
Episodes

Monday Mar 07, 2022
EP 135: 2022 Hopwood Financial Plan
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
The Hopwood Financial Plan episode returns for 2022! Join us to learn more about what Nick Hopwood, CFP® of Peak Wealth Management has planned financially for his family in the new year. Also, check out our episode on our YouTube Channel to get a first look at our new podcast studio!
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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 confidently.

Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
EP 134: Talking Real Estate with Jeff Packer of The Packer Group
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
EP 134: Talking Real Estate with Jeff Packer of The Packer Group
Nick Hopwood, CFP® and Jim Pilat, AIF® are joined by Jeff Packer of The Packer Group, a real estate team based in Plymouth, MI. In this episode, Jeff shares his 17+ years of real estate knowledge with Nick and Jim — where he talks about the current competitive market to the ins and outs of investing in additional properties. Grab a notebook and a pen while you listen, because this episode is packed with takeaways!
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Monday Nov 29, 2021
EP 133: Capital Gains & Qualified Opportunity Zones
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Join Nick Hopwood, CFP® and Jim Pilat, AIF® of Peak Wealth Management as they dive in on capital gains and Qualified Opportunity Zones. Former President Donald Trump's 2017 tax plan created Opportunity Zones — a program of tax incentives to encourage investment in low-income communities. Grab a pen and paper because this episode is packed with takeaways!
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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 Confidently.

Monday Nov 08, 2021
EP 132: IRS & Potential Tax Increases
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
As we wrap up the year, Nick Hopwood, CFP® and Jim Pilat, AIF® of Peak Wealth Management strive to prepare you for potential tax law changes becoming effective in 2022. How will these tax changes impact you? In this episode, we are talking more about what to expect with income tax rates, capital gains, 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 Confidently.

Monday Oct 04, 2021
EP 131: Death of the Balanced Portfolio
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Monday Oct 04, 2021
In this episode, Nick Hopwood, CFP® and Jim Pilat, AIF® of Peak Wealth Management talk about the death of the balanced portfolio — and why investment diversification is important. Learn more about utilizing additional avenues to achieve your financial goals.
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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 Confidently.

Monday Sep 27, 2021
EP 130: Social Security Deficiency
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
In this episode, Nick Hopwood, CFP® and Jim Pilat, AIF® of Peak Wealth Management highlight a recent article they read where it dives deeper into the Social Security deficiency.
The Social Security trust fund, a massive reserve supply used to prop up the nation's largest social security safety net program, will run out of money one year earlier than anticipated as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report from the U.S. Treasury released at the end of August.
Join us to learn more about what this means for your retirement.
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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 Confidently.

Monday Sep 20, 2021
EP 129: College Is A Business Decision
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Before you make a decision on which college you'll be attending, listen to this episode because it is one you don't want to miss! For both parents and students, join Nick Hopwood, CFP® and Jim Pilat, AIF® of Peak Wealth Management as they talk about the importance of selecting a college as a business decision. Nick and Jim also talk about the importance of planning ahead for college — and steps to take to pay off student loan debt before graduation.
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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 Confidently.

Monday Sep 13, 2021
EP 128: The Value of Working With a Financial Planner
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Nick Hopwood, CFP® and Jim Pilat, AIF® of Peak Wealth Management are back with a new weekly episode!
In this episode, Nick and Jim dive deeper into the benefits of working with a financial planning team. We coach our clients in areas beyond just investment and retirement planning. If you are wondering how we can bring value to you, listen to this episode to learn more about how we can guide you on your journey to financial freedom!
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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 Confidently.

Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
EP 127: Traditional Brokerage Fees
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Nick Hopwood, CFP® and Jim Pilat, AIF® of Peak Wealth Management are back in action with a new episode.
To kick off the episode, Nick shares an update on the recent eviction moratorium lift in Michigan. You can listen to Nick's full story on real estate evictions here.
Then the two dive in on a conversation about traditional brokerage fees — and how they compare to the firm our team works with resulting in ZERO fees for YOU!
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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 Confidently.

Monday Aug 30, 2021
EP 126: Mr. Roth Part II
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
There are an incredible amount of Roth benefits — which is why we decided to dive in even more for a second episode on it. In this episode, Nick Hopwood, CFP® AKA Mr. Roth and Jim Pilat, AIF® of Peak Wealth Management share additional Roth advantages. From Roth IRAs to Backdoor Roths and Roth 401ks, join us to learn more about how these investment strategies can help you on your financial journey. Click here to listen to part one.
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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 Confidently.
