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GR8 Financial Sense Podcast

GR8 Financial Sense Podcast

Hosted by Ryan Sheffer and Derek Van Solkema

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Episodes

73

Latest episode

Sep 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

Hosted by Ryan Sheffer, CFP, MSF, and Derek Van Solkema, CFP, financial advisers at Advance Capital Management. Each month, Ryan and Derek tackle 8 financial and investment topics, to keep you informed about the markets, economy and other current events that could be impacting your financial life. Advance Capital Management, Inc is a registered investment adviser. Information presented on this program is believed to be factual and up-to-date, but we do not guarantee its accuracy and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. 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 securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Tax and estate planning information should not be construed as formal legal or tax advice. Always consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific legal or tax situation. Contact Us:

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September 10, 2026Episode 7315 min

Episode 73 - August 2026

In this month's episode, we cover these topics: Market Overview (starts at 1:13) Portfolio Updates (2:26) Jackson Hole Monetary Policy Insights (3:19) Financial Innovation (6:09) Oil Prices and Consumer Resilience (8:00) Inflation and Asset Wealth Gaps (10:17) Inflation Control and Portfolio Impacts (11:30) Looking ahead (12:58)

August 21, 2026Episode 7212 min

Episode 72 - July 2026

In this month's episode, we cover these topics: Market Overview (starts at 0:45) Portfolio Updates (1:31) Tech and Financial Market Trends (2:27) Market Cleansing and AI Sustainability (3:43) Risk of Excessive Leverage (5:08) Asset Class Rotation Trends (7:21) Asset Allocation & Tax Efficiency Strategies (8:38) Looking ahead (11:26)

July 13, 2026Episode 7121 min

Episode 71 - June 2026

In this month's episode, we cover these topics: Market Overview (starts at 0:37) Portfolio Updates (2:44) Importance of Diversification (5:00) Impact of the Largest IPO in History (7:13) New Fed Chair Update (9:24) Inflation and Economic Indicators (12:11) Understanding Withdrawal Rates (15:15) Looking ahead (19:09)

June 15, 2026Episode 7019 min

Episode 70 - May 2026

In this month's episode, we cover these topics: Market & Portfolio Overview (starts at 1:09) Differences Between Dow vs. S&P (02:51) Market Performance in May (05:00) Outlook on Oil Prices (07:12) Fed Chair Confirmation (08:12) Discussion on Roth IRA Conversions (10:00) Importance of Financial Planning (12:59) Looking ahead (17:00)

May 12, 2026Episode 6915 min

Episode 69 - April 2026

In this month's episode, we cover these topics: Market Overview (starts at 00:53) Portfolio Updates (01:39) Oversold Market and Stabilization (02:23) Corporate Earnings Insights (04:10) Discussion on AI Investments (06:30) Use Cases for AI as a Firm (9:40) Federal Reserve Update (11:16) Looking ahead (13:16)

April 22, 2026Episode 6815 min

Episode 68 - March 2026

In this month's episode, we cover these topics: Market Overview (starts at 02:00) Portfolio Updates (03:01) Market Impact of Geopolitical Conflict (03:45) Impact on Oil Prices (06:11) Geopolitical Risks to Portfolios (8:36) Structural Risks to Portfolios (10:27) Understanding Normal Market Behavior (11:46) Looking ahead (13:38)

March 13, 2026Episode 6716 min

Episode 67 - February 2026

In this month's episode, we cover these topics: Market Overview (starts at 01:00) Portfolio Updates (03:24) US-Iran Conflict (04:19) Impact on Oil Prices (07:06) New Fed Chair Nomination (8:22) Corporate Earnings (10:22) Client Communications from Schwab (11:53) Looking ahead (13:57)

February 17, 2026Episode 6619 min

Episode 66 - January 2026

In this month's episode, we cover these topics: Market Overview (starts at 01:27) Portfolio Adjustments and Strategies (3:00) Precious Metals Insights (5:54) Fed Chair Nominations (10:12) Quantitative Easing (12:04) Fraud Awareness During Tax Season (13:46) Tax Form Questions (15:44) Looking ahead (17:20)

January 21, 2026Episode 6521 min

Episode 65 - December 2025

Welcome to our latest episode of our podcast "GR8 Financial Sense." In this month's episode, we cover these topics: Market Overview (starts at 01:00) Portfolio Update (3:05) Irony in December (5:45) Resilient Economics (7:58) Record US Corporate Earnings (9:42) Summary of 2025 (12:42) Interest Rates and Economic Stability (17:18) Looking ahead (20:00)

December 15, 2025Episode 6419 min

Episode 64 - November 2025

In this month's episode, we cover these topics: Market Overview and Portfolio Updates (starts at 00:34) Understanding Investment Vehicles (03:29) Active vs. Passive Investing (07:27) Risk Adjusted Returns Explained (08:10) How Markets Move (10:08) AI Investments and Security (13:07) Santa Clause Rally (17:18) Looking Ahead (17:51)

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