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Hosted by Wealth Advisor Chris Galeski, THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE is a weekly podcast that gives the rundown on what's going on in the current market, how it affects you, and what you can do about it – all designed to fit into your commute. Each week Chris welcomes an expert guest, including Morton Wealth advisors, fund managers, and investment analysts, to break down complex financial topics. Our goal for this podcast is to provide you with the tools to help you navigate this challenging environment, leading to a path of more confident investing.
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On today’s episode of The Financial Commute, Chris Galeski is joined by David Sifford, Managing Director of Social Infrastructure at Ecofin. Ecofin is a sustainable investment firm that unites ecology and finance; they invest in education, climate impact, healthcare, senior living, waste transition, and other sustainable/social incentives. David says many of the fields they invest in can be difficult to understand; for example, loans to charter schools can be complicated. Ecofin benefit...
Generating reliable income in today’s market requires more than chasing yield. It requires structure, discipline, and downside protection. In this session, Wealth Advisor Ian Rennick sits down with Co-Founder of Stormfield Capital, Wes Carpenter, to explain how private real estate lending works, why being “the bank” can offer consistent cash flow, and how first-lien, low loan-to-value loans help protect investor capital. Tune in if you're interested in… How private real estate lending g...
Real estate has quietly endured one of its most challenging periods in decades, and Clay Grubb, CEO of Grubb Properties, isn’t sugarcoating it. In this candid conversation, Clay and Megan unpack how rising interest rates, soaring construction costs, and frozen capital markets have reshaped real estate investing even as housing demand continues to grow. Clay explains why Grubb Properties’ long-term focus on essential housing and young professionals helped them weather the storm, why transparen...
Transferring wealth is never just about dollars. It’s about values, expectations, relationships, and the messy emotions that often come with. In this insightful conversation from our 2025 Investor Symposium, Estate Planning Attorney Brian Standing and Wealth Advisor Patrice Bening unpack the realities of gifting and inheritance. They explore how thoughtful structures can turn money into meaning and ensure that your wealth is optimized and transferred with intention. Tune in if you're in...
Among older adults, retirees are more likely to experience depression than those who are working due to feelings of loneliness and loss of identity. But, it shouldn’t be this way. This chapter of freedom we work so hard for is called the “golden years” for a reason, and while the end of a career may feel like the finale, it’s actually the doorway to a plethora of opportunities, relationships, and experiences. Join Wealth Advisors Priscilla Brehm and Joe Seetoo, along with Liz Dietz, founder o...
Some of the most compelling investments today aren’t in Silicon Valley. They may be aging quietly in bourbon barrels, running across a soccer field, or docked at marinas. In this fascinating session from our 2025 Investor Symposium, Managing Director of Investments Sasan Faiz and Ashley Marks, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner of Cordillera Investment Partners, pull back the curtain on some of the most unique, off-the-beaten-path investments in the alternative space. Tune in if y...
Owning investment real estate can feel like a badge of honor until the rising costs, headaches from maintenance, and shrinking returns start to tell a different story. At our 2025 Investor Symposium, COO & CMO Stacey McKinnon and Wealth Advisor Kevin Rex unpacked the tradeoffs of holding vs. selling real estate. They explored dead equity, increasing costs, tax considerations, and how real estate fits into your financial picture, while offering more flexible ways to access real estat...
The American Dream has long been a cornerstone of optimism and progress. But for many today, that dream feels uncertain, shaped by affordability challenges, growing debt, and a financial culture defined by short-term thinking. At our 4th Annual Investor Symposium, CEO Jeff Sarti posed a timely question: What’s next for the American Dream and what does it mean for investors? Alongside Chief Investment Officer Meghan Pinchuk and Director of Financial Planning Beau Wirick, Jeff explo...
Losing a spouse is one of life’s most impactful and difficult experiences. What can make it even harder is that amidst their grief, widowers and widows are often faced with administrative tasks and important financial decisions. In this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, Wealth Advisors Sophie Leahy and Chris Galeski discuss these challenges, sharing how grief and financial decisions intersect and how professional guidance can provide clarity during such a life-changing transition. Tune ...
In this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, Client Relationship Specialist Kristin Dillon and host Chris Galeski discuss how partnership and accountability are often the missing links in financial success. Our goal with our flat-fee financial planning offering, Modearn®, is to make quality coaching more accessible for Gen Xers and Millennials throughout their wealth-building journey. Tune in if you’re interested in… • Learning how Modearn® makes financial planning more approachable • Unde...
In this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, Chief Investment Officer Meghan Pinchuk and Wealth Advisor Patrice Bening tackle one of the most stressful topics for parents: college planning. Tune in if you’re interested in… • Learning how to plan for college without sacrificing retirement • Understanding how much to save and where to start • Navigating financial aid, student loans, and the FAFSA process • Talking to your kids about college costs and trade-offs • Building a college plan that fits ...
What happens when you enter a new stage of life while your partner stays put? In this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, Chris and Priscilla explore how navigating different retirement timelines can affect everything from a couple's finances and emotions to daily routines. Tune in if you’re interested in… • Managing the financial and emotional shift when one partner retires first • Finding balance between independence and shared routines • Keeping your long-term goals aligned when your t...
Planning for retirement is about more than finances. It’s also about where and how you want to live. In this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, host Chris Galeski sits down with retired Wealth Advisor Jason Naiman to discuss the pros and cons of different retirement living options, from staying in your own home to exploring new communities. Tune in if you’re interested in… Understanding the financial tradeoffs of retirement communities vs. staying at homeWeighing lifestyle benefits like commun...
Cooked. Chopped. Rizz. Sus. The kids of today have their own language, leaving older generations scratching their heads. Does this disconnect go deeper than words? In this week’s THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE episode, host Chris Galeski and Wealth Advisor Austin Overholt discuss how each generation’s zeitgeist impacts their approach to money and life, and why conversations about financial mindsets are so important for multigenerational families. 🎧 Tune in if you’re interested in… • Understandin...
In this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, host Chris Galeski and Wealth Advisor Stacey McKinnon unpack the concept of lifestyle creep—what happens when your spending rises with your income. Tune in if you’re interested in… • Understanding how lifestyle creep sneaks into your finances • Learning strategies to enjoy more without overspending • Spotting the trade-offs between short-term upgrades and long-term goals • Building habits that keep wealth growing with your income
On this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, host Chris Galeski and Wealth Advisor Beau Wirick take a closer look at Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad—one of the most popular (and controversial) personal finance books ever written. Tune in if you’re interested in… • The core lessons of Rich Dad Poor Dad, and whether they hold up today • Understanding the difference between assets and liabilities in real life • How entrepreneurs generally become wealthier than W-2 employees, and if owning a bus...
Headlines around the Fed’s Jackson Hole speech always seem dramatic. But how much do these events really matter for your portfolio? In this episode, host Chris Galeski sits down with Chief Investment Officer Meghan Pinchuk to unpack what’s behind the headlines, why the market reacts the way it does, and how they approach portfolio management without getting caught up in the noise. Tune in if you’re interested in… Why markets swing on Fed comments, even when nothing new is saidThe difference b...
In this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, Executive Vice President Eric Selter joins host Chris Galeski to dig into one of the most overlooked financial tradeoffs: the opportunity cost of holding too much cash. 🎧 Tune in if you’re interested in… • Understanding the hidden risks of keeping large cash balances • Learning when cash is helpful—and when it holds you back • Exploring strategies to balance safety with growth • Rethinking “cash is king” in today’s financial landscape
On this week’s episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, CEO Jeff Sarti joins host Chris Galeski to dive into the role of precious metals in a modern portfolio. Why do investors keep turning to metals during uncertain times? Tune in if you’re interested in… • Learning how silver, platinum, and palladium fit into the picture • Understanding the case for (and against) gold in today’s markets • Exploring whether metals really hedge inflation and market risk • Discovering when precious metals make sense ...
The One Big Beautiful Bill is here- and with it, some of the most sweeping tax changes in recent years. Wealth Advisors Beau Wirick and Ian Rennick are here to break down the 2025 tax legislation and how it impacts you. Tune in if you're interested in... Smart charitable giving before new deduction limits kick inHow the $40,000 SALT cap affects your itemized deductionsBonus depreciation’s return and what it means for business ownersOpportunity Zone funds and tax deferral strategiesHow to make...
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