THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE
Hosted by Wealth Advisor Chris Galeski, THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE is a weekly podcast that gives the rundown on what's going on in the current market, how it affects you, and what you can do about it – all designed to fit into your commute. Each week Chris welcomes an expert guest, including Morton Wealth advisors, fund managers, and investment analysts, to break down complex financial topics. Our goal for this podcast is to provide you with the tools to help you navigate this challenging environment, leading to a path of more confident investing.
Episodes
193 episodes
The Fed Isn't Cutting Rates: What It Means for You
Everyone has been waiting for rates to come down.It has not happened. And on this week's Financial Commute, Chris Galeski and Chief Investment Officer Meghan Pinchuk explain why the Fed's new chair is holding firm, what energy prices an...
Are Institutional Investors Driving Up Home Prices?
If you have been watching housing prices and wondering whether the new executive order restricting institutional investors is the fix everyone is hoping for, you are not alone. The frustration is real, and the concern for affordability is legit...
What Financial Advisors Think About "5 Types of Wealth"
Most people come to a wealth manager for one reason: their finances. But what if focusing exclusively on financial wealth is actually making it harder to achieve? Nurturing the various types of wealth (social, physical, mental, time, and fin...
Is SpaceX a Good Investment?
SpaceX is going public and everyone is talking about it. Neighbors, friends, group chats... the excitement is real. But most of the conversation is missing the most important question: what are you actually paying for? In this episo...
How Does Morton Wealth Actually Pick Its Investments?
Most clients trust their wealth manager to make sound investment decisions on their behalf. Far fewer ever get to see exactly how those decisions are made. This episode is for the ones who want to know. In this special edition of
You're 50+. Should You Be Taking Less Investment Risk?
It's one of the most common questions people type into Google once they hit 50: should I be taking less investment risk? It feels like a reasonable question. But according to Chief Investment Officer Meghan Pinchuk, it may be the wrong one enti...
How to Pay Yourself in Retirement: Strategies to Help Make Your Money Last
For most of your working life, the financial question is straightforward: earn more, save more, invest wisely. Then retirement arrives, and the question flips entirely. How do you turn decades of saving into a reliable paycheck that lasts as lo...
What Nobody Tells You Before You Sell Your Business
Most business owners spend years, sometimes decades, building something remarkable. But when it comes time to exit, the majority aren't prepared for what happens next. According to research from the Exit Planning Institute, 75% of business owne...
The Real Cost of Gifting Money to Your Children
Giving money to your children is one of the most generous things a parent can do. It’s also one of the most consequential. And the consequences aren’t always the ones you planned for.In this episode of Couchside Conversations, Stacey McK...
Q1 2026 Market Update
Markets don’t move in straight lines, and the first quarter of 2026 was a perfect reminder of that. Between geopolitical conflict, rising oil prices, and renewed inflation concerns, investors faced a volatile environment that left markets unset...
Are You Setting Up Your Teens for Financial Responsibility?
About 54% of teenagers are worried about financing their futures. How can parents help their adolescents gain financial confidence and responsibility, especially in a world where money is invisible and gratification is immediate?Join ho...
Tax-Smart Strategies for Charitable Giving
What if you could give more to charity and pay less in taxes? In this episode, host Chris invites Wealth Advisor Austin Overholt to explore how strategies like donor-advised funds and qualified charitable distributions can help you give more in...
Cyber Threats You Should Know About
In today’s increasingly digital world, cybersecurity is more important than ever and often comes down to simple habits. In this conversation, Adam Moseley and Patrick Hennessey of Charles Schwab share practical, real-world strategies to help in...
From Earning to Living: The Retirement Mindset Shift
Retirement isn’t just a financial transition. It’s a psychological one. In this episode, host Chris and Wealth Advisor Priscilla Brehm explore what it means to shift from earning a paycheck to living off your wealth, and why this transition can...
Is Paying Off Your Mortgage THAT Important?
Is paying off your mortgage always the smartest financial move? Not necessarily. In this conversation, host Chris invites Wealth Advisor Ian Rennick to challenge one of the most common assumptions in financial planning: that being debt-free is ...
Is Your Retirement Account a Future Tax Bomb?
Paying taxes now to save later may sound counterintuitive, but for many investors, it can be a powerful strategy. In this conversation, Kevin and Chris break down Roth conversions: what they are, when they make sense, and how they can create mo...
Morton's Take on Market Headlines
From geopolitical tensions to surging energy prices, investors are navigating a wave of uncertainty and volatility. Join Chief Investment Officer Meghan Pinchuk and Managing Director of Investments Sasan Faiz as they break down how recent globa...
Why Generational Diversity Matters in Financial Advice
Does a financial advisor’s experience matter more than their perspective? Or is the real strength found in combining both?In this thoughtful conversation, host Chris Galeski and Executive Vice President Eric Selter explore the value diff...
Weaving Resiliency with Gold in a Volatile World with VanEck
Gold is having a moment, but the story runs deeper than price alone. In this timely conversation, Morton Wealth welcomes Axel Merk, President & CIO of Merk Investments and manager of the OUNZ gold fund, to unpack what’s really driving gold’...
Finding Opportunities in Real Estate with KCB
In private real estate, patience isn’t passive. It’s a competitive advantage. In this conversation, Wealth Advisor Bruce Tyson sits down with Peter Knell, Managing Director of KCB Properties, one of our longest-standing real estate partners. As...
Asset-Based Lending: Collateral and Downside Protection w/ WhiteHawk
In this episode, Wealth Advisor Mike Rudow sits down with John Ahn, Founder and CEO of WhiteHawk Capital, to explore how asset-based lending offers a uniquely resilient approach to private credit. John explains why WhiteHawk underwrites every l...
From Farm to Portfolio: How Food Lending Delivers Cash Flow w/ Proterra
People may cut back in a recession, but they don’t stop buying food. If you’re looking for resilient income in a world of uncertainty, “essential lending” may be a compelling place to start. In this session, Morton Wealth Senior Partner Eric Se...
Q4 2025 Market Update
Markets delivered strong headline returns in 2025, but underneath the surface, risks quietly continued to build. In this special episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, CEO Jeff Sarti and Chief Investment Officer Meghan Pinchuk break down ma...
How to Evaluate Real Estate Funds
The most important details in a real estate investment are rarely the ones on the first page of the marketing deck. In this candid and often humorous conversation, Chief Investment Officer Meghan Pinchuk and Director of Growth & Advice Chri...
Building Durable Income Through Diversified Credit with Keystone
What if generating income wasn’t about chasing yield, but about getting your money back first? At our 2025 Investor Symposium, Michael Grosslight sat down with Brad Allen, Managing Partner of Keystone National Group, to unpack what it really me...