Chris speaks with April Bell about how business owners can align their heart, head, and gut to make decisions and drive growth in their company.

About April Bell

April Bell, CEO and founder of Made with Empathy, has spent over 20 years helping brands elevate using human insights that spark innovation. As a seasoned qualitative research consultant, coach, and author of The Fire Starter: Igniting Innovation with Empathy, she empowers leaders to use empathy to drive real change.

When she’s not guiding businesses to greater clarity and growth for purposeful, profitable momentum, she’s testing her empathy skills at home with a teen daughter!

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Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC.

The opinions voiced in this show are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.

To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, and financial or tax advisor prior to investing.

Premier Investments & Wealth Management and LPL Financial do not provide tax advice, please consult your tax professional.

Economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful.

All performance referenced All performance referenced is historical and is not a guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly.

There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes. The purchase of certain securities may be required to effect some of the strategies. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.

From retirement income and taxes to designing your lifestyle, Chris takes a deep dive into the things you should consider if you plan to retire in the next year

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Songs of The Week:

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Disclosures:

Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC.

The opinions voiced in this show are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.

To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, and financial or tax advisor prior to investing.

Premier Investments & Wealth Management and LPL Financial do not provide tax advice, please consult your tax professional.

Economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful.

All performance referenced All performance referenced is historical and is not a guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly.

There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes. The purchase of certain securities may be required to effect some of the strategies. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.

Chris discusses investing in a highly politicized climate, how elections have historically impacted the stock market, and what investors should focus on as we head into the future.

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Song of The Week:

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Disclosures:

Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC.

The opinions voiced in this show are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.

To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, and financial or tax advisor prior to investing.

Premier Investments & Wealth Management and LPL Financial do not provide tax advice, please consult your tax professional.

Economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful.

All performance referenced All performance referenced is historical and is not a guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly.

There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes. The purchase of certain securities may be required to effect some of the strategies. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.

Are illusions having an impact on your investment decisions? Whether it is our outlook on market volatility, investment risk, or timing the market, we are all faced with biases that influence what we do with our money.

Chris breaks downs 4 common investment illusions, how they can impact your financial situation, and the realities investors should be focused on instead. Get started on your journey to financial freedom.

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Song of The Week:

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Disclosures:

Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC.

The opinions voiced in this show are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.

To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, and financial or tax advisor prior to investing.

Premier Investments & Wealth Management and LPL Financial do not provide tax advice, please consult your tax professional.

Economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful.

All performance referenced All performance referenced is historical and is not a guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly.

There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes. The purchase of certain securities may be required to effect some of the strategies. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.

The 4% rule has been a common rule-of-thumb for retirement income since it's creation in the 90s. But is it still relevant for today's retirees? Chris breaks down how the 4% rule was created, and what retirees should take into account when developing a retirement income strategy.

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Disclosures:

Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC.

The opinions voiced in this show are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.

To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, and financial or tax advisor prior to investing.

Premier Investments & Wealth Management and LPL Financial do not provide tax advice, please consult your tax professional.

Economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful.

All performance referenced All performance referenced is historical and is not a guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly.

There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes. The purchase of certain securities may be required to effect some of the strategies. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.

This week, Chris discusses 3 options to save for your kids' or grandkids' future. Plus an interview about life & money with Chris's 3 children in this month's Kid's Corner.

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Disclosures:

Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC.

The guests featured in this episode are not affiliated or endorsed by LPL Financial or Premier Investments & Wealth Management.

The opinions voiced in this show are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.

To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, and financial or tax advisor prior to investing.

Premier Investments & Wealth Management and LPL Financial do not provide tax advice, please consult your tax professional.

Economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful.

All performance referenced All performance referenced is historical and is not a guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly.

There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes. The purchase of certain securities may be required to effect some of the strategies. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.

The information discussed in today's episode is not meant to be comprehensive. These programs are complex and include many different income restrictions. Consult with your financial advisor and tax professional for advice appropriate to your individual situation.

Prior to investing in a 529 Plan investors should consider whether the investor’s or designated beneficiary’s home state offers any state tax or other state benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors that are only available for investments in such state’s qualified tuition program.

Withdrawals used for qualified expenses are federally tax free. Tax treatment at the state level may vary. Please consult with your tax advisor before investing.

This week, Chris discusses market timing and finding opportunity during periods of volatility. Plus he is joined by guest, Doris Lafevers, to discuss what you need to know when applying for Medicare.

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Song of the Week: Hang Tight Honey by Lainey Wilson

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Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC.

Doris Lafavers and her company are not affiliated or endorsed by LPL Financial or Premier Investments & Wealth Management.

The opinions voiced in this show are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.

To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, and financial or tax advisor prior to investing.

Premier Investments & Wealth Management and LPL Financial do not provide tax advice, please consult your tax professional.

Economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful.

All performance referenced All performance referenced is historical and is not a guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly.

There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes. The purchase of certain securities may be required to effect some of the strategies. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.

Welcome to You're Not Dead Yet!

In this episode, get to know more about host, Chris McNeal, and what to expect on this journey. Let's start thriving!

Song of the week: Great Decisions by Judah and the Lion

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Disclosures:

Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC.

The opinions voiced in this show are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.

To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, and financial or tax advisor prior to investing.

Premier Investments & Wealth Management and LPL Financial do not provide tax advice, please consult your tax professional.

Economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful.

All performance referenced All performance referenced is historical and is not a guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly.

There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes. The purchase of certain securities may be required to effect some of the strategies. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.