The Retirement Insiders

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Retirement is a time to pursue deeper calling. The Retirement Insiders is a podcast designed to inspire people that desire meaning and purpose in this wonderful new season of life. Join Tony Kalinowski, President of RBF Wealth Advisors on this incredible journey. With 30 years of experience walking with families in their retirement transition, he uncovers powerful perspectives. In this show, he also bridges the generational gap through thought provoking interviews with Co-host David Alexander. Together they’ll discuss key insights surrounding Faith, Family, Friends, Fitness, Finance and Fun. Thank you for joining us.

  1. NOV 25

    Strategic Generosity Part II: Sponsorship, Systems and Sustainable Impact

    In this continuation of The Retirement Insiders generosity series, David Alexander interviews Tony Kalinowski and shifts the conversation from philosophy to practice. Part II explores how retirees can build a disciplined, repeatable operating system for giving, one that sustains impact year after year. Tony shares how he uses sponsorships strategically, why he treats generosity like a structured financial process, and how he evaluates organizations using three essential filters: alignment, leadership and measurable results. He also discusses when board service makes sense, why he maintains a dedicated giving account, and how purpose-driven engagement strengthens wellbeing in retirement. Listeners will hear Tony’s straightforward insights, including: How he reviews and reallocates his giving annuallyThe key ratio he watches: “How much of your dollar actually goes to the person we’re trying to help?”Why update meetings with leaders he supports often create breakthrough opportunitiesHow purposeful generosity can “invigorate” retirement and protect against isolationPart II is a practical, systems-driven roadmap for anyone who wants to turn generosity into long-term, measurable impact. Connect: Tony Kalinowski View Podcast Website: Here Podcast Producer: David Alexander

    18 min

  2. NOV 25

    Strategic Generosity Part I: How Tony Kalinowski Builds a High-Impact Giving Framework

    In this KIT (Key Insights for Today) episode of The Retirement Insiders, David Alexander podcast producer and turns the mic toward Host Tony Kalinowski to unpack his personal framework for strategic generosity. Rather than reacting to every year-end appeal and experiencing what he calls “giving fatigue,” Tony walks through how he built a disciplined, conviction-driven approach to giving that aligns with his values and creates real impact. Listeners will hear Tony explain: Why he starts with the question, “What is it that I really am strategically and philosophically aligned with?”The importance of evaluating leadership, not just mission, including his filter of “I don’t want a vision. I want a business plan”Why he “tests the waters” with smaller gifts before increasing supportHow he decides where to give his presence locally and where to send resources globallyIf you’re serious about turning good intentions into thoughtful, effective generosity in retirement, this first part of Tony’s strategic giving playbook is your starting point. Connect: Tony Kalinowski View Podcast Website: Here Podcast Producer: David Alexander

    18 min

  3. OCT 20

    Creating a Society Where All Ages Thrive Part II

    In Part I, Dr. Leanne Clark-Shirley of the American Society on Aging (ASA) outlined the broad vision for aging in America. ASA has been a steady voice in the national conversation on aging since 1954. Today, under Dr. Clark-Shirley’s leadership as President and CEO, the organization is shaping what many call the “North Star” for practitioners in the field. With more than 4,000 members spanning health, housing, caregiving, technology, academia, philanthropy, and government, ASA convenes and is committed to reimagining how America grows older.  Here in Part II, we focus on how retirees, families, and communities can begin to take action. Where to Learn More About ASA: asaging.org/aboutOn Aging Conference: asaging.org/on-agingOn Aging Institute: asaging.org/on-aging-instituteGenerations Journal: generations.asaging.orgLocal MPA Resources: MissouriNational MPA Resources: https://multisectorplanforaging.org/map

    24 min

  4. OCT 13

    Creating a Society Where All Ages Thrive Part I

    The American Society on Aging (ASA) has been a steady voice in the national conversation on aging since 1954. Today, under the leadership of President and CEO Dr. Leanne Clark-Shirley, the organization is shaping what many call the “North Star” for practitioners in the field. With more than 4,000 members representing health, housing, caregiving, technology, academia, philanthropy, and government, ASA convenes and equips a multidisciplinary network committed to reimagining how America grows older. On today's episode of The Retirement Insiders, host Tony Kalinowski and co-host/producer David Alexander sat down with Dr. Clark-Shirley for a two-part discussion. Part I explores her personal journey into the field, ASA’s mission, and why demographic change is making collaboration more urgent than ever. Where to Learn More About ASA: asaging.org/aboutOn Aging Conference: asaging.org/on-agingOn Aging Institute: asaging.org/on-aging-instituteGenerations Journal: generations.asaging.orgLocal MPA Resources: MissouriNational MPA Resources: https://multisectorplanforaging.org/map Recent October 9th Ageism Awareness Day

    24 min

  5. SEP 11

    Soul Care with Eric Camfield Part II

    Host Tony Kalinowski and Co-Host and Producer David Alexander continue the conversation with Eric Camfield of Altar Fly Fishing. Part I traced Eric’s path from the Yankees to the pastorate to founding Altar, why these retreats are not vacations, and how a weekly pause improved Tony’s effectiveness. In Part II, we examine the always “on” culture and what Eric calls soul thresholds, the daily cadence of an Altar retreat, the life mapping and Soul 360 tools, and why he prefers the term “redeployment” over retirement. The episode includes concrete stories of change and a clear plan for keeping the work going after the retreat. Connect: Tony Kalinowski View Podcast Website: Here Learn more about Eric: altarflyfishing.org Podcast Producer: David Alexander

    29 min

  6. JUL 31

    Soul Care with Eric Camfield Part I

    Former Yankees player Eric Camfield traded the baseball field for fly fishing and soul care. Now the founder of Altar Fly Fishing, Camfield helps leaders pause, reflect, and reset through retreats that combine solitude, group reflection, and spiritual rhythm. These experiences are not escapes but intentional spaces for restoration. Host Tony Kalinowski shares his firsthand experience at Altar’s retreats, which have grown into yearlong programs blending spiritual practices, leadership coaching, and holistic health. Camfield’s journey spans pro sports, church leadership, and executive coaching. His mission is to help leaders hear themselves think and lead from a place of health. Connect: Tony KalinowskiView Podcast Website: HereLearn more about Eric: altarflyfishing.orgPodcast Producer: David Alexander

    37 min

  7. JUN 5

    Navigating Senior Care Part II with Brad and Christy Brewer

    In Part II of Navigating Senior Care, the focus shifts from helping our parents to preparing for our own future care. Host Tony Kalinowski and co-host David Alexander are joined again by Brad and Christy Brewer, co-authors of Home to Home: The Step-by-Step Senior Housing Guide, to discuss how early planning can help prevent stress and confusion later in life. Brad, a Residential Assisted Living Specialist and Vice President of Aspen Valley Senior Homes, and Christy, a Licensed Administrator and geriatric Speech-Language Pathologist with 27 years of experience, offer a practical look at what it means to age with a plan. From financial considerations and government programs to facility tours and family conversations, they walk listeners through what to know and where to start. Tony opens up about his father’s struggle with burnout while caring for his mother, and the toll it took on their family. That story frames a broader question many are starting to ask in their fifties and sixties: How do we make thoughtful choices today so our children won’t carry the same burden tomorrow? Brad and Christy share insights from their work at Aspen Valley, including the value of purpose, social connection, and small daily routines that support dignity and well-being. Whether you are supporting loved ones now or thinking about what your own later years should look like, this episode offers timely and useful guidance to start the conversation and take action with care. Connect: Tony Kalinowski View Podcast Website: Here Learn More About Brad & Christy:  www.aspenvalleyseniorhomes.com Book: Home to Home Local Edition: The Step by Step Senior Housing Guide  Podcast Producer: David Alexander

    26 min

  8. APR 30

    Navigating Senior Care Part I with Brad and Christy Brewer

    When caring for aging parents, the heart often wrestles with the head, and the weight of those decisions can feel overwhelming. In this deeply personal episode of The Retirement Insiders, host Tony Kalinowski and co-host David Alexander open the door to a conversation many families are quietly navigating behind closed doors. Joining them are Brad and Christy Brewer, a husband and wife team bringing decades of expertise to senior care. Christy, a Licensed Residential Care Administrator and Speech-Language Pathologist with 27 years of experience specializing in geriatrics, and Brad, a Residential Assisted Living Specialist with a background in hospital administration and real estate investment, co-founded Aspen Valley Senior Homes to offer a more personal, compassionate alternative for aging adults. Together, they co-authored Home to Home: The Step-by-Step Senior Housing Guide to help families plan with clarity and confidence. Tony shares his own experience walking alongside his mother through Alzheimer’s and the toll it took on his family, raising questions many listeners may find all too familiar: How do we help our parents navigate this season with dignity? And how do we spare our own children from carrying the same emotional burden someday? Through powerful stories, practical steps, and honest conversation, Brad and Christy guide listeners through the first stages of senior care planning, showing that with the right support, families can approach these transitions with wisdom, strength, and grace. This is Part I of a two-part conversation. In Part II, we will shift the focus to preparing for our own future care, ensuring that the decisions we make today can lift the burden from the next generation tomorrow. Connect: Tony Kalinowski View Podcast Website: Here Learn More About Brad & Christy:  www.aspenvalleyseniorhomes.com Book: Home to Home Local Edition: The Step by Step Senior Housing Guide  Podcast Producer: David Alexander

    22 min
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Retirement is a time to pursue deeper calling. The Retirement Insiders is a podcast designed to inspire people that desire meaning and purpose in this wonderful new season of life. Join Tony Kalinowski, President of RBF Wealth Advisors on this incredible journey. With 30 years of experience walking with families in their retirement transition, he uncovers powerful perspectives. In this show, he also bridges the generational gap through thought provoking interviews with Co-host David Alexander. Together they’ll discuss key insights surrounding Faith, Family, Friends, Fitness, Finance and Fun. Thank you for joining us.

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