Krista Berkley
Special guest
Krista Berkley has been a guest on 8 episodes.
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Episode 85: Finding the Right Fit: Key Questions to Ask Your Financial Professional - 08/08/2026
August 8th, 2026 | 52 mins 50 secs
advisor audition process, financial advisor interview questions, in-house portfolio management, independent fiduciary advice, investment risk tolerance review, janesville retirement planning, retirement income planning strategies, rock county wealth management, value investing benchmarks
Join John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money.
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Episode 72: The Uncommon Cents Approach to Simple Investing and Financial Fundamentals - 05/09/2026
May 9th, 2026 | 52 mins 50 secs
avoiding financial anxiety, compounding interest, crypto and gold risks, estate planning simplicity, financial planning, investment fundamentals, kiss investing philosophy, long-term strategy, professional financial advice, retirement portfolio management, uncommon cents investing, wealth building basics
Join John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money.
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Episode 50: Fee vs. Commission: Finding the Right Financial Advisor and Understanding Your Costs - 12/06/2025
December 6th, 2025 | 52 mins 50 secs
401k rollover, account minimums, annual management fees, break points, buy-and-hold, client service, commission-based products, department of labor, estate planning, expense ratios, fee-based advising, financial advisor compensation, finra, hsa, individual stocks, investment costs, long-term investing, modern financial advising, mutual funds, old school investing, ongoing fees, registered investment advisor (ria), roth ira, sales charge, sec, social security benefits, tax planning, upfront sales charge, wealth accumulation
Join John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money.
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Episode 40: Local Service and Financial Freedom: The Case for Hiring a Financial Professional - 09/27/2025
September 27th, 2025 | 52 mins 50 secs
10-year bond, 401k fees, asset allocation management, beneficiaries, debt versus wealth accumulation, diversification, estate planning, financial choices, financial decisions, financial professional, growth stocks, inflation risk, interest rates, investment advisory services, local financial advisor, local service, managed accounts, market report, mentoring, pensions, price earnings multiple, retirement planning, return on advice, risk management, roth ira conversions, s&p 500, second opinions, social security, tax buckets, value stocks, wealth accumulation
Join John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money.
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Episode 29: Generational Insights and Practical Financial Wisdom - 07/12/2025
July 12th, 2025 | 52 mins 50 secs
401k, bitcoin risks, capital gains, compounding capital, debt avoidance, developing markets, family business model, financial advisor, financial education, financial fundamentals, financial planning, generational insights, gold, investing vs. debt, investment strategies, janesville, market trends, mortgage payoff, natural resources, portfolio diversification, rebalancing assets, risk tolerance, roth ira, tax implications, wealth management
Join John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money.
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Episode 24: Graduation & Beyond: Developing Strong Financial Behaviors - 06/07/2025
June 7th, 2025 | 52 mins 50 secs
avoiding splurges, budgeting tips, company 401k match, credit card management, developing strong financial behaviors, emergency fund creation, financial independenc, financial literacy, frugal living, graduation financial advice, investing early, money management for young adults, post-college finances, roth ira, setting financial goals, student loan debt, time value of money, true cost of education
Join John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money.
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Episode 13: Investment Accounts for Children and Grandchildren - 03/22/2025
March 22nd, 2025 | 52 mins 54 secs
budgeting, cfp, economic insights, finance, financial advice, financial planning, investing, investment strategy, john berkley, money, personal finance, podcast, portfolio management, radio show, retirement, retirement planning, sheena hanson, uncommon cents investing, wclo, wealth management
Join John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money.
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Episode 9: Questions to Ask Financial Advisors - 2/22/25
February 22nd, 2025 | 52 mins 54 secs
account management, advisor fit, family-run firm, fee-based advisor, financial advisor questions, financial guidance, financial literacy, how to choose a financial advisor, investment philosophy, investment strategy, janesville wisconsin, john berkley, krista berkley, local advisor, money confidence, portfolio strategy, retirement planning, risk tolerance, third-party managers, uci, uncommon cents investing, value investing, wealth management
John Berkley is joined by his daughter and fellow financial professional Krista Berkley for a conversational and insightful episode focused on empowering listeners with the right questions to ask when meeting a financial advisor. Whether you’re just getting started or considering switching firms, Krista and John share their perspectives on investment philosophy, risk tolerance, how accounts are managed, and why fit and communication matter more than flashy sales pitches. This episode is all about giving you more confidence when choosing who to trust with your money.