The Life by Design Podcast
Are you ready to live your best life? Tune in to the Life by Design Podcast, where we bring you strategic insights, expert interviews, and practical tools to empower you. From a financial planning and wealth management standpoint, we aim to help you understand the decisions that lead to a more fulfilling financial life. At our core, we believe in serving our clients and communities, growing through reinvestment in our people and tools, and living a great life while helping others do the same.
Episodes

18 hours ago
#8 - Doug Walters - What is Rebalancing?
18 hours ago
18 hours ago
Doug Walters serves as the senior investment professional at Strategic and head of our planning group. He is responsible for setting strategy and providing industry-leading solutions to help our clients achieve their unique goals. For more info on Doug please visit: https://investstrategic.com/team/doug-walters/https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasswalters/This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice. The views and opinions expressed by the firm or its guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the firm. Guests may include employees or friends of the firm. The appearance of any guest on this podcast does not constitute an endorsement of their views, services, or products, nor does it imply that the guest endorses the firm or its services. Discussions may cover a range of topics, including (but not limited to) investments, markets, and financial planning. All statements and analyses are based on information available as of the date of recording. Subsequent developments may affect the accuracy or relevance of such statements. Nothing in this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation or endorsement of any specific products, services, or strategies. All investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Advisory services are offered through an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. If you have questions regarding your particular situation, please contact a qualified professional before making any financial, legal, or tax-related decisions. For more details or any questions, please reach out to us directly.

Thursday Apr 24, 2025
#7 - Doug Walters - Shiny Objects
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Doug Walters serves as the senior investment professional at Strategic and head of our planning group. He is responsible for setting strategy and providing industry-leading solutions to help our clients achieve their unique goals. For more info on Aaron please visit: https://investstrategic.com/team/doug-walters/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasswalters/
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice. The views and opinions expressed by the firm or its guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the firm. Guests may include employees or friends of the firm. The appearance of any guest on this podcast does not constitute an endorsement of their views, services, or products, nor does it imply that the guest endorses the firm or its services. Discussions may cover a range of topics, including (but not limited to) investments, markets, and financial planning. All statements and analyses are based on information available as of the date of recording. Subsequent developments may affect the accuracy or relevance of such statements. Nothing in this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation or endorsement of any specific products, services, or strategies. All investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Advisory services are offered through an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. If you have questions regarding your particular situation, please contact a qualified professional before making any financial, legal, or tax-related decisions. For more details or any questions, please reach out to us directly.

Thursday Apr 17, 2025
#6 - Aaron Evans - Path to Retirement
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Aaron Evans is a Senior Advisor and Partner at Strategic Financial Services. Aaron is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder. For more info on Aaron please visit: https://investstrategic.com/team/aaron-evans/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-evans-cfa-cfp%C2%AE-0285466/This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice. The views and opinions expressed by the firm or its guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the firm. Guests may include employees or friends of the firm. The appearance of any guest on this podcast does not constitute an endorsement of their views, services, or products, nor does it imply that the guest endorses the firm or its services. Discussions may cover a range of topics, including (but not limited to) investments, markets, and financial planning. All statements and analyses are based on information available as of the date of recording. Subsequent developments may affect the accuracy or relevance of such statements. Nothing in this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation or endorsement of any specific products, services, or strategies. All investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Advisory services are offered through an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. If you have questions regarding your particular situation, please contact a qualified professional before making any financial, legal, or tax-related decisions. For more details or any questions, please reach out to us directly.

Friday Apr 11, 2025
#5 - Brian Basloe - Mastering the Masters
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Brian Basloe is the Chief Executive Officer at Concierge Live, and has long history in sports and event ticketing. Brian joins us from Augusta to talk about getting into the Masters.For more info on Brian please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbasloe/ https://www.conciergelive.com/ This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice. The views and opinions expressed by the firm or its guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the firm. Guests may include employees or friends of the firm. The appearance of any guest on this podcast does not constitute an endorsement of their views, services, or products, nor does it imply that the guest endorses the firm or its services. Discussions may cover a range of topics, including (but not limited to) investments, markets, and financial planning. All statements and analyses are based on information available as of the date of recording. Subsequent developments may affect the accuracy or relevance of such statements. Nothing in this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation or endorsement of any specific products, services, or strategies. All investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Advisory services are offered through an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. If you have questions regarding your particular situation, please contact a qualified professional before making any financial, legal, or tax-related decisions. For more details or any questions, please reach out to us directly.

Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Quarterly Perspectives Q1 2025 - Life By Design Podcast
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
At the end of each quarter, we sit down with the Doug Walters, Chief Investment Officer here at Strategic to recap the quarter and discuss preparing for the next. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice. The views and opinions expressed by the firm or its guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the firm. Guests may include employees or friends of the firm. The appearance of any guest on this podcast does not constitute an endorsement of their views, services, or products, nor does it imply that the guest endorses the firm or its services. Discussions may cover a range of topics, including (but not limited to) investments, markets, and financial planning. All statements and analyses are based on information available as of the date of recording. Subsequent developments may affect the accuracy or relevance of such statements. Nothing in this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation or endorsement of any specific products, services, or strategies. All investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Advisory services are offered through an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. If you have questions regarding your particular situation, please contact a qualified professional before making any financial, legal, or tax-related decisions. For more details or any questions, please reach out to us directly.

Thursday Apr 03, 2025
#4 - Aaron Evans - Retirement Planning
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Aaron Evans is a Senior Advisor and Partner at Strategic Financial Services. Aaron is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder. For more info on Aaron please visit: https://investstrategic.com/team/aaron-evans/https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-evans-cfa-cfp%C2%AE-0285466/ This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice. The views and opinions expressed by the firm or its guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the firm. Guests may include employees or friends of the firm. The appearance of any guest on this podcast does not constitute an endorsement of their views, services, or products, nor does it imply that the guest endorses the firm or its services. Discussions may cover a range of topics, including (but not limited to) investments, markets, and financial planning. All statements and analyses are based on information available as of the date of recording. Subsequent developments may affect the accuracy or relevance of such statements. Nothing in this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation or endorsement of any specific products, services, or strategies. All investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Advisory services are offered through an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. If you have questions regarding your particular situation, please contact a qualified professional before making any financial, legal, or tax-related decisions. For more details or any questions, please reach out to us directly.

Thursday Mar 27, 2025
#3 - Greg Mattacola - Emotional Awareness
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Greg Mattacola is a Senior Advisor and Partner at Strategic Financial Services. Greg is a former attorney, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and an Accredited Behavioral Finance Professional℠. For more info on Greg please visit: https://investstrategic.com/team/greg-mattacola/https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregmattacola/ This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice. The views and opinions expressed by the firm or its guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the firm. Guests may include employees or friends of the firm. The appearance of any guest on this podcast does not constitute an endorsement of their views, services, or products, nor does it imply that the guest endorses the firm or its services. Discussions may cover a range of topics, including (but not limited to) investments, markets, and financial planning. All statements and analyses are based on information available as of the date of recording. Subsequent developments may affect the accuracy or relevance of such statements. Nothing in this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation or endorsement of any specific products, services, or strategies. All investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Advisory services are offered through an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. If you have questions regarding your particular situation, please contact a qualified professional before making any financial, legal, or tax-related decisions. For more details or any questions, please reach out to us directly.

Thursday Mar 20, 2025
#2 - Greg Mattacola - Behavioral Biases
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Greg Mattacola is a Senior Advisor and Partner at Strategic Financial Services. Greg is a former attorney, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and an Accredited Behavioral Finance Professional℠. For more info on Greg please visit: https://investstrategic.com/team/greg-mattacola/https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregmattacola/ This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice. The views and opinions expressed by the firm or its guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the firm. Guests may include employees or friends of the firm. The appearance of any guest on this podcast does not constitute an endorsement of their views, services, or products, nor does it imply that the guest endorses the firm or its services. Discussions may cover a range of topics, including (but not limited to) investments, markets, and financial planning. All statements and analyses are based on information available as of the date of recording. Subsequent developments may affect the accuracy or relevance of such statements. Nothing in this podcast should be interpreted as a recommendation or endorsement of any specific products, services, or strategies. All investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Advisory services are offered through an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. If you have questions regarding your particular situation, please contact a qualified professional before making any financial, legal, or tax-related decisions. For more details or any questions, please reach out to us directly.