web02.fireside.fm Wed, 06 May 2026 09:45:49 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) More for Your Money - Episodes Tagged with “Portfolio Strategy” https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/tags/portfolio%20strategy Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500 More for Your Money, hosted by John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing, is a weekly radio show airing Saturdays at 9:06 AM on WCLO. With over 40 years of experience in portfolio management, John shares expert insights on investing, retirement planning, and wealth-building strategies. Whether you're looking for smart ways to grow your portfolio, navigate market trends, or make informed financial decisions, this show delivers practical advice tailored to everyday investors. Tune in each week for thoughtful discussions, listener questions, and actionable strategies to help you make the most of your money. Disclosure: https://bit.ly/3Yc920O af episodic An Uncommon 'Cents' approach to investing Uncommon Cents Investing More for Your Money, hosted by John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing, is a weekly radio show airing Saturdays at 9:06 AM on WCLO. With over 40 years of experience in portfolio management, John shares expert insights on investing, retirement planning, and wealth-building strategies. Whether you're looking for smart ways to grow your portfolio, navigate market trends, or make informed financial decisions, this show delivers practical advice tailored to everyday investors. Tune in each week for thoughtful discussions, listener questions, and actionable strategies to help you make the most of your money. Disclosure: https://bit.ly/3Yc920O no More for Your Money, hosted by John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing, is a weekly radio show airing Saturdays at 9:06 AM on WCLO. With over 40 years of experience in portfolio management, John shares expert insights on investing, retirement planning, and wealth-building strategies. Whether you're looking for smart ways to grow your portfolio, navigate market trends, or make informed financial decisions, this show delivers practical advice tailored to everyday investors. Tune in each week for thoughtful discussions, listener questions, and actionable strategies to help you make the most of your money. Uncommon Cents Investing sheena@uncommoncentsinvesting.com Episode 9: Questions to Ask Financial Advisors - 2/22/25 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/9 https://www.wclo.com/?post_type=episode&p=128190 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500 Uncommon Cents Investing full Uncommon Cents Investing 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. 52:54 no <p>What should you ask before hiring a financial advisor? In this special episode, John Berkley welcomes Krista Berkley, a licensed advisor and family member with a slightly different business model, for a friendly but practical conversation about what truly matters when choosing someone to help manage your money. They break down key questions to bring into a first meeting—from investment philosophy and account rebalancing to risk tolerance and how your advisor gets paid.</p> <p>Krista shares the importance of fit, transparency, and long-term strategy over trends or fancy plans. Plus, they highlight how different models (fee-based vs. commission, in-house management vs. third-party) can each serve a purpose depending on your goals. Whether you're new to investing or rethinking your current relationship, this episode helps you ask the right questions so you can make smart, confident decisions. Special Guest: Krista Berkley.</p> financial advisor questions, how to choose a financial advisor, investment philosophy, risk tolerance, account management, retirement planning, Uncommon Cents Investing, Krista Berkley, John Berkley, value investing, portfolio strategy, financial literacy, money confidence, investment strategy, local advisor, Janesville Wisconsin, fee-based advisor, third-party managers, wealth management, financial guidance, advisor fit, family-run firm, UCI What should you ask before hiring a financial advisor? In this special episode, John Berkley welcomes Krista Berkley, a licensed advisor and family member with a slightly different business model, for a friendly but practical conversation about what truly matters when choosing someone to help manage your money. They break down key questions to bring into a first meeting—from investment philosophy and account rebalancing to risk tolerance and how your advisor gets paid.

Krista shares the importance of fit, transparency, and long-term strategy over trends or fancy plans. Plus, they highlight how different models (fee-based vs. commission, in-house management vs. third-party) can each serve a purpose depending on your goals. Whether you're new to investing or rethinking your current relationship, this episode helps you ask the right questions so you can make smart, confident decisions.

Special Guest: Krista Berkley.

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Krista shares the importance of fit, transparency, and long-term strategy over trends or fancy plans. Plus, they highlight how different models (fee-based vs. commission, in-house management vs. third-party) can each serve a purpose depending on your goals. Whether you're new to investing or rethinking your current relationship, this episode helps you ask the right questions so you can make smart, confident decisions.

Special Guest: Krista Berkley.

]]> Episode 8: Retirement Withdrawal Strategies - 2/15/25 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/8 https://www.wclo.com/?post_type=episode&p=127678 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0500 Uncommon Cents Investing full Uncommon Cents Investing How do you turn your nest egg into a reliable paycheck in retirement? This week, John Berkley is joined by Sheena Hanson, CEO and CCO of Uncommon Cents Investing, for a deep dive into withdrawal strategies that help retirees make the most of their hard-earned savings. They explore the 4% rule, tax-smart distribution tactics, bucket strategies, and how to avoid common pitfalls like sequence of return risk. Whether you’re approaching retirement or already there, this episode will help you understand how to take money out without running out. 52:54 no <p>Retirement isn’t just about saving—it’s about creating a smart plan for how to use those savings. In this episode of More for Your Money, John Berkley and Sheena Hanson talk through the essential strategies for drawing down your investments in retirement. They cover the classic 4% rule (and its modern tweaks), bucket strategies, tax considerations, and how to manage volatility in early retirement.</p> <p>You’ll also hear how different types of accounts—like Roth IRAs, traditional IRAs, and taxable brokerage accounts—play a role in creating a tax-efficient, sustainable retirement income. Whether your goal is to leave a legacy or spend it all, Sheena and John explain how to match your plan with your priorities.</p> <p>From market timing and inflation to Medicare costs and behavioral habits, this conversation covers the moving parts that make retirement income planning both an art and a science. </p> retirement withdrawal strategies, 4% rule, income planning, sequence of return risk, bucket strategy, retirement income, Roth IRA, tax efficiency, retirement planning, market volatility, Uncommon Cents Investing, John Berkley, Sheena Hanson, portfolio strategy, value investing, Janesville Wisconsin, financial literacy, retirement goals, long-term investing, flexible planning Retirement isn’t just about saving—it’s about creating a smart plan for how to use those savings. In this episode of More for Your Money, John Berkley and Sheena Hanson talk through the essential strategies for drawing down your investments in retirement. They cover the classic 4% rule (and its modern tweaks), bucket strategies, tax considerations, and how to manage volatility in early retirement.

You’ll also hear how different types of accounts—like Roth IRAs, traditional IRAs, and taxable brokerage accounts—play a role in creating a tax-efficient, sustainable retirement income. Whether your goal is to leave a legacy or spend it all, Sheena and John explain how to match your plan with your priorities.

From market timing and inflation to Medicare costs and behavioral habits, this conversation covers the moving parts that make retirement income planning both an art and a science.

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You’ll also hear how different types of accounts—like Roth IRAs, traditional IRAs, and taxable brokerage accounts—play a role in creating a tax-efficient, sustainable retirement income. Whether your goal is to leave a legacy or spend it all, Sheena and John explain how to match your plan with your priorities.

From market timing and inflation to Medicare costs and behavioral habits, this conversation covers the moving parts that make retirement income planning both an art and a science.

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