The Wealth and Purpose Podcast

At nine years old, John O’Leary had third degree burns over 87 percent of his body and no real chance of survival. This is the story of what happened next. Inspired to discuss this topic further? Contact us now to start a conversation: https://tfowealth.com/contact-us/   Key Takeaways: At age nine, John O’Leary was burned on almost 100 percent of his body. Doctors gave him almost no chance to survive that fire. Family and hospital staff modeled radical, selfless love during his recovery. A janitor and a hospital aide taught him that every job carries dignity. Broadcaster Jack Buck’s small act of kindness changed the course of his life. His books On Fire and In Awe explore living fully, not just surviving. Wonder returns when we stop hiding our scars and greet others with love. We have limited copies of John’s books, “In Awe” and “On Fire,” to give away to our audience. If you reside in the United States and would like us to send you a copy of the book, please become a new subscriber to our channel and fill out the form below. Fill out this form to receive a copy of one of John’s books: https://tdcforms.wufoo.com/forms/get-a-copy-of-one-of-john-olearys-books/ Chapters:  0:00 Meet John O’Leary 1:46 The Fire That Changed Everything 3:52 What His Family Learned That Day 9:07 Two Hospital Heroes: Lavelle and Roy 14:12 Jack Buck’s Promise 19:22 Sixty Baseballs and a Comeback 24:59 Why Success Can Still Feel Empty 32:03 The Scars We Try to Hide 41:38 What He’s In Awe of Today   Connect with TFO Wealth Partners:  TFO Wealth Partners LinkedIn: Brady Fineske, CFP® LinkedIn: TFO Wealth Partners Facebook: TFO Wealth Partners Instagram: TFO Wealth Partners X: TFO Wealth Partners YouTube: TFO Wealth Partners   Learn more about John and his story/mission: Website: John O’Leary About Our Guest, John O’Leary:  In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine year old boy. While playing with fire and gasoline, he caused a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100 percent of his body, with doctors giving him less than a 1 percent chance to live. Through emotional storytelling, unexpected humor, and an authentic spirit, John now reveals what is possible on the other side of tragedy and inspires audiences to transform their lives one action at a time. John is the two time number one national bestselling author of On Fire and In Awe, and his story has also become the feature film Soul on Fire. He has been featured by USA Today, Fox News, the Dave Ramsey Show, MLB Network, and Good Life Project, among others. Whether on stage or in conversation, John’s message is built to feel like it is spoken directly to you. TFO Wealth Partners, LLC (“TFO”) is an SEC-registered investment advisor located in Maumee, OH. Brady Fineske is a Partner and investment adviser representative of TFO. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The opinions expressed in this podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only, are subject to change at any time, and should not be construed as TFO’s or Mr. Fineske’s solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect, transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice.  All investments and strategies, including any described in this podcast, have the potential for profit or loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results.  Any index performance described in this broadcast does not reflect the deduction of transaction, management, or other fees that would decrease performance results. While the information presented in this podcast is believed to be factual and up to date, TFO or Mr. Fineske does not guarantee its accuracy, and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. Listeners should not rely on the content of this podcast as the sole basis for their legal, tax, investment, financial planning or estate planning decisions and should always consult an attorney or tax professional or any other investment professional regarding what may be appropriate for their specific situations. 556aWP – 2026.08

Ryan Hawk has interviewed over 650 of the world’s top leaders, and he says the most important thing he has learned from all of them has nothing to do with strategy. It comes down to one word: curiosity. Inspired to discuss this topic further? Contact us now to start a conversation: https://tfowealth.com/contact-us/   Key Takeaways: Ryan Hawk has interviewed over 650 world class leaders on The Learning Leader Show. The most dangerous mindset for any leader is believing they have arrived. Curiosity is Ryan’s number one way to give and receive love. Jim Collins defines leadership as getting people to want to do what must be done. Consistency and daily rituals matter more than motivation or intensity. Excellence often looks boring from the outside, like a golfer who never misses a fairway. Small daily habits compound into a life of continuous growth. Chapters:  0:00  Meet The Learning Leader 1:18  Why He Started Podcasting 4:11  What Great Leaders Look Like 6:29  The Danger Of Arrival 8:21  The Real Price Of Excellence 11:09  Curiosity As A Love Language 15:04  The Question He Always Asks 18:42  Defining True Leadership 20:58  What Companies Get Wrong 24:37  The Price He Pays Daily 28:42  Why Boring Wins In Golf 30:35  Final Thoughts And A Book Pick   We have limited copies of Ryan’s new book “The Price of Becoming” to give away to our audience. If you reside in the United States and would like us to send you a copy of the book, please become a new subscriber to our channel and fill out the form below. Fill out this form to receive your copy of “The Price of Becoming”: https://tdcforms.wufoo.com/forms/get-a-copy-of-ryan-hawks-book/   Connect with TFO Wealth Partners:  TFO Wealth Partners LinkedIn: Brady Fineske, CFP® LinkedIn: TFO Wealth Partners Facebook: TFO Wealth Partners Instagram: TFO Wealth Partners X: TFO Wealth Partners YouTube: TFO Wealth Partners   Learn More About Ryan: and the Learning Leader: Website: The Learning Leader Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)   About Our Guest, Ryan Hawk:  For the past decade, Ryan Hawk has interviewed more than 650 of the world’s most influential leaders, including Jim Collins, Simon Sinek, Adam Grant, Tony Robbins, James Clear, Jocko Willink, and JJ Redick, on The Learning Leader Show, an Apple Podcasts Best Seller for four years running and one of the top ranked business podcasts in the world. Ryan is a bestselling author and keynote speaker who has worked with organizations including Salesforce, LinkedIn, Microsoft, and Dell. His books include Welcome to Management, The Pursuit of Excellence, and The Score That Matters, and his newest release, The Price of Becoming, explores how small, consistent choices compound into a life of continuous growth. A former college quarterback and twelve year corporate sales leader, Ryan now spends his time studying excellence, working with leadership teams, and preparing for his next conversation on The Learning Leader Show.   TFO Wealth Partners, LLC (“TFO”) is an SEC-registered investment advisor located in Maumee, OH. Brady Fineske is a Partner and investment adviser representative of TFO. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The opinions expressed in this podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only, are subject to change at any time, and should not be construed as TFO’s or Mr. Fineske’s solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect, transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice.  All investments and strategies, including any described in this podcast, have the potential for profit or loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results.  Any index performance described in this broadcast does not reflect the deduction of transaction, management, or other fees that would decrease performance results. While the information presented in this podcast is believed to be factual and up to date, TFO or Mr. Fineske does not guarantee its accuracy, and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. Listeners should not rely on the content of this podcast as the sole basis for their legal, tax, investment, financial planning or estate planning decisions and should always consult an attorney or tax professional or any other investment professional regarding what may be appropriate for their specific situations. 553aWP – 2026.07

What if the most powerful thing you could give your family had nothing to do with money? In this episode, Brady sits down with Blake Brewer, founder of the Legacy Letter, to explore one of the most personal and transformative conversations we have had on this show. Blake’s story begins with tragedy and ends with a mission that has already touched thousands of families. At 19 years old, Blake lost his father in a drowning accident while on a family vacation. Hours later, his mother handed him a letter his dad had written and planned to give him on that very trip. That letter changed the trajectory of Blake’s grief, his faith, and ultimately his entire career. Today Blake is on a mission to help one million parents write a meaningful, lasting letter to the people they love most. Key Takeaways: A parent’s written words can anchor a child through grief in ways nothing else can. The Legacy Letter follows a proven structure: intro, apology, love, pride, belief, advice, and closing. The apology section is the hardest part and the most important. Own it without blame. Your children are telling themselves a story about how much you love them. It may not match yours. This letter is not about death. It is about pouring into your family right now. Done is better than perfect. Sooner is always better than later. TFO is hosting a virtual Legacy Letter event with Blake on September 24th. Contact us through the show notes to join. Chapters: 0:30 Today’s Guest & Topic 1:35 The Day Everything Changed 5:00 Underwater and Out of Options 6:40 The Letter That Saved Him 9:08 Pain Into Purpose 11:51 The Power of Time 14:28 A Blank Sheet of Paper 16:07 What is a Legacy Letter? 20:11 When and How to Deliver It 21:40 The Daughter Who Didn’t Know 24:48 Mistakes People Make 26:36 Don’t Wait Another Day Want to write your Legacy Letter with Blake Brewer? Join us for a virtual workshop on September 24th. Sign-up here to receive a link to register once it opens up: https://tdcforms.wufoo.com/forms/interested-in-attending-our-legacy-letter-workshop/ About Our Guest, Blake Brewer: Blake Brewer is the founder of the Legacy Letter and the Legacy Letter Challenge. His mission grew directly out of one of the most devastating moments of his life. At 19, Blake lost his father in a drowning accident during a family vacation in Hawaii. Hours after the tragedy, his mother found a letter his father had written and planned to deliver on that trip. That letter shaped how Blake grieved, how he healed, and ultimately how he chose to live. After spending years mentoring college students and witnessing the impact his father’s words continued to have on his own life, Blake developed a structured process to help other parents write meaningful letters to their children. He has since guided thousands of families through the experience and is working toward his goal of helping one million moms and dads put their most important words on paper. Blake has been featured on The Today Show, The Mike Huckabee Show, and numerous other platforms. He speaks to groups across the country and works with families at live and virtual events to help them capture their legacy in a form that can be held, read, and passed down for generations. TFO Wealth Partners, LLC (“TFO”) is an SEC-registered investment advisor located in Maumee, OH. Brady Fineske is a Partner and investment adviser representative of TFO. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The opinions expressed in this podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only, are subject to change at any time, and should not be construed as TFO’s or Mr. Fineske’s solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect, transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice. All investments and strategies, including any described in this podcast, have the potential for profit or loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Any index performance described in this broadcast does not reflect the deduction of transaction, management, or other fees that would decrease performance results. While the information presented in this podcast is believed to be factual and up to date, TFO or Mr. Fineske does not guarantee its accuracy, and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. Listeners should not rely on the content of this podcast as the sole basis for their legal, tax, investment, financial planning or estate planning decisions and should always consult an attorney or tax professional or any other investment professional regarding what may be appropriate for their specific situations. 2026.06 546aWP – 2026.06 Connect with TFO Wealth Partners: High-Net-Worth Wealth Management Firm LinkedIn: Brady Fineske, CFP®: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradyfineske LinkedIn: TFO Wealth Partners: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tfowealth Facebook: TFO Wealth Partners: https://www.facebook.com/tfowealth/ Instagram: TFO Wealth Partners: https://www.instagram.com/tfowealthpartners/ X: TFO Wealth Partners: https://x.com/tfowealth

In this episode of the Wealth and Purpose Podcast, Brady Fineske speaks with Scott Donnell, founder of Fig and Eagle and author of Value Creation Kids, to unpack the C4 Framework, a proven system for raising connected, courageous, values-driven, and capable kids. Scott shares practical tools for parents and grandparents at every stage, from the Gigs Method and Brain Gigs to the Core Word Method and the family FUMES reward system. If raising kids who blow past you in every way that matters is the goal, this episode is your starting point. Most parents want the same thing. They want kids who are confident, capable, grateful, and grounded. But in a world of smartphones, overscheduled weeks, and the pressure to give our children everything we never had, something quietly goes wrong. The kids we are trying to bless end up entitled. The families we are working so hard to build end up fractured. And we wonder where it all went sideways. Scott Donnell has spent more than a decade sitting with the strongest families in the world, studying what they do differently, and turning those patterns into a framework any family can follow. In this episode, Scott joins Brady to unpack the C4 Framework, a four-pillar system built around Connection, Courage, Core Values, and Capability. Whether you have young kids at home, teenagers pushing every boundary, or adult children you are still trying to reach, this conversation is full of practical tools you can put to work today. The Top Takeaways from this Episode:  The number one secret of the world’s best families is simple. They take time to work on their family, not just be in it. Stop solving their problems. Life is the greatest teacher. Every time you step in, you step in the way. Your job is not to give your kids everything you never had. It is to teach them everything you never knew. Legacy is a recipe book, not a lottery ticket. The strongest families work a proven system and stop leaving their future to chance About Our Guest, Scott Donnell: Scott Donnell is a visionary entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to helping build stronger families. He is the founder of 10 companies, serving 10 million customers across education, finance, biotech, and coaching. As a bestselling author and speaker, his content has reached more than 200 million families worldwide. Scott is the founder of Fig and Eagle, a family coaching brand focused on teaching the secrets of the world’s strongest families. He is also the founder of the Clapham Accelerator, an organization of technologists and innovators using technology to fight human trafficking. Scott has been featured in Bloomberg, Fox, NBC, The Wall Street Reporter, and the Entrepreneur Franchise 500. He lives in Phoenix with his wife Amy and their four kids. Button: Learn More About Scott Donnell 544bWP – 2026.06 Advisory services provided by TFO Wealth Partners, LLC. This is being provided for informational purposes only, does not constitute investment advice. TFO Wealth Partners, LLC does not provide any guarantee, express or implied, that the information presented is accurate or timely, and does not contain inadvertent technical or factual inaccuracies. 

In this episode of the Wealth and Purpose Podcast, Brady Fineske speaks with Dr. Chris Pierson, founder and CEO of BlackCloak, about why successful families have become the most targeted group in cybercrime and what you can do about it. From AI-powered voice clones to hacked Gmail accounts that unlock an entire financial life, Dr. Pierson reveals the threats hiding in plain sight and offers practical, immediate steps to protect yourself and the people you love. What does cybersecurity have to do with wealth? As it turns out, everything. In this eye-opening conversation, Brady Fineske sits down with Dr. Chris Pierson, founder and CEO of BlackCloak, to explore why high-net-worth individuals and their families have become the most attractive targets for cybercriminals and nation-state hackers. The threats are not abstract. They are happening in your email inbox, on your children’s devices, in your aging parents’ phone calls, and increasingly, at your front door. Dr. Pierson brings 25 years of cybersecurity expertise to a conversation that is equal parts alarming and actionable. From kidnap-and-ransom schemes that started with a hacked Gmail account, to AI-generated voice clones targeting elderly parents, this episode connects the dots between your digital life and your physical safety. More importantly, it gives you a clear-eyed framework for protecting yourself, your family, and your legacy before something goes wrong. Key Takeaways: High-net-worth families are deliberately targeted because the financial upside rivals hacking entire corporations, with far less security standing in the way. Your home network and personal email account are the number one entry points for cyber attacks, not your company’s systems. Children’s large digital footprints and lack of cybersecurity training make them an easy and frequently exploited soft target. Elderly parents are especially vulnerable to phone-based scams built on publicly available personal information and scripted confidence schemes. The three steps to protect against scams are issue spotting through education, slowing down time, and having a trusted guide who can interrupt the panic cycle. A free credit freeze on Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion remains one of the most effective, underused tools available to anyone. AI has dramatically accelerated cyberattacks, enabling criminals to target thousands of individuals daily using deep fakes, voice cloning, and automated reconnaissance. Connect with TFO Wealth Partners:  TFO Wealth Partners LinkedIn: Brady Fineske, CFP® LinkedIn: TFO Wealth Partners Facebook: TFO Wealth Partners Instagram: TFO Wealth Partners X: TFO Wealth Partners YouTube: TFO Wealth Partners Learn More About Dr. Chris Pierson & BlackCloak: Website: Chris Pierson Website: BlackCloak About Our Guest, Dr. Chris Pierson:  Dr. Chris Pierson is the Founder and CEO of BlackCloak, the company behind the first Digital Executive Protection Platform. Over a 25-year career in cybersecurity and privacy, Chris has served on the Department of Homeland Security’s Privacy Committee and Cybersecurity Subcommittee, held leadership roles as Chief Privacy Officer for the Royal Bank of Scotland, and served as President of the FBI’s Arizona InfraGard chapter. Prior to BlackCloak, Chris was a founding executive and General Counsel at Viewpost and began his career as a corporate attorney establishing a cybersecurity practice for companies that had been hacked or experienced data breaches. He is a globally recognized keynote speaker and a Distinguished Fellow of the Ponemon Institute. TFO Wealth Partners, LLC (“TFO”) is an SEC-registered investment advisor located in Maumee, OH. Brady Fineske is a Partner and investment adviser representative of TFO. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The opinions expressed in this podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only, are subject to change at any time, and should not be construed as TFO’s or Mr. Fineske’s solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect, transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice.  All investments and strategies, including any described in this podcast, have the potential for profit or loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results.  Any index performance described in this broadcast does not reflect the deduction of transaction, management, or other fees that would decrease performance results. While the information presented in this podcast is believed to be factual and up to date, TFO or Mr. Fineske does not guarantee its accuracy, and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. Listeners should not rely on the content of this podcast as the sole basis for their legal, tax, investment, financial planning or estate planning decisions and should always consult an attorney or tax professional or any other investment professional regarding what may be appropriate for their specific situations. 539aWP – 2026.05