The Financial Advocate

By Colin Meeks

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Welcome to the Financial Advocate podcast. Each month, we'll simplify one financial planning topic into a quick 5-10 minute episode. Download show notes and additional resources at MarylandFinancialAdvocates.com Disclosures: Copyright © 2018 Maryland Financial Advocates. All Rights Reserved. The financial consultants of Maryland Financial Advocates are Registered Representatives and Investment Adviser Representatives with securities and investment advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor, Member FINRA / SIPC. The LPL Financial Registered Representatives associated with this site may only discuss and/or transact securities business with residents of the following states: MD, VA, PA, FL, NJ, DE, WA, TX, GA.

Episode Date
MFA PODCAST 22 - The Human Dividend - AI and Financial Planning
May 06, 2026
MFA PODCAST 21 - The Tax Return Autopsy - 5 Hidden Opportunities In Your 1040
Apr 22, 2026
MFA PODCAST 20 Roth Conversions - Not An All Or Nothing Decision
Apr 08, 2026
MFA PODCAST 19 - The Fear Of Spending Down - Helping Retirees Overcome The Emotional Hurdle Of Decumulation
Mar 25, 2026
MFA PODCAST 18 - Retirement - Longevity and Real World Planning
Mar 04, 2026
MFA PODCAST 17 - No Resolutions Podcast
Jan 21, 2026
MFA PODCAST 16 3 Ways To Plan For Long Term Nursing Care
Jan 07, 2026
MFA PODCAST 15 Get Ready For The Santa Claus Effect
Dec 24, 2025
MFA PODCAST 14 - Beware Of The Year-End Financial To-Do's
Dec 10, 2025
MFA PODCAST 13 Happy Thanksgiving - Gratitude From A Financial Guy
Nov 26, 2025
MFA PODCAST 12 - What Does A Financial Advisor Really Do?
Nov 12, 2025
MFA PODCAST 11 - Legal Documents - Which Ones Do You Really Need?
Oct 29, 2025
MFA PODCAST 10 Reduce or Eliminate RMD Taxes
Oct 15, 2025
MFA PODCAST 9 Life Insurance Basics
Oct 01, 2025
MFA PODCAST 8 Planning Made Easy - A Case Study
Sep 17, 2025
MFA PODCAST 7 Our Top 9 Questions We Ask In Planning Meetings
Sep 03, 2025
MFA PODCAST 6 Retirement Income Planning Simplified
Aug 20, 2025
MFA PODCAST 5 The Mid Year Planning Review - Just A Normal 6 Months
Aug 06, 2025
MFA PODCAST 4 How To Review Your Investment Plan In 10 minutes or less
Jul 23, 2025
MFA PODCAST 3 Financial Planning In 3 Steps Or Less - Our Complete Planning Review Process
Jul 09, 2025
MFA PODCAST 2 A Simple Plan - Asset Allocation In 5 Holdings Or Less
Jun 18, 2025
MFA PODCAST 1 The Only Annuity I Use in Financial Planning
Jun 03, 2025
Planning for the Highly Compensated
Aug 15, 2020
Teaching Children Financial Literacy
Jul 23, 2020
10 Minutes of Marketing
Jun 23, 2020
Economic Update: Where are we headed?
Jun 06, 2020
Finance, Life & LinkedIn
Jun 01, 2020
A Successful Sales Mindset
May 26, 2020
Building Your Relationship with Money
May 11, 2020
Parenting Professionals of LinkedIn
Apr 16, 2020
Side Hustle: Collecting Sports Cards
Apr 16, 2020
Disability Insurance Podcast
Mar 25, 2020
Virtual Financial Advising Process
Feb 10, 2020
Start Investing Early
Feb 05, 2020
The Secure Act - Changes to RMDs, The Stretch IRA & More
Jan 15, 2020
Year-End Financial Checklist
Dec 07, 2019
Beware of Bad Information on Social Media
Dec 02, 2019
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Nov 28, 2019
We Are Back! Case Study November 2019
Nov 26, 2019
Financial Planning vs Investment Planning
May 29, 2019
Questioning Recent Financial Decisions
May 28, 2019
3 Things That Can Derail A Financial Plan
May 22, 2019
Insurance Overview
May 04, 2019
Adult Prep with Ruth Lamberty
May 01, 2019
Understanding Financial Products
Apr 28, 2019
Client Case Study: April 2019
Apr 25, 2019
Seth's Mom - Helping Families with Disabilities
Apr 22, 2019
Value vs. Cost
Mar 12, 2019
"Sales"
Mar 08, 2019
How We Make Money: Our Cost Structure
Feb 19, 2019
Does "Timing The Market" Work?
Feb 15, 2019
Real Client Case Study: Feb 2019
Feb 12, 2019
Planning Across The Spectrum
Jan 31, 2019
National Down Syndrome Society
Jan 28, 2019
2018 Year End Review
Jan 10, 2019
Why Do I Need An Advisor?
Dec 28, 2018
Medicaid Crisis Planning & The Medicaid Compliant Annuity
Dec 18, 2018
Bozos, Monsters and Whiz-Bangs with Lorraine Ell
Dec 14, 2018
Real Estate Market Update
Dec 08, 2018
Juliana's Journal with Sabrina Johnson
Nov 20, 2018
Medical Malpractice Attorney
Nov 16, 2018
Annuities: The Good & The Bad
Nov 12, 2018
Stock Market Volatility: No Pain, No Gain
Nov 08, 2018
Life Insurance Case Study
Nov 06, 2018
How We Do Business And Why We Do It This Way
Oct 24, 2018
ABLE Account Update: October 2018
Oct 20, 2018
"Caring for Aging Parents, With an Eye on the Broker Handling Their Savings"
Oct 17, 2018
Investing in Baltimore with the Baltimore Community Foundation
Oct 15, 2018
Mentally Preparing for Retirement
Oct 12, 2018
2018 Tax Update with Ryan Levy, CPA, CFP®
Oct 09, 2018
R.E.S.P.E.C.T Your Final Wishes - Aretha Franklin: Case Study (2)
Oct 05, 2018
Coordinating Federal Activites With The Public On Issues Related To ASD
Sep 24, 2018
Aretha Franklin, Death Without A Will: Case Study
Sep 22, 2018
Beneficiary Review: Case Study
Sep 20, 2018
Voices for Autism with Stacey Stirmer
Sep 14, 2018
What Drives People To Get Advice : Case Study
Sep 13, 2018
Why Paying A Fee for Planning Is A Good Thing: Case Study
Sep 12, 2018
529 Plans - Saving for College
Sep 01, 2018
MD ABLE Account
Aug 31, 2018
The RAISE Family Caregivers Act
Aug 30, 2018
Team Up For 1 Foundation
Aug 29, 2018
Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding
Aug 28, 2018
Sociability Books: Lou Knows What To Do
Aug 27, 2018
Parents: Regain Control of Your Life
Aug 26, 2018
Almost Autism: A Holistic Approach to Health and Wellness
Aug 25, 2018
Advocacy: Collaborating for Success
Aug 24, 2018
ABLE Account Case Study
Aug 23, 2018
The Auburn School - Nurturing Unique Minds
Aug 22, 2018
An Update On Special Needs Trusts
Aug 21, 2018
A Real Look At Autism
Aug 20, 2018
Quick ABLE Account update
Aug 19, 2018
The Basics of Special Needs Trust Planning
Aug 18, 2018
Part 1: Understanding SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, and Income Planning For Special Needs Families
Aug 17, 2018
Part 2: Understanding SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, and Income Planning For Special Needs Families
Aug 17, 2018
The ABLE Account
Aug 16, 2018
(Augmentative and Alternative) Communication is Key
Aug 15, 2018
Jenerations with Jennifer L. FitzPatrick
Jul 03, 2018
Financial Divorce Planning with Steven Bryant, CDFA®
May 17, 2018
The Medicare Map with Joanne Giardini-Russel
Apr 16, 2018
Veterans (VA) Benefits with Britt Stouffer
Mar 29, 2018
Oak Crest Village: Importance of Community
Feb 26, 2018
Reversing the Aging Process with Ira Pastor
Jan 25, 2018
The Eye Love Mission: ENDING PREVENTABLE BLINDNESS
Jan 11, 2018
Alzheimer's Speak Radio & Dementia Chats
Dec 28, 2017
Designing Senior Living
Dec 21, 2017
You Are Going To Die, So Let's Talk About It
Nov 09, 2017
Do You Have A Special Needs Grandchild?
Oct 12, 2017
Coping with Un-Cope-Able Parents with Carol Ann Hamilton
Apr 12, 2017
Your Aging Parent's Point Person
Oct 04, 2016
The Basics Of Gun Trusts
Sep 13, 2016
Angels of ElderCare
Mar 24, 2016
Long Term Care Insurance Review
Mar 17, 2016
Reverse Mortgages As A Planning Tool
Mar 10, 2016
How To Choose A Memory Care Facility
Mar 03, 2016
Family Advisory & Senior Living Placement Services
Feb 25, 2016
Women's Institute For A Secure Retirement
Feb 18, 2016
Aging In Place Using Assistive Technology
Feb 11, 2016
Moving? Use a Move Manager
Feb 04, 2016
99 Ways To Get Your Parents Organized
Jan 28, 2016
Managing Your Parents Medications
Jan 21, 2016
Get Organized Using A Daily Money Manager
Jan 07, 2016
How An Aging Life Care Manager Can Help
Dec 30, 2015
Caring For An Aging Parent - An Introduction
Dec 30, 2015