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
162 episodes
Why It Is Vital to Be a Healthy Skeptic
The American Dream has long been a cornerstone of optimism and progress. But for many today, that dream feels uncertain, shaped by affordability challenges, growing debt, and a financial culture defined by short-term thinking. At ou...
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Episode 162
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49:58
You’re Not Alone: How Advisors Can Help After Losing A Spouse
Losing a spouse is one of life’s most impactful and difficult experiences. What can make it even harder is that amidst their grief, widowers and widows are often faced with administrative tasks and important financial decisions. In ...
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Episode 161
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13:05
The Secret to Financial Success: Partnership
In this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, Client Relationship Specialist Kristin Dillon and host Chris Galeski discuss how partnership and accountability are often the missing links in financial success. Our goal with our flat-fee fina...
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Episode 160
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15:28
How Do I Pay for My Child’s College Education?
In this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, Chief Investment Officer Meghan Pinchuk and Wealth Advisor Patrice Bening tackle one of the most stressful topics for parents: college planning.Tune in if you’re interested in…
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Season 1
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Episode 159
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18:00
Navigating Different Retirement Timelines
What happens when you enter a new stage of life while your partner stays put? In this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, Chris and Priscilla explore how navigating different retirement timelines can affect everything from a couple's fin...
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Episode 158
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14:13
Retirement Living: Finding the Right Fit
Planning for retirement is about more than finances. It’s also about where and how you want to live. In this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, host Chris Galeski sits down with retired Wealth Advisor Jason Naiman to discuss the pros an...
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Episode 157
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15:18
Comparing Money Mindsets of Different Generations
Cooked. Chopped. Rizz. Sus. The kids of today have their own language, leaving older generations scratching their heads. Does this disconnect go deeper than words? In this week’s THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE episode, host Chris Ga...
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Episode 156
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18:26
How to Upgrade Your Life And Still Build Wealth
In this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, host Chris Galeski and Wealth Advisor Stacey McKinnon unpack the concept of lifestyle creep—what happens when your spending rises with your income.Tune in if you’re interested in…...
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Season 1
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Episode 155
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19:42
Financial Advisors React to Rich Dad Poor Dad
On this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, host Chris Galeski and Wealth Advisor Beau Wirick take a closer look at Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad—one of the most popular (and controversial) personal finance books ever writ...
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Season 1
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Episode 154
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20:17
Fed Meetings: Do They Really Matter?
Headlines around the Fed’s Jackson Hole speech always seem dramatic. But how much do these events really matter for your portfolio? In this episode, host Chris Galeski sits down with Chief Investment Officer Meghan Pinchuk to unpack what’s behi...
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Season 1
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Episode 153
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17:35
Why Too Much Cash Can Hurt Your Future
In this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, Executive Vice President Eric Selter joins host Chris Galeski to dig into one of the most overlooked financial tradeoffs: the opportunity cost of holding too much cash.🎧 Tune in if yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 152
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15:23
Gold, Silver, Platinum: Myths vs. Market Realities
On this week’s episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, CEO Jeff Sarti joins host Chris Galeski to dive into the role of precious metals in a modern portfolio. Why do investors keep turning to metals during uncertain times?Tune in i...
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Season 1
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Episode 151
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19:28
What The One Big Beautiful Bill Means For You
The One Big Beautiful Bill is here- and with it, some of the most sweeping tax changes in recent years. Wealth Advisors Beau Wirick and Ian Rennick are here to break down the 2025 tax legislation and how it impacts you.Tune in if you'...
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Season 1
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Episode 150
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28:59
How to Build a Business That Lasts In a Recession
Recessions are a natural part of the economic cycle- and for business owners, they can also be a time of unexpected opportunity. In this episode, Wealth Advisor Joe Seetoo and host Chris Galeski share practical ways business owners can prepare ...
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Season 1
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Episode 149
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22:24
Not All Alternatives are Created Equal
As private investments become more accessible to individual investors, headlines warning of their risks are on the rise. But are all private investments created equal? In this episode, Chief Investment Officer Meghan Pinchuk joins Chris to sepa...
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Season 1
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Episode 148
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15:42
Smart Moves to Prepare for a Recession
In this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, wealth advisors Sophie Leahy and Chris Galeski dive into one of the most common client questions:“What should I do if we go into a recession?”While no one can predict the next dow...
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Season 1
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Episode 147
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15:42
How to Talk To Your Children About Your Wealth
Did you know that among affluent parents, 67% have never spoken to their adult children about finances? These families are missing the opportunity to foster communication, align values, and prepare the next generation for personal, financial, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 146
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19:37
The Case for Gold: Wealth Protection in Uncertain Times
In this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, host Chris Galeski and Financial Planning Associate Ian Rennick dig into a shiny subject—gold. Is it a smart investment today? Should you own it in your portfolio, and if so, how much?
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Season 1
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Episode 145
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16:44
Value vs. Cost: How to Evaluate Advisory Fees
How many people actually understand how their financial advisor gets paid? In this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, host Chris Galeski and Wealth Advisor Kevin Rex are here to break it down.Tune in if you're interested in…Un...
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Season 1
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Episode 144
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16:32
Reckoning with $36 Trillion: Debt, Growth & Market Impacts
In this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, Chris Galeski and Meghan Pinchuk discuss what the growing national debt means for investors and the economy at large.Tune in if you're interested in the following:• Understanding why the...
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Season 1
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Episode 143
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16:15
Stock Options & Strategy: Build Wealth Through Equity Compensation
Equity compensation can be one of the most powerful tools for building wealth — but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, Chris and Mike discuss the ins and outs of equity-based pay, from st...
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Season 1
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Episode 142
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18:08
10 Principles Every Wise Investor Should Follow
In our modern world of noise, trends, exaggerated stories, and "expert" online investment advice, it's wise to be at least a little skeptical. On this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, Chris sits down with Morton Wealth CEO Jeff Sarti ...
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Season 1
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Episode 141
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22:12
Taxes, Debt & the Future: What the New Budget Bill Means for You
Last week, House Republicans advanced a multitrillion-dollar tax and spending bill that could affect millions of American households. With the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act set to expire at the end of the year, this bill aims to make several key p...
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Season 1
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Episode 140
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21:20
Women & Finance | The Next Era
In celebration of the women of Morton – both team members and clients – we welcome you to listen to this episode where we explore the role women play in the financial services industry and the growth of female investors. According to recent stu...
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Season 1
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Episode 139
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25:43
An Inside Look at How We Make Investment Decisions
Ever wonder how our Chief Investment Officer, Meghan Pinchuk, decides which investments are worth it and which are overhyped? Join Chris and Meghan on this week's episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE as they discuss what makes an idea wort...
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Season 1
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Episode 138
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17:07