Upgrade your retirement planning with strategies built for longer lifespans. Join host Kirsten Schlumbohm, Vice President and head of Annuity Sales at C2P, as she interviews Jeannette Bajalia, a senior wealth manager at JL Smith Holistic Wealth Management with nearly two decades of experience specializing in elder care life transition planning. Learn how Jeannette adapted the traditional three-bucket approach of The Bucket Plan® to include a fourth bucket specifically allocated for healthcare planning, alternative care, and support services that extend beyond traditional retirement needs. Learn how this methodology particularly serves women's unique longevity challenges while helping advisors differentiate their practice through comprehensive planning.

Resources:

• Book referenced: Wi$e Up Women: A Guide to Total Fiscal and Physical Well-Being by Jeannette Bajalia
• Organization referenced: Women's Worth

Statistics:

• 80% of women are dying single
• The centenarian population is one of the fastest-growing segments worldwide
• Healthcare costs can reach $30,000 per month for certain medications without proper planning

Most financial advisory firm owners plan on an internal succession, but many delay the planning process, losing out on substantial profits and time saved both immediately and in the long run. Host Kirsten Schlumbohm, BPC, Vice President of Annuity Sales at C2P, and special guest, Kathryn, “Kem” Taylor, CBEC™, consultant at FP Transitions, team up to discuss the critical topic of timely succession planning. From G1 (founders) to G2 (next-generation owners) and even G3 advisors, they cover the challenges and opportunities of setting up a firm for lasting success. Taylor also highlights the importance of creating a clear career path and cultivating a culture that fosters growth and diversity in the industry. Tune in for practical advice and strategies for empowering the next generation of financial advisors and creating a thriving, inclusive industry for all.

How can advisors better support women in achieving financial confidence—especially during times of transition? Join host Kirsten Schlumbohm, Vice President and Head of Annuity Sales at C2P, for a heartfelt and tactical discussion with Grace Nicholson, founder of Akamai Advisors, and Lisa Chenet, financial fiduciary and advisor at CLP Financial Group. Together, they share practical strategies for guiding women through financial planning using The Bucket Plan®. From building clarity and confidence to giving women permission to spend, this episode is a must-listen for advisors committed to deepening client relationships and delivering greater impact for women.

Resources:

• Planning Concepts: The Bucket Plan®
• Financial Advisor Training: The Bucket Plan®

Statistics:

• 80% of widows switch financial advisors within a year of their spouse's death
• Women are expected to inherit over 50% of the $84 trillion wealth transfer through 2045
• Women live 5 years longer than men on average

Do your clients call in a panic when the market drops, ready to abandon their long-term strategy based on the day’s headlines? In this episode, hosts, Dave Alison and Jason L Smith, reveal their proven playbook for turning market volatility from a practice threat into a potential growth opportunity. Discover how The Bucket Plan® gives clients the confidence to stay the course during uncertain times while creating natural openings for referrals and new assets. Listen as Jason shares real-world examples from his own practice where this approach helped continue to bring in new assets despite market fluctuations. Whether you're dealing with client concerns about tariffs, inflation, or political uncertainty, this conversation delivers practical language, proactive outreach strategies, and tactical planning moves that can help showcase your value when clients need it most.

Resources:

• Books referenced: The Bucket Plan®: Protecting and Growing Your Assets for a Worry-Free Retirement and The Rainmaker Multiplier: How to Create a Self-Sustaining, Scalable Financial Planning Business by Jason L Smith
• Training: The Bucket Plan® 1.0
• Dave Alison contact information : dalison@c2penterprises.com

Statistics:

• US News and World Report ranked The Bucket Plan® as a top 10 retirement planning book in 2023
• Tesla is down 40% for 2025
• Nasdaq is down 10% for 2025
• S&P 500 is down 5% for the year as of April 2025
• S&P 500 is only down 3.8% for the year (as of March 17)

In this timely episode, host Dave Alison sits down with Dr. Apollo Lupescu, a 21-year veteran of Dimensional Fund Advisors, to address pressing investor concerns during periods of economic transition and policy change. From the potential impact of tariff policies to the concentration risk of tech giants, their conversation offers clear insights for financial advisors to help their clients navigate market volatility. Dr. Lupescu offers a balanced perspective on inflation expectations, global diversification benefits, and why historical market performance during periods of policy uncertainty suggests maintaining disciplined investment approaches. Discover practical strategies to address client concerns about market fluctuations while keeping their long-term financial plans on track, regardless of which administration is in office or what economic challenges emerge.

Statistics:

• The "Magnificent Seven" tech companies represented approximately 34% of the S&P 500 and 55% of NASDAQ at the time of recording
• Historically, tariffs generated up to 90% of federal revenue, compared to less than 2% in modern times
• Services account for approximately 80% of U.S. GDP, potentially limiting tariff impact on the overall economy
• Many consumer electronics contain components from dozens of countries despite final assembly in a single location
• Stock markets have historically doubled in value even during major global conflicts
• Since 1926, only 12 calendar years have seen market losses exceeding 10%
• During a previous administration with significant tariff policies, the U.S. stock market grew approximately 80% over four years
• Countries targeted by tariffs have often outperformed the U.S. market during the same period, with examples of China seeing 20% gains and Mexico posting positive returns while the U.S. experienced flat or negative performance
• U.S. Steel Corporation stock price fluctuated significantly around tariff announcements, falling from approximately $40 to $20 per share, then rising to almost $45 before falling again after implementation
• During the 2020 pandemic, markets dropped approximately 30% but ended the year up about 18%
• In a previous tariff implementation on washing machines, about 12% of a 20%

tariff was passed on to consumers

Discover how simplifying your language can lead to better client outcomes and practice growth. In this episode, host Dave Alison, is joined by Greg Hammer, President and CEO of Hammer Financial Group, who shares his expertise in client communication developed over his 20+ years in the industry. Hear how Hammer uses The Bucket Plan® to translate complex financial concepts into clear, relatable language that resonates with his clients. Tune in to learn practical language techniques that will help you connect with prospects and address client concerns. Plus, learn examples of powerful analogies to start simplifying the planning process for your clients.

Resources:

• Financial planning process: The Bucket Plan® philosophy
• Book Referenced: The Bucket Plan®: Protecting and Growing Your Assets for a Worry-Free Retirement
• Training Referenced: The Bucket Plan® 1.0

Discover how to help your clients navigate the complex world of equity compensation and stock options with guidance from Greg Dillon, Principal and founding partner at OneTeam Financial and C2P Partner. Host Dave Alison explores critical strategies for leveraging stock options, managing tax implications, and avoiding common pitfalls that can cost clients millions in unnecessary taxes. Learn to distinguish between Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), Incentive Stock Options (ISOs), Non-Qualified Stock Options (NSOs), and Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs), while developing actionable plans that balance tax efficiency with your clients’ investment goals. Whether your clients are approaching retirement or building wealth through equity compensation, this episode delivers valuable insights to enhance your advisory practice and client outcomes.

Discover the crucial role of life insurance in financial planning, especially for high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals. In this episode, our guest host, Kirsten Schlumbohm, Vice President, Head of Annuity Sales at C2P, sits down with Stoyan Petev, CFA, CFP®, CLU, ChFc, Senior Vice President of Advanced Markets at C2P, and Walter C. Young III, national speaker and author. While Petev discusses life insurance as an asset class, estate equalization strategies, and premium financing, Young highlights the various living benefits and income sources life insurance can provide. The episode also covers the latest innovations in life insurance products, particularly in underwriting and long-term care benefits. From estate planning strategies for high-net-worth clients to practical living benefits for everyday families — listen in to learn the multifaceted benefits of life insurance beyond the traditional death benefit.

Resources:

• Book: The 5th Option: Why Your Retirement Plan Won’t Work the Way You Think It Will by Walter C. Young III
• Tax Management Concepts: The Tax Trilogy
• Training: The Tax Management Journey®

Statistics:

• Ernst & Young and Morningstar studies show having 25-30% of assets in life insurance at retirement can nearly double the probability of financial success