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210: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Discuss Military Retirement and Financial Planning in an Unstable Market
Jen Amos takes a break from hosting to showcase US VetWealth's Founder and CEO, Scott R. Tucker, and Blue Water Advisors' Founder and CEO, Mike Wallace.
Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-isNQnJ0kpA
In this replay episode of 'Take A Knee' Live Show, Scott and Mike discuss various aspects of military retirement, financial security, and career transitions for veterans. They emphasize the importance of building a 'war chest,' managing post-military income streams and navigating financial uncertainties, such as market downturns and economic changes.
The discussion includes insights on making informed decisions about retirement funds, job security, and the impacts of industry fluctuations on career opportunities. They also highlight the significance of continuous networking and staying adaptable in the civilian job market.
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SHOW'S HISTORY FROM SEP 2023 to NOV 2024:
For Season 8 and 9, we showcased our partnership with Blue Water Advisors who brings needed change to our Veteran Senior Leaders, One Career Progression at a Time. Learn more at https://www.bluewater-advisors.com/
For Seasons 7, 8, and 9 (from episodes 152 to 214), the show partnered with The Rosie Network to showcase Service2CEO Graduates. Read more at https://www.flipsnack.com/5C757FD6AED/military-entrepreneur-magazine-spring-2025/full-view.html?p=39
RECOGNITION:
In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host the 8th annual InDependent Wellness Summit™.
In August 2022, Jen Amos' work on the podcast was recognized by Disney Institute and she was hand-selected as the only non-Disney employee to moderate the first Military Spouse Employment panel for the Veterans Institute Summit.
March 2022, former co-host Jenny Lynne has voted the 2022 Naval Station Norfolk Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year.
November 2020, Jen Amos was awarded “Media Professional of the Year” at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! The show continued to collect award nominations in the following years. In September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. In November 2021, the show was an Award Finalist for the 5th Annual National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards. December 2021, the show was a Golden Crane Podcast Awards Nominee. September 2022, the show was a Finalist for the 13th Annual Plutus Awards presented by Capital Group for “Best Military Personal Finance Content.”
Holding Down the Fort has also been featured in multiple media outlets including Military Entrepreneur (M.E.) Magazine, MOAA’s Never Stop Learning Podcast, The Leadership Void Podcast,...
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