The Personal Finance Project

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The Personal Finance Project is a podcast dedicated to providing specialized advice on retirement planning, investment strategies, and financial management, particularly for employees in the oil, gas, and chemical industries. Hosted by experienced advisors from Baird Retirement Management, each episode delves into topics designed to help listeners make informed decisions about their financial futures. Whether you're approaching retirement or looking to optimize your investment portfolio, this show offers valuable insights tailored to your unique situation. Tune in to stay informed and take control of your financial well-being. Meet Your Hosts: •Greg Ashcroft, CFA®, CFP®, CPWA®, CIMA®, RMA®: Greg is a Senior Vice President at Baird Retirement Management. He joined Baird in May 2015 after graduating from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management. Greg has earned multiple professional designations, including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), and Retirement Management Advisor® (RMA®). In March 2023, he graduated with a Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning. •Scott Bartosh, CFP®: Scott is a Director at Baird Retirement Management and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, demonstrating his commitment to providing comprehensive financial planning services. Scott also holds a Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning, highlighting his dedication to advancing his expertise in helping clients navigate their financial futures. Together, Greg and Scott bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the podcast, offering listeners practical advice and strategies to navigate the complexities of retirement planning and investment management.

Episode Date
Capital Gains: Friend or Foe?
May 21, 2026
A Spinal Cord Injury, A New Baby, and a Financial Lesson We Will Never Forget
May 14, 2026
Year-End Tax Planning
Dec 04, 2025
Breaking Down Active Management, AI, and the S&P 500 with Baird's SAM Team
Nov 20, 2025
Tariffs, AI, Succession Planning & the Future of Financial Advice — Justin Nichols Returns
Nov 13, 2025
Can You Really "Retire Early"? The FIRE Movement Explained
Nov 06, 2025
Let's Talk About Taxes
Oct 30, 2025
How To Retire Part 8: Safety-First or Probability-Based? Choosing Your Retirement Income Style
Oct 23, 2025
Gold in a Portfolio: Diversifier or Distraction?
Oct 16, 2025
NUA 101: Turning Company Stock in Your 401(k) into Long-Term Capital Gains
Oct 10, 2025
FinTok Reacts: "3 Money Rules," Dropshipping-to-Retire, the Truth About Annuities + Emergency Fund 101
Oct 02, 2025
Scott Reacts to WallStreetBets: Meme Stocks, Market Mania, and the Value of Discipline
Sep 25, 2025
How to Retire Part 7- Retirement Game Plan: Vision, Spending, Social Security & RMDs
Sep 18, 2025
Is Your Home Really an Investment?
Sep 11, 2025
ExxonMobil Segment Rates Explained | Pension Lump Sum vs. Annuity | Retirement Planning 2025
Sep 04, 2025
Financial Advisors are a Scam for Most People?
Aug 28, 2025
How To Retire Part 6: Mastering Retirement with the Bucket System
Aug 15, 2025
Financial Advisors React: Viral TikTok Finance Tips on Investing, Leasing Cars, and Laundromat Side Hustles
Aug 07, 2025
The Stealth IRA: Unlocking the Power of Health Savings Accounts with Andrew Atkinson
Jul 31, 2025
What You Need To Know: One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Jul 24, 2025
The Power of Doing Nothing: Market Wisdom with Michael Antonelli
Jul 17, 2025
Principles Over Predictions: The Richard Ashcroft Interview Part Two
Jul 11, 2025
Principles Over Predictions: A Financial Philosophy That Lasts with Richard Ashcroft
Jul 09, 2025
How to Retire Part 5: Navigating the Complexities of Retirement Planning
Jun 26, 2025
Financial Mythbusters: Reacting to "FinTok" Early Retirement Advice at 33
Jun 20, 2025
Things You Pretend to Know: Mortgage Rates
Jun 18, 2025
The Family Conversation: What to Discuss With Your Children Before You Pass Away
May 30, 2025
Keep it in the Fairway: 27 Years in Financial Advisory with Justin Nichols
May 30, 2025
529 Plans: When They Work, When They Don't, and Smarter Ways to Pay for College
May 30, 2025
Untangling Global Trade: Tariffs, Deficits, and Sandwich Economics
May 13, 2025
Unlocking the Power of SLATs: Estate Planning Before the Sunset
May 08, 2025
How to Retire Part 4: Tax Planning in Retirement
Apr 28, 2025
How to Retire Part 3: The Art of Portfolio Design
Apr 24, 2025
Financial Pitfalls in your 20s
Apr 14, 2025
Should I buy a long-term care policy?
Apr 14, 2025
Credit Cards: Helpful Tool or Financial Trap
Apr 14, 2025
How To Retire Part Two: A Conversation on Real-Life Trends, Annuities, and Withdrawal Strategies
Mar 24, 2025
Things You Pretend To Know: Mutual Funds vs. ETFs
Mar 24, 2025
Financial Myth Busters: Should You Really Invest 100 Minus Your Age in Stocks?
Mar 10, 2025
Things You Pretend To Know: Tariffs
Feb 26, 2025
Retirement Checklist
Feb 14, 2025
BRM Book Club: How To Retire, Part One
Feb 12, 2025
Managing Debt in Retirement
Jan 29, 2025
Inflation And Your Retirement Nest Egg
Jan 15, 2025
Financial Myth Busters: 60/40 is Dead... or is it?
Jan 15, 2025
BRM Book Club: The Invisible Gorilla and the Illusions That Shape Our Lives
Jan 13, 2025
Inherited IRA Rules and What You Need to Know
Jan 03, 2025
Busting the Myth of Tax Write-Offs: Luxury Travel, Private Jets, and the IRS
Jan 03, 2025
Post Election Chat
Dec 27, 2024
BRM Book Club: Die With Zero
Dec 26, 2024
Retirement Reimagined: Navigating the Transition from Saving to Spending
Dec 05, 2024
Myth Busted: Should You Take Social Security at 62 to Invest the Benefits?
Nov 21, 2024
BRM Book Club: Happy Money- The Science of Happier Spending
Nov 11, 2024
Hold On for Dear Life – Lessons from Stock Picks and Investment Philosophy
Nov 07, 2024
Qualified Charitable Distributions and Giving Strategies for Retirees
Oct 28, 2024
Behind the Financial Advisor: A Conversation with Scott Bartosh
Oct 24, 2024
Behind the Financial Advisor: A Conversation with Greg Ashcroft
Oct 18, 2024
Episode 6: If You're Worried About Everything
Sep 30, 2024
Episode 3: Tax Code Sunset: What Retirees Need to Know with Scott Bartosh & Greg Ashcroft
Sep 23, 2024
Episode 4: Market Volatility and Retirement with Greg Ashcroft
Sep 03, 2024
Episode 2: Cross Examination of Roth Conversions with Scott Bartosh and Greg Ashcroft
Aug 27, 2024
90 Days Out
Aug 14, 2024