The Wall Street Sweeper with Russell Hackmann

The Wall Street Sweeper with Russell Hackmann

Russell Hackmann and the team at the Wall Street Sweeper bring everything you need to know about retirement and income planning in a fast paced format. Each week, we reveal the latest developments in the financial world to keep you informed of changes that may affect you personally, while sharing some common sense strategies that will help you make the most out of your retirement savings. We are focused on helping investors preserve and grow their assets, increase their income, and reduce taxes. Russell F. Hackmann, CFA, is the president of Hackmann Wealth Partners. Russell has over 25 years’ experience advising individuals and institutions on wealth and risk management. Prior to founding Hackmann Wealth Partners, Russell served as president of Axio Group and Axio Insurance Services, a New York-based securities and insurance distribution company. In addition, Russell served as Global Head of Variable Annuity Reinsurance at Swiss Re and held various executive positions in the derivatives business of Lehman Brothers, Bank of America, and UBS. Russell earned a bachelor’s degree magna cum laude from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, an MBA with high honors from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, and also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Hackmann Wealth Partners offers financial planning, portfolio risk review and asset management, legacy and estate planning, and insurance services throughout the United States. For more information, visit https://hackmannwealth.com/ or call (617) 299-7676.

Episodes

June 14, 2024 46 mins

Russ discusses various topics related to finance and retirement. He touches on the benefits of having a financial advisor versus doing it yourself, the current state of the markets, and the integration of AI into iPhones. Russ also covers retirement rule changes, such as the increase in the age for required minimum distributions (RMDs).  He explains the risks associated with market volatility, outliving one's money, taxes, inflatio...

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Russ Hackmann covers various topics related to finance, investing, market trends, and the behavior of successful investors. He also delves into the impact of technology stocks, the November election, and the inverted yield curve on the economy. The discussion provides insights into the habits of millionaires and the relationship between politics and the stock market. Russ covers a range of topics including financial planning, marke...

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Russ Hackman covers topics such as inflation, market trends, financial planning, and investment strategies. The conversation delves into the impact of inflation on the average American, the wobbling market, the importance of low-cost mutual funds, and the benefits of rolling over TSP to an IRA. Listeners are encouraged to seek a second opinion on their financial plans and consider alternative investment strategies. The conversation...

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May 24, 2024 47 mins

Russ provides a market update with some cautious optimism with the advice to always be prepared for the financial Cat 5 storm.  Russ advises against investing in municipal bonds due to the risks associated with lending to government entities. Russ also emphasizes the significance of planning for retirement and ensuring that you have enough money to sustain your lifestyle. He recommends considering Roth conversions before required m...

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May 17, 2024 47 mins

The Wall Street Sweeper podcast covers various financial topics, including social security, retirement strategies, and the impact of AI on the economy. The host, Russ Hackmann, discusses the bullish outlook for the stock market in the long term, but also emphasizes the need for risk management and principal protected growth. The conversation also touches on the role of government policies and the Federal Reserve in the economy, as ...

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May 11, 2024 34 mins

Russ discusses various topics related to the financial market and retirement planning. He starts by talking about the volatility of the market and the influences that are pushing it around. He also touches on the concept of finding landmines in your financial plan and the importance of getting a second opinion. The conversation then shifts to the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the labor market and the economy.  Hackmann ...

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May 3, 2024 47 mins

The main theme of the podcast is to keep in mind that today’s financial front looks different in many ways than that of the past.  Russ offers a reminder to make sure your strategies fit the current conditions of today.  He also discusses retirement regrets to avoid and revisits the big six retirement risks.  He and Hackmann Wealth Partners Vice-President Jack Young cover case studies.

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April 26, 2024 46 mins

Russ covers various topics including taxes, interest rates, national debt, inflation, and the economy.  He talks about the potential risks of a national debt crisis, high inflation, and rising interest rates. Russ also mentions the positive impact of AI on productivity and corporate profits. The conversation emphasizes the importance of asset allocation, risk management, and principal-protected growth instruments in financial plann...

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April 19, 2024 46 mins

The conversation covers various including market turbulence, estate planning, the transfer of wealth, inflation, interest rates, and listener questions. In this conversation, Russ Hackmann discusses the importance of asset allocation and risk management in retirement planning. He advises that individuals within 10 years of retirement should have less than half of their money in risky assets, unless they have well over five million ...

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April 12, 2024 47 mins

Russ talks about the challenges of managing finances in volatile markets and the importance of having a clear financial plan. Russ shares a story about a football player who consulted his financial advisor before making a car purchase. The conversation ends with a segment called 'The World's Worst Financial Advisor,' highlighting the importance of providing meaningful and personalized financial advice. In this conversation, Russ di...

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April 5, 2024 46 mins

The conversation revolves around the topics of the financial markets, inflation, the national debt, retirement planning, and the changing investment landscape. Russ discusses the unpredictability of the Federal Reserve's decisions and the impact on interest rates and bond funds. Russ uses golf-themed movie clips to illustrate various lessons in retirement planning. He highlights the need for a well-thought-out strategy and the impo...

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March 29, 2024 47 mins

In this episode of the Wall Street Sweeper, host Russ Hackmann discusses the prevalence of bad financial advice on social media and the importance of cutting through the noise. He provides market analysis, highlighting the tug-of-war between inflation and wishful thinking on the Fed's part. Russ emphasizes the significance of asset allocation and risk management in financial planning, as well as the importance of long-term tax plan...

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March 22, 2024 47 mins

In this episode of The Wall Street Sweeper, host Russ Hackman discusses the current state of the markets and the impact of inflation. He then introduces the 10 commandments of financial planning, covering topics such as avoiding gambling, seeking advice from trusted sources, and doing due diligence. Russ emphasizes the power of compounding returns and the importance of avoiding big losses.  Hackmann Wealth Senior Vice-President Cla...

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March 15, 2024 47 mins

The conversation covers various topics including market updates on inflation and the bond market, tech stocks and Bitcoin.  Russ also covers proposed legislation on Social Security.  In this conversation, Russ Hackmann, president of Hackman Wealth Partners, answers questions about retirement planning, Social Security, retirement minimum distributions (RMDs), Roth conversions, annuities, and the importance of communication with fina...

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March 8, 2024 47 mins

In this episode, Russ Hackmann provides a market update and discusses the link between college basketball and financial planning. He also shares examples from the financial hall of shame and highlights life lessons from famous coaches. Additionally, Russ introduces a new asset allocation strategy and offers complimentary financial plans to listeners.  Hackmann Wealth Partners Senior Vice-President Clare Hare also joins in with a ca...

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February 23, 2024 46 mins

The conversation starts with a discussion on interest rates and market surprises followed by the risk of an unpleasant surprise in the markets. The importance of risk management and the art of keeping money are also highlighted. Movie references to Wall Street and The Wolf of Wall Street are made, emphasizing the cautionary tales they portray. Russ then delves into taxes in retirement and the benefits of Roth accounts. The segment ...

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February 16, 2024 46 mins

The conversation covers various topics related to retirement planning, market volatility, and investment advice. Russ discusses the importance of asset allocation and the potential risks of bond investments. He also addresses common mistakes in retirement planning and provides insights on finding the right financial advisor. The conversation emphasizes the need for a comprehensive financial plan that considers factors such as infla...

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February 9, 2024 47 mins

Russ goes over some items will all need to be able to check off our list as we approach retirement.  They include having a written plan and inside of that having a spending plan, and knowing what your income sources will be.  Russ and Hackmann Wealth Senior Vice-President Clare Hare share case studies. 

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February 2, 2024 47 mins

As football season winds down, Russ compares winning football strategies to winning financial and retirement strategies.  This includes good offensive and defensive moves to consider when you’re in that financial red zone which is five to ten years away from retirement.  Russ also gives his financial take on famous quotes from football legends.  Vice-President Jack Young shares a case study and Russ talks about that human connectio...

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Russ offers comparisons between traditional and modern retirement in areas such as the demise of the private sector pension, longevity, and Social Security strategies.  He also talks about the potential positive aspects of adding principle protected growth alternatives.  Russ and Senior Vice-President Clare Hare also offer case studies.

You can reach Hackmann Wealth Partners at 617-674-2000.

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