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Tune in every Wednesday for quick and valuable financial tips, insights and strategies for every stage of life and business from WHZ Strategic Wealth Advisors.

From strategic financial planning to investments, retirement planning, college planning, estate planning, wealth building, business growth and succession planning, and much more – tune in and turn up your understanding of how to maximize your money and make your financial goals a reality.

WHZ Strategic Wealth Advisors is an independent investment and fiduciary asset management firm dedicated to providing individuals, business owners and not-for-profit institutions with “Absolute Confidence. Unwavering Partnership. For Life."

Securities and Advisory Services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network®, Member www.FINRA.org/www.SIPC.org, a Registered Investment Adviser. Fixed insurance products and services offered through CES Insurance Agency.

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2025 Year In Review

2025 Year In Review

2025-12-1707:12

2025 was a year full of surprises for investors—from soaring tariffs to AI-driven market swings and more. In this episode, WHZ Senior Partner & Chief Strategist Jim Zahansky breaks down the biggest financial moments of 2025, the lessons every investor should take into the new year, and why discipline and diversification mattered more than ever. Don’t miss this clear, actionable recap to close out the year with confidence. - Subscribe to the You and Your Money podcast - Follow us...
- Subscribe to the You and Your Money podcast - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - See how we can create a tailored financial strategy to help you live with Absolute Confidence, Unwavering Partnership, For Life: whzwealth.com
While Giving Tuesday serves as a wonderful reminder to support meaningful causes, strategic charitable giving shouldn't be limited to one day, or even one season. Of course, need is present all year long. And with significant tax law changes taking effect in 2026 and evolving opportunities for tax-efficient philanthropy, now is the perfect time to develop a comprehensive charitable giving strategy that maximizes both your impact and your tax benefits. In this episode, WHZ VP, Associate ...
Building generational wealth has evolved dramatically in 2025, with new strategies, technologies, and generational shifts fundamentally changing how families approach long-term financial planning. WHZ Senior Partner & Chief Investment Officer Laurence Hale, AAMS® CRPS® explains. - Subscribe to the You and Your Money podcast - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - See how we can create a tailored financial strategy to help you live with Absolute Confidence, Unwaver...
In a world filled with alarming headlines, market swings, and nonstop economic commentary, how can you stay financially grounded? In this episode of You and Your Money, WHZ Senior Partner and Chief Investment Officer Laurence Hale joins host Gary to break down how to separate media noise from meaningful financial insight. From the ongoing government shutdown and shifting tariff policies to inflation updates, rate cuts, and market volatility, Laurence explains why the most attention-grabbing s...
Find out what's been happening in the financial markets with this quick rundown from WHZ Senior Partner and Chief Investment Officer Laurence Hale. - Subscribe to the You and Your Money podcast - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - See how we can create a tailored financial strategy to help you live with Absolute Confidence, Unwavering Partnership, For Life: whzwealth.com
Most people think about saving for retirement but many never think about the high costs of medical and other care that can be required as we age. In this episode, WHZ Senior Partner & Chief Investment Officer Laurence Hale and Heather O'Rourke of Simplify Life Services, LLC break down what you need to know and do now in order to live well when you're older. - Subscribe to the You and Your Money podcast - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - See how we can create a tail...
Fall is often a tough time for investors. The S&P 500 has declined during September 55% of the time since 1928, far more often than any other month of the year. This year’s setup is potentially perilous, with the S&P 500 at record-high levels and sporting lofty valuations despite economic and political uncertainty. So, perhaps now more than ever, investors should review their portfolios to ensure they have recently been rebalanced and reflect their risk tolerance.&...
Get the latest insights on how the financial markets are performing from WHZ's Managing Partner, Advisory Leisl L Langevin, CFP® CDFA®. - Subscribe to the You and Your Money podcast - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - See how we can create a tailored financial strategy to help you live with Absolute Confidence, Unwavering Partnership, For Life: whzwealth.com
With significant changes to tax law on the horizon and current opportunities available, proactive tax planning can help you keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket. In this episode, WHZ Managing Partner, Advisory Leisl Langevin shares what to know and do right now. - Subscribe to the You and Your Money podcast - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - See how we can create a tailored financial strategy to help you live with Absolute Confidence, Unwavering Partnersh...
WHZ Senior Partner, Chief Strategist Jim Zahansky shares six particularly compelling tax wins in the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) that every small business owner should understand and implement. READ THE COMPANION BLOG POST > - Subscribe to the You and Your Money podcast - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - See how we can create a tailored financial strategy to help you live with Absolute Confidence, Unwavering Partnership, For Life: whzwealth.com
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces tax, retirement, and education provisions that may be particularly impactful for Millennials and Gen Z. In this episode of You & Your Money, WHZ's Jonathan Mathews shares how. READ THE COMPANION BLOG POST > - Subscribe to the You and Your Money podcast - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - See how we can create a tailored financial strategy to help you live with Absolute Confidence, Unwavering Partnership, For Life:...
Starting fall 2025, FICO will incorporate Buy Now, Pay Later data for the first time, which could significantly impact your credit score. Our VP, Associate Financial Advisor Holly C. Wanegar, CFP® shares what to know (and do) to keep your credit score healthy. Read more about it on our blog > - Subscribe to the You and Your Money podcast - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - See how we can create a tailored financial strategy to help you live with Absolute Confidence, ...
Get the latest insights on how the financial markets are performing from WHZ's VP, Associate Financial Advisor Holly C. Wanegar, CFP®. - Subscribe to the You and Your Money podcast - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - See how we can create a tailored financial strategy to help you live with Absolute Confidence, Unwavering Partnership, For Life: whzwealth.com
Healthcare costs have become one of the biggest wild cards in retirement planning. While you're diligently saving for your golden years, medical expenses are quietly working against you, threatening to derail even the most carefully crafted retirement plans. In this episode, WHZ's Jonathan Mathews shares what you can do to protect your health and wealth during retirement. - Subscribe to the You and Your Money podcast - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - See how we can cr...
Concerns about tariffs, wars, deficits, stock valuations and Chinese tech competition sent stocks swooning at various points this year. And yet earnings continued to improve, overcoming a wall of worry and ascending to new heights despite a long list of scary news headlines. But how? In this episode, WHZ's Jim Zahansky, AWMA® takes stock of how the markets have managed to push past all these worries and hit record levels recently. - Subscribe to the You and Your Money podcast - F...
Get the latest insights on how the markets are performing from WHZ Senior Partner, Chief Strategist Jim Zahansky, AWMA®. - Subscribe to the You and Your Money podcast - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - See how we can create a tailored financial strategy to help you live with Absolute Confidence, Unwavering Partnership, For Life: whzwealth.com
If retirement is on your five-year horizon, you're in a unique position as an executive to make strategic moves now that can dramatically impact your financial security and lifestyle in retirement. In this episode of You & Your Money, WHZ Senior Partner, Chief Strategist Jim Zahansky shares the critical moves you need to make right now to maximize your retirement funds for the near future. - Subscribe to the You and Your Money podcast - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Linked...
Financial freedom represents the ability to make life decisions without being overly constrained by financial considerations. It's when your money works for you, rather than you constantly working for money. In this episode, WHZ Managing Partner Leisl Langevin shares what to do – and what to avoid – in order to achieve and maintain financial freedom over the long term. - Subscribe to the You and Your Money podcast - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - See how we can creat...
The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act contains tax cuts for individuals and businesses. Let's look at some of the ways the OBBBA may directly affect your pocketbook. - Subscribe to the You and Your Money podcast - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - See how we can create a tailored financial strategy to help you live with Absolute Confidence, Unwavering Partnership, For Life: whzwealth.com
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