Sara Lohse

Why Retirement Feels Empty (And What to Do Instead)

Eric Brotman was a guest on this episode of the Real Money, Real Life podcast to unpack why retirement feels empty for so many people—and what to do instead. If you’ve spent decades working toward retirement, only to realize you’re not sure what comes next, you’re not alone. This conversation challenges the idea that retirement

Empowering Women Advisors: Trust, Strategy, and the Future of Financial Planning

Claudia Glover, CFP®, Chief Investments Officer and Chair of the Investments Committee at BFG Financial Advisors, joined host Bonita Bell-Anderson for a thoughtful discussion about what’s shaping the next generation of financial advisors. Claudia shared insights from her leadership experience, reflected on her personal journey in the industry, and addressed why women advisors are increasingly

Beyond Finance: How BFG Connects with Clients Nationwide Through Social Events

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI_01yBR5jM Welcome back to Diary of a Financial Advisor! In today’s episode, I’m excited to welcome a very special guest: Jennifer Palumbo, our Client Relations Associate at BFG Financial Advisors. Since joining in 2015, Jen has become the beating heart of our client experience, often serving as the first point of contact and an ever-present

Building Real Community Impact: Amanda Pancake Shares BFG’s Hands-On Approach

https://youtu.be/sFfeCA8YHnI Welcome back to our Diary of a Financial Advisor webinar series, where we take you behind the scenes to reveal how our BFG Financial Advisors team connects current events in financial planning to our professional journeys and passion for community impact. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Amanda Pancake, Director of Community

Dancing for a Cause: Lena Nebel’s Mission to Fight Alzheimer’s with the Memory Ball

https://youtu.be/pd_BRv8UJ3k Welcome back to Diary of a Financial Advisor! In today’s episode, we dive into a powerful intersection of professional leadership, personal passion, and philanthropy. I’m joined by a remarkable guest: Lena Nebel, CEO of BFG Financial Advisors. Lena Nebel is a trailblazer in the world of financial planning, known for her dedication to serving

Retire Today or Never? A Battle of Financial Books with Jeremy Keil and Eric Brotman

Eric Brotman joined Jeremy Keil on the Retire Today podcast for an in-depth conversation on retirement planning, contrasting their approaches and philosophies. Jeremy, the author of Retire Today, advocates for preparing to retire now with a clear master plan, while Eric, author of Don’t Retire, Graduate, emphasizes the value of financial independence and continued engagement.

Estate Planning Essentials: Annual Tips Every Family Needs

https://youtu.be/ML2SmrQg1yg Welcome back to Diary of a Financial Advisor! In today’s episode, we’re tackling an often overlooked—but extremely important—aspect of personal finance: estate planning. Joining me for this conversation is our frequent guest, Kobe Bolanos, an advisor with BFG Financial Advisors who brings tremendous energy and advocacy for financial literacy. Kobe’s background includes experience in

Navigating Retirement Tax Moves: Should You Let Taxes Decide Where You Live?

Eric Brotman returned as a guest on the Retirement Tax Services Podcast to dig into a phrase we throw around all too often: “Don’t let the tax tail wag the dog.” But what does that actually mean in the real world, especially when contemplating major life decisions like where to spend your next chapter or when

Escape The Clock: How to Become Financially Free and Have the Option Not to Work

Most people treat retirement like a finish line, only to find themselves struggling with a crisis of identity and purpose once the work stops. Eric Brotman joined Daniel Rodgers on the Escape the Clock podcast to talk about why we need to change our vocabulary to change our outcome. Eric explains why retirement should be

I’m Single, Now What? Rebuilding Your Financial Life After Loss or Divorce

Lena Nebel, CFP®, was a guest on the Ask Good Questions podcast to talk about being a woman in the financial planning industry and how women can take control of their finances after a divorce or loss of a spouse.