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The Retirement Fiduciary Podcast

The Retirement Fiduciary Podcast

De: Adam D. Koós CFP® CMT® CEPA
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Welcome to The Retirement Fiduciary Podcast! Your classroom for no BS financial education. A place where we have authentic discussions about retirement planning, investment management, tax reduction strategies, insurance, estate planning, and more. Thanks for listening & please be sure to SUBSCRIBE! Hosted by Adam Koos, CFP®, CMT® of Libertas Wealth.All rights reserved Economía Finanzas Personales
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  • Why Most Retirement Plans Fail

    Why Most Retirement Plans Fail
    Mar 17 2026
    Most people assume retirement success comes down to picking the right investments, earning higher returns, or trying to outperform the market. But that is rarely the deciding factor. In this episode of The Retirement Fiduciary, Adam Koós explains why most retirement plans fail and what truly drives long-term success. He walks through the difference between saving and chasing returns, why controlling fixed expenses matters more than most people realize, how risk should support the plan instead of the ego, and why every successful retirement is built around a written, living, breathing financial plan. Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome and why most people misunderstand retirement success 01:45 – Why savings matters more than portfolio returns 02:30 – The marathon analogy: returns are weather, savings is forward movement 05:15 – The shift from growth to funding your life in retirement 05:55 – Why controlling fixed expenses creates flexibility 06:30 – The 15-year vs. 30-year mortgage example and liquidity risk 09:05 – Paying yourself first and removing guilt from spending 10:00 – Emergency funds, high-yield cash, and "gunpowder" in retirement 12:10 – Why risk should serve the plan, not your ego 13:15 – The many forms of risk most people overlook 15:30 – Why bad retirement plans assume a static future 16:30 – The danger of linear return assumptions 17:00 – Why simple, understandable plans tend to work better 19:00 – Why diversification alone is not a complete retirement strategy 20:00 – The missing piece: a comprehensive written financial plan 21:20 – Final takeaway: retirement success is about adaptability, not prediction Key Takeaways 💡 Retirement success is less about beating the market and more about consistently funding your future, year after year. 💡 Savings rate matters more than most people think. Returns may feel exciting, but disciplined saving is what makes work optional someday. 💡 Risk management should support your financial plan, not your emotions, headlines, or performance envy. 💡 A good retirement plan is not static. It should evolve as your life, goals, health, and priorities change. 💡 The strongest retirement plans are built on a comprehensive written plan that integrates income, investments, taxes, insurance, and estate planning. Key Quotes 🗣 "Savings is way more important than portfolio returns." 🗣 "Markets don't send you a paycheck." 🗣 "Risk should serve the financial and retirement plan, not your ego." 🗣 "Successful retirement plans are not built on investment products, predictions, or performance." 🗣 "Retirement success is not about predicting the future. It's about having a plan that can respond, react, and adjust quickly to it." Connect with Libertas Wealth: Facebook: https://facebook.com/libertaswealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libertas.wealth Threads: https://www.threads.com/@libertas.wealth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com//libertas-wealth Twitter: https://x.com/LibertasWM Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@libertaswealthmanagement Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@libertaswealth Podcast Youtube Playlist Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhkYzW1XyJA0Ef_Hf7nUCMGLSlmfHt43v Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29Jrqu0MV1VrpRGqgm6seV?si=d98161c1ec484a85 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-retirement-fiduciary-podcast/id1029927148 Email: info@libertaswealth.com Website: www.libertaswealth.com Phone: 614-543-1350 Connect with Adam Koos: LinkedIn: / adamkoos
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    23 m
  • How to Spot a Bad Financial Advisor: Red Flags and the "Green Flags" of Great Advice

    How to Spot a Bad Financial Advisor: Red Flags and the "Green Flags" of Great Advice
    Mar 3 2026

    Most advisors genuinely want to help. But the industry's compensation structures and "hat switching" can create incentives that unintentionally pull advice away from the client's best interest. In this episode, Adam Koós breaks down the most common red flags that show up in sales-driven advice, especially when fee explanations are vague, product recommendations come too early, or clients feel pressured.

    Then, Adam flips the script and outlines what good advice looks like in practice: planning-first discovery, transparent compensation, clear pros and cons, and a relationship that builds client confidence instead of dependence. This is a practical checklist advisors can use to tighten their own process and investors can use to protect themselves.

    Episode Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro: Why this matters, and why bad advice often "sounds good"

    01:00 The 4 advisor types: fiduciary vs hybrid vs broker vs insurance agent

    04:00 How incentives can influence recommendations (real examples)

    06:00 Hidden fees + conflicts: commissions, trails, revenue sharing

    11:00 "Part-time fiduciary" problem + why it matters

    12:00 How to find fee-only fiduciaries (NAPFA)

    13:00 Product-first vs planning-first red flags

    15:00 Pressure, urgency, and defensiveness (major warning signs)

    16:00 "Confidence welcomes scrutiny" and why good advisors welcome questions

    17:00 Transactional vs consultative relationships + review meeting red flags

    18:00 What good advice looks like (the green flags)

    20:00 Final thoughts: don't panic, just get clarity and ask better questions

    Key Takeaways:

    💡 If an advisor cannot explain how they're paid in plain English, treat it as a serious warning sign.

    💡 Product-first conversations often signal sales. Planning-first conversations start with discovery, tradeoffs, and education.

    💡 Confident professionals welcome scrutiny. Pressure, urgency, or discouraging a second opinion is a red flag.

    Key Quotes:

    🗣 "If you're confused about fees, that's usually not an accident."

    🗣 "Good advisors welcome questions. They don't avoid them."

    Follow and Connect with Libertas Wealth Management

    Facebook: https://facebook.com/libertaswealth

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libertas.wealth

    Threads: https://www.threads.com/@libertas.wealth

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com//libertas-wealth

    Twitter: https://x.com/LibertasWM

    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@libertaswealthmanagement

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@libertaswealth

    Podcast Youtube Playlist Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhkYzW1XyJA0Ef_Hf7nUCMGLSlmfHt43v

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29Jrqu0MV1VrpRGqgm6seV?si=d98161c1ec484a85

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-retirement-fiduciary-podcast/id1029927148

    Email: info@libertaswealth.com

    Website: www.libertaswealth.com

    Phone: 614-543-1350

    Connect with Adam Koós

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamkoos
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    22 m
  • Beyond Buy-and-Hold: Using Technical Analysis to Manage Risk + Communicate Clearly With Clients (with David Keller, CMT)

    Beyond Buy-and-Hold: Using Technical Analysis to Manage Risk + Communicate Clearly With Clients (with David Keller, CMT)
    Feb 17 2026
    In this episode, Adam Koós sits down with David Keller, CMT (host of Market Misbehavior) for a practical conversation about using technical analysis the way advisors actually need it: to manage risk, stay disciplined, and help clients understand what's happening without jargon. You'll hear how Adam's early-career experience through the 2000–2002 bear market shaped his shift away from "hope-and-hold" messaging—toward a model-driven, trend-aware process—plus the exact types of charts he believes advisors should keep in front of them during client conversations. Episode Timestamps (YouTube Chapters) 00:00 – Welcome + why this conversation matters for advisors 01:05 – Adam's background: med school path → financial advisor (starting 10 days before 9/11)04:30 – The turning point: why "it always comes back" wasn't good enough for clients 06:45 – Why technical analysis clicked: "playoff teams" (relative strength) + "locker room" (risk-off) 10:05 – Risk management reality: tornado sirens, whipsaws, and why discipline matters 13:10 – The emotional side of advice: what clients really want during volatility 16:00 – The 3 charts Adam always wants in front of him during client meetings 20:20 – Seasonality vs trend: staying invested without ignoring August–September weakness 24:00 – Common advisor mistake: going "100% TA" (too rigid) + building better model balance 27:10 – Why Adam started coaching other advisors + the systems that drive growth 30:20 – Final takeaways + where to connect Key Takeaways 💡 Technical analysis isn't just "tools"—it's a communication advantage. Simple, visual frameworks (like a stoplight chart) help clients stay grounded. 💡 Relative strength = "investing in playoff teams." You're not predicting the Super Bowl—you're prioritizing leaders and rotating as conditions change. 💡 Risk management requires accepting false alarms. "Tornado sirens" (whipsaws) are part of avoiding the rare storms that can do real damage. 💡 Give clients as little as they need—no more. Overly complex charts can confuse instead of calm. 💡 A financial plan is the emotional anchor. Clients handle volatility better when the portfolio is connected to a real plan and clear goals. Key Quotes 🗣 "We're not trend predictors—we're trend followers."🗣 "If every investment was an NFL team, we're investing in the playoff teams… not trying to pick the Super Bowl winner."🗣 "There's about seven tornado sirens before you actually get a tornado."🗣 "Clients don't understand your candlestick chart… give them as little as they need, but no more."🗣 "When markets get emotional, clients want to know two things: 'Am I okay?' and 'Do you have my back?'" Connect With the Guest (David Keller, CMT) Website: https://www.marketmisbehavior.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DKellerCMT About David: Background + bio Follow and Connect with Libertas Wealth Management Facebook: / libertaswealth Instagram: / libertas.wealth Threads: https://www.threads.com/@libertas.wealth LinkedIn: / libertas-wealth Twitter (X): https://x.com/LibertasWM TikTok: / libertaswealthmanagement YouTube: / @libertaswealth Podcast YouTube Playlist: • The Retirement Fiduciary Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29Jrqu0... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Email: info@libertaswealth.com Website: www.libertaswealth.com Phone: 614-543-1350 ________________________________________ Connect with Adam Koós LinkedIn: / adamkoos
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    43 m
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