Security benefits, Roth IRA conversions and contributions, portfolio diversification, creating retirement income, and more. At Menninger & Associates, our philosophy is based on the fundamentals of financial planning. Further, we strongly believe that education and knowledge are powerful. In the end, all decisions are ultimately made by our clients, so each client knows why they are making those decisions thanks to our extremely informative meetings. Tune into this educational channel to learn strategies used every day!
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Learn about investment strategies, how much you can spend in retirement, ways to reduce taxes, Social Security benefits, Roth IRA conversions and contributions, portfolio diversification, creating retirement income, and more. At Menninger & Associates, our philosophy is based on the fundamentals of financial planning. Further, we strongly believe that education and knowledge are powerful. In the end, all decisions are ultimately made by our clients, so each client knows why they are making those decisions thanks to our extremely informative meetings. Tune into this educational channel to learn strategies used every day!
This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes Nick DeVito, CFP. Nick is a partner and financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is part two of a two-part series on employer stock plans.
In this episode, Mike and Nick discuss the the various forms of employer stock and how to incorporate it in your financial plan. The guys talk about ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) as well as 401(k) / NUA (Net Unrealized Appreciation). This is a great episode for anyone who has a stock program with their employer.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.
On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP sits down with Nick DeVito. Nick is a partner and financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is part one of a two-part series on employer stock plans.
In this episode, Mike and Nick discuss the the various forms of employer stock and how to incorporate it in your financial plan. The guys discuss RSUs (Restricted Stock Units), ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program), and stock options (both non qualified & incentive). This is a great episode for anyone who has a stock program with their employer.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.
This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes Nick DeVito, CFP. Nick is a partner and financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning.
In this episode, Mike and Nick discuss retirement plan contributions, employer match, traditional 401(k) vs. Roth, and beginning of the year tax planning. This is a great episode for anyone as beginning of the year planning ties directly in to year-end planning.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com
On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP sits down with Nick DeVito. Nick is a partner and financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning.
In this episode, Mike and Nick discuss the concept of tax-loss harvesting. The guys discuss what exactly the concept means, strategies used, and the interesting concept of tax-gain harvesting. This is a great episode for anyone who wants a little more clarity on the concept of tax-loss harvesting.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.
This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP sits down with Kyle Ryan, CFP, ChFC. Kyle is a partner and financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning.
In this episode, Mike and Kyle discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that was recently passed by Congress. The guys talk about exactly what the bill changed, the tax ramifications of the bill, and then discuss SALT (state and local tax). This is a great episode for anyone seeking a comprehensive overview of the new bill.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com
On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back Harris Gubin. Harris is the president and franchise coach at Corner Booth Franchise Consulting. This is the second episode of a two-part series on business franchising.
In this episode, Harris and Mike talk about the benefits of using a business franchise consultant, how to recognize your strengths and weaknesses as a franchisee, and what a franchisor should provide you with in support. This is a great episode for anyone looking to franchise a business.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.
This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP sits down Harris Gubin. Harris is the president and franchise coach at Corner Booth Franchise Consulting. This is the first episode of a two-part series on business franchising.
In this episode, Harris and Mike discuss what business franchising is, categories of businesses that franchise, and funding the initial investment for the business. This is a great episode for anyone looking to franchise a business.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.
On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back Nick DeVito, CFP. Nick is a partner and financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is the second episode of a two-part series on pension plans.
In this episode, Mike and Nick talk about pension election options & survivor benefits as well as factors to weigh such as lump sum vs. annuities. This is a great episode for anyone with a pension plan.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.
This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP sits down with Nick DeVito, CFP. Nick is a partner and financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is the first episode of a two-part series on pension plans.
In this episode, Mike and Nick discuss what a pension is, the formula to calculate a pension, and lump sum vs. monthly payment options. This is a great episode for anyone who has a pension plan.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.
On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back Brad Sorensen, CFA. Brad is a portfolio manager and outsourced Chief Investment Officer at Cornerstone Portfolio Research. This episode discusses the market outlook for the fourth quarter and beyond.
In this episode, Brad and Mike talk about tariffs, the current job market, earning projections, and future rate cuts by the Fed. This is a great episode to get some insight on what the stock market could do next quarter.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.
This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes Brad Sorensen, CFA. Brad is a portfolio manager and outsourced Chief Investment Officer at Cornerstone Portfolio Research. This episode discusses the third quarter performance in the markets.
In this episode, Brad and Mike discuss how the markets performed in the third quarter, growth stocks in 1999 vs. 2025, and PE ratio vs. PEG ratio. This is a great episode to catch up on the current status of the stock market.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.
This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back Steve Gannon and Kyle Ryan, CFP, ChFC. Steve is the president and founder of Gannon Insurance Agency. This is the second episode of a two-part series on property & casualty insurance.
In this episode, the guys talk about umbrella liability insurance from a business vs personal standpoint. They also discuss vehicle insurance and how coverage is determined when driving someone else's car, along with insurance pertaining to Uber and Lyft services. This is a great episode for anyone who has questions about any form of property or casualty insurance.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com
On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP is joined by Steve Gannon and Kyle Ryan, CFP, ChFC. Steve is the president and founder of Gannon Insurance Agency. This is the first episode of a two-part series on property & casualty insurance.
In this episode, the guys discuss increases in insurance due to inflation, full tort vs. limited tort insurance, and coverage options for home insurance. This is a great episode for anyone who has questions about any form of property or casualty insurance.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com
This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back Nick DeVito. Nick is a partner and financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is the second episode of a two-part series on estate planning.
In this episode, Mike and Nick talk about the utilization of trusts for the sake of distributing assets through generations. The guys then dive deep into the taxation of estates on both the federal and state levels. This is a great episode for anyone who has questions about estate planning, wills, or trusts.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com
On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP is joined by Nick DeVito. Nick is a partner and financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is the first episode of a two-part series on estate planning.
In this episode, Mike and Nick discuss wills, trusts, and pitfalls that people regularly run into regarding trusts. They give a few examples of strategies used to overcome these pitfalls. The guys will dig deeper in part II talking about advanced concepts of estate planning. This is a great episode for anyone who has questions about estate planning, wills, or trusts.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com
This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back Kyle Ryan, CFP, ChFC. Kyle is a partner and financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is the second episode of a two-part case study.
In this episode, Mike and Kyle continue discussing a case study that deals with all aspects of financial planning. Specifically, the guys cover strategies that will help this family regarding tax planning and estate planning. This is a great episode for anyone who has questions within the entire scope of financial planning.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com
On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP is joined by Kyle Ryan, CFP, ChFC. Kyle is a partner and financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is the first episode of a two-part case study.
In this episode, Mike and Kyle discuss a case study that deals with every aspect of financial planning, including: cash management, tax planning, insurance planning, investment management, retirement planning, and estate planning. The guys begin to discuss strategies but will dig deeper in part II. This is a great episode for anyone who has questions within the entire scope of financial planning.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com
This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back Nick DeVito, CFP. Nick is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is the second episode of a two-part case study.
In this episode, Mike and Nick continue discussing a case study that deals with debt management and inheritance. They guys uncover strategies to help the family with their debt problem, then explore options on how to handle their upcoming inherited IRA. This is a great episode for anyone who is in debt and concerned about their financial future.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com
On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP is joined by with Nick DeVito, CFP. Nick is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is the first episode of a two-part case study.
In this episode, Mike and Nick discuss a case study that deals with debt management and inheritance. This episode covers a couple in their 40s with three children. We discuss the current debt they are in, along with their financial planning goals. The guys begin to discuss strategies but will dig deeper in part II. This is a great episode for anyone who is in debt and concerned about their financial future.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com
This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back Brandon Thor. Brandon is the Founder and CEO of The Thor Metals Group. Thor Metals Group provides transparent and trustworthy guidance for incorporating precious metals into IRAs.
In this episode, Brandon and Mike continue to discuss gold as an asset class. They also talk in depth about how to go about purchasing physical gold. Then, they get into incorporating precious metals into IRAs. This is a great episode for anyone curious about investing in gold or silver in both physical forms or in the stock market.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.
Learn about investment strategies, how much you can spend in retirement, ways to reduce taxes, Social Security benefits, Roth IRA conversions and contributions, portfolio diversification, creating retirement income, and more. At Menninger & Associates, our philosophy is based on the fundamentals of financial planning. Further, we strongly believe that education and knowledge are powerful. In the end, all decisions are ultimately made by our clients, so each client knows why they are making those decisions thanks to our extremely informative meetings. Tune into this educational channel to learn strategies used every day!
