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2024 Mid-Year Report – Part 2 (Ep 53)



In this continuation of the mid-year market report for 2024, Greg DuPont, founder of Advocate Wealth Solutions, shares his insights and projections for the second half of the year.

Don’t miss our timely presentation on economic market dynamics, investment strategies, and potential political influences on the financial landscape.

Listen in as we discuss:

  • Expected GDP growth numbers, unemployment rates and inflation rates for the rest of 2024 and 2025
  • Why the market is currently overvalued and what that could mean for the future
  • How the ‘Magnificent 7’ are currently driving market trends
  • The importance of structural integrity in financial planning to minimize risk
  • What could be in store for the upcoming Federal Reserve meetings
  • How insurance companies are leveraging government bonds for greater returns
  • Actionable advice to weather market volatility

Stay tuned for more insights on navigating the financial landscape and achieving your retirement goals!

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2024 Mid-Year Report – Part 1 (Ep 52)



In this episode of Your Financial Advocate, Greg DuPont, founder of Advocate Wealth Solutions, presents the first part of a mid-year market report for 2024. He unpacks what happened in the market during the first half of the year, including the key trends and events.

Tune into Episode 52 and you will learn:

  • Why the S&P 500 isn’t the only market indicator you should be paying attention to
  • How inflation and interest rate changes have impacted the market this year
  • How negative and positive economic indicators could predict what happens in 2025
  • The role of consumer sentiment in driving market trends
  • The impact of AI mentions in quarterly earnings calls and stock valuations
  • How the upcoming November election may affect the market

Don’t miss our next episode where we uncover economic predictions for the second half of 2024 and beyond!

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Smart Retirement Strategies Amid Changing World Demographics (Ep 51)



Is your retirement nest-egg safe from the unexpected shifts in global demographics, economy, and trade? Tune in to “Your Financial Advocate” podcast where Greg DuPont explores what the next 15 years may look like for pre-retirees and retirees.

Tune in to this episode and you will:

  • Grasp the economic, political, and sociological perspectives that could impact your retirement plan in the next 15 years
  • Gain insight into global demographic changes and how they’re poised to affect the workforce
  • Understand why being proactive and aware of changing market dynamics is crucial for financial stability
  • And more!

Don’t miss out on this insightful episode that could change the way you approach your retirement.

Recommended Reading: The End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization by Peter Zeihan

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18. Being Ready for the Unexpected



Trying to predict the future is counterproductive. Instead of worrying about what is going to happen, ask yourself how you would handle a situation if it does happen.

In this episode, Greg DuPont is joined by Kirk Chisholm, wealth manager and principal at Innovative Advisory Group. Greg and Kirk dive into how to be financially resilient and think differently in order to be ready for those unexpected curveballs that life throws at us.

Greg and Kirk discuss:

  • The in-depth meaning of financial resilience
  • How to deal with unexpected financial curveballs in life
  • Why trying to predict a financial outcome is counterproductive
  • Why flexible thinking is so important for your future
  • And more

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About our guest:

Kirk Chisholm is a Wealth Manager and Principal at Innovative Advisory Group. His background and areas of focus are portfolio management and investment analysis in both the traditional and alternative investment markets. He has been providing wealth management services to individuals, executives, entrepreneurs, and their families, as well as businesses and organizations since 1999. Prior to integrating with Innovative Advisory Group in 2008, Kirk founded Stirling Global Advisors, LLC in 2005, a full-service private wealth management firm.


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17. The Future and Taxes



No one enjoys paying taxes—but we do have to recognize that taxes are inevitable and a part of our lives.

In this episode, Greg DuPont talks about finding opportunities to improve your financial situation based on your state’s tax structure and how to avoid putting your children in a situation where they are unable to pay taxes on their inherited gains once you have passed away.

Greg discusses:

  • The proposed changes to the current tax structure over the coming years
  • How to start saving on tax payments
  • Why a Roth conversion can be your best friend when looking into the future
  • The different types of taxes you may be subject to
  • And more

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Episode 16 – Let’s Go Back to Basics – Part 4



Do you truly understand what life insurance is, the different types and policies available, and how it works?

In part four of this mini-series, Greg DuPont digs deeper into the fundamentals of life insurance. He discusses the significance of life insurance, the different types of insurance policies and real-life clients’ examples that will guide you in understanding more about the flexibility and familiarity with life insurance. 

You will learn:

  • The most common types of life insurance policies and who they each serve
  • How to use life insurance as additional coverage for job insurance 
  • The difference between variable universal life insurance versus traditional universal life insurance policies
  • How insurance coverage may change over time
  • And more!

Tune in to find out more about the fundamentals of life insurance! 

Resources: DuPont Wealth Solutions  | Gregory DuPont: (614) 408-0004


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Episode 15 – Man on a Mission — With Guest Matt Zagula



Are you looking to get more, higher value yes(es) from prospects and clients? Matt Zagula, founder of the SMART Advisor Network may have the solution for you.

In this episode, Greg DuPont interviews Matt Zagula, founder of the SMART Advisor Network, member of Forbes Finance Council, and author of several books including Smart Retirement: Discover The Strategic Movement Around Retirement Taxation™ – with the third edition about to be released. 

Matt shares his thrilling journey and offers exclusive insight to the SMART Advisor Network, sharing the risks and opportunities to assist advisors in better serving their clients.

You will learn:

  • The details of Matt Zagula’s entrepreneurial journey
  • What inspired Matt Zagula to create the SMART Advisor Network, and his vision for the future
  • The level of transparency insurance companies provide—is it enough?
  • What the TSR ratio is 
  • How concerned people should be about their funds in insurance companies
  • And more!

Tune in to find out more about Matt Zagula and his unique take on the industry! 

Resources: DuPont Wealth Solutions  | Gregory DuPont: (614) 408-0004 | Matt Zagula | SMART Advisor Network | Smart Retirement: Discover the Strategic Movement Around Retirement Taxation™


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Episode 14 – Vaccine Injury Claims — With Guest Braden Blumenstiel



Have you experienced an adverse reaction to a vaccine?

We can help! 

In this episode, Greg DuPont speaks with Braden Blumenstiel, partner at DuPont and Blumenstiel, LLC, as they discuss the facts, realities and remedies for people that have been injured in the administration of a vaccine. 

You will learn:

  • About the Vaccine Act of 1986
  • What happens when you have been injured as a result of a vaccination that you received
  • What an off table and on table injury is 
  • How a claim gets started and how long it takes to resolve one 
  • The type of expenses an injured person may face
  • And more!

Listen in to find out more about what you can do if you’ve been injured by a vaccine.

Resources: DuPont Wealth Solutions  | Gregory DuPont: (614) 408-0004 | Braden Blumenstiel | Vaccine Act Lawyers: (614) 389 – 9711 | Facebook Support Group | Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System | National Vaccine Information System

 


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Episode 13 – Get in Touch With Your Feelings When Investing During COVID-19



Although finances can be deeply emotional, it’s important to try to keep your emotions out of your financial decision-making.

In this episode, Greg DuPont discusses how the pandemic has influenced our investing decisions, the risks of investing with emotion and vulnerability, and the strategies required to avoid falling into the trap of FOMO! 

You will learn:

  • The state of the economy during COVID-19 and how it has recovered
  • The dangers of being an overconfident investor
  • Why you need to be sensitive to how demographic and economic changes are going to affect you
  • How to protect yourself from being overconfident or falling into the fear of missing out
  • And more!

Tune in now to learn how you can be more prepared when investing during COVID-19!

Resources: DuPont Wealth Solutions  | Gregory DuPont: (614) 408-0004


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Episode 12 – Estate Tax Planning in the COVID Era



COVID has not only fundamentally changed our societal norms and our health concern, but the long-lasting implications of COVID on our economy are going to appear in places that people may not be thinking about — think estate taxation! 

In this episode, Greg DuPont guides you through estate tax planning, where he shares the risks, unknowns and provides you multiple tools to help you protect your life savings.

You will learn:

  • How estate taxation works today and how COVID may impact this moving forward
  • The known and unknown risks in the COVID era
  • What tools you should be using to protect your life savings
  • And more!

Tune in now to find out more about estate tax planning with Greg DuPont! 

Resources: DuPont Wealth Solutions  | Gregory DuPont: (614) 408-0004