Financial Commute
Hosted by Chris Galeski and Meghan Pinchuk, 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 and Meghan welcome 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
201 episodes
The Investor Symposium Is Back: Here’s Why You Should Be There
On October 29th, we are hosting our fifth annual Investor Symposium, and this year’s theme is “Designed for Life.”It is a phrase that captures what financial planning is actually for: not hitting a number for its own sake, but using you...
The Most Common Money "What-Ifs" Answered: Job Loss, Inflation, & Running Out of Cash
What if I lose my job? What if inflation stays high? What if I run out of money? What if I get a raise and do not know what to do with it? These are the questions people type into Google and AI tools at two in the morning, and they rarely get a...
Money Guilt: How to Move Past It
If you have ever felt embarrassed about how much you have saved, avoided opening a credit card statement, or justified a purchase to your financial advisor before they even asked, you have experienced money guilt or financial shame. Most people...
The Difference Between a Financial Advisor and Doing it Yourself
Questioning whether you really need a financial advisor is fair, especially right now. Index funds are easy to access, fees are low, and the last decade has rewarded the people who simply bought the market and held on. So what does an advisor a...
Q2 2026 Market Update
U.S. stocks were down almost 5% in the first quarter. Then up 15% in the second. On paper, the first half of 2026 looks fine. But underneath those numbers, there is a concentration in semiconductor stocks that just had their best quarter in his...
Should You Own a Stock You Wouldn't Buy Today?
It is a simple question. And for most investors holding concentrated stock positions, the honest answer is no.On this week's Financial Commute, Chris Galeski and Chief Investment Officer Meghan Pinchuk walk through why the answer is almo...
Is Long-Term Care Insurance Worth It?
Most of the conversations clients have had about long-term care insurance are based on products that no longer exist.On this week's Financial Commute, Chris Galeski sits down with Russell Boring, Founder of Elevated Strategies Insurance...
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...