Episodes

  • Behavioral Finance Strategies to Overcome Financial Mistakes: Interview with Rick Lehman
    Jun 13 2024

    In this episode of the Personal Finance CEO Podcast, host Steve Boorstein is joined by Richard Lehman, adjunct finance professor and author, to delve into the world of behavioral finance. They discuss the importance of understanding investor behavior for long-term success, revealing why emotions often lead to poor financial decisions. Lehman emphasizes the benefits of using financial advisors, the impact of behavioral finance across various personal finance areas, and introduces his new venture, Climate Economics, highlighting the financial implications of climate change. Tune in to discover how recognizing and managing behavioral patterns can enhance investment performance and personal financial decisions.

    00:00 Introduction to Decision-Making in Investments

    01:13 Welcome and Guest Introduction

    01:42 Understanding Behavioral Finance

    02:13 Historical Context and Evolution of Behavioral Finance

    03:42 Emotions and Decision-Making

    06:41 Practical Implications for Investors

    11:41 Advisors vs. Individual Investors

    16:06 Behavioral Finance Tools and Techniques

    30:56 Climate Economics and Future Ventures

    43:54 Conclusion and Contact Information

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    IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ! Yes we are financial planners, but unless you are our client, we are not YOUR financial planner! The information presented in this podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not purport to be investment advice or an offer of investment advice, an offer to buy or sell any security or a recommendation of any investment strategy or course of action. Any graphs, charts, or calculations used are for illustrative purposes only. RockCrest is a state registered investment adviser in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, principally located in Somers Point, NJ. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Opinions of hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions of RockCrest Financial LLC, and are independent of RockCrest's opinions and practices. Investments discussed are not a recommendation or solicitation to purchase any securities mentioned. Check out our full disclosures at: https://rockcrestfinancial.com

    #PersonalFinancelCEO #StevenBoorstein #RockCrestFinancial Our mission with The Personal Finance CEO podcast is to help educate the public to help them reach the best financial health of their lives and stay that way forever.

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    45 mins
  • Smarter Investing using Behavioral Finance with guest, Daniel Folkinshteyn, PhD
    Apr 18 2024

    Steven Boorstein, PharmD, CFP® discusses with Professor Daniel Falkenstein, PhD, behavioral finance practical examples of how it impacts personal finance decisions. They explore various cognitive biases that affect human behavior, such as overconfidence bias, gambler's fallacy, and status quo bias. They also discuss the importance of early savings and the benefits of index fund investing. The conversation highlights the need for education, coaching, and planning to overcome these biases and make sound financial decisions.

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    Takeaways

    -Human behavior in personal finance is influenced by cognitive biases, such as overconfidence bias and gambler's fallacy.

    -Early savings and index fund investing are key to help creating the foundation for long-term financial success.

    -Education, coaching, and planning can help individuals overcome biases and make sound financial decisions. -Setting defaults and automating savings can help overcome status quo bias.

    -Avoiding concentrated stock positions and making big mistakes is crucial in financial planning.

    Chapters 00:00 Intro

    01:45 Cognitive Biases

    03:27 Overconfidence Bias

    04:15 Gambler's Fallacy

    06:24 Flea Market Analogy

    07:12 Everyday examples of Behavioral Finance(BF) in Personal Finance

    08:45 Can investors gain an edge using BF?

    11:56 Daniel's take on chart patterns

    15:30 Other ways to use BF to improve personal finance decisions

    25:25 Can you overcome cognitive biases? 27:00 Having a plan

    28:48 Daniel's big mistakes to avoid

    31:14 Potential benefits of a financial planner

    33:34 Daniel's personal finance book recommendations

    35:53 Closing

    ⚡️Interested in exploring how a comprehensive flat-fee relationship with a Personal Financial CEO can help you you achieve your goals, guided by your values? Our comprehensive financial planning services are provided for one, all-inclusive flat-fee that includes all planning, coordination, organization, accountability, investment management and advice. Visit us at: https://mailchi.mp/rockcrestfinancial.com/prospective-client-inquiry ⚡️Check out our free guide: 'The Truth About Retirement: 8 Essential Steps to Financial Freedom for Life!' https://mailchi.mp/rockcrestfinancial.com/8-essential-steps-to-financial-freedom

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    ➡︎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personalfinanceceo/

    IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ! Yes we are financial planners, but unless you are our client, we are not YOUR financial planner! The information presented in this podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not purport to be investment advice or an offer of investment advice, an offer to buy or sell any security or a recommendation of any investment strategy or course of action. Any graphs, charts, or calculations used are for illustrative purposes only. RockCrest is a state registered investment adviser in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, principally located in Somers Point, NJ. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Opinions of Steven Boorstein, Aiden Boorstein and guests on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions of RockCrest Financial LLC, and are independent of RockCrest's opinions and practices.

    Check out our full disclosures at: https://rockcrestfinancial.com

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    36 mins
  • STOP Calling It a Retirement Plan! DO THIS Instead...
    Apr 4 2024

    Steve explains why he hates the term "Retirement Plan" and what you should do, instead!

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    5 mins
  • The Flat-Fee Advisor Revolution
    Apr 4 2024

    How do you pay your financial advisor? If you have over $750,000 and are still paying your advisor a percentage of your account value, then you need to watch this video! Steve and Aiden discuss how a comprehensive flat-fee service works to provide a truly unique experience to those looking for a financial planner.

    0:00 Intro

    0:43 Flat-Fee vs AUM

    2:26 Comprehensive Flat-Fee

    4:28 Example of Flat-Fee vs AUM

    5:19 Difference in fees comparison

    6:14 Difference in growth comparison

    7:04 Important things to consider

    9:30 Conclusion

    For too long, many clients have not had had much choice when it came to how they pay for advice. Even worse, that under the traditional asset-based model, that cost can grow significantly over time.

    But that's all now starting to change:

    - The Comprehensive Flat-Fee model is a unique, all-inclusive service that helps clients in all areas of their personal finance: financial planning, tax planning, estate planning, investment management, and strategies to reduce risk... all for one all-inclusive, flat-fee.

    ⚡️Interested in exploring how a comprehensive flat-fee relationship with a Personal Financial CEO can help you you achieve your goals, guided by your values? Our comprehensive financial planning services are provided for one, all-inclusive flat-fee that includes all planning, coordination, organization, accountability, investment management and advice. Visit us at: https://mailchi.mp/rockcrestfinancial.com/prospective-client-inquiry ⚡️Check out our free guide: 'The Truth About Retirement: 8 Essential Steps to Financial Freedom for Life!' https://mailchi.mp/rockcrestfinancial.com/8-essential-steps-to-financial-freedom =========================== Connect with us! =========

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    ➡︎Podcast/Newsletter: https://rockcrestfinancial.com/podcast

    ➡︎Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockCrestFinancial

    ➡︎LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenaboorstein/

    ➡︎YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PersonalFinanceCEO

    ➡︎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personalfinanceceo/

    ➡︎Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenBoorstein

    IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ! Yes we are financial planners, but unless you are our client, we are not YOUR financial planner! The information presented in this podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not purport to be investment advice or an offer of investment advice, an offer to buy or sell any security or a recommendation of any investment strategy or course of action. Any graphs, charts, or calculations used are for illustrative purposes only. RockCrest is a state registered investment adviser in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, principally located in Somers Point, NJ. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Check out our full disclosures at: https://rockcrestfinancial.com #PersonalFinancelCEO #StevenBoorstein

    #RockCrestFinancial Our mission with The Personal Finance CEO podcast is to help educate the public to help them reach the best financial health of their lives and stay that way forever.

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    10 mins
  • Roth Strategies for High Income Earners
    Feb 17 2024

    Having a high level of income has it rewards, except in the case of being able to make Roth IRA contributions, where you may be either partially or entirely phased out depending on your income level. Steven A. Boorstein, PharmD, CFP® and Aiden Boorstein cover three ways for high income individuals and couples to get money into their Roth's for tax-free growth and income.

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    00:00 Introduction 00:58 Backdoor Roth IRA

    01:47 Employer Sponsored Roth Options

    02:12 Mega Backdoor

    Roth 02:44 Conclusion

    Links discussed in episode:

    • https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/401k-limit-increases-to-23000-for-2024-ira-limit-rises-to-7000
    • https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-23-75.pdf -https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8606
    • https://mailchi.mp/rockcrestfinancial.com/prospective-client-inquiry

    Interested in exploring how a comprehensive flat-fee relationship with a Personal Financial CEO can help you you achieve your goals, guided by your values? Our comprehensive financial planning services are provided for one, all-inclusive flat-fee that includes all planning, coordination, organization, accountability, investment management and advice.

    ⚡️ Visit us at: https://mailchi.mp/rockcrestfinancial.com/prospective-client-inquiry

    The information presented in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not purport to be investment advice or an offer of investment advice, an offer to buy or sell any security or a recommendation of any investment strategy or course of action. Any graphs, charts, or calculations used are for illustrative purposes only.

    Check out our full disclosures at: https://rockcrestfinancial.com ===========================

    Connect with us! =============================

    ➡︎Website: https://rockcrestfinancial.com/

    ➡︎Podcast/Newsletter: https://rockcrestfinancial.com/podcast

    ➡︎Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockCrestFinancial

    ➡︎LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenaboorstein/

    ➡︎YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PersonalFinancialCEO

    ➡︎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personalfinancialceo/

    ➡︎Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenBoorstein

    #PersonalFinancialCEO #StevenBoorstein #RockCrestFinancial

    Our mission here at The Personal Financial CEO Podcast and RockCrest Financial is to help clients reach the best financial health of their lives and stay that way forever.

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    3 mins
  • Advisor Fees Explained: Flat-Fee vs AUM
    Feb 9 2024

    In this episode of the Personal Financial CEO podcast, Steve A. Boorstein, PharmD, CFP® and Aiden Boorstein discuss four common ways financial financial advisors charge (commissions, hourly, AUM and flat-fee), including some of the pros and cons of each method. They focus most of the discussion on the most common method advisors use, Asset Under Management (AUM) fees and compare that to a newer method advisors are using, the Comprehensive Flat-Fee model. Steve and Aiden end the episode with an example of the potential long term difference in cost using an advisor who charges an AUM fees vs an advisor who charges a Flat-Fee, as well as, the difference that could mean to the bottom line of the portfolio value. Interested in exploring how a comprehensive flat-fee relationship with a Personal Financial CEO can help you you achieve your goals, guided by your values? We can help you create a comprehensive, lifetime financial plan, designed to help you get financially healthy in all five areas of personal finance and continue to stay that way, forever. A lifetime, comprehensive financial plan should thoroughly address all five area of personal finance: FINANCIAL PLANNING TAX STRATEGY ESTATE PLANNING INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES TO REDUCE RISK TO YOUR OVERALL PLAN Our comprehensive financial planning services are provided for one, all-inclusive flat-fee. It includes all planning, coordination, organization, accountability, investment management and advice. Our mission is to help you create and execute a truly comprehensive, lifetime, overarching financial plan to reach all of your goals. The information presented in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not purport to be investment advice or an offer of investment advice, an offer to buy or sell any security or a recommendation of any investment strategy or course of action. Any graphs, charts, or calculations used are for illustrative purposes only.

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    #PersonalFinancialCEO #StevenBoorstein #RockCrestFinancial Our mission here at The Personal Financial CEO Podcast and RockCrest Financial is to help clients reach the best financial health of their lives and stay that way forever.

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    13 mins
  • Social Security Spousal Benefits After Divorce
    Jan 26 2024

    Summary

    In this episode, Steven Boorstein, PharmD, CFP® discusses Social Security Spousal Benefits After Divorce.

    In this short video, we taken the complex topic of claiming Social Security benefits based on an ex-spouses earning record and simplified it into the basic rules and also, some special situations you may encounter.

    Takeaways

    +Can you collect based on your former spouse's earnings record?

    +How long did you have to have been married?

    +What are the rules for collecting?

    +At which age can you claim benefits as an ex-spouse?

    + And more, including two special situations that may surprise you...

    The information presented in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not purport to be investment advice or an offer of investment advice, an offer to buy or sell any security or a recommendation of any investment strategy or course of action. ===========================

    ⚡️Interested in exploring how Steve and his team can be YOUR Personal Financial CEO? Visit us at: https://mailchi.mp/rockcrestfinancial.com/prospective-client-inquiry ===========================

    Connect with us! =============================

    ➡︎Website: https://rockcrestfinancial.com/

    ➡︎Podcast/Newsletter: https://rockcrestfinancial.com/podcast

    ➡︎Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockCrestFinancial

    ➡︎LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenaboorstein/

    ➡︎YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PersonalFinancialCEO

    ➡︎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personalfinancialceo/

    ➡︎Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenBoorstein

    #PersonalFinancialCEO #StevenBoorstein #RockCrestFinancial Our mission here at The Personal Financial CEO Podcast and RockCrest Financial is to help clients reach the best financial health of their lives and stay that way forever.

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    5 mins
  • Create A Comprehensive Financial & Retirement Plan In Your 60’s
    Jan 12 2024

    In this episode, Steven Boorstein, PharmD, CFP® discusses how to create a comprehensive financial plan/retirement plan in your 60s. He covers five critical areas of a solid financial/retirement plan: values and goals, tax strategy, estate planning, investment management, and risk management.

    Steven emphasizes the importance of aligning these areas with your overarching financial plan and seeking professional advice when necessary.

    Takeaways

    +A solid financial plan in your 60s should include consideration of your values and goals.

    +Develop a tax strategy to minimize taxes both now and in the future.

    +Estate planning is crucial, including wills, powers of attorney, and potentially trusts.

    +Investment management should align with your overall financial plan and goals.

    +Implement strategies to reduce risk, such as evaluating the need to have specific insurance coverages or having funds set aside to cover certain risks

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    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction

    01:05 Chapter 1: Values and Goals

    06:41 Chapter 2: Tax Strategy

    08:30 Chapter 3: Estate Planning

    12:05 Chapter 4: Investment Management

    13:36 Chapter 5: Risk Management

    20:20 Conclusion

    The information presented in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not purport to be investment advice or an offer of investment advice, an offer to buy or sell any security or a recommendation of any investment strategy or course of action.

    Interested in exploring how Steve and his team can be YOUR Personal Financial CEO? https://mailchi.mp/rockcrestfinancial.com/prospective-client-inquiry

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PersonalFinancialCEO/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenBoorstein

    #PersonalFinancialCEO #stevenboorstein #RockCrestFinancial

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    21 mins