Wicked Pissah Podcast

#297 - Long-Term Care Planning: Helping Clients Navigate Risk, Cost, and Coverage

Aug 11, 2026

Host Chris Boyd is joined by Russ Ball and Luke Bagley for a conversation about one of the biggest financial risks facing retirees: the rising cost of long-term care.

Long-term care can have a significant impact on retirement savings, but deciding how to prepare for those expenses is not always straightforward. Chris,...

#296 - Starting a Career in Financial Planning: Paul Gaudio, CFP® on FPA NexGen and Professional Growth

Aug 4, 2026

Paul Gaudio

Host Michael Connaughton is joined by Paul Gaudio.

Paul is a CFP® and Wealth Planner at Crestwood Advisors with 9 years of experience helping individuals and families make smart choices with their money. Paul is passionate about guiding clients through life's financial complexities with clarity and care....

#295 - Modern Portfolio Optimization, Direct Indexing & ETF Investing with Robert Michaud

Jul 28, 2026

Host Michael Connaughton is joined by Robert Michaud, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of New Frontier.

Robert Michaud is co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of New Frontier Advisors, LLC. He brings over 25 years of financial innovations and investment management experience to serve the needs of financial...

#294 - The New Growth Engine: How AI Is Reshaping Advisor Marketing with Ian Karnell

Jul 16, 2026

How will financial advisors grow their businesses in a digital-first world?

In this episode of the Wicked Pissah Podcast, Chris Boyd is joined by Ian Karnell, co-founder of Vast Advisor, to break down how AI is transforming advisor marketing and client acquisition. This conversation goes beyond productivity tools and...

#293 - The Social Security timeline may be shorter than expected so what does that mean for your retirement?

Jun 23, 2026

In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris Boyd and Russ Ball are joined by Social Security expert Marcia Mantell to unpack the latest Trustees Report and its implications. With projections pointing to a potential shortfall by 2032, they explore what’s driving the change—and what it could mean for your...