Let's Talk

Let's Talk

‘Let's Talk’ is a video podcast series featuring candid conversations on important matters for today’s freelance professional. Discussions with different thought leaders cover a wide range of topics including finance, business, education, home life and wellness. The podcast is hosted by Tom Rizzo is Founder and Managing Director of Plectrum Advisers https://plectrumadvisers.com, an independent financial planning resource serving the freelance community. Tom works with clients on an individual basis to evaluate their needs and goals, both short and long term, to help secure their financial future. Through a comprehensive assessment of risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial goals, he designs an individually tailored solution. With over 30 years of experience in the music business, Tom has made a successful living as a guitarist, composer and arranger. He’s worked on a variety of projects, from motion picture soundtracks to GRAMMY Award-winning songs. Prior to becoming one of the guitarists on “The Tonight Show” band in the latter stages of the Johnny Carson era, he toured with the Maynard Ferguson Band. His music composing credits include the Fox comedy series “In Living Color,” “The Wayans Brothers” for Warner Brothers, and “Not Necessarily the News.”

Episodes

May 25, 2023 21 mins

Join Tom Rizzo and guest, Stefanie Taub, CEO of the AFM & SAG-AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund. a 501(c)(6) organization, established by The American Federation of Musicians and Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

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Join Tom Rizzo with guest, Roxanne Castillo, General Counsel at Film Musician's Secondary Markets Fund and CCC Board of Director Member to discuss the California Copyright Conference (CCC), a professional trade organization for the education of its members in the practical and legal aspects of copyright law and allied music and entertainment industry subjects.

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Join Tom Rizzo and guest Kim Roberts Hedgpeth, Executive Director, Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund, as they discuss ‘all things new media’ including; what Is new media and how it affects royalty payments, the sources of new media inflow, Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD), Free to the Consumer Advertising Advertiser Supported Services (AVOD), why the contract is the gold standard, and the importance of naming a beneficiary.

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We are delighted to have our very first guest, Brittany Britton, Esq. return to discuss more about estate planning, trusts and wills. Brittany will give an update from our first podcast to provide insight on how the pandemic has affected estate planning and what freelancers need to know.

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Featuring John Bishop of Origin Records For more information about Plectrum Advisers: https://www.plectrumadvisers.com/ Let's Talk Podcast: https://plectrumadvisers.com/lets-talk-podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plectrumadvisers Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plectrum-advisers-llc/about/ For more information about Origin Records and John Bishop please visit www.originarts.com As a drummer, educator...
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March 22, 2022 45 mins
Featuring Kim Roberts Hedgpeth of the Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund
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December 14, 2021 47 mins

Join us as we talk to Amy Northard about her firm, Accountants for Creatives and her experience with advising freelancers.

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Join us as we talk to Melissa Walker about her leadership in Jazz House Kids as well as the Montclair Jazz Festival!

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Step 5- Find A Trusted Adviser
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Step 4- Invest in Funds, Not Individual Stocks
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Step 3- Get Credit Card Debt To Zero
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Step 2- Save 10% Of Each Check
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Step 1- Establish An Emergency Fund
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Join us as we talk to Mitch Glickman about his involvement in many great organizations such as the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra.

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Featuring: Sam Zadori
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Join us as we discuss the connection between finance, music, and philanthropy.
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January 8, 2021 50 mins
Join us as we discuss Adapting and Managing Change.
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December 18, 2020 35 mins
Join us as we discuss all the issues in creating a living trust; who should have one, what it does and doesn't do, how much it costs, all the pluses and minuses.
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