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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
https://youtu.be/Oj3qpPiaW4o Welcome back to Diary of a Financial Advisor! Today, I’m excited to bring you a truly special episode as we dive into the often-overlooked world of side hustles and how they can transform your professional journey—and even your identity. I’m joined by a remarkable guest, Sara Lohse: a storyteller, marketer, and founder of Favorite …
https://youtu.be/AlNnqwYdM5c Welcome to our 2024 Wealth & Wellness Webinar Series, hosted by BFG Financial Advisors! In this engaging and insightful episode, CEO Lena Nebel and Chief Investment Officer Claudia Glover are joined by keynote guest Kara Murphy, Chief Investment Officer of Kestra Investment Management. Together, they unpack the hottest topics in finance and investing — …
Welcome back to Diary of a Financial Advisor! Now a webinar series, Eric Brotman and Hannah Dennis kick off season seven by celebrating the podcast’s very own “Honor Roll.” Together, they take us behind the scenes, sharing how they selected the top episodes from years of empowering conversations—basing their choices not just on popularity, but …
As we kick off our seventh season of Don’t Retire… Graduate!, we wanted to look back at the content that we’ve put out over the years. Choosing the best of the best was very difficult, but after a lot of time and consideration, BFG University is proud to present (in no particular order): 2026 Honor …
