The trio gang (Brian, Jeremiah, and Nic) goes into the real economic impact of tariffs, rising uncertainty, and how financial planning needs to adapt to both market volatility and emotional behavior. As headlines swirl about the administration’s evolving trade strategy, the guys challenge listeners to examine their own “fortitude” for this economic shift—and whether they’re reacting emotionally or strategically.

Jeremiah emphasizes that personal impact matters more than GDP headlines, reminding listeners that preparation and liquidity are key to managing any downturn. Nic draws from his personal experiences to explain how unease around money often stems from deeper concerns—goals, family, and long-term plans—not just market performance.

The episode also tackles estate planning with practical advice: when a will isn’t enough, why trusts often make more sense, and how proper account titling and beneficiary audits can prevent probate delays. Plus, listener questions round out the hour, ranging from home buying decisions during economic uncertainty to the future of crypto and the Treasury’s recent moves.

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Brian Wiley & Jeremiah Bates

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Tonight, we look at the real-world impact of tariffs—from policy to personal experience. After getting hit with a 145% tariff on a simple electric dirt bike order, Brian uses the story to highlight how quickly these economic shifts are starting to affect everyday consumers and small business owners. Is this a "chip shortage" part two?

The show explores the growing divide between political loyalty and practical financial understanding. Through listener calls and market commentary, Brian lays out how tariffs are changing buying behavior, why companies like Apple are in complicated positions with overseas manufacturing, and how investors can separate long-term opportunity from short-term noise.

There’s also a clear message for anyone sitting on the sidelines: if you’re still holding cash or stuck in low-growth products like annuities, it might be time to reevaluate. With market volatility tied to trade strategy, international positioning, and inflation policy, now may be a good time to rebalance and revisit your financial plan.

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Brian Wiley and Jeremiah Bates dig into how the latest tariff headlines, political pressure on the Fed, and fast-moving market swings—often triggered by fake news and social media rumors—are creating both chaos and opportunity for investors.

Brian shares insights from a recent financial conference, pointing out a troubling generational gap in financial advisory leadership and highlighting how seasoned advisors are keeping clients steady through volatile times. The show also features real listener calls, including advice to a 26-year-old balancing debt repayment with future investing goals, and a deeper look at dealing with a financial scam tied to solar financing.

The overarching message is clear: market volatility is nothing new, and emotional reactions are often the enemy of smart investing. Wiley and Bates emphasize strategy, education, and planning—urging you to position yourself for future opportunities rather than reacting to short-term fear.

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Host:

Brian Wiley & Jeremiah Bates

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Guild Mortgage:

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Ataraxis PEO

https://ataraxispeo.com

Tree City Advisors of Apollon:

https://www.treecityadvisors.com

Apollon Wealth Management:

https://apollonwealthmanagement.com/

Formations:

https://get.formationscorp.com/real-money-pros

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