{"podcast":{"title":"Make Better Wealth Decisions: How Financial Advisor's Blind Spots Can Hurt Your Investments in a Rapidly Changing World","slug":"make-better-wealth-decisions-how-financial-advisor-s-blind-spots-can-hurt-your-investments-in-a-rapidly-changing-world-7118183","podcast_index_feed_id":7118183,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/make-better-wealth-decisions/","website_url":"https://app.talkshoe.com/show/bullshift-the-podcast","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/84765371-acaf-47a9-ad37-b9de9183c03c/haBeV0f9AtSK8BGGs23uFxX9.png","author":"John De Goey (a podcast covering financial literacy, financial advisors & wealth)","episode_count":237,"summary":"Have you thought about how bias impacts your investing? Is your portfolio built using standard principles that might not work in a new world paradigm that features an end to the bond bull, an end to the peace dividend and the onset of tariffs and trade wars? Make Better Wealth Decisions will help you navigate investing and planning by exposing how traditional advice does not incorporate recent events. The podcast will help you: 1. Spot hidden risks in stocks due to high valuations. 2. Protect your wealth with hard assets in a stagflationary economy. 3. Adapt wisely to avoid outdated investment principles. Tune in every Thursday where you’ll hear thought leader, author and portfolio manager John De Goey interviews financial experts about industry trends and thinking. Every Tuesday thereafter, he releases a short primer episode that provides context to make sure you understand what it all means and what you can do to help yourself. If you're ready to Make Better Wealth Decisions, hit play on recent fan favorite episode #147 with Tom Czitron that deals with valuations, bubbles, and the finance industry's overall lack of preparedness in 2025.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T18:18:40.999359+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-better-wealth-decisions-how-financial-advisor-s-blind-spots-can-hurt-your-investments-in-a-rapidly-changing-world-7118183"},"episode":{"title":"#293 | Should You Add Alternative Investments to Your Portfolio? The Future of Portfolio Management with James Burron - Financial Literacy, Financial Advisors & Wealth","slug":"293-should-you-add-alternative-investments-to-your-portfolio-the-future-of-portfolio-management-with-james-burron-financial-literacy-financial-advisors-wealth","published_at":"2026-07-16T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-better-wealth-decisions-how-financial-advisor-s-blind-spots-can-hurt-your-investments-in-a-rapidly-changing-world-7118183/293-should-you-add-alternative-investments-to-your-portfolio-the-future-of-portfolio-management-with-james-burron-financial-literacy-financial-advisors-wealth","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-better-wealth-decisions-how-financial-advisor-s-blind-spots-can-hurt-your-investments-in-a-rapidly-changing-world-7118183","url":"https://app.talkshoe.com/show/bullshift-the-podcast","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2a4e703b-12d2-4274-b51a-bd0ce1892df1.mp3","summary":"Worried about the current investment climate and your money? Click the link below and book a call for personalized advice to help you feel secure and protected about your retirement: https://makebetterwealthdecisions.s.gy/podcast Can individual investors benefit from the same investment strategies used by Canada's largest pension funds? Alternative investments are no longer reserved for institutions and ultra-high-net-worth investors. As access continues to expand, understanding how these assets fit into a well-designed portfolio has become increasingly important. In this episode, James Burron, Founder of the Canadian Association of Alternative Strategies and Assets (CAASA), shares why alternative investments have become a cornerstone of institutional portfolio management, how Canada's globally recognized Maple Model has delivered long-term success, and what everyday investors should consider before incorporating alternative assets into their own investment strategy. In this episode, you'll learn: Why alternative investments are becoming more accessible and how the democratization of private markets and liquid alternatives is changing the investment landscape for retail investors. How Canada's Maple Model differs from traditional investing and why pension funds use alternative assets to improve diversification, reduce portfolio risk, and pursue more consistent long-term returns. What role alternative investments should play in your portfolio including the benefits, trade-offs, liquidity considerations, and why working with an experienced advisor can help you make better long-term wealth decisions. Whether you're curious about private equity, hedge fund strategies, liquid alternatives, or simply want to build a more resilient portfolio, this conversation provides practi…","meta_description":"Worried about the current investment climate and your money? 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