Special Announcement: 3 Insights Every Investor Needs to Help Secure Their Financial Future

Brian Skrobonja closes out the year with a milestone episode that marks the final episode of 2025 and the conclusion of this version of the show. He shares the gratitude he feels for the listeners who have supported the mission, the team whose work brought each idea to life, and the recognition the podcast received from Forbes as one of the top shows by financial advisors. Tune in to hear Brian reflect on why he started this podcast, how the mission has been accomplished, and why this moment isn't an ending but the beginning of a bigger vision that will unfold in 2026. He also shares the three core truths that can reshape your financial future if you're ready to take them to heart and take action. Brian reveals that today's episode is a meaningful milestone. It closes out the year and marks the end of this version of the show. He takes a moment to thank the listeners, the production team, and Forbes for recognizing the podcast among the top in the industry.He reflects on why he started the podcast in the first place: To cut through the constant misinformation about money and share the strategies his team uses to help people achieve real financial results. Looking back, he believes that mission has been accomplished. Brian makes it clear that this is not an ending but a transition into something bigger. He shares that a complete rebrand and new platform will be announced in 2026, designed to serve listeners at a much higher level. Before signing off, he leaves the audience with three core truths that can transform their financial future.Truth #1: Not all financial advisors are the same. Some sell products, while others build full plans that protect your assets and future. Learn how to spot the difference so your plan always comes first.Truth #2: Chasing interest rates won't make you wealthy. True financial success is about outcomes, not chasing quick wins. When your plan dictates the strategy, your money finally works for your life.Truth #3: Stop procrastinating. According to Brian, waiting for the perfect moment or strategy only delays your security and peace of mind. Taking action now, even imperfectly, moves you toward real results and freedom.Brian explains how a real financial plan protects more than your investments. It covers taxes, estate planning, long-term care, Social Security timing, and income planning. With a holistic plan, you stop guessing and start living with security and clarity.Learn why a plan comes before products. Products like stocks or insurance aren't your strategy, they are tools your plan uses to achieve your goals. When you focus on planning first, every financial move has purpose and impact.Brian reveals how to choose the right financial advisor. Look for someone who brings tax, legal, and comprehensive planning expertise to the table. The right advisor helps you use your money to build the life you want.For Brian, the secret to building wealth is taking imperfect action. Waiting for the perfect strategy or market conditions rarely works. Brian shows how moving forward, even with small steps, creates momentum and confidence. Brian explains why financial clarity beats short-term gains. Rates of return and interest are important, but they don't define success. Outcomes, security, and a plan that fits your life always win in the long term.Even as this podcast chapter closes, bigger opportunities and tools are coming to serve you at a higher level. Mentioned in this episode: BrianSkrobonja.com SkrobonjaFinancial.com SkrobonjaWealth.com BUILDbanking.com Common Sense Financial Podcast on YouTube Common Sense Financial Podcast on Spotify Alternative investments may be subject to less regulation than other types of pooled investment vehicles. Alternative Investments may impose significant fees, including incentive fees that are based upon a percentage of the realized and unrealized gains and an individual's net returns may differ significantly from actual returns. Such fees may offset all or a significant portion of such Alternative Investment's trading profits. Incorporating alternative investments into a portfolio presents the opportunity for significant losses including in some cases, losses which exceed the principal amount invested. Also, some alternative investments have experienced periods of extreme volatility and in general, are not suitable for all investors. Asset allocation and diversification strategies do not ensure profit or protect against loss in declining markets ---- BUILD Banking™ is a DBA of Skrobonja Insurance Services, LLC. Benefits and guarantees are based on the claims paying ability of the insurance company. Not FDIC insured. Results may vary. Any descriptions involving life insurance policies and its use as an alternative form of financing or risk management techniques are provided for illustration purposes only, will not apply in all situations, may not be fully indicative of any present or future investments, and may be changed at the ...