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The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#162: Social Security Taxation and Tips for RetirementCFP and host, Bryan Kuderna, discusses the history of Social Security and the current state of the entitlement before explaining how Social Security benefits get taxed. The episode concludes with several tips to mitigate Social Security taxes in retirement. For more information on Social Security, head to https://www.ssa.gov. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions a...2025-05-0535 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#160- Trump Tariffs 2.0 and The Stock MarketBryan compares Trump's first term including the economic landscape, stock market, global conflicts, and tariff schedule to Trump's second term. He highlights the impact of initial tariffs against China and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the stock market in 2017 and 2018. Many similarities between the two terms and their trade wars can offer insights to investors. This episode's content can be supplemented by a more historical view on economics in Bryan's book, "What Should I Do with My Money?: Economic Insights to Build Wealth Amid Chaos", available wherever books are sold. This podcast is...2025-03-1434 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#158- Jay Paterno: NIL, Transfers, and The Business of College FootballJay Paterno coached for 17 years at Penn State University and is the son of legendary coach, Joe Paterno. Jay is a public speaker, PSU trustee, and author of "Blitzed! The All-Out Pressure of College Football's New Era". We discuss NIL deals, the transfer portal, building a winning culture and team in the modern era, and the future of college football. Follow Jay at www.jayvpaterno.com @JayPaterno on X and @JayVPaterno on IG. Sign up for Bryan's "Weekly Wealthy Wisdom" newsletter at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/8HtkZbP    This podcast is for in...2025-02-0643 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#155- American Democracy with Jeanne Sheehan ZainoJeanne Sheehan Zaino is a political science professor at Iona and expert in public opinion and political foundations. Zaino and Kuderna focus on the life and contributions of Sikandar Hayat Khan, a significant yet overlooked figure in the history of India and Pakistan, and its parallels to the American Revolution. The conversation delves into the complexities of the partition of India, the challenges of establishing democracy, and the role of the U.S. in promoting democratic values globally. They cover the current state of democracy, the complexities of interventionism, and the historical lessons learned from power vacuums. She emphasizes...2024-12-201h 09The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#153- CFP on Tax Loss Harvesting in 2024Host, Bryan Kuderna, puts on his CFP hat to discsuss the concept of tax loss harvesting, explaining its significance in investing and tax planning. He discusses how to offset capital gains with capital losses, the importance of understanding capital gains taxes versus income taxes, the wash sale rule, capital loss income tax deduction, and when to implement tax loss harvesting effectively.    Chapters 00:00- Introduction to Tax Loss Harvesting 13:20- When to Use Tax Loss Harvesting 24:46- Current Market Context and Strategy   Keywords: tax loss harvesting, capital gains, investment strategy, tax planning, financial advice, portfolio management, tax benefits, investment returns, market tre...2024-11-2630 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#152- Investing in Trump's 2nd Term with Mark MatsonMark Matson is the CEO of Matson Money, managing over $11 billion in assets. He is an entrepreneur, author, and innovator in the fields of investing science and financial education. Mark works with over 300 advisory practices across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. He is the author of "Experiencing The American Dream" and frequent contributor to Fox Business, CNBC, Yahoo Finance, and Bloomberg.   This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but n...2024-11-131h 02The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#151- Trump vs Harris Economic Agenda Kuderna provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic agendas of the 2024 presidential candidates, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. He discusses key economic indicators such as unemployment, inflation, GDP, national debt, and the stock market, setting the stage for a detailed examination of each candidate's proposals. Harris's agenda focuses on increasing taxes on corporations and the wealthy while providing support for young families and first-time homebuyers. In contrast, Trump's agenda emphasizes tax cuts, deregulation, and a strong stance on international trade, particularly with China.   Chapters 00:00- Introduction to the Economic Landscape 10:37- Kamala Harris's Economic Agenda 17:10- Donald Trump's Economic Agenda 28:39...2024-10-2940 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#150- What is a Custodial Account?Bryan discusses the pros and cons of custodial accounts, particularly UTMAs (Uniform Gift to Minors Act). He covers the 2024 gifting limits and lifetime estate tax exemption, restrictions on custodial accounts, and potential tax advantages. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian...2024-10-1728 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#149- Becoming a Smarter Investor with Steve FoersterStephen Foerster, a professor of finance at the Ivy Business School, discusses various topics related to investing, including the impact of election years on the markets, the importance of having an investment philosophy, and the role of bonds in a portfolio. Foerster shares his personal investment philosophy and highlights the challenges of trying to outperform the market. He also shares stories from history, such as Roman generals and the New York Mets, to illustrate investing lessons about knowing when to do nothing and understanding opportunity costs. Learn more about Steve's work and new book at https://stephenrfoerster.com. 2024-09-101h 09The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#144- Where Do Our Tax Dollars Go? In this episode, Bryan Kuderna discusses the topic of where our tax dollars go. He addresses common misconceptions about student loan forgiveness and explores the biggest line items in the US federal budget. The two largest expenses are Medicare/Medicaid and Social Security, followed by defense spending. He also highlights the significant interest expense on the national debt. Kuderna emphasizes the importance of understanding government spending and its impact on the economy.   Sources: U.S. Treasury, Congressional Budget Office, Office of Management and Budget, Department of Defense, Bureau of Labor Statistics. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest s...2024-06-0724 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#143- Investing in an Election Year-Archived Content In this episode, Bryan Kuderna discusses investing in an election year. He provides an overview of the current political landscape and its potential impact on the stock market. Kuderna also explores the historical performance of the stock market during election years and highlights the influence of the Federal Reserve. He concludes by offering insights and considerations for investors in the coming months. Investors have seen positive returns in 20 out of 24 election years. The average election year return when a Republican wins the White House has been 15.3%, compared to 9% when a Democrat wins. Presidents seeking reelection often take actions to pump...2024-05-0623 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#142- Steven Benedict on Thriving Through AdversitySteven Benedict is a professional track and field athlete, entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. He ranked 20th in Nationals in the 200 meter sprint, won the 4x100m at the Penn Relays, and is an Olympic Trials qualifier at 40 years-old. He grew up as a foster child and credits his faith and lessons learned on the track for getting him through adversity.  Follow Steve at https://stevieyb.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/stevieyb22/. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS o...2024-04-161h 04The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#141- Picking The Right Insurance Carrier with Comdex Score Host and Certified Financial Planner, Bryan Kuderna, discusses the importance of protection in personal finance and focuses on insurance and how to pick the right insurance carrier. He emphasizes the need to understand the language and terms of insurance contracts and the importance of planning for unexpected events. Bryan also highlights the difference between price and cost, and the role of quality and value in insurance decisions. He introduces the Comdex ranking as a tool to evaluate the credit worthiness of insurance carriers.   Comdex is not a rating, but a composite of all ratings that a company has received from t...2024-03-2626 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#140- Economic Crime with FBI Special Agent Jerri Williams Jerri Williams, a former FBI special agent, shares insights into the world of fraud and economic crime. She discusses the anatomy of a Ponzi scheme, using the New Era Foundation case as an example. Williams explains how fraudsters manipulate victims and the psychology behind their actions. She also delves into other types of scams, such as advanced fee schemes and business-to-business telemarketing fraud. Williams highlights the importance of international cooperation in investigating and prosecuting fraud cases. She concludes by discussing the traits and motivations of fraudsters, as outlined in the fraud triangle: opportunity, pressure, and rationalization. In this conversation, Jerri...2024-03-051h 20The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#139- How Do Stocks Work?Bryan explores the stock market and the success of Nvidia. He discusses the basics of stocks, how businesses raise money, and the concept of going public. The episode also explains how investors make money through dividends and capital appreciation. He covers the different ways to track stocks and introduces popular market indexes like the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and NASDAQ. The concept of indexing and diversification is also explored. Lastly, the episode touches on the history of entrepreneurial financing. Learn more about the interplay between economics and stock market performance in Bryan's book, "What Should I Do...2024-02-2315 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#138- The IRA Maximization Strategy In this episode of the Kuderna Podcast, host Bryan Kuderna discusses the concept of IRA maximization. He explains the three legs of the retirement system, which include social security, defined benefit pensions, and private savings. He emphasizes the importance of private savings, particularly through qualified retirement plans like IRAs. Kuderna delves into the tax concerns and future liabilities associated with IRAs, highlighting the need for careful planning. He explains the concept of required minimum distributions (RMDs) and the impact of the Secure Act on the stretch IRA strategy. Finally, Kuderna introduces the IRA maximization strategy, which involves leveraging life insurance...2024-02-0629 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#137- CIA Operations Officer Bob Dougherty on Keeping the World SafeBob Dougherty worked for over 25 years as an undercover Operations Officer for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). He has deep operational experience having personally managed and carried out multiple high-profile missions in the US, Europe, Central America, South America, and Middle East that lead to the capture of several most-wanted terrorists and the dismantling of their networks.  Bob has successfully worked against foreign terrorist groups such as The Islamic State, Al-Qaida, Hezbollah, HAMAS, Sendero Luminoso, Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement, the Japanese Red Army, and the Palestine Liberation Organization. In addition, Bob has extensive experience in working against Iranian state s...2024-01-261h 35The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#136- Celeb Designer Jennifer Farrell on Business, TV, and BrandingJennifer Farrell is a celebrity designer and television host. She became nationally known hosting the long-running series “Find & Design,” and currently hosts the hit shows “Million Dollar House Hunters”, “Find Me a Beach House”, and “Most Amazing Homes.”  As the founder of Jennifer Farrell Designs, she’s won many accolades over her career, and her work has appeared in Luxe Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, House and Garden, on the View, and more. Her most popular venture has been The Jennifer Farrell Collection, featuring hundreds of furniture and décor pieces at nearly 1400 stores nationwide. She is a spokesperson for R...2024-01-181h 07The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#135- Stock Market Year in Review and 2024 OutlookHost, Bryan Kuderna, provides a brief summary of the stock market in 2023, including the winners and losers of the year.  He shares his outlook for 2024 and economic indicators to look out for, including GPD, unemployment, inflation, and recession. This episode is brought to you by Bryan's new book, "What Should I Do with My Money?", available in paperback, Kindle, or audiobook wherever books are sold. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the s...2024-01-0519 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#134- The Economics of Uranium and Nuclear Power with Mark ChalmersMark Chalmers is the President and CEO of Energy Fuels, the leading U.S. producer of uranium and an emerging global player in the commercial rare earth business.  He has consulted several key industry leaders in the uranium supply sector, including BHP, Rio Tinto, and Marubeni. Chalmers holds a Bachelor of Science in mining engineering from the University of Arizona, is a registered professional engineer, and served as the Chair of the Australian Uranium Council for ten years. He holds dual citizenship in the U.S. and Australia. To set the stage for our interview, t...2023-12-2649 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#133: The Post-Covid Economy with Scott FulfordScott Fulford is a senior economist at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and author of The Pandemic Paradox: How the COVID Crisis Made Americans More Financially Secure.  Scott Fulford led the development of the bureau's “Making Ends Meet” surveys. His wide-ranging policy and academic research examine the economic shocks people face and how they deal with them, as well as how economies grow and develop in the long term.  Scott has a PHD in Economics from Princeton. Order Scott's new book at https://www.amazon.com/Pandemic-Paradox-Crisis-Americans-Financially/dp/0691245320/ref=sr_1_1  Learn more about Scott at https...2023-12-181h 03The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#132- Serial Entrepreneurship with Dave KerpenDave Kerpen is a serial entrepreneur, NYT best-selling author, and global keynote speaker. Through best-selling books like "Likeable Social Media" and "The Art of People," he's become a thought leader in social media marketing and relationship-building. Dave is also the owner and Co-founder of Apprentice, a platform that connects the brightest college students with entrepreneurs and business leaders to help them tackle their toughest tasks in business.  Link to Apprentice:  https://chooseanapprentice.com Link to Frank Lautenberg article:  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20130204172115-15077789-3-amazing-life-lessons-from-a-chance-encounter/ This podcast is for informational purposes only. Gue...2023-12-0836 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#131- Observations of SuccessI reveal 15 steps to overall success in work and life.  These are noted from my personal and professional experiences, and observations from the happiest and most successful people I've collaborated with over my 15-year career. Link to Paul Graham's "How To Do Great Work":  http://www.paulgraham.com/greatwork.html This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are su...2023-11-2925 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#130- Mastering Revenue, Profit, Operations, and Culture with Damian AndrewsDamian Andrews is a renowned business consultant from Australia and the author of "Get The Cheese, Let The Other Mouse Go First". He was a soldier in the Special Air Service Regiment of the Australian Army before becoming a corporate recovery specialist for D'Aloia Handberg and eventually founding his consulting business. He also founded the Family Peace Foundation and Shair.care. You can learn more about Damian at https://damianandrews.com/. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the...2023-11-1651 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#129: US-China, Israel-Hamas, and Global Threats with Elaine Dezenski Elaine Dezenski is the senior director and head of the Center on Economic and Financial Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD).  She has over two decades of leadership in public, private, and international organizations, and is a globally recognized expert and thought leader on geopolitical risk, supply chain security, anti-corruption, and national security.  Dezenski previously served as senior director at the World Economic Forum from 2010 to 2015, after which she launched LumiRisk LCC, a risk advisory practice. In 2017, she served as a senior fellow at the Jackson Institute for Global Affairs at Yale University and as...2023-11-031h 06The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#128- The Science of Stuck with Britt FrankBritt Frank is a nationally recognized neuropscyhotherapist, trauma therapist, and expert on mental health.  She is the author of "The Science of Stuck", named the Top Creativity Book of 2022.  Britt is a graduate of Duke University and The University of Kansas, where she is currently a professor.  She is known for decoding the brain, using 3 steps to control anxiety and harness motivation. Britt Frank- https://www.scienceofstuck.com/ This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opi...2023-10-201h 09The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#127- Student Loan Repayments Are Back: Here Are Your OptionsCertified Financial Planner™ and host, Bryan Kuderna, discusses the end of COVID-19 related student debt relief, including 0% interest and the repayment pause. He reviews various repayment options, forgiveness plans, and the politics of higher education. Income-Driven Repayment application: https://studentaid.gov/idr/ Department of Education loan calculator: https://studentaid.gov/loan-simulator/ Fed Student Aid's PSLF employer search engine: https://studentaid.gov/pslf/employer-search PSLF application: https://studentaid.gov/pslf Guardian and its subsidiaries do not issue or advise with regard to student loans. This podcast is for in...2023-10-1627 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#126- Making it Big with Wendy StarlandWendy Starland is an American singer, songwriter and music producer from Los Angeles. She has been honored by The Songwriters Hall of Fame; named VH1’s Best Emerging Artist; was featured on Moby’s Grammy nominated album Last Night, has performed around the world and collaborated with some of the biggest stars in music. Starland discovered and developed Lady Gaga during the recording of "The Fame", which received Billboard’s Album of the Decade. Learn more at https://www.wendystarland.com/. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or end...2023-10-0249 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#125- Talking Sports with David SweetDavid Sweet has launched columns for The Wall Street Journal, NBCSports.com, and has been a writer for the Los Angeles Times, Classic Chicago Magazine, and more.  He is the author of Three Seconds in Munich: The Controversial 1972 Olympic Basketball Final (2019) and  Lamar Hunt: The Gentle Giant Who Revolutionized Professional Sports (2010).  We cover some of sports greatest controversies and lead into a teaser for David’s next potential project- gambling in sports.  Three Seconds in Munich: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Seconds-Munich-Controversial-Basketball/dp/0803299966/ref=sr_1_1 Lamar Hunt:  https://www.amazon.com/Lamar-Hunt-Gentle-Revolutionized-Professional/dp/1600783740/ref=sr_1_1 This podc...2023-09-2954 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#124- Tech and AI Disrupting the Stock Market is Nothing NewAn examination of the tech sector's impact on the stock market decade-by-decade from the 1970's and the mainframe computer up to the Artificial Intelligence of the 2020's and beyond. For more information on the economic influence of big tech, be sure to check out Chapter 6- Tech in Bryan's new book, "What Should I Do with My Money?". This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS...2023-09-1816 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#123- Ghostwriting with David JahrDavid Jahr is a renowned ghostwriter having worked with five New York Times best-selling authors including renowned doctors, CEOs, and pastors. He's earned an ESPY Award nomination for “Most Inspirational Sports Story of the Year” by ESPN. His most notable project is The Daniel Plan, a collaboration with Pastor Rick Warren, Dr. Oz, Dr. Daniel Amen, and Dr. Mark Hyman, which has helped thousands of people enhance their physical, and spiritual health. David's website: https://davidjahr.us/ The Daniel Plan: https://www.danielplan.com/author/david-jahr/ This podcast is for informational purposes only. Gues...2023-09-081h 06The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#122- Annuities: What is a RILA?Registered Index-Linked Annuities (RILA) are the fastest growing segment of the annuity marketplace.  Bryan discusses the pros and cons of these new retirement planning vehicles and their popular "buffer" feature. Individuals should review their plans on a case-by-case basis with professional assistance.  Please consult your attorney or tax advisor for specific tax or legal advice. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its su...2023-08-2920 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#121- The Power of Optimism with Tom Hall Tom Hall's life is a story about loss, overcoming traumatic events, and an optimistic attitude that keeps leading to the next success.  He is a former Army Ranger and Division-1 football player at Iowa State, one of only 3 veterans in the nation to play D1 football.  Tom has a BA in political science and an MA in conflict management, and has since advised many start-ups relating to intelligence, renewable energy, e-commerce, and pro sports.  He’s currently pursuing his doctorate in business administration at the University of South Florida and is a program manager at Veritas Technologies.  Fans can connec...2023-08-211h 07The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#120- When a Few Financial Institutions Control Everything with John Coates John Coates is a Deputy Dean and Professor of Law and Economics at Harvard Law School. He has served as General Counsel and Acting Director of the Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), testified before Congress, and provided consulting services to the Department of Justice, Department of Treasury, and New York Stock Exchange. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or...2023-08-141h 19The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#119- What is The Future of Gas?Host, Bryan Kuderna, discusses how record US oil production and Electric Vehicle sales are stabilizing the price of gasoline amid inflation, Russia-Ukraine war, and China reopening their economy. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian or PAS. Bryan Kuderna is a...2023-08-1114 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#117- Why is The Fed's Target Inflation Rate 2%?As inflation cools to 3%, Bryan addresses where the 2% target used by most central banks originated, and what could happen if the target was lowered, raised, or removed.   This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian or PAS. Bryan Kuderna is a...2023-07-1412 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#116- 2023 Economic Halftime Report and The Latest Fed MinutesHost, Bryan Kuderna, breaks down overall stock market performance for the first half of 2023 and economic indicators for the rest of the year. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian or PAS. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor...2023-07-0714 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#115: Elite Leadership with B-2 Stealth Bomber Joseph VanDusenJoseph VanDusen flies among the best of the best as a former B-2 Stealth Bomber pilot. He was deployed 7 times and tallied up 139 Combat Missions on his way to being named B-2 Pilot of the Year in 2014 and winning the B-2 Aircraft Commander of the Year award in 2015. Joseph is now an entrepreneur, author, and well-known personal development speaker, in addition to flying the 787 Dreamliner for United Airlines.  His book: “Stealth Elevate” is a popular source of Leadership and Personal Development Gems forged over a career of Top Level Leadership.  Learn more at www.StealthElevation.com. This...2023-06-291h 06The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#114- Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and AI with James BarroodJames Barrood is one of the leaders of the east coast's innovation ecosystem. Recognized in the Power 100 and the Top 100 Influencers list, James is the founder of Innovation+ and former CEO of TechUnited. He is the author of "Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Global Insights from 24 Leaders" and co-author of "Lessons from the Great Recession". Find out more about Jim at https://innovationplus.us/advisory/. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily...2023-06-2149 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#113- Financial Planning in 5 Simple StepsBryan discusses his 5-Step Financial Planning Process of Protection, Liquidity, Debt Management, Wealth Creation, and Growth. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian or PAS. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 50...2023-06-1616 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#112- American Rebel with Andy Ross Andy Ross is a country rock star, former TV host, and CEO of a publicly traded company.  He grew up in small town in Kansas before starting Ross Archery, hosting Maximum Archery on The Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel, and releasing the hit single- "American Rebel" which turned into his entire brand – American Rebel Holdings.  Learn more about Andy at www.andyross.com and American Rebel at www.americanrebel.com This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opin...2023-05-221h 00The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#111- Optimizing Your Brain with Dr. Mark WilliamsDr. Mark Williams is an internationally recognized professor of cognitive neuroscience.  He has been at the cutting edge of developing computational brain imaging analysis and virtual reality in research.  Having worked at MIT and taught at other notable universities, today he joins me by way of Australia to discuss neuroplasticity and how to get the most out of your brain.  His new book, “The Connected Species:  How Understanding the Evolution of our Brain Can Change The World” comes out in August of 2023.  This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or e...2023-05-1056 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#110- The US Banking SystemBryan Kuderna, CFP and author of "What Should I Do with My Money?" breaks down the Fed's recent autopsy report of Silicon Valley Bank, the collapse of First Republic, and the future of banking regulation. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with...2023-05-0326 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#109- The Power of Wonder with Monica Parker Monica C. Parker is the founder of HATCH Analytics.  She uses human analytics to teach clients including Fortune 500 companies like Google, LinkedIn, Prudential, about how they think, change, and create a culture.  She’s the bestselling author of THE POWER OF WONDER: The Extraordinary Emotion That Will Change the Way you Live, Learn, and Lead.  Prior to founding HATCH, Monica has held the positions of opera singer, museum exhibition designer, and homicide investigator defending death row inmates for Florida’s Department of Justice. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated...2023-04-1454 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna PodcastInvesting in Innovation, IP Theft, and Venture Capital with Robert CoteRobert Cote is the founder and CEO of Cote Capital.  He is recognized as one of the world's leading intellectual property (IP) attorney's and investors.  We discuss Chinese patent theft, what's wrong with the venture capital model, and how to invest in innovation. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations me...2023-04-061h 08The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#107- Bas Rutten-Archived Content Bas Rutten is a UFC hall-of-Famer and former heavyweight champion from Holland. He’s an actor, businessman, and inventor. Inside MMA named Bas the 4th greatest MMA fighter of all time.  His current passion involves helping people beat asthma through a variety of breathing exercises with the Bas Rutten O2 Trainer. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to...2023-03-231h 23The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#106- Entrepreneurship with Jorge Olson-Archived Content Jorge Olson is the co-founder and CMO of two publicly traded companies, Hempacco, ticker symbol HPCO, and Green Globe International, ticker GGII. Olson was born in Tijuana, Mexico, without running water or electricity. Now, Olson is the author of multiple books, an internationally recognized authority on consumer packaged goods, beverages, and wholesale distribution. His business partners include the likes of James Linsey, Cheech and Chong, Rick Ross and Snoop Dogg. In this wide ranging conversation we cover everything from migration at the border, the drug trade, entrepreneurship, and how the American dream is still alive from Jorge’s ra...2023-03-161h 07The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#105- Cryptoscams and Cybersecurity with Monica Eaton-Archived ContentMonica Eaton is the founder of Chargebacks911, the global leader in chargeback prevention and remediation technology. They safeguard more than 2.4 billion transactions per year on behalf of clients in 87 countries around the world. Eaton is an entrepreneur, author, and thought leader specializing in cyber technology, fraud mitigation, and FinTech.  For details on Chargebacks911’s comprehensive chargeback management solutions, visit https://chargebacks911.com This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but...2023-03-0653 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#104- Investment Philosophies with Shawn O'Malley-Archived Content Shawn O’Malley is the host of The Investor’s Podcast’s Youtube Channel and he writes their daily newsletter, We Study Markets.  The Investor’s Podcast's flagship show, We Study Billionaires, routinely tops all charts and has over 100 million downloads. Together we interpret current financial news with a long-term investment perspective.   This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to...2023-02-2254 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#103- Disrupting with Rob Moore-Archived ContentRob Moore is the host of The Disruptors, the UK's #1 business podcast.  He has interviewed over 20 billionaires and countless A-list celebrities that disrupt the norm.  We talk social media, being an entrepreneur, breaking world records, and getting the most out of life. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in...2023-02-1356 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#102- The Fall of FTX with Jim Campbell-Archived ContentJim Campbell is the author of Madoff Talks, now a a Netflix docuseries titled Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street.  We revisit Bernie Madoff's $65 billion ponzi scheme and the similarities to the recent collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's $32 billion crypto exchange, FTX. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in t...2023-02-0156 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#101- Biomarkers and Leadership with Dr. Lizette Warner-Archived ContentDr. Lizette Warner is the CEO of Optimum Vobis.  She is a TedX speaker and the author of Power, Poise, and Presence: A New Approach to Authentic Leadership .  Lizette was previously a Senior Director of Clinical Science at Philips, focusing on MR Therapy (meditation relaxation), and she holds a PHD in Philosophy from the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine.  We discuss her approach to authentic leadership an how to harness the power of biomarkers to defeat doubt and fear. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by...2023-01-2750 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#100- Economic Update: 2022 Recap and 2023 Outlook-Archived ContentBryan shares his important theme of framing in evaluating the returns of 2022 and economic outlook for 2023. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian or PAS. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 50...2023-01-0924 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#99- Leadership and Publicity with Eric Yaverbaum-Archived ContentEric Yaverbaum is the CEO of Ericho Communications.  He is a public relations expert with over 41 years in the industry. His clients have spanned politicians, celebrities, and coporations including Sony, Domino’s, H&M, IKEA, and more.  Eric is the bestselling author of PR for Dummies – as well as six other titles, including Leadership Secrets of the World’s Most Successful CEOs, which sold over 1 million copies. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers b...2022-12-291h 02The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#98- 2023 Economic Forecast with Tom Siomades-Archived ContentTom Siomades, CFA is the Chief Investment Officer of AE Wealth Management. Previously, Tom was the Managing Director of Hartford Funds, overseeing more than $100 billion of assets under management. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and earned a master’s degree from Webster University. We pick apart the global economy, including inflation, investment philosophies, The Fed, and US vs China. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the sp...2022-12-161h 04The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#97- Will Banks Survive a Recession?-Archived ContentThe Federal Reserve conducts annual stress tests on the American banking system. As economists debate the possibility of a recession in 2023, learn about this year's test results on the ability of banks to withstand a severe downturn. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any...2022-12-0716 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#96- Fixed Annuities vs CDs vs Treasuries-Archived ContentRaising interest rates have hammered both the stock market and bond market in 2022.  However painful the path to higher rates may be, it does present new opportunities.  Host and Certified Financail Planner, Bryan Kuderna, compares three popular products for conservative investors-- Fixed Annuities, CDs, and Treasuries. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of...2022-11-1821 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#95- "Does Putin Have to Die?" with Gregg Stebben-Archived ContentGregg Stebben has been a journalist for Forbes, Esquire, Men’s Health, and more.  He has conducted over 15,000 interviews with newsmakers and politicians including Presidents Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev. Gregg is also the author of over 20 books including his new release, “Does Putin Have to Die?: The Story of How Russia Becomes a Democrazy After Losing to Ukraine”, co-authored with Ilya Ponomarev. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This materia...2022-10-2156 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#94- How Does the Stock Market Perform During a Recession?-Archived ContentThere have been ten recessions since the S&P500 was created.  Bryan Kuderna analyzes the current economy, the Fed response to inflation, and how the stock market has historically performed in similar periods. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian or P...2022-10-0729 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#93- Jump First, Think Fast with Frank O'Connell-Archived ContentFrank O'Connell went from working on a farm as a young boy to becoming the President and CEO of Reebok, HBO, Indian Motorcycle, Skybox International and other iconic brands.  Diving into Frank's 50+ years of business experience, we discuss the risk-taking attitude needed to be successful.  Check out his new book-- Jump First, Think Fast. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such op...2022-09-151h 07The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#92- Ferol Vernon of Written Word Media-Archived ContentFerol Vernon is the Co-Founder and COO of Written Word Media, a tech-enabled platform connecting authors to millions of readers.  Vernon has an MBA from Duke University and since 2009 has been using software to empower Creatives.  His entrepreneurial journey includes helping lead startups like ReverbNation to founding Written Word in 2014 with his wife, Ricci Wolman. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and su...2022-09-0958 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#91- Raising Capital with Jay Jung-Archived ContentJay Jung is the founder of Embarc Advisors.  His experience in strategic finance includes serving as Investment Banking Vice President at Goldman Sachs, Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, and an MBA from Wharton.  He has completed over $50 billion in transactions including marquee transactions such as the sale of Yahoo, the sale of MuleSoft and the sale of SanDisk.  We discuss startups, raising capital, and today's economy. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but...2022-08-2354 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#90- Public Policy with Hugh McTavish-Archived ContentHugh McTavish is running for governor of Minnesota.  McTavish is a biochemist and immunologist with a PhD and law degree from the University of Minnesota.  He is committed to governing with the goal of happiness with his innovative proposal-- Jury Democracy. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in th...2022-08-1646 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#89- The Business of Healthcare with Doris Dike, Esq.-Archived ContentDoris Dike is a healthcare attorney from Frisco, TX.  She previously served as general counsel for a local hospital before starting her own firm Dike Law Group, where she helps healthcare professionals become entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs become healthcare professionals. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast h...2022-08-1057 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#88- The Labor Market with Matt Becker-Archived ContentMatt Becker began his career helping shape national public policy and politics.  He worked in the US House of Representatives and served in the administration of President George W. Bush.  He was the Deputy Chief of Staff and White House Liaison for the US Small Business Administration (SBA).  Matt now owns two PrideStaff franchises, where he helps connect employees and employers amid a tight labor market. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but...2022-08-0554 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#87- Social Security with Martha Shedden-Archived ContentMartha is the President and Co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, NARSSA.  Martha is the author of numerous Social Security white papers and teaches finance and tax professionals across the country the ins and outs of social security.  This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in...2022-06-1754 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#86- The Amazon Economy with Yoni Mazor-Archived ContentYoni Mazor is the Chief Growth Officer and Co-founder of Getida.  Getida is one of the world's fasting growing E-Commerce companies, auditing billions of dollars of Amazon transactions daily.  We discuss everything from how Amazon makes money, what happens to all of your data, and how inflation and supply chain issues are impacting the economy today and in years to come. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily th...2022-06-0658 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#85- Pharma and Finance with Cooper Anderson-Archived ContentCooper Anderson is the CFO of Florence Healthcare.  Cooper previously worked on Wall Street, creating Exchange Traded Funds, before consulting in healthcare and technology.  We discuss the eClinical Software industry and the booming business behind testing new drugs. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have an...2022-05-2658 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#84- The Value Equation with Christopher Volk-Archived ContentChristopher Volk has taken three Real Estate Investment Trusts public, two of which he co-founded.  The most recent is STORE Capital at which he served as CEO (ticker STOR on the NYSE).  In 2019 Chris won EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year award.  He’s a frequent university lecturer and visiting professor at Cornell.  His new book, "The Value Equation", reveals how to start and fund a business and how to grade a business as an investor.  Learn more at www.thevalueequation.com. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or e...2022-05-191h 07The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#83- An Interview with Scott Harkey-Archived ContentScott Harkey is the President of OH Partners.  One of the largest, most-decorated advertising agencies in the nation, OH has led marketing campaigns for Walt Disney, AirBnB, the NBA, and more. Scott’s work has landed him on the Arizona Republic’s '35 Under 35 Entrepreneurs', the Phoenix Business Journal's '40 Under 40’ lists, and voted “Ad Person Of The Year” by the American Advertising Federation of Phoenix in 2018. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers bu...2022-05-101h 09The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#82- Understanding The Fed's Rate Hike-Archived ContentOn May 4, 2022, Jerome Powell announced the Fed's 0.5% rate hike.  We discuss the cause and effect on inflation, markets, economy, and more. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian or PAS. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities L...2022-05-0627 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#81- Why Does The Price of Gas Go Up?-Archived ContentIn this episode Bryan Kuderna discusses the economics of energy and gasoline.  He covers the war in Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, a history of oil embargoes, and the role gas plays in inflation.  This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian or PAS. Bryan Ku...2022-04-0124 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna PodcastCryptocurrency with Jake RyanJake Ryan is a renowned expert in cryptocurrency, regularly appearing in Harvard Business Review, Newsweek, and Bloomberg.  He is the founder and CIO of TRADECRAFT Capital and author of Crypto Asset Investing in the Age of Autonomy. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian o...2022-02-0855 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#80- Vacation Rentals with Shaun Greer-Archived ContentShaun Greer is the Vice President of Real Estate & Strategic Growth for Vacasa, the premier vacation home management company serving over 3 million guests annually. We cover the future of real estate, particularly the growing vacation rental industry, what to think about before buying a second home, and the best markets for vacation rentals. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions...2022-01-2148 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#79- The Future of Podcasting: Ginni Saraswati-Archived ContentGinni Saraswati hosts The Ginni Show and is the founder of Ginni Media and the Podcast Accelerator.  She has been a finalist for the Australian Podcast Awards- comedy category, Broadcaster of The Year at Australian LGBTI Awards, amongst other accolades.  Ginni Media is a podcast production company working with Fortune 500 companies and some of the world's most listened to shows. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Gu...2022-01-1747 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#78- 2021 Economy in Review-Archived ContentA summary of 2021's biggest financial stories- the stock market, inflation, real estate, and stimulus.  We look at how trends that began in 2020 as a reaction to coronavirus play out and what they hold for 2022. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with G...2022-01-1127 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#77- Eric Dahan and The Rise of Influencers-Archived ContentEric Dahan, CEO & Co-Founder of Open Influence, is the leading authority in the influencer marketing space. He is a Forbes and Inc. 30 Under 30 recipient.  Eric has successfully piloted Open Influence’s global expansion throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. He's worked with over a thousand of the world’s largest advertisers including: Disney, Google, Amazon, Facebook, Coca-Cola, and more. We discuss everything from the psychological concerns over social media, how companies are marketing in the modern world, to cyber influence from China and Russia. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not a...2021-12-0657 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna PodcastThe Myth of Private Equity- Jeffrey HookeWe pull back the curtain on the private equity industry and discuss the enormous college endowment business, pension fund investments, and the history and future of PE. Jeffrey Hooke is a senior lecturer in finance at Johns Hopkins Business School. He has decades of experience on Wall Street as an investment banker and private investment executive.  His new book is The Myth of Private Equity: An Inside Look at Wall Street’s Transformative Investments. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the cur...2021-12-0159 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#76- Cybersecurity with Michael Abboud- Archived ContentMichael Abboud is the Founder and CEO of TetherView.  He is an industry expert on cybersecurity, digital compliance, and the Cloud.  He is a consultant to Columbia University's Center for Technology Management.  Our conversation addresses ransomware, cyber attacks, computer literacy for youth, and the future of financial technology. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of...2021-11-021h 03The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#75: Iceland's Biggest Secret- Jared Bibler-Archived ContentJared Bibler is the author of the new book, ICELAND’s SECRET:  The Untold Story of The World’s Biggest Con.  Bibler is a graduate of MIT, who began his career as a software engineer.  He eventually made his way to Wall Street as a consultant before moving to Iceland to support the Icelandic pension funds’ foreign investments as a Charted Financial Analyst or CFA. He was subsequently hired to head a special investigation team at the Icelandic markets regulator.  During his role, Jared uncovered just how far financial corruption spread across the globe. This podcast is for informational purposes o...2021-10-271h 11The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#74: The State of Social Security- 2021-Archived ContentBryan Kuderna examines the 2021 Social Security Trustees Report.  Analysis includes funding shortfalls, projections, population trends, and possible outcomes. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian or PAS. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 300 B...2021-09-2016 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#73- Financial Wellness-Archived ContentA roadmap of financial goals and benchmarks decade by decade, starting in the 20's and ending in the 70's.   This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian or PAS. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OS...2021-08-2626 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#72- Getting Your Mind Right with Dr. Rob Fazio-Archived ContentLearn how to mentally excel in the new normal.  Dr. Rob Fazio is a renowned sports psychologist as seen in the New York Times, Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, and more.  He is the author of Simple is the New Smart and Bullyproof.  His company On Point Advising, coaches leaders how to reach their full potential. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are...2021-08-0557 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#71- Dr. Richard Smith on The Problems with Big Tech-Archived ContentDr. Richard Smith is a Berkley mathematician with a PHD in Systems Science.  Known as "The Doctor of Uncertainty", Smith is a fintech entrepreneur, author of Risk Rituals Newsletter, and contributor to Forbes, CNN, Marketwatch, and more.  We discuss congressional action to curb the power of big tech and what it means to the economy. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions ar...2021-07-221h 03The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#70: The Oracle of Austin- Ari Rastegar-Archived ContentAri Rastegar has been called the "Oracle of Austin" by Forbes and was recently named to Commercial Observer's Power 100 list.  He is the Founder and the CEO of Rastegar Property Company which encompasses over 5 million square feet of property in 38 cities across 13 states.  His new book is "The Gift of Failure". This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change wi...2021-07-0749 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#69: Madoff Talks- An Interview with Author Jim Campbell-Archived ContentJim Campbell is the host of the nationally syndicated radio shows "Business Talk with Jim Campbell" and "Forensic Talk with Jim Campbell".  We discuss his latest book, "Madoff Talks- Uncovering The Untold Story Behind The Most Notorious Ponzi Scheme in History", and Jim's decade-long interview with Bernie Madoff and his family. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 300 Broadacres Dr. Suite 175 Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is...2021-06-091h 20The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#68: Leadership Advice with Resonant CEO- George Holmes-Archived ContentA conversation ranging from 5G to Science Nonfiction with George Holmes, Chairman and CEO of Resonant.  George has previously served as the Chief Commercial Officer of Tigo Energy and several other senior executive positions in the tech space.  He holds a B.A. from the University of Puget and diploma in international business from Nyenrode University, Netherlands. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 300 Broadacres Dr. Suite 175 Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of Am...2021-06-031h 08The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#67- Population and Economics-Archived ContentIt took millennia for the Earth's population to reach 1 billion people, but only the past century to add another 6 billion.  What effects does this extreme population growth have on the economy and personal finance?   Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 300 Broadacres Dr. Suite 175 Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kuderna Financial Team is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS...2021-05-0619 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#66- Millennial Millionaire-Archived ContentThe first episode of Season 2 highlights the future of the millennial economy, and framework for Kuderna's 2nd edition of Millennial Millionaire.  We introduce the topics of:  population dynamics, social security, pensions, immigration, geopolitical issues, natural resources, technology, education, healthcare reform, and socialism versus capitalism. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 300 Broadacres Dr. Suite 175 Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kud...2021-04-1614 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#65- The American Rescue Plan-Archived ContentBryan Kuderna discusses the third round of stimulus, and first under The Biden Administration, and what an additional $1.9 trillion expense means to America's economy. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 300 Broadacres Dr. Suite 175 Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kuderna Financial Team is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA Insurance License #OK04194 2021-03-1916 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#64- Economics 201-Archived ContentIn a follow-up to the hit episode, Economics 101, Kuderna interviews TCNJ Professor of Economics, Dr. Donald Vandegrift.  The wide-ranging conversation covers US debt, politics, capitalism versus socialism, and the Biden agenda. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 300 Broadacres Dr. Suite 175 Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kuderna Financial Team is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or...2021-03-121h 12The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#63- The Explorer's Passage with Jeff Bonaldi-Archived ContentJeff is the Founder & CEO of The Explorer’s Passage (TEP). Jeff’s objective is to use his organization to help tackle the world’s most important social and environmental issues through adventure travel experiences across the planet. His trips have prompted collaboration with Disney, Nat Geo, and more. Previously, Jeff spent 15 years on Wall Street with Merrill Lynch and Citibank.  This is story not of just travel, but pursuit of a passion. Jeff is a contributing writer to Entrepreneur Magazine and a TEDx speaker. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor...2021-02-261h 05The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#62- Stocks, Mutual Funds, and ETFs-Archived ContentBryan Kuderna discusses the differences between stocks, mutual funds, and exchange traded funds. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 300 Broadacres Dr. Suite 175 Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kuderna Financial Team is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA Insurance License #OK04194 This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and t...2021-02-1915 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#61- Market Cap-Archived ContentIn this episode we define market capitalization and what it means to investors, including comparisons of large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap sectors. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 300 Broadacres Dr. Suite 175 Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kuderna Financial Team is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA Insurance License #OK04194 This podcast i...2021-02-1217 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#60- Pivot to Win with Jordan Babineaux-Archived ContentJordan Babineaux played for nearly a decade in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans before becoming a sports broadcaster, entrepreneur, and business executive, partnering with major brands such as NFL, Toyota, Coca Cola, and more. He founded The Babineaux Foundation with his brother Jonathan, former defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons His new book, PIVOT TO WIN, will be available later this month.  Learn more at www.pivottowin.com Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 300 Broadacres Dr. Suite 175 Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (973)244...2021-02-041h 32The Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#59- The Backdoor Roth IRA-Archived ContentIn this episode Bryan Kuderna, Certified Financial Planner, discusses the Backdoor Roth IRA, a strategy for those who exceed Roth IRA income limits.  He also addresses the various tax consequences of other investment vehicles. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 300 Broadacres Dr. Suite 175 Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kuderna Financial Team is not an affiliate or su...2021-01-2820 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#58- 2021 New Year's Resolutions- Manage Your Money-Archived ContentWe kick off 2021 reviewing the top new year's resolutions and where wealth management fits in.  Topics include budgeting advice, debt management, and more! Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 300 Broadacres Dr. Suite 175 Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kuderna Financial Team is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA Insurance License #OK04194 Th...2021-01-1522 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#57- Stimulus Bill #2-Archived ContentWe break down the $900 billion rescue package passed by Congress on Monday Evening. Kuderna talks further about the long-term repercussions of extreme government spending and national debt. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 300 Broadacres Dr. Suite 175 Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kuderna Financial Team is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA Insurance L...2020-12-2331 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#56- Sports and Coronavirus with Ronika Carter-Archived ContentA conversation with internationally renowned sports and entertainment attorney, Ronika Carter.  Ronika is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law and former editor of the Virginia Sports and Entertainment Law Journal. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 300 Broadacres Dr. Suite 175 Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kuderna Financial Team is not an affiliate or su...2020-11-2040 minThe Kuderna PodcastThe Kuderna Podcast#4- How Long Will $1 Million Last in Retirement?-Archived ContentThis week's episode illustrates what $1 million can translate to in retirement.  We explore wealth eroding factors and other considerations for this exciting, yet unpredictable phase of life. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 300 Broadacres Dr. Suite 175 Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kuderna Financial Team is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA Insurance Li...2019-08-0723 min