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Balancing Health and Wealth, Catching up with Rob Curtiss (Ep. 53)

Balancing Health and Wealth, Catching up with Rob Curtiss (Ep. 53)

From discussing the world’s top countries by GDP to tips for elevating your morning routine, this week’s episode is all about what’s on the mind of your host, Rob Curtiss.

In this installment of the Millionaire Next Door Podcast, Rob dives into a detailed analysis of the world’s largest economies by GDP, the intricacies of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s balance sheet expansion, and pressing concerns surrounding the future of Social Security. 

So, follow along to hear about Rob’s recent outreach to clients and how he plans to build upon those relationships. (Remember to stick around to also learn more about his daily routine!)

Episode highlights include: 

  • The top 10 global economies by GDP and their growth rates
  • The Federal Reserve’s balance sheet and its historical expansion
  • The solvency projections and challenges facing Social Security
  • Rob’s experience in working with and getting to know different clients
  • Rob’s morning routine and tips on adopting a balanced routine for personal well-being and professional effectiveness
  • And more! 

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The Role of Alternative Investments In Investment Planning with Sam Miller, CFA®, CFP®, CAIA® (Ep. 29)

The Role of Alternative Investments In Investment Planning with Sam Miller, CFA®, CFP®, CAIA® (Ep. 29)

With market volatility and political uncertainty being a few reasons, the truth is that the investment market doesn’t always cooperate with our portfolios.

But as an advisor, how can alternative investments protect our client’s portfolios? Do you know?

In this episode, Robert Curtiss speaks with Sam Miller, the director of research and marketing at Signature Estate & Investment Advisors (SEIA). Sam talks about the role of alternative investments in building (and diversifying) a portfolio and the ways they are being integrated within existing client investment plans.

Sam discusses:

  • What you need to know about alternative investments
  • The four key tenets of SEIA’s due diligence process 
  • What kind of income and volatility do alternative investments face compared to public stock markets
  • How institutional investment strategies have trickled down to investment advisory firms and the changes that have been made for individuals rather than institutions
  • The value of identifying what’s important to your clients
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Sam Miller, CFA®, CFP®, CAIA® is the Director of Research & Marketing and a member of the SEIA investment management and research department, where he contributes thought leadership and expertise to the due diligence, portfolio construction, and investment selection processes. He works closely with SEIA’s Investment Committee to formulate and communicate opinions on the economic and investment environment.