Your Life Simplified: A Financial & Wealth Management Podcast Mariner

Want to teach your child about investing? It can be difficult to know where to start and even
how to answer their questions. Hosts Michael MacKelvie and Valerie Escobar share their advice
for parents looking to teach their child or teen about investing including compounding interest,
investment accounts, retirement plans and more

It's not just about the numbers. There is value beyond the data that a wealth advisor can offer. They work to solve complex challenges and guide people during transitions. Hosts Michael MacKelvie and Valerie Escobar share their perspectives on the field before getting into wealth management and what they've learned since.

IRAs, Roth IRAs, 401(k)s are among the very basics of building a financial plan, and they apply to
just about everybody. On this episode of Your Life Simplified, Valerie Escobar, senior wealth
advisor, is joined by Jodi Robinson, vice president of tax services. They discuss the differences
between Roth IRAs and Roth 401(k)s, required minimum distributions and Roth conversions.

No one likes planning their mortality, but this is not time made but time spent. The challenges
and financial strain without proper planning can, unfortunately, leave a stain on someone’s
legacy. On this episode of Your Life Simplified, Michael MacKelvie, wealth advisor, is joined by
Michelle Cross, senior wealth advisor. They discuss ways to avoid estate planning challenges
and give you a guide to help throughout the process.

What is it that people get wrong about retirement? On this episode of Your Life Simplified, Michael MacKelvie, wealth advisor, is joined by guest, Keith Lawrence, retired P&G executive & co-author of "Your Retirement Quest". They discuss ways to be happy and healthy during one of the largest transitions in your life.

Having a new child can bring immense amounts of joy, but it can also bring stress, especially when it comes to being financially prepared. This week, Valerie Escobar, senior wealth advisor, is joined by Whitney Reagan, wealth advisor. They’ll discuss aspects like the Family Medical Leave Act, short-term disability and preparing your team for your leave, to help prepare before welcoming a new child.