
Episodes

Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
EP 148: Social Security Breaking Point
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
In a recent survey, it highlighted the percentage of people in different generations who believe whether or not they'll collect Social Security in retirement.
Millennials are convinced Social Security will vanish by the time they retire. The reality is less dire—but big changes are looming.
Join Nick Hopwood, CFP® and Jim Pilat, CFP® of Peak Wealth Management as they share their insight on this topic.
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Peak Wealth Management is a financial planning and wealth management firm in Plymouth, MI. We believe by providing education and guidance, we inspire our clients to make great decisions so they can Retire With Peace of Mind.

Monday Oct 03, 2022
EP 147: Retiring in a Down Market
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Join Nick Hopwood, CFP® and Jim Pilat, CFP® of Peak Wealth Management as they dive in on the hot topic of retiring in a down market. Learn more about how to pivot during times of uncertainty.
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Peak Wealth Management is a financial planning and wealth management firm in Plymouth, MI. We believe by providing education and guidance, we inspire our clients to make great decisions so they can Retire With Peace of Mind.

Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
EP 146: Mortgage in Retirement | Trust the Plan Podcast
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
In a recent study, 38% of people said they have a mortgage payment to take care of after they've retired. In this episode, Nick Hopwood, CFP® and Jim Pilat, CFP® of Peak Wealth Management discuss the importance of paying it off as soon as possible to open up more cash flow. Learn tips and gain insight from this financial powerhouse duo!
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Peak Wealth Management is a financial planning and wealth management firm in Plymouth, MI. We believe by providing education and guidance, we inspire our clients to make great decisions so they can Retire With Peace of Mind.

Monday Sep 19, 2022
EP 145: Trust the Plan
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Nick Hopwood, CFP® and Jim Pilat, CFP® of Peak Wealth Management join together this week to dive in on what the phrase "trust the plan" means - as it is said frequently during meetings with clients who are seeking to retire confidently. Learn more about what it means to build an investment foundation with a team you trust.
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Peak Wealth Management is a financial planning and wealth management firm in Plymouth, MI. We believe by providing education and guidance, we inspire our clients to make great decisions so they can Retire With Peace of Mind.

Thursday Sep 08, 2022
EP 144: Lump Sum Reduction
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Join our Peak team - Nick Hopwood, Jim Pilat, and Preston Gee for a new episode of the Trust the Plan Podcast. The trio talks in depth on lump sum reduction - including the impact it has on retirement. You'll also learn more about the main points to focus on when deciding on when is the best time to retire- as discussed by Preston Gee. Learn all of this and so much more from this powerhouse financial trio!
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Peak Wealth Management is a financial planning and wealth management firm in Plymouth, MI. We believe by providing education and guidance, we inspire our clients to make great decisions so they can Retire With Peace of Mind.

Monday Aug 29, 2022
Episode 143: The Difference Between a Financial Advisor and a Wealth Manager
Monday Aug 29, 2022
Monday Aug 29, 2022
Join Nick Hopwood, CFP® and Jim Pilat, AIF® of Peak Wealth Management as they catch up on Summer 2022 as well as discuss a recent article about the difference between a financial advisor and a wealth manager. Is there a nominal dollar difference, or does it have to do with the types of service provided?
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Peak Wealth Management is a financial planning and wealth management firm in Plymouth, MI. We believe by providing education and guidance, we inspire our clients to make great decisions so they can Retire With Peace of Mind.

Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Episode 142: Qualified Charitable Distributions
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Join Nick Hopwood, CFP® and Jim Pilat, AIF® of Peak Wealth Management as they meet with JJ Sovinsky, CPA to discuss the benefits of using a qualified charitable distribution (QCD). How does it work, what are the rules, and who should consider taking advantage of a QCD? Learn all of this and more during this episode. Also, learn more about JJ and his team at their website: https://www.sovinskycpa.com/
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Peak Wealth Management is a financial planning and wealth management firm in Plymouth, MI. We believe by providing education and guidance, we inspire our clients to make great decisions so they can Retire With Peace of Mind.

Tuesday May 17, 2022
Episode 138: Social Security Analyzer
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Join Nick Hopwood, CFP®, Jim Pilat, AIF®, and Preston Gee of Peak Wealth Management as they discuss their new Social Security Analysis tool. How can we find the optimal social security claiming strategy? They discuss this and more today.
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Peak Wealth Management is a financial planning and wealth management firm in Plymouth, MI. We believe by providing education and guidance, we inspire our clients to make great decisions so they can Retire With Peace of Mind.

Thursday May 05, 2022
Episode 137: Income Tax and Medicare Premiums in Retirement
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
Join Nick Hopwood, CFP® and Preston Gee of Peak Wealth Management as they discuss how to diversify retirement income sources with consideration to income tax and increasing medicare premiums. What are the things you need to consider as you make portfolio withdrawals? They discuss this and more today.
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Peak Wealth Management is a financial planning and wealth management firm in Plymouth, MI. We believe by providing education and guidance, we inspire our clients to make great decisions so they can Retire With Peace of Mind.

Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Episode 136: Historic 2022 Bond Performance
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Join Nick Hopwood, CFP® and Jim Pilat, AIF® of Peak Wealth Management as they discuss the 2022 performance of bonds. How does the performance compare to other historic years, and what is the future outlook for bonds? In this episode, they cover all of the above and more.
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Peak Wealth Management is a financial planning and wealth management firm in Plymouth, MI. We believe by providing education and guidance, we inspire our clients to make great decisions so they can Retire With Peace of Mind.
