The Real Pros and Cons of Independence With Terry Parham
September 29, 2025n this Season 3 finale of the Ask the Retirement expert podcast, Terry Parham sits down with ThinkAdvisor senior reporter to discuss the launch of Innovative Wealth Building, a fast-growing fully independent registered investment advisor serving a diverse and dynamic client base.
Raising the Bar With Sean Walters
September 15, 2025On this episode of the Ask the Retirement Expert podcast, Walters speaks with ThinkAdvisor Senior Reporter John Manganaro about the importance of ongoing advisor education and an unwavering commitment to a high ethical standard.
Lessons in Leadership With Sarah Mouser
August 25, 2025On this episode of the Ask the Retirement Expert podcast, Mouser speaks with ThinkAdvisor Senior Reporter John Manganaro about her journey as a financial planning professional — evolving from a novice producing advisor to an experienced mentor and leader in the industry.
Closing the Guru Gap with David McKnight
August 11, 2025On this episode of Ask the Retirement Expert, ThinkAdvisor Senior Reporter John Manganaro speaks with McKnight about closing the gap between what mainstream media personalities advise and the sophisticated, math-based approach that effective retirement planning requires.
Safe Money Matters with Brad Pistole
July 28, 2025On this episode of Ask the Retirement Expert, ThinkAdvisor Senior Reporter John Manganaro speaks with Pistole about all things retirement and client education, with a special focus on the importance of “safe money” in the retirement portfolio.
Succession Planning Success with Debbie Taylor
July 14, 2025On this episode of Ask the Retirement Expert, ThinkAdvisor Senior Reporter John Manganaro speaks with Taylor about the Carson Group acquisition, tax management for advisors and entrepreneurship.
Understanding the Retirement Revolution
July 07, 2025On this episode of the Ask the Retirement Expert podcast, Conrath and Carson speak with ThinkAdvisor Senior Reporter John Manganaro about key highlights from the 2025 Guide to Retirement, with the aim of shedding light on the most salient retirement issues facing U.S. retirees.
It’s Time to Talk Taxes With Sophia Duffy
June 23, 2025On this episode of the Ask the Retirement Expert podcast, Duffy speaks with ThinkAdvisor Senior Reporter John Manganaro about the tax planning landscape.
Busting Retirement Income Myths With Michael Finke
June 16, 2025On this episode of the Ask the Retirement Expert podcast, Finke speaks with ThinkAdvisor Senior Reporter John Manganaro about his extensive research work in the domain of annuity utilization, portfolio construction and retirement income planning.
The Entrepreneurial Mindset With Reed Colley
June 09, 2025On this episode of the Ask the Retirement Expert podcast series, Colley sits down with ThinkAdvisor Senior Reporter John Manganaro to talk about all things advisor tech, including the importance of maintaining an entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset.