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Join Nick Hopwood, CFP® And Jim Pilat, CFP® of Peak Wealth Management on our Journey to a peace of mind retirement.
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Apr 28, 2022
Apr 28, 2022
19 min
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.

Mar 7, 2022
Mar 7, 2022
26 min
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.

Feb 16, 2022
Feb 16, 2022
50 min
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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Nov 29, 2021
Nov 29, 2021
11 min
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.

Nov 8, 2021
Nov 8, 2021
14 min
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.

Oct 4, 2021
Oct 4, 2021
14 min
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.

Sep 27, 2021
Sep 27, 2021
17 min
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.

Sep 20, 2021
Sep 20, 2021
17 min
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.

Sep 13, 2021
Sep 13, 2021
15 min
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.

Sep 7, 2021
Sep 7, 2021
11 min
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.