{"podcast":{"title":"UPTHINKING FINANCE","slug":"upthinking-finance-5204253","podcast_index_feed_id":5204253,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/upthinking-finance/","website_url":"https://upthinking-finance.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/fc5c0e14-40a2-463b-93cf-c96c330617a4/877XL0uc1jPTXQuzwkT_p3DH.jpg","author":"Emerson Fersch","episode_count":84,"summary":"A Podcast that offers a unique and discerning view of economics and financial planning Securities and Advisory services offered through LPL Financial. A registered investment advisor. Member FINRA & SIPC. The financial professionals associated with LPL Financial may discuss and/or transact business only with residents of the states in which they are properly registered or licensed. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident of any other state.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-27T06:22:22.652144+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/upthinking-finance-5204253"},"episode":{"title":"The Infinite Power of Choice, Ep #71","slug":"the-infinite-power-of-choice-ep-71","published_at":"2025-06-20T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/upthinking-finance-5204253/the-infinite-power-of-choice-ep-71","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/upthinking-finance-5204253","url":"https://upthinking-finance.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6e90d7e2-3802-4362-a5da-62e1aea169cb.mp3","summary":"Upthinking Finance™ is now trademarked Today, we have the opportunity to learn more about Emerson Fersch as he shares his personal story, interviewed by Amy LeNoble. Discover more about how Emerson got started in finance, his convictions in business and life, and the experiences that shaped them.  You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Welcome to Upthinking Finance (00:00) Emerson Fersch shares how he got started in the financial industry (03:00) Emerson shares a defining moment in his life (05:20) How Emerson’s AA experience shaped his life today (11:45) How Emerson’s childhood influenced who he is now (18:55) How Emerson’s relationship with God influences his business (23:50) Emerson shares what he is grateful for in his business (31:50) Childhood Experiences Developed Intentional Adulthood Emerson’s childhood was shaped by a joy for baseball. As he grew older, he came to terms with the fact that he didn’t have the skill to pursue the sport professionally. His father, a blunt and hard-working man who battled alcoholism, pointed out Emerson’s early interest in money. This observation proved insightful, as Emerson later found his path working at a bank, eventually landing an unexpected opportunity as a financial advisor. His upbringing left a strong impression, not just in what it taught him, but in what he wanted to avoid.  Witnessing the instability caused by his father’s drinking, Emerson recognized similar struggles in himself as a young adult and made the difficult decision to get sober through the AA program. This commitment to change allowed him to create a stable, drama-free home for his own life and family, where emotional security, a spiritual morality, and self-awareness were priorities. Through conscious effort and reflecti…","meta_description":"Upthinking Finance™ is now trademarked Today, we have the opportunity to learn more about Emerson Fersch as he shares his personal story, interviewed by A…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2171,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/upthinking-finance-5204253/episodes/the-infinite-power-of-choice-ep-71/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/upthinking-finance-5204253/the-infinite-power-of-choice-ep-71.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}