Perfect Game Retirement
Welcome to Perfect Game Retirement, hosted by Ryan Ledden of Black Oak Asset Management. As a former pro ballplayer and CFP, Ryan combines his love of the game with financial expertise to guide you to a confident retirement. Securities and Advisory Services offered through Silver Oak Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. Black Oak Asset Management and Silver Oak Securities, Inc. are not affiliated.
Episodes
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Ep 30: This is Why You Never Assume
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
You know what they typically say about making assumptions. Ryan shares many of the common assumptions people have about their financial future and how you should prepare for them before it's too late.
Show Notes:
Call: 470-508-0508
Website: https://blackoakam.com/
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Ep 29: Retirement Planning For Business Owners
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Business owners are particularly vulnerable to some misconceptions and false assumptions about their retirement. Let’s address a few of these issues.
Show Notes:
Call: 470-508-0508
Website: https://blackoakam.com/
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Ep 28: How Women Can Make Sure They’re Involved In Financial Decisions
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
A recent survey found that nearly half of the female respondents said they defer major financial and investment decisions to their spouses. Most of the explanations amounted to just wanting to stick their heads in the sand. They want to just know they’re taken care of, but not get mired in the minutia. But we’ve heard countless stories of why this is a bad idea because one day you might become the lead decision maker. On this episode, let’s go over some tips for how women can get back in the game when it comes to involvement in the process of making financial decisions.
Show Notes:
Call: 470-508-0508
Website: https://blackoakam.com/
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Ep 27: The Three Qualities of Money
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Ryan discusses how each revenue stream factors in the three qualities of money: growth, safety, and liquidity. We also discuss how these factors change in relation to each other as you make financial decisions.
Show Notes:
Call: 470-508-0508
Website: https://blackoakam.com/
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
Ep 26: Where All My Financial Knowledge Comes From
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
From smart decisions he made during his baseball career to eventually owning his own financial company, Ryan tells stories of how he gained the financial knowledge he has today as well as what listeners can do to start making smarter decisions.
Show Notes:
Call: 470-508-0508
Website: https://blackoakam.com/
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Ep 25: Understanding the Different Types of Risk
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
There are many more risks to guard against in retirement planning than most people realize. Let’s explore some of the planning risks we all face and how to prepare for them.
Show Notes:
Call: 470-508-0508
Website: https://blackoakam.com/
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Ep 24: Things Nobody Says
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
You’ve probably never heard anyone make these statements that we’ll provide on today’s episode. And there are some great reasons why.
Show Notes:
Call: 470-508-0508
Website: https://blackoakam.com/
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Ep 23: A 5 Question Retirement Preparedness Quiz
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Want to grade your preparedness for retirement? Here are five key questions you need to ask yourself. Your answers will help determine how ready you are for retirement.
Show Notes:
Call: 470-508-0508
Website: https://blackoakam.com/
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Ep 22: Is Diversification for Suckers?
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
If you look up quotes about diversification from famous investors, you might come across one from renowned investor Warren Buffet that will certainly raise your eyebrows. It goes, “Diversification is protection against ignorance. It makes little sense if you know what you are doing.” Yet, we’ve always heard about diversification being one of the keys to success for retirement planning. How can these seemingly different ideas both be right?
Show Notes:
Call: 470-508-0508
Website: https://blackoakam.com/
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Ep 21: The 401(k) FAQs
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
This episode is all about addressing the most frequently asked questions about 401(k)s.
Show Notes:
Call: 470-508-0508
Website: https://blackoakam.com/