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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®’!
Episodes
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Do you truly understand your investments?
In this revealing episode, Mark Pearson and Chuck Etsweiler dive into the often misunderstood world of investing, examining why even seasoned investors and financial advisors stumble. They question common beliefs about market predictions, the role of financial advisors, and why so many investors are left in the dark about their own portfolios.
Throughout this episode, Mark and Chuck discuss:
- Why you should know what you own and why you own it
- How to avoid falling into “market prediction” traps
- Why it’s important to stay invested especially during downturns
- How a strong asset allocation strategy can be your financial safety net
- And more!
Resources:
- Nepsis White Paper: Why Addiction To Prediction Is Detrimental To Your Investing Health
- Monte Carlo Simulation
- Investopedia
- "Behaving Badly" - 2006 Study by James Montier
- Dunning-Kruger Effect
- May 6, 2010 “Flash Crash”
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About Our Guest:
With more than three decades of investment industry experience, Chuck Etzweiler, MBA, CIMA®, CFP®, CMT directs the on-going research efforts of the firm, much of which help both advisors and clients understand the philosophy and strategy of Nepsis, Inc. in a deeper manner.
A high percentage of the focus of the research is centered around money manager pitfalls, investor short-comings and repetitive behavioral biases that detract clients from earning optimal returns.
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
When it comes to media hype and its influences on investments – can you separate facts from fear?
In this episode, Mark Pearson and Chuck Etsweiler dive into media hype, its potential impact on investment choices, and the dangers of getting swept up by them. Drawing parallels between media tendencies and the saying "disasters come in threes," Mark and Chuck critically examine how fear-based reporting can skew perceptions and decision-making.
Throughout this episode, Mark and Chuck discuss:
- The widely discussed concern of National Debt and its perceived impact on individual investments
- The "Recession Obsession" and the misconceptions surrounding its real implications
- Bank failures: separating media speculations from the broader market and business potential
- Key observations that despite ongoing media frenzy, several indexes remain near their peaks
- The critical distinction between investing in the market vs. in businesses
- And more!
Resources:
- Wall Street Journal Article On U.S. Debt Default Impossibility
- NBER: National Bureau of Economic Research
- Fourteenth AMendment Section 4: Public Debt
- Pet IQ
- Harry Dent
Connect With Chuck Etzweiler:
Connect with Mark Pearson:
About Our Guest:
With more than three decades of investment industry experience, Chuck Etzweiler, MBA, CIMA®, CFP®, CMT directs the on-going research efforts of the firm, much of which help both advisors and clients understand the philosophy and strategy of Nepsis®, Inc. in a deeper manner.
A high percentage of the focus of the research is centered around money manager pitfalls, investor short-comings and repetitive behavioral biases that detract clients from earning optimal returns.
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Do you need clarification about the indexing conundrum?
The concept of indexing raises intriguing questions and challenges in today's dynamic market.
Join Mark Pearson and Chuck Etzweiler in this episode as they dive into the indexing issue and its impact on portfolio performance. They uncover the valuable lesson of clarity in understanding why your portfolio is going up or down and discuss the difference between market cap-weighted and equally weighted indexes, highlighting the potential risks of benchmarking portfolios to indexes over shorter periods.
Mark and Chuck discuss:
- the power of transparency and flexibility in investing
- why buying businesses at a historical discount can lead to long-term success
- Why clarity overrides the conundrum
- valuable insights for your investment journey
- And more
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Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
As Chuck Etzweiler states in this episode, human beings were created to thrive on relationships and rely on interaction with other humans, not AI. Artificial Intelligence allows for a less emotional experience and can taint several processes they create.
In this episode, Mark Pearson speaks with Chuck Etzweiler to discuss the art versus the science of investing and the potential for AI to replace financial advisors and portfolio managers. They then analyze the ETF AIQ, which uses artificial intelligence to select securities and question its performance metrics and claims of superiority.
Mark and Chuck discuss:
- The importance of human interaction and communication in investing
- Reaching clients’ long term goals through a process of questioning, understanding and planning
- How to filter out artificial intelligence in the workplace when it is in the forefront of clients minds
- And more
Resources:
Connect With Chuck Etzweiler:
Connect with Mark Pearson:
About Our Guest:
With more than three decades of investment industry experience, Chuck Etzweiler, MBA, CIMA®, CFP®, CMT directs the on-going research efforts of the firm, much of which help both advisors and clients understand the philosophy and strategy of Nepsis, Inc. in a deeper manner.
A high percentage of the focus of the research is centered around money manager pitfalls, investor short-comings and repetitive behavioral biases that detract clients from earning optimal returns.
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Investment planning is largely considered a science, with a focus on numbers and returns. In reality, it is an artistic mindset that allows investors to understand what the best options are instead of what will grant the highest returns.
In this episode, Mark Pearson speaks with Chuck Etzweiler on the difference between the scientific and artistic sides of investment planning. Together they discuss the benefits of a flexible approach to investing and how understanding different perspectives increases the chances of success within investments.
Mark and Chuck explore:
- The nuances of investing
- How the art of investing filters out the noise to bring greater clarity to your investments. How different processes are classified as art versus science
- How the artistic approach to investment planning increases opportunities compared to an AI’s cookie-cutter approach
- And more
Connect With Chuck Etzweiler:
Connect with Mark Pearson:
About Our Guest:
With more than three decades of investment industry experience, Chuck Etzweiler, MBA, CIMA®, CFP®, CMT directs the ongoing research efforts of the firm, much of which help both advisors and clients understand the philosophy and strategy of Nepsis, Inc. in a deeper manner.
A high percentage of the focus of the research is centered around money manager pitfalls, investor shortcomings and repetitive behavioral biases that detract clients from earning optimal returns.
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Our industry tells us recessions and bear markets are ruthless for investors and should be gravely feared. While fear is never the optimal feeling, this just pushes people to avoid taking advantage of this dip in the market that could ultimately lead to a number of benefits.
In this episode, Mark Pearson is joined by Chuck Etzweiler in this two-part mini-series to discuss how you can take advantage of volatility and use it as a tool to help your investments. Together they discuss the importance of investor comprehension on the value of their investments and understanding how to Invest With Clarity®.
Mark and Chuck discuss:
- Getting acquainted with processes in a downmarket for future understanding
- A deeper look into tax loss harvesting
- The importance of investors understanding the value of businesses
- How long-term investments are beneficial during this time
- The Nepsis® investing strategy and how it can work for you
- And more
Resources:
Connect With Chuck Etzweiler:
Connect with Mark Pearson:
About Our Guest:
With more than three decades of investment industry experience, Chuck Etzweiler, MBA, CIMA®, CFP®, CMT directs the ongoing research efforts of the firm, much of which help both advisors and clients understand the philosophy and strategy of Nepsis, Inc. in a deeper manner.
A high percentage of the focus of the research is centered around money manager pitfalls, investor shortcomings and repetitive behavioral biases that detract clients from earning optimal returns.
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
In the financial industry, there are several narratives that get passed around that might scare some people into making certain decisions that might not benefit them.
In this episode, Mark Pearson is joined by Chuck Etzweiler in this two-part mini-series to discuss what ultimate clarity is and how you can get that through understanding the markets and investing with Nepsis®.
Mark and Chuck discuss:
- How you can use the stock market as a tool in your portfolio-building process
- The benefits of the Nepsis® investment strategy
- How volatility can actually bring opportunity to your portfolio
- And more
Connect With Chuck Etzweiler:
Connect with Mark Pearson:
About Our Guest:
With more than three decades of investment industry experience, Chuck Etzweiler, MBA, CIMA®, CFP®, CMT directs the on-going research efforts of the firm, much of which help both advisors and clients understand the philosophy and strategy of Nepsis, Inc. in a deeper manner.
A high percentage of the focus of the research is centered around money manager pitfalls, investor short-comings and repetitive behavioral biases that detract clients from earning optimal returns.
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
At the end of the day, clarity is the single most important aspect of investing.
In this episode, Mark Pearson talks with Chuck Etzweiler, MBA, CIMA®, CFP®, CMT, to identify three common investing biases and how each of them influence investing decisions.
Mark and Chuck discuss:
- Why most investors are over diversified
- Why investors are being trained to make bad investment decisions
- Why investors seek out information that confirms their existing opinions and ignore facts
- And more
Connect With Chuck Etzweiler:
Connect With Mark Pearson:
About Our Guest:
With more than three decades of investment industry experience, Chuck Etzweiler, MBA, CIMA®, CFP®, CMT directs the on-going research efforts of the firm, much of which help both advisors and clients understand the philosophy and strategy of Nepsis, Inc. in a deeper manner.
A high percentage of the focus of the research is centered around money manager pitfalls, investor short-comings and repetitive behavioral biases that detract clients from earning optimal returns.
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
When you don’t have clarity in your investing, biases can derail your actual objectives.
In this episode, Mark Pearson talks with returning guest, Chuck Etzweiler, MBA, CIMA®, CFP®, CMT to discuss common investing biases. They share three of the six biases in investing to help you make more informed investing decisions.
Mark and Chuck discuss:
- How to overcome the loss aversion bias
- The definition of a narrow framing bias
- How seeking clarity can allow you to be free from anchor bias
- And more
Connect With Chuck Etzweiler:
Connect With Mark Pearson:
About Our Guest:
With more than three decades of investment industry experience, Chuck Etzweiler, MBA, CIMA®, CFP®, CMT directs the on-going research efforts of the firm, much of which help both advisors and clients understand the philosophy and strategy of Nepsis, Inc. in a deeper manner.
A high percentage of the focus of the research is centered around money manager pitfalls, investor short-comings and repetitive behavioral biases that detract clients from earning optimal returns.
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
To help you Invest With Clarity® and confidence, we have coined the acronym WAIT. Through following and identifying this set of factors you will find yourself one step closer in determining the current state of the financial market.
In this episode, Mark Pearson talks with Chuck Etzweiler, MBA, CIMA®, CFP®, CMT, as they discuss how each component of this acronym works together as a system to understand the type of market you are currently investing in. As year two of the president's term is currently in full force, the president gets tested the most, making it historically the worst year on average, affecting the economy in many ways.
Chuck discusses:
- How technological advancements affects inflation through the productivity created for businesses
- How previous historical downturns in the economy are a good blueprint to understand bull markets
- The projection of future developments in blockchain technology
- And more
Resources:
- BEA Interactive Data Application
- Are Visa, PayPal, And Western Union About To Launch Their Own Digital Asset Wallet? Trademark Applications Break The News! Mikele Bicolli
- Digital Wallets
Connect With Chuck Etzweiler:
Connect With Mark Pearson:
About Our Guest:
With more than three decades of investment industry experience, Chuck Etzweiler, MBA, CIMA®, CFP®, CMT directs the on-going research efforts of the firm, much of which help both advisors and clients understand the philosophy and strategy of Nepsis, Inc. in a deeper manner. A high percentage of the focus of the research is centered around money manager pitfalls, investor short-comings and repetitive behavioral biases that detract clients from earning optimal returns.