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Wealth Transparency is hosted by Ed Butowsky, Managing Partner of Chapwood Investments and a nationally recognized wealth manager with more than three decades of experience. Known for his straight talk and ability to make complex financial issues clear, Ed explores how current events and market trends impact your money in under 30 minutes per episode. Ed’s expertise has been featured in ESPN’s Broke documentary, the landmark Sports Illustrated article How (and Why) Athletes Go Broke , and media outlets including Fox Business, Bloomberg Radio, and PBS Frontline . He has advised celebrities, athletes, and families across the country on building and protecting wealth, while pioneering tools like the CHIP score to better measure portfolio performance. Each episode of Wealth Transparency offers listeners practical insight, candid perspective, and actionable strategies to help navigate investing with confidence. Learn more about Chapwood Investments at www.chapwoodinvestments.com Investment advice offered through Chapwood Investments,LLC, a partner firm of Ethos Financial Group, LLC, a Securities and Exchange Commission-registered investment advisor able to provide investment advice in states where it is registered, exempt, or excluded from registration. Content contained herein is not intended and should not be construed as personalized investment advice or an offer for the purchase or sale of any security, insurance, or other investment product. Investments involve the risk of loss, including possible loss of principal. Please consult with a qualified financial, tax, accounting, or legal professional before implementing any ideas or strategies discussed here. Content provided may be obtained from sources believed to be reliable but cannot be guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness.

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August 18, 2026Episode 2226 min

The Labor Market, Oil, Japan, and Europe: What the Headlines Are Not Telling You

While everyday investors sleepwalk through a rapidly changing market, mainstream headlines are missing three financial pressures developing beneath the surface. Michelle Connell of Portia Capital Management, Andrew Tang of Turner Financial Group, and I pull back the curtain on Wealth Transparenc y to expose the disconnect between media headlines and market reality: · The Phantom Labor Market: Consistent downward jobs revisions show job creation has been softening since 2024, and the headline unemployment rate is not telling the full story. · The $90 Crude Spike: Oil near $90 a barrel is pressuring corporate costs and consumer spending, particularly across transportation and other fuel-intensive businesses. · Japan's Treasury Sales: Japan sold about $1.1 trillion in U.S. Treasuries to support the yen, with the 10-year yield creeping toward 5%. To stop letting mainstream headlines hide the truth about your money, subscribe to our channel to fuel our growth, drop your take in the comments, share this post with another investor, and listen to Wealth Transparency episodes for the bigger picture behind these global market shifts. Chapwood Investments, LLC, is a partner of Ethos Financial Group, LLC, a Securities and Exchange Commission registered investment advisor. No mention, opinion, or omission of a particular security, index, derivative, or other instrument in this webcast or video constitutes an opinion on suitability of any security. The information and data in this video were obtained from sources deemed reliable. Their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. At any given time, principals at Chapwood Investments, LLC may or may not have a financial interest in any or all of the securities or instruments discussed in this webcast or video. The guests appearing on videos do not receive compensation or provide endorsements or testimonials. Past performance is not indicative of any future results. All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No mention, opinion, or omission of a particular security, index, derivative, or other instrument in this webcast or video constitutes an opinion on suitability of any security. The information and data in this video were obtained from sources deemed reliable. Their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. The guests appearing on videos do not receive compensation or provide endorsements or testimonials. Securities are offered through Innovation Partners, LLC (member FINRA/SIPC). Ed Butowsky is a Registered Representative with Innovation Partners LLC. Ed Butowsky is licensed to business in: CA, FL, LA, TN, TX. Innovation Partners LLC and Chapwood Investments are not affiliated. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

August 11, 2026Episode 2119 min

You Can't Buy an Index and Go to Sleep Anymore

Are the markets at all-time highs built on solid ground or heading for a cliff? Wall Street is playing a brutal game of show me. Blind faith in a broad index carries risk right now. Michelle Connell of Portia Capital Management, Andrew Tang of Turner Financial Group , and I rip the lid off the forces driving today's markets right now on Wealth Transparency. We exposed the brutal reality: AI is absorbing massive capital expenditures while Wall Street demands revenue now, margin compression sent Mercado Libre down 7% on otherwise strong earnings, high gas prices are pressuring everyday consumer budgets, and stubborn mortgage rates are keeping the real estate market constrained. You cannot afford to blindly trust an index right now. Stop flying blind while the market becomes more selective. Hit subscribe, smash that like button to join our inner circle, and drop this episode to a friend before the next market shift happens. Chapwood Investments, LLC, is a partner of Ethos Financial Group, LLC, a Securities and Exchange Commission registered investment advisor. No mention, opinion, or omission of a particular security, index, derivative, or other instrument in this webcast or video constitutes an opinion on suitability of any security. The information and data in this video were obtained from sources deemed reliable. Their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. At any given time, principals at Chapwood Investments, LLC may or may not have a financial interest in any or all of the securities or instruments discussed in this webcast or video. The guests appearing on videos do not receive compensation or provide endorsements or testimonials. Past performance is not indicative of any future results. All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No mention, opinion, or omission of a particular security, index, derivative, or other instrument in this webcast or video constitutes an opinion on suitability of any security. The information and data in this video were obtained from sources deemed reliable. Their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. The guests appearing on videos do not receive compensation or provide endorsements or testimonials. Securities are offered through Innovation Partners, LLC (member FINRA/SIPC). Ed Butowsky is a Registered Representative with Innovation Partners LLC. Ed Butowsky is licensed to business in: CA, FL, LA, TN, TX. Innovation Partners LLC and Chapwood Investments are not affiliated. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

August 4, 2026Episode 2022 min

The Inflation Nobody Is Talking About Is Already in Your Bills

The bills are here. The headlines are not. China processes over 90% of the world's rare earth minerals. Copper supply is projected 25% short through 2035. Shipping insurance costs are climbing with no resolution in sight. Utility companies are filing for record rate hikes. None of these made the front page. All of them are moving your money. You cannot rebuild America's power grid, fuel an AI revolution, and insure global shipping routes through active conflict zones without the cost landing somewhere. It lands on you. Michelle Connell of Portia Capital Management and Andrew Tang of Turner Financial Group are on Wealth Transparency this week to connect every piece of it. This is the conversation the financial media is not having. If you learned something today, subscribe, share this episode, and help put Wealth Transparency in front of someone who deserves to hear it. Chapwood Investments, LLC, is a partner of Ethos Financial Group, LLC, a Securities and Exchange Commission registered investment advisor. No mention, opinion, or omission of a particular security, index, derivative, or other instrument in this webcast or video constitutes an opinion on suitability of any security. The information and data in this video were obtained from sources deemed reliable. Their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. At any given time, principals at Chapwood Investments, LLC may or may not have a financial interest in any or all of the securities or instruments discussed in this webcast or video. The guests appearing on videos do not receive compensation or provide endorsements or testimonials. Past performance is not indicative of any future results. All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No mention, opinion, or omission of a particular security, index, derivative, or other instrument in this webcast or video constitutes an opinion on suitability of any security. The information and data in this video were obtained from sources deemed reliable. Their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. The guests appearing on videos do not receive compensation or provide endorsements or testimonials. Securities are offered through Innovation Partners, LLC (member FINRA/SIPC). Ed Butowsky is a Registered Representative with Innovation Partners LLC. Ed Butowsky is licensed to business in: CA, FL, LA, TN, TX. Innovation Partners LLC and Chapwood Investments are not affiliated. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

July 28, 2026Episode 1921 min

The Economy Is Not Broken. You Are Just Being Told the Wrong Story.

Wall Street is questioning whether AI infrastructure spending will deliver results fast enough, while energy is starting to challenge technology’s leadership in the S&P 500. Oil prices are rising. The cost of building homes remains elevated. Mortgage rates are back above 6.8%. Airlines are under pressure. And yet, new business formation data tells a completely different story than the job loss headlines ever will. That is the bigger conversation I had with Michelle Connell of Portia Capital Management and Andrew Tang of Turner Financial Group on Wealth Transparency . We covered the forces driving the economy right now, from inflation and housing to energy, challenging technology's leadership in the S&P 500, AI infrastructure spending, and why the headlines do not always tell the complete story. Markets are always moving. Understanding what is driving those moves matters. Wall Street may be asking the wrong questions. Listen to the full episode of Wealth Transparency , subscribe for more conversations like this, and share it with someone who is tired of getting perhaps only part of the bigger picture. Chapwood Investments, LLC, is a partner of Ethos Financial Group, LLC, a Securities and Exchange Commission registered investment advisor. No mention, opinion, or omission of a particular security, index, derivative, or other instrument in this webcast or video constitutes an opinion on suitability of any security. The information and data in this video were obtained from sources deemed reliable. Their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. At any given time, principals at Chapwood Investments, LLC may or may not have a financial interest in any or all of the securities or instruments discussed in this webcast or video. The guests appearing on videos do not receive compensation or provide endorsements or testimonials. Past performance is not indicative of any future results. All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No mention, opinion, or omission of a particular security, index, derivative, or other instrument in this webcast or video constitutes an opinion on suitability of any security. The information and data in this video were obtained from sources deemed reliable. Their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. The guests appearing on videos do not receive compensation or provide endorsements or testimonials. Securities are offered through Innovation Partners, LLC (member FINRA/SIPC). Ed Butowsky is a Registered Representative with Innovation Partners LLC. Ed Butowsky is licensed to business in: CA, FL, LA, TN, TX. Innovation Partners LLC and Chapwood Investments are not affiliated. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

July 21, 2026Episode 1820 min

Everything Is Going Up. So What's the Catch?

The economy is moving. The questions are moving faster. Home prices are at record highs, bank earnings are strong, and consumers are still spending. But interest rates are not falling, mortgage rates are creeping back toward 7%, and nobody knows how long any of these holds. That is the full picture Michelle Connell of Portia Capital Management, Lex Nikpour of Ethos Financial Group, Andrew Tang of Turner Financial Group , and I laid out on this week's complete episode of Wealth Transparency. First-time buyers are getting used to borrowing at these rates. Banks are making money. And the commercial real estate concerns that had many investors watching closely? It may have already passed its worst point. This is the conversation that helps you understand your financial picture right now. Like this, subscribe to Wealth Transparency, share it with someone who is paying attention to their financial future, and come back every week. Chapwood Investments, LLC, is a partner of Ethos Financial Group, LLC, a Securities and Exchange Commission registered investment advisor. No mention, opinion, or omission of a particular security, index, derivative, or other instrument in this webcast or video constitutes an opinion on suitability of any security. The information and data in this video were obtained from sources deemed reliable. Their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. At any given time, principals at Chapwood Investments, LLC may or may not have a financial interest in any or all of the securities or instruments discussed in this webcast or video. The guests appearing on videos do not receive compensation or provide endorsements or testimonials. Past performance is not indicative of any future results. All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No mention, opinion, or omission of a particular security, index, derivative, or other instrument in this webcast or video constitutes an opinion on suitability of any security. The information and data in this video were obtained from sources deemed reliable. Their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. The guests appearing on videos do not receive compensation or provide endorsements or testimonials. Securities are offered through Innovation Partners, LLC (member FINRA/SIPC). Ed Butowsky is a Registered Representative with Innovation Partners LLC. Ed Butowsky is licensed to business in: CA, FL, LA, TN, TX. Innovation Partners LLC and Chapwood Investments are not affiliated. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

July 14, 2026Episode 1724 min

The Fed Is Stuck, AI Is Rewriting the Rules, and Your Portfolio Is Caught in the Middle

Good news for the economy can be bad news for your portfolio. That is one of the biggest contradictions investors are facing today. A stronger economy can keep rates higher, while weaker data can fuel hopes for rate cuts. The question is which signal matters more. This episode of Wealth Transparency features Andrew Tang of Turner Financial Group and Michelle Connell of Portia Capital Management breaking down the difficult decisions facing the Fed, why economic data is creating challenges for investors, and how artificial intelligence is changing the way businesses operate. Labor numbers feed confidence. Confidence feeds spending. Spending feeds corporate earnings. That is where the economy connects back to the markets. If good news can hurt your portfolio, you need to know which signals to trust. Subscribe, share this with someone making important investment decisions, and like so this reaches every investor who needs to hear it. Chapwood Investments, LLC, is a partner of Ethos Financial Group, LLC, a Securities and Exchange Commission registered investment advisor. No mention, opinion, or omission of a particular security, index, derivative, or other instrument in this webcast or video constitutes an opinion on suitability of any security. The information and data in this video were obtained from sources deemed reliable. Their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. At any given time, principals at Chapwood Investments, LLC may or may not have a financial interest in any or all of the securities or instruments discussed in this webcast or video. The guests appearing on videos do not receive compensation or provide endorsements or testimonials. Past performance is not indicative of any future results. All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No mention, opinion, or omission of a particular security, index, derivative, or other instrument in this webcast or video constitutes an opinion on suitability of any security. The information and data in this video were obtained from sources deemed reliable. Their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. The guests appearing on videos do not receive compensation or provide endorsements or testimonials. Securities are offered through Innovation Partners, LLC (member FINRA/SIPC). Ed Butowsky is a Registered Representative with Innovation Partners LLC. Ed Butowsky is licensed to business in: CA, FL, LA, TN, TX. Innovation Partners LLC and Chapwood Investments are not affiliated. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

June 30, 2026Episode 1622 min

Banks Are Strong, AI Is Accelerating, and Global Trade Is Under Pressure

JP Morgan is posting a 20% return on equity, the national debt is closing in on $40 trillion, and shipping lanes are being rerouted around active conflict zones. In today's rapidly changing economic environment, understanding the financial landscape is crucial. Joining me on the latest episode of Wealth Transparency are Michelle Connell of Portia Capital Management and Andrew Tang of Turner Financial Group . We dive into how the banks are not only surviving but thriving post-financial crisis. With strong balance sheets and healthy cash flows, they're poised to handle the current economic climate better than ever. The Federal Reserve's recent announcements indicate that banks are in a solid position to increase dividends and profits. If that doesn't give you confidence, what will? As we explore the impacts of AI and global trade challenges, it's clear that resilience is key. The pie is growing, and so are the opportunities. Hit the like button if this opened your eyes, ring that bell so none of these conversations slip past you, pass this to the person in your life who needs to hear it most, and tell us in the comments what you are watching closest in your own portfolio right now. Chapwood Investments, LLC, is a partner of Ethos Financial Group, LLC, a Securities and Exchange Commission registered investment advisor. No mention, opinion, or omission of a particular security, index, derivative, or other instrument in this webcast or video constitutes an opinion on suitability of any security. The information and data in this video were obtained from sources deemed reliable. Their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. At any given time, principals at Chapwood Investments, LLC may or may not have a financial interest in any or all of the securities or instruments discussed in this webcast or video. The guests appearing on videos do not receive compensation or provide endorsements or testimonials. Past performance is not indicative of any future results. All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No mention, opinion, or omission of a particular security, index, derivative, or other instrument in this webcast or video constitutes an opinion on suitability of any security. The information and data in this video were obtained from sources deemed reliable. Their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. The guests appearing on videos do not receive compensation or provide endorsements or testimonials. Securities are offered through Innovation Partners, LLC (member FINRA/SIPC). Ed Butowsky is a Registered Representative with Innovation Partners LLC. Ed Butowsky is licensed to business in: CA, FL, LA, TN, TX. Innovation Partners LLC and Chapwood Investments are not affiliated. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

June 24, 2026Episode 1518 min

Oil Shocks, AI Dominance and the Next Growth Story

The Fed held steady. Oil is moving markets. And the AI race just picked a new front line. Inflation remains elevated, yet many consumers still feel squeezed. Earnings continue to grow, yet questions around valuations remain. Geopolitical tensions threaten energy markets, while artificial intelligence continues to shift where capital is flowing. Michelle Connell of Portia Capital Management and Andrew Tang of Turner Financial Group returned to Wealth Transparency to work through the competing forces influencing today's investment landscape, from interest rates and oil prices to global growth forecasts, international markets, and the expanding role of AI. In my experience, the strongest investment themes rarely arrive one at a time. More often, they emerge where economic, geopolitical, and technological shifts overlap. Drop the data point, trend, or market signal you're watching most closely, then send this episode to the person whose outlook challenges your own. Chapwood Investments, LLC, is a partner of Ethos Financial Group, LLC, a Securities and Exchange Commission registered investment advisor. No mention, opinion, or omission of a particular security, index, derivative, or other instrument in this webcast or video constitutes an opinion on suitability of any security. The information and data in this video were obtained from sources deemed reliable. Their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. At any given time, principals at Chapwood Investments, LLC may or may not have a financial interest in any or all of the securities or instruments discussed in this webcast or video. The guests appearing on videos do not receive compensation or provide endorsements or testimonials. Past performance is not indicative of any future results. All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No mention, opinion, or omission of a particular security, index, derivative, or other instrument in this webcast or video constitutes an opinion on suitability of any security. The information and data in this video were obtained from sources deemed reliable. Their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. The guests appearing on videos do not receive compensation or provide endorsements or testimonials. Securities are offered through Innovation Partners, LLC (member FINRA/SIPC). Ed Butowsky is a Registered Representative with Innovation Partners LLC. Ed Butowsky is licensed to business in: CA, FL, LA, TN, TX. Innovation Partners LLC and Chapwood Investments are not affiliated. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

June 16, 2026Episode 1428 min

The Cracks Are Spreading Through the Economy

The cracks spreading through the American economy right now are more connected than most people realize. Michelle Connell of Portia Capital Management and Andrew Tang of Turner Financial Group sat down with me on Wealth Transparency to unpack what is happening across commercial real estate, insurance costs, consumer credit, and the federal deficit simultaneously. Office delinquencies are sitting at 11%. Insurance premiums are up 40% or more in storm-prone states. Fire departments in rural America are surviving on charity donations. Andrew made the case for Tesla based on his view that SpaceX and Tesla could eventually merge and shared his projection that federal debt could reach $40 trillion by August. Michelle pointed to picks and shovels, AI infrastructure names worth watching despite the recent pullback. Watch this before the connections become impossible to ignore. If this opened your eyes, hit like, drop your thoughts in the comments, and share this with someone who still thinks the economy is fine. Chapwood Investments, LLC, is a partner of Ethos Financial Group, LLC, a Securities and Exchange Commission registered investment advisor. No mention, opinion, or omission of a particular security, index, derivative, or other instrument in this webcast or video constitutes an opinion on suitability of any security. The information and data in this video were obtained from sources deemed reliable. Their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. At any given time, principals at Chapwood Investments, LLC may or may not have a financial interest in any or all of the securities or instruments discussed in this webcast or video. The guests appearing on videos do not receive compensation or provide endorsements or testimonials. Past performance is not indicative of any future results. All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No mention, opinion, or omission of a particular security, index, derivative, or other instrument in this webcast or video constitutes an opinion on suitability of any security. The information and data in this video were obtained from sources deemed reliable. Their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. The guests appearing on videos do not receive compensation or provide endorsements or testimonials. Securities are offered through Innovation Partners, LLC (member FINRA/SIPC). Ed Butowsky is a Registered Representative with Innovation Partners LLC. Ed Butowsky is licensed to business in: CA, FL, LA, TN, TX. Innovation Partners LLC and Chapwood Investments are not affiliated. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

June 9, 2026Episode 1332 min

AI Is Replacing Jobs, Oil Could Hit $200, and FOMO Is Taking Over the Market

The market may not have a valuation problem. It may have a FOMO problem. Canada in recession. San Francisco homes above $5 million up 83% year over year. A Lake Tahoe property bought for $1 million flipped for $18 million. Jeffries shorting SpaceX. Anthropic is potentially reaching the public markets before OpenAI. On this episode of Wealth Transparency , Michelle Connell of Portia Capital Management, Lex Nikpour of Ethos Financial Group, Andrew Tang of Turner Financial Group, and I covered it all, along with bullish and bearish views on Tesla, Broadcom, Home Depot, Dell, and SpaceX. Throughout the conversation, one theme continued to surface: how do investors balance opportunity with risk? From concerns about chasing momentum to debates surrounding future growth, housing affordability, energy markets, and market valuations, each guest brought a different perspective on the challenges and opportunities investors face today. If a comment made you stop and think, leave it below. If a viewpoint challenged your assumptions, send it across the table. If a statistic deserves a second look, pass it along. The strongest ideas rarely travel alone. Chapwood Investments, LLC, is a partner of Ethos Financial Group, LLC, a Securities and Exchange Commission registered investment advisor. No mention, opinion, or omission of a particular security, index, derivative, or other instrument in this webcast or video constitutes an opinion on suitability of any security. The information and data in this video were obtained from sources deemed reliable. Their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. At any given time, principals at Chapwood Investments, LLC may or may not have a financial interest in any or all of the securities or instruments discussed in this webcast or video. The guests appearing on videos do not receive compensation or provide endorsements or testimonials. Past performance is not indicative of any future results. All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No mention, opinion, or omission of a particular security, index, derivative, or other instrument in this webcast or video constitutes an opinion on suitability of any security. The information and data in this video were obtained from sources deemed reliable. Their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. The guests appearing on videos do not receive compensation or provide endorsements or testimonials. Securities are offered through Innovation Partners, LLC (member FINRA/SIPC). Ed Butowsky is a Registered Representative with Innovation Partners LLC. Ed Butowsky is licensed to business in: CA, FL, LA, TN, TX. Innovation Partners LLC and Chapwood Investments are not affiliated. Send us Fan Mail Support the show