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Beer & Money

Beer and Money started as a lunch and learn. We knew that learning about money can be stressful, so we wanted to create a low-key inviting setting to facilitate conversations.

Both Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins, co-hosts of the Podcast, wanted to make the conversation more like a fireside chat - easy going but informative. We bought everyone a beer and a burger and spoke about money on a very simplistic level.

We realized that people needed more flexibility with their time, so we pivoted to Podcasting. Listen in to our conversations where we speak into how busy professionals like yourself become better with their money.

Recent Episodes

Nov. 4, 2024

Episode 276 - Debunking Tax Deferral Myths

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the myths surrounding tax deferral, particularly the common belief that individuals will be in a lower tax bracket during retirement. They explore the i…
Oct. 28, 2024

Episode 272 - Presidential Elections and the Stock Market

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan discusses the impact of presidential elections on the stock market. He explores the presidential election theory, which suggests that U.S. stock markets perform weaker in the first two…
Oct. 21, 2024

Episode 271 - How To Mitigate Investment Risks

In this episode of Beer and Money, hosts Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins welcome Joe Hegener, founder and CIO of Astrazola Management, to discuss the current economic landscape, particularly focusing on falling interest rates a…
Oct. 14, 2024

Episode 270 - The Hidden Cost of Inheritance

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the critical topic of estate planning for parents. They explore the various challenges that arise when parents do not have proper estate planning docume…
Oct. 7, 2024

Episode 269 - Building Wealth Strategies for Success

In this episode, Ryan Burklo discusses the concept of risk tolerance in investing, emphasizing the importance of understanding both market risks and personal financial situations. He highlights the need for a balanced approa…
Sept. 30, 2024

Episode 268 - Implications Of The Recent Federal Reserve Interest Rate Cut

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo discusses the implications of the recent Fed rate cut on personal finance. He explains how the cut affects borrowing costs and savings rates, emphasizing the importance of a lon…

About the Hosts

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Alex Collins

Co-Host / Financial Advisor

Favorite Beer: No-Li Born & Raised IPA

Hobbies: Hiking & Backpacking, Geeking out on Sports, Exploring new locations & hanging out with family.

Family: Lives in Woodinville, WA. Married for 18 years with their daughter.

My Why: My love of numbers and people lead me to financial planning. I combined by parents’ professions – teacher & urban planner with my strongest skills – problem solving and math. Keeping Personal Financial Planning Persona

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Ryan Burklo

Co-Host / Financial Advisor

Favorite Beer: Black Raven Trickster

Hobbies: Sports, Experiences, Travel, Avid Sports Memorabilia Collector, and movies!

Family: Lives in Duvall, WA. Married for 18 years with 2 kids (boy and a girl).

My Why: I want to change the experience people have with financial advisors and money. "Planning" should be more personal to what the person wants and values. It should also be fun and exciting! That lead me into the Financial Services Industry. I love talking with people about their hobbies, families and values. This is where the true "Planning" and fun occurs!

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