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Welcome to ’It’s All About Clarity®’ the go to podcast for bringing clarity to your financial journey. Join Mark Pearson and the Nepsis team as they share insights to portfolio management, tax strategy and more. Whether you’re interested in investing, retiring, giving, saving, advising or tax planning here ”It’s All About Clarity®’!
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Thursday Sep 20, 2018
Episode 19 - A Penny for Your Thoughts
Thursday Sep 20, 2018
Thursday Sep 20, 2018
Have you ever taken a jar of pennies to the bank and felt shocked by the amount of money you had in there?
Today, Mark Pearson discusses his penny jar theory and how Nepsis uses this theory in their approach to Strategic Cost Averaging™, the process of continually investing unequal dollar amounts specifically targeted into companies that you want to own more of when appropriate.
Mark and co-host Matt Halloran also take a back-end look at Nepsis, diving into how the company gathers information from clients to help them invest strategically and reach their investment goals.
Listen now to learn how you could invest with more clarity by using Nepsis’ penny theory.
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Thursday Sep 06, 2018
Episode 18 - How Does the Race to the Bottom Impact Your Investment Outlook?
Thursday Sep 06, 2018
Thursday Sep 06, 2018
Today, Mark Pearson shares his views on the “race to the bottom” in the financial industry. Inspired by the Barron’s article titled “Fidelity Drops Fund Fees to Zero in Latest Price-War Gambit,” Mark discusses the issues that may arise with the low-cost industry trend, along with how the common outlooks that clients tend to adopt could negatively affect their investment outcomes.
Tune in to also find out what question you should be asking your adviser and how you can prioritize your goals to find true clarity.
Barron’s - Fidelity Drops Fund Fees to Zero in Latest Price-War Gambit

Wednesday Aug 22, 2018
Episode 17 - A Look Under the Hood at Nepsis—With Guest Chuck Etzweiler
Wednesday Aug 22, 2018
Wednesday Aug 22, 2018
In this episode, Mark Pearson is joined by Nepsis’ Vice President of Research, Chuck Etzweiler, for a behind-the-scenes look at how they use research to inform their investment decisions.
Chuck and Mark discuss how their teams research all areas of the economy to make selective and informed investment decisions with clarity. They also share the two ways they measure the valuation of companies, and their opinion on modern portfolio theory. Also, from an operations standpoint, Mark and Chuck discuss which characteristics they value most in candidates for their investment team.
Listen now to learn how Mark and Chuck use research to help them invest with clarity.

Thursday Aug 02, 2018
Episode 16 - The Keys to Investing with Clarity
Thursday Aug 02, 2018
Thursday Aug 02, 2018
When investing, do you know what you own, why you own it and how much you’re paying for it?
Today, Mark Pearson and Matt Halloran discuss the common barriers preventing people from investing with true clarity. From the lack transparency surrounding investing fees and ownership to the harmful ways diversification and asset allocation are misinterpreted, this episode will deepen your knowledge on how you invest with confidence.
Tune in now to also learn about the fundamental questions you should be asking your financial advisers to make sure you’re investing with complete clarity.
Resources: Nepsis Inc.

Thursday Jul 26, 2018
Episode 15 - Why Investors Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Volatility
Thursday Jul 26, 2018
Thursday Jul 26, 2018
The inspiration for today’s episode came from a headline in Financial Advisor Magazine:
“Market Volatility May Be Behind 47% Rise In Finra Cases.”
Did you read that article from June 22nd? Mark Pearson did. Now he’s weighing in on the issue.
Why has market volatility possibly caused a surge in Finra arbitration cases this year? Do investors have unrealistic expectations for performance? Have they lost sight of what the market really is?
Mark addresses these questions and more.
In this episode, Mark makes a case for why volatility and risk are not synonymous. With his characteristically outspoken and passionate approach, Mark emphasizes why it’s essential to know what you own and why you own it—and why he believes that some investors stay away from this philosophy.
Tune in for an exciting episode that will challenge your performance expectations and beliefs about volatility.
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Thursday Jun 21, 2018
Thursday Jun 21, 2018
The Morningstar’s five-star rating system was never meant to be a performance indicator.
On today’s show, Mark Pearson and guest, Chuck Etzweiler, are challenging finance professionals’ and investors’ overreliance on the Morningstar’s rating system. Mark and Chuck explain what the rating system was designed to do, how mutual funds and ETFs earn stars, and the power of knowing what you own and why you own it.
Tune into this eye-opening episode. Stop relying on a flawed rating system and learn how to invest with clarity.
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Nepsis Inc. | The Great Mirage: Bringing Clarity to the Star Ratings Debate:

Tuesday May 22, 2018
Episode 13 - Comparison Is the Thief of All Joy
Tuesday May 22, 2018
Tuesday May 22, 2018
Do you ever compare your portfolio to other people’s portfolios?
Comparison is the ultimate killjoy. It’s a crazy-making behavior that only serves to distract investors. In fact, Some people are never satisfied with their returns because they’re caught up in comparing themselves to others.
Today, Matt Halloran and Mark Pearson uncover the downfalls of comparing. They discuss the role that media plays in perpetuating comparison, and they explain how investors can end up making misguided decisions when they’re comparing their portfolios to others’.
You won’t want to miss this episode! Tune in as Mark offers expert advice to help you break out of the comparison cycle.

Monday Apr 30, 2018
Episode 12 - Market Volatility is an Opportunity
Monday Apr 30, 2018
Monday Apr 30, 2018
How much cash do you keep on the sidelines?
Today, Matt Halloran and Mark Pearson talk to you about the potential opportunities that market volatility presents, along with how to make smart corrections to your portfolio. Realizing your moves and properly allocating your money can allow you to invest when you need to take advantage of market volatility. Take action and understand the true value that you own.
Tune in and find out how to sharpen your investing strategy to do better in the market!

Monday Apr 23, 2018
Episode 11 - Don’t Become Another DALBAR Statistic
Monday Apr 23, 2018
Monday Apr 23, 2018
Don’t become another DALBAR statistic.
As an investor, does your behavior affect how well your investments perform?
It certainly does.
Today, Matt Halloran and Mark Pearson discuss DALBAR Inc., an independent research organization that studies how investor behavior is related to investment performance. In this episode, you’ll learn three reasons for investor shortfalls, the psychology behind investing and, ultimately, how to avoid becoming another DALBAR statistic.
Listen in to discover how you can invest with clarity.

Thursday Apr 05, 2018
Episode 10 - The Difference Between Traditional vs. Non Traditional Investing
Thursday Apr 05, 2018
Thursday Apr 05, 2018
Why It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Traditional Investing
Mark Pearson’s theory is that most financial advisors don’t actually have time to manage their clients’ money effectively. In fact, most financial advisors get into the business to build client relationships, not to focus on money management. As a result, advisors rely on the modern portfolio theory to guide investors. But using this outdated, cookie-cutter theory is a heavily flawed approach.
You don’t want to miss this special episode. Mark Pearson holds nothing back as he explains why modern portfolio theory just doesn’t cut it for investors.
Tune in and learn why volatility is an opportunity— not a risk— and how a non-traditional investing approach can help you accomplish your long-term goals.