Stay ConnectedWelcome to Upticks, your podcast for financial insights. Hosted by Jake Falcon, CRPC® and Cory Bittner, CRPC®, who discuss the philosophy of wealth management, exploring tailored retirement plans, tax strategies, and timely market topics. Join us for concise, understandable discussions that empower your financial literacy.
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If you have been paying attention to the market over the past couple weeks, it may seem that the market has lost its mind. On this episode of Upticks, Jake and Cory discuss current market events surrounding hedge funds, market manipulation, and our response in light of recent events.
Upticks is a show/podcast sponsored by Falcon Wealth Advisors and hosted by Jake Falcon, CRPC® that is dedicated to retirement planning. Our goal is to translate complicated financial jargon about planning and investments into an understandable language that most anyone can understand.
Falcon Wealth Advisors is an independent-minded wealth management practice located in the Kansas City metro. Our team of 11 professionals specializes in retirement planning for individuals. We help our clients make important decisions around when to retire, social security, health insurance, tax planning, and many other financial planning topics.
In addition to helping our clients plan for a successful retirement we also implement investments solutions. We believe that what sets us apart is our philosophy to avoid investment products and instead buy/sell individual stocks, bonds, and options for our clients. We do this to eliminate the middle man which we believe increases control and transparency, and decreases fees.
Clients choose to work with us to enhance their financial literacy and explain exactly what their financial plan means to them.
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Falcon Wealth Advisors has several qualities that make us different and we're often asked what separates us from other firms. On this episode of Upticks, Jake highlights what sets Falcon Wealth Advisors apart, especially when it comes to investments and financial planning.
Upticks is a show/podcast sponsored by Falcon Wealth Advisors and hosted by Jake Falcon, CRPC® that is dedicated to retirement planning. Our goal is to translate complicated financial jargon about planning and investments into an understandable language that most anyone can understand.
Falcon Wealth Advisors is an independent-minded wealth management practice located in the Kansas City metro. Our team of 11 professionals specializes in retirement planning for individuals. We help our clients make important decisions around when to retire, social security, health insurance, tax planning, and many other financial planning topics.
In addition to helping our clients plan for a successful retirement we also implement investments solutions. We believe that what sets us apart is our philosophy to avoid investment products and instead buy/sell individual stocks, bonds, and options for our clients. We do this to eliminate the middle man which we believe increases control and transparency, and decreases fees.
Clients choose to work with us to enhance their financial literacy and explain exactly what their financial plan means to them.
Visit Our Website
https://www.falconwealthadvisors.com/
Listen to our Podcasts
https://www.falconwealthadvisors.com/content.html
We're Social!
https://www.facebook.com/FalconWAdvisors/
https://www.instagram.com/falconwadvisors/
https://twitter.com/FalconWAdvisors
https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon-wealth-advisors/
Connect with Jake Falcon, CRPC
https://www.facebook.com/jake.falcon.524
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Retirement planning looks different for everyone, especially as you progress through life and your goals change. However, regardless of where you are in your stage of life, the importance of a financial plan does not change. On this episode of Upticks, Jake gives retirement tips for early & mid-career investors, pre-retirees, and those who are already retired.
Upticks is a show/podcast sponsored by Falcon Wealth Advisors and hosted by Jake Falcon, CRPC® that is dedicated to retirement planning. Our goal is to translate complicated financial jargon about planning and investments into an understandable language that most anyone can understand.
Falcon Wealth Advisors is an independent-minded wealth management practice located in the Kansas City metro. Our team of 11 professionals specializes in retirement planning for individuals. We help our clients make important decisions around when to retire, social security, health insurance, tax planning, and many other financial planning topics.
In addition to helping our clients plan for a successful retirement we also implement investments solutions. We believe that what sets us apart is our philosophy to avoid investment products and instead buy/sell individual stocks, bonds, and options for our clients. We do this to eliminate the middle man which we believe increases control and transparency, and decreases fees.
Clients choose to work with us to enhance their financial literacy and explain exactly what their financial plan means to them.
Visit Our Website
https://www.falconwealthadvisors.com/
Listen to our Podcasts
https://www.falconwealthadvisors.com/content.html
We're Social!
https://www.facebook.com/FalconWAdvisors/
https://www.instagram.com/falconwadvisors/
https://twitter.com/FalconWAdvisors
https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon-wealth-advisors/
Connect with Jake Falcon, CRPC
https://www.facebook.com/jake.falcon.524
https://www.instagram.com/jake_falcon_crpc/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/jakefalconcrpc
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakefalconfalconwealthadvisors
The S&P 500 rose steadily in both 2019 and 2020—of course some volatility was mixed in— and while no one can predict the future, there's been a number of questions from clients about when the market could crash, thus ending this bull run. On this episode of Upticks, Jake answers a few of these questions, and goes over ways to best preserve capital in the event of a downturn.
Upticks is a show/podcast sponsored by Falcon Wealth Advisors and hosted by Jake Falcon, CRPC® that is dedicated to retirement planning. Our goal is to translate complicated financial jargon about planning and investments into an understandable language that most anyone can understand.
Falcon Wealth Advisors is an independent-minded wealth management practice located in the Kansas City metro. Our team of 11 professionals specializes in retirement planning for individuals. We help our clients make important decisions around when to retire, social security, health insurance, tax planning, and many other financial planning topics.
In addition to helping our clients plan for a successful retirement we also implement investments solutions. We believe that what sets us apart is our philosophy to avoid investment products and instead buy/sell individual stocks, bonds, and options for our clients. We do this to eliminate the middle man which we believe increases control and transparency, and decreases fees.
Clients choose to work with us to enhance their financial literacy and explain exactly what their financial plan means to them.
Visit Our Website
https://www.falconwealthadvisors.com/
Listen to our Podcasts
https://www.falconwealthadvisors.com/content.html
We're Social!
https://www.facebook.com/FalconWAdvisors/
https://www.instagram.com/falconwadvisors/
https://twitter.com/FalconWAdvisors
https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon-wealth-advisors/
Connect with Jake Falcon, CRPC
https://www.facebook.com/jake.falcon.524
https://www.instagram.com/jake_falcon_crpc/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/jakefalconcrpc
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakefalconfalconwealthadvisors
Intentional spending can be thought of spending with a purpose or guilt-free. Whether you are working or retired, intentional spending is about prioritizing the things you enjoy and that are important to you. In this episode of Upticks, Jake discusses ways to spend your money intentionally, no matter if you are saving up for or enjoying your retirement.
Upticks is a show/podcast sponsored by Falcon Wealth Advisors and hosted by Jake Falcon, CRPC® that is dedicated to retirement planning. Our goal is to translate complicated financial jargon about planning and investments into an understandable language that most anyone can understand.
Falcon Wealth Advisors is an independent-minded wealth management practice located in the Kansas City metro. Our team of 11 professionals specializes in retirement planning for individuals. We help our clients make important decisions around when to retire, social security, health insurance, tax planning, and many other financial planning topics.
In addition to helping our clients plan for a successful retirement we also implement investments solutions. We believe that what sets us apart is our philosophy to avoid investment products and instead buy/sell individual stocks, bonds, and options for our clients. We do this to eliminate the middle man which we believe increases control and transparency, and decreases fees.
Clients choose to work with us to enhance their financial literacy and explain exactly what their financial plan means to them.
Visit Our Website
https://www.falconwealthadvisors.com/
Listen to our Podcasts
https://www.falconwealthadvisors.com/content.html
We're Social!
https://www.facebook.com/FalconWAdvisors/
https://www.instagram.com/falconwadvisors/
https://twitter.com/FalconWAdvisors
https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon-wealth-advisors/
Connect with Jake Falcon, CRPC
https://www.facebook.com/jake.falcon.524
https://www.instagram.com/jake_falcon_crpc/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/jakefalconcrpc
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakefalconfalconwealthadvisors
2020 Was a year unlike any other, but everyone's wondering what lies ahead for 2021. While it's impossible to predict the future when it comes to the market, this week on Upticks, Cory joins Jake to discuss some possible expectations for the coming year.
Upticks is a show/podcast sponsored by Falcon Wealth Advisors and hosted by Jake Falcon, CRPC® that is dedicated to retirement planning. Our goal is to translate complicated financial jargon about planning and investments into an understandable language that most anyone can understand.
Falcon Wealth Advisors is an independent-minded wealth management practice located in the Kansas City metro. Our team of 11 professionals specializes in retirement planning for individuals. We help our clients make important decisions around when to retire, social security, health insurance, tax planning, and many other financial planning topics.
In addition to helping our clients plan for a successful retirement we also implement investments solutions. We believe that what sets us apart is our philosophy to avoid investment products and instead buy/sell individual stocks, bonds, and options for our clients. We do this to eliminate the middle man which we believe increases control and transparency, and decreases fees.
Clients choose to work with us to enhance their financial literacy and explain exactly what their financial plan means to them.
Visit Our Website
https://www.falconwealthadvisors.com/
Listen to our Podcasts
https://www.falconwealthadvisors.com/content.html
We're Social!
https://www.facebook.com/FalconWAdvisors/
https://www.instagram.com/falconwadvisors/
https://twitter.com/FalconWAdvisors
https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon-wealth-advisors/
Connect with Jake Falcon, CRPC
https://www.facebook.com/jake.falcon.524
https://www.instagram.com/jake_falcon_crpc/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/jakefalconcrpc
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakefalconfalconwealthadvisors
In today's world, almost everyone has a checking and a savings account. In this episode of Upticks, Jake discusses ways to maximize your checking and savings accounts – including ways to lower costs and increase returns.
Upticks is a show/podcast sponsored by Falcon Wealth Advisors and hosted by Jake Falcon, CRPC® that is dedicated to retirement planning. Our goal is to translate complicated financial jargon about planning and investments into an understandable language that most anyone can understand.
Falcon Wealth Advisors is an independent-minded wealth management practice located in the Kansas City metro. Our team of 11 professionals specializes in retirement planning for individuals. We help our clients make important decisions around when to retire, social security, health insurance, tax planning, and many other financial planning topics.
In addition to helping our clients plan for a successful retirement we also implement investments solutions. We believe that what sets us apart is our philosophy to avoid investment products and instead buy/sell individual stocks, bonds, and options for our clients. We do this to eliminate the middle man which we believe increases control and transparency, and decreases fees.
Clients choose to work with us to enhance their financial literacy and explain exactly what their financial plan means to them.
Visit Our Website
https://www.falconwealthadvisors.com/
Listen to our Podcasts
https://www.falconwealthadvisors.com/content.html
We're Social!
https://www.facebook.com/FalconWAdvisors/
https://www.instagram.com/falconwadvisors/
https://twitter.com/FalconWAdvisors
https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon-wealth-advisors/
Connect with Jake Falcon, CRPC
https://www.facebook.com/jake.falcon.524
https://www.instagram.com/jake_falcon_crpc/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/jakefalconcrpc
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakefalconfalconwealthadvisors
Credit cards can be a great tool to build credit, earn rewards, and pay for both everyday items and emergency expenses. While they do have many benefits, credit cards can also be a burden if they aren't used correctly. In this episode of Upticks, Jake discusses the upsides and downsides of credit cards, and ways to pay down their balances.
Upticks is a show/podcast sponsored by Falcon Wealth Advisors and hosted by Jake Falcon, CRPC® that is dedicated to retirement planning. Our goal is to translate complicated financial jargon about planning and investments into an understandable language that most anyone can understand.
Falcon Wealth Advisors is an independent-minded wealth management practice located in the Kansas City metro. Our team of 11 professionals specializes in retirement planning for individuals. We help our clients make important decisions around when to retire, social security, health insurance, tax planning, and many other financial planning topics.
In addition to helping our clients plan for a successful retirement we also implement investments solutions. We believe that what sets us apart is our philosophy to avoid investment products and instead buy/sell individual stocks, bonds, and options for our clients. We do this to eliminate the middle man which we believe increases control and transparency, and decreases fees.
Clients choose to work with us to enhance their financial literacy and explain exactly what their financial plan means to them.
Visit Our Website
https://www.falconwealthadvisors.com/
Listen to our Podcasts
https://www.falconwealthadvisors.com/content.html
We're Social!
https://www.facebook.com/FalconWAdvisors/
https://www.instagram.com/falconwadvisors/
https://twitter.com/FalconWAdvisors
https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon-wealth-advisors/
Connect with Jake Falcon, CRPC
https://www.facebook.com/jake.falcon.524
https://www.instagram.com/jake_falcon_crpc/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/jakefalconcrpc
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakefalconfalconwealthadvisors
One of the many benefits of working with Falcon Wealth Advisors is that we help our clients manage their investment behavior. While it may sound odd, many clients describe it as one of the top reasons to work with us. On this episode of Upticks, Jake highlights some ways that we help manage our clients' investor behavior.
Upticks is a show/podcast sponsored by Falcon Wealth Advisors and hosted by Jake Falcon, CRPC® that is dedicated to retirement planning. Our goal is to translate complicated financial jargon about planning and investments into an understandable language that most anyone can understand.
Falcon Wealth Advisors is an independent-minded wealth management practice located in the Kansas City metro. Our team of 11 professionals specializes in retirement planning for individuals. We help our clients make important decisions around when to retire, social security, health insurance, tax planning, and many other financial planning topics.
In addition to helping our clients plan for a successful retirement we also implement investments solutions. We believe that what sets us apart is our philosophy to avoid investment products and instead buy/sell individual stocks, bonds, and options for our clients. We do this to eliminate the middle man which we believe increases control and transparency, and decreases fees.
Clients choose to work with us to enhance their financial literacy and explain exactly what their financial plan means to them.
Visit Our Website
https://www.falconwealthadvisors.com/
Listen to our Podcasts
https://www.falconwealthadvisors.com/content.html
We're Social!
https://www.facebook.com/FalconWAdvisors/
https://www.instagram.com/falconwadvisors/
https://twitter.com/FalconWAdvisors
https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon-wealth-advisors/
Connect with Jake Falcon, CRPC
https://www.facebook.com/jake.falcon.524
https://www.instagram.com/jake_falcon_crpc/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/jakefalconcrpc
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakefalconfalconwealthadvisors
Taxes are a necessary evil but having a proactive tax strategy could potentially reduce your tax burden. While we're not Certified Public Accounts (CPAs), and we don't give tax advice, we do assist clients with tax planning. In this episode of Upticks, Jake highlights four tips for tax planning in 2020.
Upticks is a show/podcast sponsored by Falcon Wealth Advisors and hosted by Jake Falcon, CRPC® that is dedicated to retirement planning. Our goal is to translate complicated financial jargon about planning and investments into an understandable language that most anyone can understand.
Falcon Wealth Advisors is an independent-minded wealth management practice located in the Kansas City metro. Our team of 11 professionals specializes in retirement planning for individuals. We help our clients make important decisions around when to retire, social security, health insurance, tax planning, and many other financial planning topics.
In addition to helping our clients plan for a successful retirement we also implement investments solutions. We believe that what sets us apart is our philosophy to avoid investment products and instead buy/sell individual stocks, bonds, and options for our clients. We do this to eliminate the middle man which we believe increases control and transparency, and decreases fees.
Clients choose to work with us to enhance their financial literacy and explain exactly what their financial plan means to them.
Visit Our Website
https://www.falconwealthadvisors.com/
Listen to our Podcasts
https://www.falconwealthadvisors.com/content.html
We're Social!
https://www.facebook.com/FalconWAdvisors/
https://www.instagram.com/falconwadvisors/
https://twitter.com/FalconWAdvisors
https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon-wealth-advisors/
Connect with Jake Falcon, CRPC
https://www.facebook.com/jake.falcon.524
https://www.instagram.com/jake_falcon_crpc/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/jakefalconcrpc
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakefalconfalconwealthadvisors
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