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January 24, 2025 20 mins

In this episode we discuss the importance of regular maintenance in both skiing and financial planning, emphasizing how proactive measures can prevent larger issues down the trail. Vector advisor Charlie Gruys shares insights from his experience as a youth ski coach, detailing the process of tuning skis and dialing DINs. The conversation also covers common financial to-dos, the significance of regular budget reviews, and the need for portfolio rebalancing. Ultimately, we cover the importance of mindset and resilience in both skiing and financial planning, encouraging listeners to act on the deferred maintenance in their lives.

About Charlie

Charlie is a wealth advisor at Vector and works directly with clients to support their financial planning and portfolio management. He has been involved in coaching youth downhill skiing at Hyland Hills since 2012. When he is not sharping ski edges in January or serving Vector’s clients, you can find him with his wife and four kids enjoying lake life. Ski tuning or wealth management needs? Charlie is here to help.

Takeaways

  1. Regular maintenance can lead to optimal performance
  2. Choosing the right types of accounts is important when considering saving and investing strategies
  3. Regular budget reviews help maintain financial health
  4. Portfolio rebalancing is a way to respond to changes in the weight of your portfolio allocations
  5. Mindset and resilience are key in both skiing and your financial life
  6. Reflect on your own deferred maintenance tasks

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Skiing and Maintenance
  • 02:45 The Importance of Ski Tuning
  • 04:41 Ski Safety and Equipment Checks
  • 07:10 Financial Analogies in Ski Maintenance
  • 09:55 Deferred Maintenance in Financial Planning
  • 11:51 Beneficiary Considerations
  • 13:10 Regular Budget Reviews
  • 15:53 Portfolio Maintenance and Rebalancing
  • 18:05 Mindset and Resilience in Skiing
  • 19:01 Conclusion and Call to Action
  • 20:15 Regulatory
  • 20:15 Good Job Benny!!

We’d love to hear your stories of deferred maintenance. What have you finally crossed off your list? Let us know!

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