If you’ve ever wondered who you can really trust with your money—or felt like the financial industry was built to confuse you—this episode is your compass.
Travis welcomes Pam Krueger, the fearless founder and CEO of WealthRamp, to the show. She’s on a mission to help everyday people find real, vetted, fee-only fiduciary advisors who actually work in your best interest. Pam’s story starts in the trenches of a big brokerage firm where she witnessed firsthand how "advisors" were trained more to sell than to serve. What followed was a complete 180: a bold career pivot, a PBS show, and eventually the creation of a platform that puts consumers back in control.
Together, Pam and Travis dig deep into:
- The shocking difference between real advisors and financial salespeople
- Why the “fiduciary” label is so often misused—and what it actually means
- How firms like Morgan Stanley and others use smoke and mirrors to confuse accountability
- Why fee-only matters, and why you should care who gets paid—and how
- How Pam helps people cut through the noise and find the right-fit advisor without gimmicks or hidden agendas
This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a wake-up call for anyone tired of getting pitched instead of planned for.
🔥 Whether you’re a DIY investor, burned by a bad advisor, or just ready to retire right, don’t miss this episode. The advice industry has a PR problem—and Pam Krueger is here to fix it.
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About Pam Krueger
Pam is an investor advocate, personal finance journalist, and author with over 25 years of industry experience. She’s the founder and CEO of Wealthramp, a fee-only financial advisor referral service built on a foundation of trust, transparency, and consumer protection. Since 2019, Wealthramp has connected nearly 30,000 people to right-fit advisors and coaches.
Pam is also the creator and co-host of the award-winning MoneyTrack series on PBS and the Friends Talk Money podcast. She’s a two-time Gracie Award winner and earned the 2021 NAPFA Special Achievement Award for championing fiduciary financial advice. Her work is widely respected for its transparency and focus on helping people achieve financial confidence.
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Pam Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamkrueger/
Pam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pamktv/
Pam Instagram: @pamkruegertv
Wealthramp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthramp/
Wealthramp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wealthramp/
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