Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans
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Tune in to Brian Evans as he shares his thoughts on investing and securing your retirement in his weekly radio broadcast, Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans. For over 30 years, Brian and his staff have been helping families live out the retirements that they deserve by giving them experienced, common-sense advice.
What Does the "Market" React To and How Could That Affect Your Decision Making?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about the difference between the stock market and the economic market and their projections for 2021.
55:5218/11/2020
How to Get the Financial Help You Need to Prepare Yourself for Retirement?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about how Madrona Financial Services can help their clients arm themselves with the knowledge and tools to prepare themselves for retirement.
55:5211/11/2020
What Differentiates Madrona Financial Services from Other Financial Advisors?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about how and why you should choose a financial advisor and what differentiates Madrona Financial Services from other financial advisors.
55:5204/11/2020
How Can the 2020 Presidential Election Impact Your Retirement?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about the 2020 presidential election and how it could affect your retirement. Brian reviews the tax strategies of both candidates and the potential implications of each on your portfolio.
55:5228/10/2020
What does the Current Success of the Market Mean?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about the current market and why the S&P, DOW, and NASDAQ are up and what that could mean.
55:5221/10/2020
Analyzing Market Trends and Growth Projections for 2021.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about market projections from JPMorgan's Asset Management's Guide for Investment for the third quarter in 2021.
55:5214/10/2020
Economic Projections for 2021.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about the economic projections for 2021 and which industries are still struggling, and which are primed for a big 2021.
55:5207/10/2020
Strategies for Investing While In Retirement.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about how investments could be impacted differently depending on how long it lasts. Brian also talks about strategies for investing in retirement.
55:5230/09/2020
When Should I Use a Financial Advisor?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about the new normal brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and will it affect your investment portfolio? Brian also talks about financial situations where you should connect with a financial advisor.
55:5223/09/2020
Potential Implications of the Presidential Election on Taxes and the Market.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about previous presidential elections and the subsequent effects that they had on the market.
55:5217/09/2020
Should Industry Adaptations Due to COVID-19 Have an Effect on Your Investment Portfolio?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian the industries that have been impacted by COVID-19 and how they have adapted. Will these changing industries have any impact on your investment strategies?
55:5310/09/2020
How Could This Year's Events Impact Your Tax Strategy?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about everything that has happened in 2020 and what to look ahead for. Brian talks about how this years events could impact your tax strategy.
55:5203/09/2020
What Could Happen to the Market During an Election Year?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian continues his discussion on the presidential election. He talks about the historical trends of the market during election years and why they may not guarantee similar performance.
55:5227/08/2020
How Much of an Impact With the Presidential Election Have on the Market?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian discusses the upcoming presidential election and how its results could impact the market.
55:5220/08/2020
How COVID-19 Has Changed Financial Planning.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about the difference in financial planning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
55:5213/08/2020
COVID's Impact on the United States' GDP and the Effect It Will Have.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about how COVID has impacted the United States' GDP and the cascading effect it will have.
55:5205/08/2020
How Does This Recession Compare to 2008?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about how the 2008 recession compares to the current recession brought on my the Coronavirus. Brian also talks about the shape of the recover that is predicted.
55:5229/07/2020
How the Market and the Economy Have Responded to the Coronavirus?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about how the market and the economy responded to the Coronavirus pandemic, and the difference between the two?
55:5222/07/2020
Does an Undervalued Sector Make It a Good Buy?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about how businesses will have to adapt to this new COVID-19 environment to survive. Brian also talks about certain sectors that are undervalued and if that means it is a good buy.
55:5215/07/2020
How Might the New Decade Compare to the Previous Decade.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth, Brian Evans talks about how this new decade might compare to the previous decade. He analyzing specific sectors and their performance and why they may or may not be a good investment.
55:5208/07/2020
How the Economy Reopening May Affect Your Investments.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about how the economy reopening may affect your investments.
55:5201/07/2020
How Has the Coronavirus Pandemic Affected Investment Strategies?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about how recent events could affect investment strategies and what you may be able to do about it.
55:5224/06/2020
What is the Difference Between the Market and the Economy?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about the difference between the market and the economy and how COVID-19 has affected them both.
55:5217/06/2020
Investment Strategies for Retirement During COVID-19.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about how Madrona's bundle of service differs from other financial advisors. Brian also talks about how COVID-19 has affected investment strategies that could affect your retirement.
55:5210/06/2020
How Could the COVID-19 Pandemic Compare to Previous Recessions.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about how the upcoming presidential election could further affect the downed economy. Brian also talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic compares to previous recessions.
55:5203/06/2020
What Types of Investments Could Be Right for You During COVID-19.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about how taxes are often overlooked by financial providers and how Madrona differentiates itself by being able to answer your tax questions. Brian also talks about safe investment alternatives and when they could be appropriate for you.
55:5227/05/2020
Should You Adjust Your Investment Expectations Because of COVID-19?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about how COVID-19's impact on the economy compares to previous recessions and how you should set your expectations for your investments.
55:5220/05/2020
How You Should Choose Your Financial Advisor for Retirement.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about companies asking their employees to take voluntary layoffs and how it could affect your retirement.
55:5213/05/2020
How COVID-19 Forced Companies to Alter Their Business Model and What That Could Mean For Your Investments.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about how companies have to adapt their business model to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Brians also talks about the effect of the pandemic on corporations and their stocks.
55:5206/05/2020
How Quickly Could the Economy Recover From COVID-19?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about how Madrona has adapted to the new business environment to better serve its clients. Brian also talks about how long it could take for the economy and market to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
55:5229/04/2020
When You Have To and When You Should File a Tax Return.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about he and his clients are getting business done while working remote and how it has benefited Madrona's clients. Brian also talks about tax strategies about filing tax returns and how that could affect your COVID-19 stimulus check.
55:5222/04/2020
Could Annuities and Other Safe Investment Strategies Benefit Your Portfolio?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about how he and his clients are coping with COVID-19. He also talks about types of annuities and other safe investment strategies that could benefit your portfolio.
55:5215/04/2020
The Black Swan Theory and What That Means for the Stock Market.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about how his clients are coping with COVID-19. Brian also talks about how COVID-19 is a 'black swan event' and what that means going forward.
55:5208/04/2020
How the Bear Market May Affect Your Finances.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about how COVID-19 may affect your finances during this bear market.
55:5201/04/2020
What Is an Annuity and How Could It Benefit My Portfolio?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about the different types of annuities and how they could benefit your portfolio.
55:5225/03/2020
The Benefits of Passive Real Estate.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about how investing in passive real estate may benefit your portfolio.
55:5218/03/2020
How COVID-19 May Continue to Affect the Economy.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about the recent drop in the market due to the Coronavirus.
55:5211/03/2020
Tax Elimination Strategies in Retirement.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about the tax implications of the 2020 elections. Brian talks about strategies that could eliminate some of your taxes in retirement for good.
55:5204/03/2020
How Coronavirus Affecting Overseas Manufacturing Could Affect Our Economy.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about the persistence of the Coronavirus and its impact on overseas manufacturing and how that could affect our economy.
55:5226/02/2020
How the Coronavirus Has Affected the Market so Far?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about how COVID-19 has affected the stock market so far.
55:5219/02/2020
How the Coronavirus Could Affect Your Investments
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about the Coronavirus and if you should be concerned about it affecting your portfolio.
55:5112/02/2020
Implications of the 2020 Presidential Elections on Investments.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about the potential implications on investments that the 2020 presidential election might have. Brian also discusses how risk tolerance should factor into making investment decisions. Brian also talks about how your rental cash flow might not be what you think.
55:5205/02/2020
Investment Portfolio Options Most Vulnerable to a Market Correction.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian weighs in on the idea that our rapidly advancing technology will result in another recession. Brian also talks about the investment portfolio options that are most vulnerable during a market correction. Brian also invites all CPA's to contact Madrona Financial Services with their clients investment questions to bring the most value to their clients.
55:5229/01/2020
Could Low Interest Rates Be Bad for Investing?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about the Delaware Statutory Trust and how to utilize the step-up in basis. Brian also talks about the low interest rates available on the market and why they might not be a good thing for investors. Brian also talks about how Madrona Financial Services and Bauer Evans CPA's work together to benefit their clients.
55:5222/01/2020
How the SECURE Act May Affect Your Retirement.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about the SECURE Act and how it could affect your retirement. Brian also gives his insights onto why he think we will not have a recession in 2020 and how to capitalize on the situation.
55:5215/01/2020
Will the Strong Market Continue in the New Year?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian shares his thoughts on why the strong market will continue through 2020. Brian also discusses the importance of stress-testing portfolios and why Madrona Financial Services always implements this defense.
55:5208/01/2020
Tax-Free Investment Strategies.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about current tax brackets and strategies to maximize the amount of money you keep. Brian also talks about investment options that could eliminate your taxes in retirement. He also discusses the benefits where a Roth IRA could be beneficial and when to consider a Roth conversion.
55:5201/01/2020
How Can Landlords Protect Themselves?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian new proposals from the Seattle City Council that could impact landlords. This new proposal from the Seattle City Council would prevent landlords from evicting tenants during certain times of the year. Brian gives his thoughts on this and things landlords can do to protect themselves.
55:5227/12/2019
2019 Market Analysis and What to Expect for the Upcoming Year.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian reviews the 2019 market performance. Brian also gives his insights on what to expect over the upcoming year and advice for the future. He also discusses inheritance tax, gift tax, and step-up in basis and how to maximize your tax deferral. Finally, Brian elaborates on the history of the 1031 Exchange and DST's and the projection of their future.
55:5218/12/2019
Five Habits to Have to Keep Your Wealth.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about the fiscal fourth quarter and how to financial prepare for the new year. Brian also reveals five habits that keep his clients wealthy.
55:5311/12/2019