In this episode, the TN Wealth Management team explores the emotional side of retirement planning, focusing on how fear and decision-making can impact long-term results. They explain how their approach—lower advisory fees, avoiding mutual funds with hidden costs, and selective stock investing—led to average client returns of 36.3% in 2025 compared to the Dow’s 13%, and 19.3% annually over three years. The team also highlights their commitment to transparency and shares information about their free workshops and resources designed to help investors build a balanced, confident retirement plan.

In this episode the team at Tennessee Wealth Management uncover the hidden fees and industry practices that can quietly reduce investor returns, emphasizing the importance of transparency. They share their 2025 results—an average client return of 36.3% net of fees compared to the Dow’s 13%—and explain how lower advisory fees and selective stock investing contribute to their strategy. Listeners will also learn about the free resources available to help them make more informed and confident financial decisions.

On this episode the Tennessee Wealth Management team challenges the idea that credentials alone make a great financial advisor, arguing that real performance matters most. They share their transparent track record—36.3% net returns in 2025, along with strong three-, five-, and seven-year results—and explain why they publicly show actual account performance. The team also calls out the “fiduciary illusion,” where impressive titles don’t always translate into results, and contrasts their disciplined, low-fee, selective stock investing approach with the high costs and often mediocre returns of traditional mutual funds.

On this episode the TN Wealth Management team breaks down four of the biggest risks facing today’s retirees—and how to plan around them before it’s too late. They dive into the IRA Tax Time Bomb, Sequence of Returns Risk, Social Security timing mistakes, and the often-overlooked cost of long-term care.You’ll hear how their clients achieved an average 36.3% net return in 2025, significantly outperforming the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and why smart tax planning—especially strategic Roth conversions—can make a major difference in long-term retirement success. The team also explains why delaying Social Security until age 70 can maximize lifetime benefits and how market downturns can impact retirement income if not properly planned for. If you’re looking to protect your savings, reduce taxes, and create a more secure retirement strategy, this episode offers practical insights you won’t want to miss.

The Tennessee Wealth Management team breaks down the critical difference between tax filing and proactive tax planning, highlighting the “Sweet 16” years between retirement and required minimum distributions at age 73 as a key opportunity for strategic moves. They discuss how tools like Roth conversions can help reduce future tax burdens, including the often-overlooked “IRA tax bomb” and the “widow tax penalty.” The team also shares their firm’s strong performance—posting a 36.3% net return over the past year, well ahead of the Dow Jones—and offers free resources to help listeners better understand their financial picture and plan confidently for the future.

Listen in as the Tennessee Wealth Management team and Erik Ainge, former University of Tennessee quarter back, share what it means to work with an advisor that has “skin in the game”. They share how they manage their own retirement money using the same strategies used for clients and highlighting their track record that has significantly outperformed the Dow over time. Other topics of discussion include why benchmarks matter as well as being aware of the fact that mutual funds can come along with buried fees and costs. This episode provides practical insights and free tools designed to help listeners get organized, plan with confidence, and make informed decisions about their financial future.

The TN Wealth Management team, joined by former University of Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge, kick off the new year by sharing how their clients averaged a 36.3% net return in 2025—well ahead of the Dow’s 13%. In this episode, they also explain why regular financial checkups and having your estate planning documents in order are so important. And you won’t want to miss hearing what they have to say about common misconceptions surrounding Trusts and Wills, noting that for most people, a properly written will is all that’s needed. Through real client stories, they highlight the value of planning ahead and invite listeners to take advantage of a free financial checkup and help with estate planning documents.

The TN Wealth Management team and co-host Erik Ainge, former University of Tennessee quarterback, share real client stories and explain how they help clients organize investments, retirement plans, and overall finances. They’ll also highlight their four “Get One Free” offers and outline the three core strategies behind their approach.