Are you looking for a retirement plan that can provide stability and consistent income? Look no further than bond ladders! In this gripping podcast episode, financial experts Matthew Theal, Brent Pasqua, and Joshua Winterswyk dive deep into the world of bond ladders, revealing everything you need to know to make an informed decision for your retirement plan.

The word “fiduciary” gets tossed around a lot in the financial advising industry. So what does it actually mean and what difference do they make in your financial planning process?

No one person is the same, so therefore each portfolio and client should be treated differently based on their personal goals for retirement.

In this episode, Matthew Theal, Brent Pasqua and Joshua Winterswyk, sit down to discuss the next steps for the Retirement Plan Playbook and their focus on helping those that are ready to retire. Together they highlight how their team works to connect with their clients and achieve their goals.

Whether you are talking about inflated prices of grocery lists or the struggling stock market, the conversation of an approaching recession is all around us.

In this episode, Matthew Theal, Brent Pasqua and Joshua Winterswyk of RPA Wealth Management, discuss common questions and concerns when potentially approaching a recession. Together they break down the nerves of working in an unhealthy economy and entering into your retirement.

Inflation has been a hot topic since last year and rates are still rising. It's important that you find a way to hedge against this risk, so your retirement does not suffer. Brent, Matthew, and Joshua discuss some different ways you can protect your portfolio from inflation.

The end of the year is once again upon us. This is a great time to look at your finances and see if there are any improvements you can make. Brent, Matthew, and Joshua will talk about some end of the year strategies you can implement, so you can kick off 2022 with a solid financial situation.

Joe Biden’s tax proposal has made its way to the House for discussion and there have been many changes made from the original plan. Brent, Matthew, and Joshua will discuss the key items that are in this proposal and who will be impacted by these possible changes.

One of the most important factors in a financial plan is the amount of risk you have in your portfolio. This factor varies from person to person, so it's vital to get your risk tolerance and capacity customized to your wants and needs and not just thrown into a one-size-fits all plan. Brent., Matthew, and Joshua talk about the considerations they go through when determining someone's risk tolerance and how this may change as you get closer to retirement.

Renowned personal finance author, Ramit Sethi, had recently tweeted about the 4 signs when you might want a financial advisor. Brent, Matthew, and Joshua offer their opinions on this tweet and discuss how an advisor can add value to your situation.

Building personal wealth can take a long time to do and making smart, financial choices can be difficult to carry out. On top of that, there are many products in the financial industry that can do more harm than good and can affect your personal wealth long term. Brent, Matthew, and Joshua discuss some potential wealth destroyers they have seen in their practice and offer a few strategies that might help you get out of these situations.

Many people are preparing their taxes right now, so we thought this would be a great opportunity to talk about some tax saving strategies you can possibly implement. On today's show, Brent, Matthew, and Joshua discuss the different ways you can be proactive in your tax planning and some of the lesser known strategies.

As we kick off 2021, Brent, Matthew, and Joshua take a look back on the previous year and discuss some key investment lessons that 2020 brought to their attention. The guys will discuss the importance of sticking to an investment philosophy, risk tolerance, being flexible with your investments, and much more.

Planning for retirement can feel like a daunting task to complete. The financial landscape is constantly changing and learning how to navigate the problems that come up can be challenging. But starting the retirement plan might be easier than you think. Today Brent, Matthew, and Joshua discuss some initial questions you should be asking yourself if you plan to retire in the near future

On Saturday it was announced that Joe Biden won the election and will be the 46th president of the United States. Brent, Matthew, and Joshua reflect on the market's reaction to this news, what might be down the road, and why their philosophy on retirement planning will not change even with a new president. 

The presidential election is right around the corner and many clients have wondered if this event will have a significant impact on their portfolio. Brent, Matthew, and Joshua talk about why there is no need to emotionally react to the result of this election and the importance of long-term financial planning.

Retirement today certainly looks different than it did 30 years ago. We have moved away from pensions and have put more emphasis on employer-sponsored plans. So how will the landscape for retirement continue to move and shift? Brent, Matthew, and Joshua talk about trends that they think we will start to see in this next decade.

When it comes to planning for retirement, there are a lot of potential pitfalls, and oftentimes these mistakes are hard to recover from. So let's talk about the five key retirement planning mistakes that we see people making on a regular basis, and what you can do to avoid them in your own financial life.