Sound Financial Bites

Paul discusses what happens when a market crashes, and how you can leverage it to your benefit. It is in the financial institution's personal interest to keep you worried and believing that the sky is falling. They are constantly providing ‘shocking’ points to keep your eyeballs glued to the screen. Paul asks that you don’t fall for it. Focus on the facts, not the fears, in front of you, and you will come out ahead. For full show notes and to download a FREE copy of the transcript for this episode, visit: http://www.sfgwa.com/blog This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not

Six months ago, Paul recorded his first podcast, underlining why the wealth coordination account was so important for our financial future. This week’s episode is a gentle reminder why you should not let your wealth coordination account slip by the wayside. Listen in to find out what you need to know about wealth coordination accounts. For full show notes and to download a FREE copy of the transcript for this episode, visit: http://www.sfgwa.com/blog This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific s

Today’s special guest is Maggie Richter, Loan Advisor for RPM Mortgage. Maggie helps ‘bust’ some common mortgage myths, for both entrepreneurs and W2 executives, on this week’s show. It can be frustrating, applying for a mortgage, because it can often feel very invasive and extreme, but Maggie is here to explain why these requests are so important for your application. For full show notes and to download a FREE copy of the transcript for this episode, visit: http://www.sfgwa.com/blog Paul Adams is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. PAS is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Sound Financial Group is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is meant for general informational purposes and is not to be construed as tax, legal, or investment advice. You should consult a financial professional regarding your individual situation. Guest speakers a

Paul dives into the three numbers you must know when planning for your retirement. As we live longer and longer, it becomes difficult to predict how much money you'll need to live comfortably before you pass away. The worst thing to happen to you is that you have too much life and too little money. So, how can you prevent that? Listen in today’s episode on Paul’s explanation. For full show notes and to download a FREE copy of the transcript for this episode, visit: http://www.sfgwa.com/blog This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation f

Andrew Cross is the Principal at Cross Northwest, Inc. and Damon Pistulka is the Managing Partner at Cross Northwest, Inc. This week’s topic dives into what business owners and business buyers need to know about selling/buying a business. Andrew and Damon tackle both sides of the coin to help business owners get an overall perspective of what they need to do, long before they decide to sell their business and retire. For full show notes and to download a FREE copy of the transcript for this episode, visit: http://www.sfgwa.com/blog Paul Adams is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. PAS is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Sound Financial Group is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is meant for general informational purposes and is not to be construed as tax, legal, or investment advice. You should consult a financial professional rega

This is the last episode in the investing illusions series. Paul does a quick recap of the past five illusions he has gone over. One of the common problems that happens to someone after they’ve become aware of an illusion is that they fall right back into another one. To avoid this,Paul discusses what is a good investment philosophy on this week’s episode. There are four crucial components to passive structure investing that he and his team use when helping a client design their portfolio. For full show notes and to download a FREE copy of the transcript for this episode, visit: http://www.sfgwa.com/blog This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adv

This is part 5 out of 6 on investing illusions. Paul dives right in on busting the myth that your advisor should be responsible for handling all of your money. If you’re not actively working with your advisor to manage your money, then something is wrong. The same applies from within your household. If there’s only one person in your marriage who is managing the money, then this sets up that partner for failure. Find out why on this week’s episode. For full show notes and to download a FREE copy of the transcript for this episode, visit: http://www.sfgwa.com/blog This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educat

This episode is part 4 of Investing Illusions. Today’s illusion is about discovering the real cost of investing with a mutual fund. There are so many undisclosed fees and costs that customers are switching over to more transparent solutions. Adam discusses what a cash drag is and why ‘making it up in trade volume’ never, ever works out to the benefit of the customer. For full show notes and to download a FREE copy of the transcript for this episode, visit: http://www.sfgwa.com/blog This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sa

Paul Adams is back with another myth-busting podcast session. This episode is part 3 of 6 on investing illusions. Can you time the market? Do you know when is the best time to buy-in or sell-out? Chances are you'll lose more money trying to play the market than if you simply stuck with it. So, why are major publications trying to constantly have you move your money out or in? It boils down to advertisers! Find out more about this illusion on this week's podcast For full show notes and to download a FREE copy of the transcript for this episode, visit: http://www.sfgwa.com/blog This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented

This week, Paul dives into another investing illusion. Be sure to check out last week's episode on stock picking and what your typical mutual fund won't tell you. On this episode, Paul discusses why you can not trust the track record of a mutual fund, asking what does your mutual fund have in common with someone flipping a coin? They both have pretty much the same odds. Watch out for this illusion! For full show notes and to download a FREE copy of the transcript for this episode, visit: http://www.sfgwa.com/blog This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an

This episode is part one of a six-part series on the illusions of investing. Paul admits that he believed many of these common illusions during the early years of his financial career and wouldn't be surprised if your current financial advisor still believes them today. This episode dives into the illusion of stock picking and how mutual funds sweeten their success rate by closing their poor-performing funds down. Find out more on today's episode. For full show notes and to download a FREE copy of the transcript for this episode, visit: http://www.sfgwa.com/blog This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educati

This episode is part two of 'Stop Acting Rich'. Please be sure to listen to episode 33 to get a full update on today's topic. In this episode, Paul covers the more analytical and numbers side of how much money you really need in order to safely retire. If you were told today that you had an $8 million dollar debt, how would you spend your money differently? There's a good chance you have not considered or even prepared properly for your future liability. So, stop acting rich today! Instead, save money the way the wealthy do. For full show notes and to download a FREE copy of the transcript for this episode, visit: http://www.sfgwa.com/blog This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial

You may feel confronted by the financial topics discussed in this episode. You may also feel motivated by the topics of this week’s episode. However this episode makes you feel, you need to listen to this episode and next week’s episode to get a full understanding of Dr. Thomas Stanley’s book, Stop Acting Rich. Your host, President and CEO of Sound Financial Group, Paul Adams shares his personal connection with the book and how the world of those with true wealth looks different when you remove the glitter. For full show notes and to download a FREE copy of the transcript for this episode, visit: http://www.sfgwa.com/blog This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registe

Paul Adam discusses financial philosophy on this episode. What would it mean to you to keep all your financial promises? So many people make promises to the people they love. They promise they'll get a bigger house. They promise they'll send their children to college. But few of them actually do the math to find out what it means to keep such promises. Listen in as Paul talks on why you might consider not purchasing that bigger home and being careful, or at least highly aware, of the promises you make to your loved ones. For full show notes and to download a FREE copy of the transcript for this episode, visit: http://www.sfgwa.com/blog This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Grou

Paul Adams brings you another insightful podcast episode today and talks directly to entrepreneurs or small business owners pouring their heart and soul into their businesses. Are you an entrepreneur? Then you definitely do not want to miss out on Paul's wise words on how to diversify your personal balance sheet for a long and comfortable retirement. We know not to put all our eggs in one basket, yet entrepreneurs seem to do this time and time again. Paul says that it doesn't have to be this way! For full show notes and to download a FREE copy of the transcript for this episode, visit: http://www.sfgwa.com/blog This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investm

Paul Menig is the Founder and CEO of Tech-I-M, a company that strives to achieve faster and more profitable growth. What are some of the ways you can increase the value of your business and make it an easier sell in the future? What kind of figures should you be looking at when trying to sell your company at a reasonable price? Paul has the answers to all these questions and more on this episode. For full show notes and to download a FREE copy of the transcript for this episode, visit: http://www.sfgwa.com/blog Paul Adams is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Guardian. Sound Financial Group is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is meant for general informational purposes and is not to be construed as t

Dennis Brislawn is an estate and gift tax planning professional, as well as an asset protection expert. Do you have a vision for an item or property that you want generations of your family to enjoy? How do you prevent your children, or even grandchildren, from fighting over possessions after you've passed away? Dennis offers some practical solutions on keeping your family at peace while still being able to enjoy those important legacy items you've left behind. For full show notes and to download a FREE copy of the transcript for this episode, visit: http://www.sfgwa.com/blog Paul Adams is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Guardian. Sound Financial Group is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is meant

Paul continues his discussion on how to cultivate contentment in today's podcast. Be sure to listen to episode 27, to get filled in on why you maybe shouldn't purchase that dream car or yacht. Paul stresses the importance of the lifestyle you want vs. the lifestyle you can afford. What are the minimum requirements to living a good life? When you're able to observe your own financial habits, you are able to see the habits of others too. And, when you do the math, you'll quickly realize your neighbors aren't able to afford the lifestyle they've created for themselves. For full show notes and to download a FREE copy of the transcript for this episode, visit: http://www.sfgwa.com/blog This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation.

On this episode, Paul discusses why you need to cultivate a contentment strategy. It can be easy to get caught up in 'acquiring stuff', but the reality is, do you want to take care of and maintain 'stuff' all of your life? For many people, the answer is no. Paul Adams encourages the listeners to shift their mindset and, instead of thinking about buying the latest and greatest item on the market, think about what are your minimum requirements to a good life. For full show notes and to download a FREE copy of the transcript for this episode, visit: http://www.sfgwa.com/blog This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is f

Paul Adams dives into a more complex topic this week and talks about the differences between cashflow and rate of return. This podcast episode involves video to help the audience better understand these concepts. Paul shows what the 'living balance sheet' looks like and how it can be applied to your specific scenario. Investment firms might talk or heavily market rate of return, but Paul emphasizes not to pay attention to the hot financial topic of the week. Instead, focus on how you spend your money on a daily basis and build a strategy around that. For full show notes and to download a FREE copy of the transcript for this episode, visit: http://www.sfgwa.com/blog This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial