Legacy Beyond Wealth with Rob Shelton

Most people think of investing as the main event in their financial life, but without a solid investment plan, you might be flying blind when markets get bumpy. In this episode, Rob explains why a proper investment plan is more than just picking stocks, it’s your seatbelt during market crashes and your airbag when financial surprises hit.

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💰 How much cash you really need and why<...

Tariffs are back in the headlines, and they’re not just political talking points. They’re already rippling through the economy, raising prices, slowing GDP growth, and shaking investor confidence. So, what do these policy changes really mean for your money? In this episode, Rob breaks down the rising uncertainty surrounding tariffs in 2025 and what investors should consider as they navigate a volatile environment.

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Graduation season is an exciting milestone, not just for the grads, but for parents and grandparents who have supported them along the way. Today, Rob wants to share practical ways you can help your graduate make smart financial decisions early, along with actions that could have a lasting impact on their future.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

🎓 Help your grad avoid financial missteps early

💸 Teach the power of saving and c...

The housing market is shifting, but maybe not in the way headlines might have you believe. Fresh off an economic forecast from the National Association of Realtors, Rob breaks down four key trends shaping real estate in 2025. From an encouraging increase in housing inventory to the long-term wealth-building power of homeownership, Rob shares what you need to know, whether you're buying, selling, or staying put.

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The market is down. And if you’re feeling the pressure, you’re not alone. But how we respond in moments like this often has roots in the crashes we’ve lived through before. In this episode, Rob looks at how past market meltdowns shaped investor psychology, how today’s chaos might be leaving its own mark, and what lessons we can take with us to navigate what’s next.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

📉 What past market crashes r...

This episode is all about the emotional side of investing during market turmoil, especially the conversations (or arguments) happening at kitchen tables right now. Rob shares how he helps couples navigate fear, frustration, and uncertainty when market volatility strikes, and why communication is one of the most underrated financial planning tools.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

🧠 Important risk tolerance conversations 

💬 Ho...

When the market is crashing, it's easy to feel like you're the only one who's ever felt this anxious. But the truth is, some of the greatest investors in history have lived through chaos — and they left behind wisdom that still applies today. In this episode, we turn to voices like Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, and Jack Bogle to remind us how to think, act, and stay grounded when everything feels uncertain.

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When markets drop and headlines scream, it’s easy to feel like you have to do something. But what’s actually the smart move? Before you react impulsively, take a few minutes to check out this video. 

Today we’re going to walk you through four critical questions every investor should ask when volatility strikes. 

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💵 Why your “buffer account” is your emotional parachute

🧵 Are you wearing the wrong...

Choosing a financial advisor can feel a lot like walking down the condiment aisle at the grocery store- everything might look the same at first glance, but what’s inside makes all the difference. So, how do you know who to trust when every advisor seems to come with the same title and promises? In this episode, Rob breaks down what truly sets a great advisor apart and highlights the key qualities to look for.

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Estate planning is about so much more than having a will on file—it’s about creating peace of mind, avoiding future family conflict, and making sure your legacy reflects your values. Axio Wealth Management is dedicated to helping you unlock the freedom to live a life of significance, and for many people, that means leaving a legacy. Today we’ll explain why true estate planning and legacy planning is a proactive, ongoing process tha...

An ​inheritance ​can ​be ​a ​great ​opportunity. ​It ​can ​be ​life ​changing ​in ​many ​regards. ​But ​will ​you ​be ​prepared ​for ​that ​day ​if ​and ​when ​it ​comes? In this episode, we’re talking about legacy planning and how to set your heirs up for success.  

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

💬 Talk About It – Why communication is the most powerful legacy tool

📚 Teach Financial Literacy Early – Start with a debit card,...

Our goal at Axio Wealth Management is to create a systematic approach to financial planning that can be repeated at a high level for every client we work with. It begins with creating that ‘dream team’ of professionals and then getting them to collaborate on strategies for each individual or couple. But how does it all come together and what do we do to maintain that effectiveness as life changes? 

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Building ​a ​successful ​financial ​plan and ​managing ​your ​wealth starts with ​putting ​together ​a ​comprehensive ​team. ​Having a group of financial professionals with different specialties enhances client satisfaction, but do they work together and communicate effectively? 

Today ​we're ​going ​to ​talk ​about ​how ​Axio Wealth Management ​helps ​his ​clients ​get ​their ​dream ​team ​to ​collaborate ​and ​work ​towards ​...

A ​big ​part ​of ​working ​with ​a ​good ​financial ​planner or ​good ​wealth ​manager ​is ​having ​a ​team ​of ​professionals ​on ​your ​side ​to ​help ​you ​achieve ​all your different retirement goals. The majority of advisors can refer out you to a specialist, but a much smaller percentage actually have a comprehensive team of specialists they work with on your behalf. Axio Wealth Management falls into the latter category and t...

What ​services ​do ​you ​expect ​from ​a ​financial ​advisor? Maybe ​more ​importantly, ​what ​are ​you ​actually ​receiving? ​There's ​a ​perception ​issue ​out ​there ​that ​many ​people ​are ​dealing ​with, and ​today ​we're ​going ​to ​take ​you ​into ​the ​Axio Wealth Management ​process ​to ​explain ​kind ​of ​how ​we ​go ​through ​the ​discovery ​with ​clients ​to ​understand ​what ​services ​they ​need ​and ​how ​...

This is the fourth and final installment in our video series about Axio Wealth Management founder Rob Shelton and the business itself. We’ve previously discussed Rob’s background in finance, life away from the office, and the clients we typically serve. Today it’s all about our unique planning process and what you can expect from our team when you decide to trust us with your financial future.

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It’s part three of our series with founder Rob Shelton where we’re introducing to our business, Axio Wealth Management. This episode is all about our clients and the type of people who benefit most from our planning process. 

Learn more about our unique focus on family stewardship and the importance of aligning financial strategies with personal values to create lasting legacies.

If you’re interested in learning more about Axio’s mis...

It’s part two of our series with founder Rob Shelton where we’ll introduce you to all areas of the business to give you a better idea of who we are and what drives us. Today we’re shining the spotlight on wealth manager and founder Rob Shelton to learn more about him away from financial planning.

Discover how his upbringing shaped his career, his passion for community service, and the hobbies that keep him grounded. We’ll talk a lot...

In the inaugural episode of Legacy Beyond Wealth, we’re beginning a four-part series to introduce you to Rob Shelton, a wealth manager and founder of Axio Wealth Management. We’ll begin today with Rob’s journey into the financial world and some background on the business. 

What sets Rob apart is not just his expertise in finance but his deep-rooted passion for helping families secure their financial future, a passion ignited by a pe...