Greenstream

Greenspring Advisors

A podcast specifically focused on helping every person live their ideal life by helping them make better decisions around their finances, relationships, and life.

  1. JAN 6

    What 2025 Taught Investors (Even After a Great Year)

    Even after a win, the best coaches go back to the tape. 2025 was a strong year for markets. But like a disciplined coach after a big win, the most valuable work happens in the film review. In Episode 24 of Greenstream, we look back on the year not to celebrate outcomes, but to pressure-test decisions. From tariff-driven volatility to the return of cash as a real option, this episode focuses on the habits that matter when markets don’t cooperate. You’ll learn about: How tariff volatility stress-tested portfolios and what it revealed about discipline, rebalancing, and tax-loss harvesting Why international stocks outperform in 2025 is a reminder that markets rarely reward forecasts What a year of Greenstream conversations revealed, and how that’s shaping where the podcast goes next   00:00 Why Greenstream Exists – better decisions over better predictions 04:36 How We’re Improving the Podcast (1-4) – lessons from past episodes 07:15 Tariffs as a Stress Test (5-7) – what to do during and after volatility 17:07 International Stocks (8-9) – and the limits of forecasting 20:48 Cash is a Decision Again – after yields, taxes, and inflation 28:14 Finding the Middle Ground (10-11) – discipline and diversification 34:31 The New Tax Law (12-13) – more certainty and more complexity 41:02 The Impact of Greenstream (14) – divorcing decisions vs outcomes   Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/greenstream/id1795467982 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26NYX6WD7godcJAYVE0Yk8?si=Qxj-H7HiRdGmbNlW8uuV9g Subscribe for Email Updates: https://greenspringadvisors.com/greenstream-podcast Meet with Pat & Marcus: https://outlook.office365.com/book/MarcusCalendaratGreenspringAdvisors@Greenspringos33.onmicrosoft.com   Sources 1 Patrick McQuown on Innovation and Exiting Your Business | GS #4 2 GenAI's Impact on Productivity and Profits: With Steve Moritz | GS #14 3 EY’s Lindsay Jordan & Robyn Bew on Why Every Organization Needs a Board (and How to Join One) | GS #18 4 The Business of Baseball with Orioles President Catie Griggs | GS #23 5 Investing through Tariff’s Webinar w/ Economist Apollo Lupescu 6 Is This Time Different – Tariffs | GS #6 7 How Often Should You Rebalance Your Portfolio | GS #22 8 Investment Risk Explained: How Much Diversification Do You Need? | GS #15 9 Is There Still a Case for International Investing? | GS #21 10 Investor Risk: Behavioral Biases That Can Cost Investors Returns | GS #16 11 How To Build The Perfect Portfolio For You | GS #20 12 The Goal of Tax Planning is to Minimize Lifetime Taxes | GS #19 13 Uncovering Opportunities in the New Tax Law "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" Webinar 14 The Truth About Annuities: Why Their Bad Rap Is (Mostly) Deserved | GS #7   Information contained herein has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but its accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. It is not intended as the primary basis for financial planning or investment decisions and should not be construed as advice meeting the particular investment needs of any investor. This material has been prepared for information purposes only and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

    52 min
  2. 12/19/2025

    The Business of Baseball with Orioles President Catie Griggs

    What does it take to run a modern Major League Baseball franchise? In Episode 23 of Greenstream, we talk with Catie Griggs, the Baltimore Orioles’ President of Business Operations, about how the O’s are working to build a championship-caliber fan experience on the field and in the stands. You’ll learn about: Catie’s career path and how 100+ informational interviews helped her break into sports’ apprenticeship-driven industry. The changing economics of professional sports and what it means for team ownership, leadership, and the fan experience. How the Orioles are investing heavily in Camden Yards to modernize the fan experience while preserving what makes it one of baseball’s most iconic ballparks. Follow Catie Griggs: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catie-griggs/ Subscribe for Email Updates: https://greenspringadvisors.com/greenstream-podcast Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/greenstream/id1795467982 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26NYX6WD7godcJAYVE0Yk8?si=Qxj-H7HiRdGmbNlW8uuV9g Meet with Pat & Marcus: https://outlook.office365.com/book/MarcusCalendaratGreenspringAdvisors@Greenspringos33.onmicrosoft.com Information contained herein has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but its accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. It is not intended as the primary basis for financial planning or investment decisions and should not be construed as advice meeting the particular investment needs of any investor. This material has been prepared for information purposes only and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

    41 min
  3. 12/04/2025

    How Often Should You Rebalance Your Portfolio?

    Rebalancing may help keep your portfolio aligned with your goals, but how often should you actually do it? In Episode 22 of Greenstream, we break down the research behind rebalancing, why drift matters, and how to use cashflows to rebalance with the least friction and cost. You’ll learn about the: Why rebalancing works and what the evidence shows about managing portfolio drift The tradeoffs between calendar schedules, tolerance-band triggers, and using cashflows to stay aligned with your target mix in an effort to minimize taxes and friction Why a disciplined, rules-based process could help you stay invested during volatile markets   Subscribe for Email Updates: https://greenspringadvisors.com/greenstream-podcast Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/greenstream/id1795467982 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26NYX6WD7godcJAYVE0Yk8?si=Qxj-H7HiRdGmbNlW8uuV9g Meet with Pat & Marcus: https://outlook.office365.com/book/MarcusCalendaratGreenspringAdvisors@Greenspringos33.onmicrosoft.com   Sources 1 Opportunistic Rebalancing: A New Paradigm for Wealth Managers (Daryanani, 2008) 2 Rebalancing and Returns (Dimensional, 2008) 3 Hong, Xing, Portfolio Rebalancing: Tradeoffs and Decisions (2021): https://ssrn.com/abstract=3858951 4 Are Advisors Worth Their Fee | Greenstream 13 (2025)   Greenspring Advisors is a registered investment adviser with the SEC and does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but its accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. It is not intended as the primary basis for financial planning or investment decisions and should not be construed as advice meeting the particular investment needs of any investor. This material has been prepared for information purposes only and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

    51 min
  4. 11/20/2025

    Is There Still a Case for International Investing?

    After 15 years of U.S. outperformance, many investors are wondering whether global diversification is still worth it. In Episode 21 of Greenstream, we look past recent returns and dig into the long-run evidence of global stock market returns. You’ll learn about: The academic, risk-adjusted case for international diversification How global diversification helps protect against a ‘lost decade’ or more in your home country The case for home bias and how to build a portfolio you can stick with Subscribe for Email Updates: https://greenspringadvisors.com/greenstream-podcast Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/greenstream/id1795467982 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26NYX6WD7godcJAYVE0Yk8?si=Qxj-H7HiRdGmbNlW8uuV9g Meet with Pat & Marcus: https://outlook.office365.com/book/MarcusCalendaratGreenspringAdvisors@Greenspringos33.onmicrosoft.com   Sources 1Chambers, David and Dimson, Elroy and Ilmanen, Antti S. and Rintamäki, Paul, Long-Run Asset Returns. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5022480 2UBS Investment Returns Yearbook 2025: https://www.ubs.com/global/en/investment-bank/insights-and-data/2025/global-investment-returns-yearbook-2025.html 3International Diversification—Still Not Crazy after All These Years. AQR, 2023: https://www.aqr.com/Insights/Research/Journal-Article/International-Diversification-Still-Not-Crazy-after-All-These-Years 4Japan in the News, But It’s Nothing New. Dimensional, 2024: https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/insights/japan-in-the-news-but-its-nothing-new 5A Tale of Two Decades: Lessons for Long-Term Investors. Dimensional, 2020: https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/insights/a-tale-of-two-decades 6Has Australia Really Had a 28-Year Expansion? Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, 2019: https://www.stlouisfed.org/on-the-economy/2019/september/australia-28-year-expansion 7Investor Risk: Behavioral Biases That Cost Investors Returns. Greenspring Advisors, 2025: https://youtu.be/jMxlCOdjkqg?si=CzWk2vQ6QEJUyW3P 8Global Diversification Still Requires International Securities. Dimensional, 2024: https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/insights/global-diversification-still-requires-international-securities   Greenspring Advisors is a registered investment adviser with the SEC and does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but its accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. It is not intended as the primary basis for financial planning or investment decisions and should not be construed as advice meeting the particular investment needs of any investor. This material has been prepared for information purposes only and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

    44 min
  5. 11/06/2025

    How To Build The Perfect Portfolio For You

    It’s one of the most important decisions in personal finance. Research has shown that asset allocation, not the stocks you pick, explains 90% of returns (see sources below). That’s why getting your mix of stocks to bonds right matters most. In Episode 20 of Greenstream, we explain why there is no agreement on the single, optimal portfolio, but how we can find the best portfolio for you. You’ll learn about: How to align your portfolio with your risk tolerance, capacity, and need Why your asset allocation should evolve as you approach, are in, and continue through retirement The role ample liquidity plays in building the perfect portfolio for you – one you can stick with Subscribe for Email Updates: https://greenspringadvisors.com/greenstream-podcast Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/greenstream/id1795467982 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26NYX6WD7godcJAYVE0Yk8?si=Qxj-H7HiRdGmbNlW8uuV9g Meet with Pat & Marcus: https://outlook.office365.com/book/MarcusCalendaratGreenspringAdvisors@Greenspringos33.onmicrosoft.com   Sources 1 Brinson, G. P., Hood, L. R., & Beebower, G. L. (1986). Determinants of Portfolio Performance. Financial Analysts Journal, 42(4), 39–44. https://doi.org/10.2469/faj.v42.n4.39 2 Ibbotson, Roger G. and Kaplan, Paul D., Does Asset Allocation Policy Explain 40, 90, 100 Percent Of Performance?. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=279096 3 https://youtu.be/CFbvuB4o1bk?si=HjtiukEtteLJuNAQ 4 Gennaioli, Nicola and Shleifer, Andrei and Vishny, Robert W., Money Doctors (June 11, 2012). Chicago Booth Research Paper No. 12-39, Fama-Miller Working Paper, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2133429 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2133429 5 https://youtu.be/y_PX-HyRW-Q?si=ISVpYmGFudUcYr9O   Greenspring Advisors is a registered investment adviser with the SEC and does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but its accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. It is not intended as the primary basis for financial planning or investment decisions and should not be construed as advice meeting the particular investment needs of any investor. This material has been prepared for information purposes only and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

    49 min
  6. 10/09/2025

    Lindsay Jordan & Robyn Bew on Why Every Organization Needs a Board (and How to Join One)

    Board service is one of the most impactful ways to shape organizations, give back, and expand your influence. In this episode, Lindsay Jordan and Robyn Bew, board governance experts from EY (sharing personal perspectives), unpack what boards do, why they matter for every organization, and how you can position yourself to join one.   Sources EY Center for Board Matters – Our latest thinking | EY - US https://www.ey.com/en_us/board-matters Connect with Lindsay Jordan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaygjordan/ Connect with Robyn Bew on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-bew/ EY CBM Board Effectiveness framework https://www.ey.com/en_us/board-matters/how-to-achieve-enduring-board-effectiveness Americas board priorities 2025 | EY - US https://www.ey.com/en_us/board-matters/americas-board-priorities-2025 EY CBM Board Readiness Resource Center https://cs.ey.com/2025/03/11922/   Subscribe for Email Updates: https://greenspringadvisors.com/greenstream-podcast Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/greenstream/id1795467982 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26NYX6WD7godcJAYVE0Yk8?si=Qxj-H7HiRdGmbNlW8uuV9g Meet with Pat & Marcus: https://outlook.office365.com/book/MarcusCalendaratGreenspringAdvisors@Greenspringos33.onmicrosoft.com   Greenspring Advisors is a registered investment adviser with the SEC and does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but its accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. It is not intended as the primary basis for financial planning or investment decisions and should not be construed as advice meeting the particular investment needs of any investor. This material has been prepared for information purposes only and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

    1h 6m
  7. 09/26/2025

    Investing or Gambling? Where Do You Draw the Line?

    Are you investing or are you gambling? In episode 17 of Greenstream, we unpack evidence from casinos, sportsbooks, and academic finance to show how the odds work against gamblers but for investors. You’ll learn about: Why time is an investor’s ally but gambler’s enemy How the “favorite–longshot bias” from horse racing shows up in lottery stocks and IPOs Four practical ways to help stack the odds in your favor and invest like the House Subscribe now so you don’t miss what’s coming next: an inside look at the importance of Boards of Directors for organizations of all sizes and how to find opportunities to join one.   Sources: 1 Thaler, Richard H., and William T. Ziemba. 1988. "Anomalies: Parimutuel Betting Markets: Racetracks and Lotteries." Journal of Economic Perspectives: https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.2.2.161 2 Sauer, Raymond. (1998). The Economics of Wagering Markets. Journal of Economic Literature. 36. 2021-2064. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/4732178_The_Economics_of_Wagering_Markets 3 https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20160721-the-buzz-that-keeps-people-gambling 4 https://responsiblegambling.org/for-the-public/about-gambling/the-science-behind-gambling/ 5 Chague, Fernando and De-Losso, Rodrigo and Giovannetti, Bruno, Day Trading for a Living? (June 11, 2020). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3423101  6 Barber, Brad M. and Lee, Yi-Tsung and Liu, Yu-Jane and Odean, Terrance, The Cross-Section of Speculator Skill: Evidence from Day Trading (December 31, 2012). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=529063 7 Ritter, Jay R., The Long-Run Performance of Initial Public Offerings (1991). University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Academy for Entrepreneurial Leadership Historical Research Reference in Entrepreneurship, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1505889 8 https://site.warrington.ufl.edu/ritter/ipo-data/ 9 Asness, Cliff S. and Frazzini, Andrea and Israel, Ronen and Moskowitz, Tobias J. and Moskowitz, Tobias J. and Pedersen, Lasse Heje, Size Matters, If You Control Your Junk (January 22, 2015). Fama-Miller Working Paper: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2553889 10 Rizova, Savina and Saito, Namiko, Investment and Expected Stock Returns (July 8, 2020). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3646575 11 American Dream: Is Your House Your Greatest Investment? | Greenstream #8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-_Eg-hHaPA&t=2s 12 Real Estate: Expected Returns and Expected Headaches | Greenstream #9 https://youtu.be/Hhscc3TLEEY?si=VrRQwYSzFTAGMVTa 13 Bessembinder, Hendrik (Hank), Do Stocks Outperform Treasury Bills? (May 28, 2018). https://ssrn.com/abstract=2900447   Greenspring Advisors is a registered investment adviser with the SEC and does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but its accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. It is not intended as the primary basis for financial planning or investment decisions and should not be construed as advice meeting the particular investment needs of any investor. This material has been prepared for information purposes only and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

    46 min

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