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.
When Advice Matters the Most With Andrew Crowell
May 28, 2025On this episode of the Ask the Retirement Expert podcast, Andrew Crowell — vice chairman of wealth management at D.A. Davidson — joins ThinkAdvisor Senior Reporter John Manganaro to discuss the role advisors can play in helping clients navigate challenges both foreseen and unexpected.
Getting Social Security Claiming Right With Joe Elsasser
May 22, 2025On this Season 3 kick-off episode of the Ask the Retirement Expert podcast series, Elsasser joins ThinkAdvisor Senior Reporter John Manganaro to discuss all things Social Security and retirement income planning. In addition to claiming strategies and Social Security funding, the pair also discuss the importance of tax-aware income planning, the psychological side of spending, the importance of finding purpose during “life after work,” and more.
The Retirement Revolution with Mike Lynch
December 03, 2024On this episode of the Ask the Retirement Expert, Mike Lynch of Hartford Funds speaks with ThinkAdvisor Senior Reporter John Manganaro about the increased complexity that goes into successfully planning for retirement.
Tackling Seniors' Cost-of-Living Crisis with Shannon Benton
November 05, 2024In this episode of the Ask the Retirement Expert podcast series, ThinkAdvisor Senior Reporter John Manganaro speaks with Shannon Benton, executive director of The Senior Citizens League, about the league's important mission.