Steven Benedict is a professional track and field athlete, entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. He ranked 20th in Nationals in the 200 meter sprint, won the 4x100m at the Penn Relays, and is an Olympic Trials qualifier at 40 years-old. He grew up as a foster child and credits his faith and lessons learned on the track for getting him through a…

Host and Certified Financial Planner, Bryan Kuderna, discusses the importance of protection in personal finance and focuses on insurance and how to pick the right insurance carrier. He emphasizes the need to understand the language and terms of insurance contracts and the importance of planning for unexpected events. Bryan also highlights the diffe…

Jerri Williams, a former FBI special agent, shares insights into the world of fraud and economic crime. She discusses the anatomy of a Ponzi scheme, using the New Era Foundation case as an example. Williams explains how fraudsters manipulate victims and the psychology behind their actions. She also delves into other types of scams, such as advanced…

Bryan explores the stock market and the success of Nvidia. He discusses the basics of stocks, how businesses raise money, and the concept of going public. The episode also explains how investors make money through dividends and capital appreciation. He covers the different ways to track stocks and introduces popular market indexes like the Dow Jone…

In this episode of the Kuderna Podcast, host Bryan Kuderna discusses the concept of IRA maximization. He explains the three legs of the retirement system, which include social security, defined benefit pensions, and private savings. He emphasizes the importance of private savings, particularly through qualified retirement plans like IRAs. Kuderna d…

Bob Dougherty worked for over 25 years as an undercover Operations Officer for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). He has deep operational experience having personally managed and carried out multiple high-profile missions in the US, Europe, Central America, South America, and Middle East that lead to the capture of several most-wanted terrorist…

Jennifer Farrell is a celebrity designer and television host. She became nationally known hosting the long-running series “Find & Design,” and currently hosts the hit shows “Million Dollar House Hunters”, “Find Me a Beach House”, and “Most Amazing Homes.” As the founder of Jennifer Farrell Designs, she’s won many accolades over her career, and her …

Host, Bryan Kuderna, provides a brief summary of the stock market in 2023, including the winners and losers of the year. He shares his outlook for 2024 and economic indicators to look out for, including GPD, unemployment, inflation, and recession. This episode is brought to you by Bryan's new book, "What Should I Do with My Money?", available in pa…

Mark Chalmers is the President and CEO of Energy Fuels, the leading U.S. producer of uranium and an emerging global player in the commercial rare earth business. He has consulted several key industry leaders in the uranium supply sector, including BHP, Rio Tinto, and Marubeni. Chalmers holds a Bachelor of Science in mining engineering from the Univ…

Scott Fulford is a senior economist at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and author of The Pandemic Paradox: How the COVID Crisis Made Americans More Financially Secure. Scott Fulford led the development of the bureau's “Making Ends Meet” surveys. His wide-ranging policy and academic research examine the economic shocks people face and how t…

Dave Kerpen is a serial entrepreneur, NYT best-selling author, and global keynote speaker. Through best-selling books like "Likeable Social Media" and "The Art of People," he's become a thought leader in social media marketing and relationship-building. Dave is also the owner and Co-founder of Apprentice, a platform that connects the brightest coll…

I reveal 15 steps to overall success in work and life. These are noted from my personal and professional experiences, and observations from the happiest and most successful people I've collaborated with over my 15-year career. Link to Paul Graham's "How To Do Great Work": http://www.paulgraham.com/greatwork.html This podcast is for informational pu…

Damian Andrews is a renowned business consultant from Australia and the author of "Get The Cheese, Let The Other Mouse Go First". He was a soldier in the Special Air Service Regiment of the Australian Army before becoming a corporate recovery specialist for D'Aloia Handberg and eventually founding his consulting business. He also founded the Family…

Elaine Dezenski is the senior director and head of the Center on Economic and Financial Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD). She has over two decades of leadership in public, private, and international organizations, and is a globally recognized expert and thought leader on geopolitical risk, supply chain security, anti-corrupt…

Britt Frank is a nationally recognized neuropscyhotherapist, trauma therapist, and expert on mental health. She is the author of "The Science of Stuck", named the Top Creativity Book of 2022. Britt is a graduate of Duke University and The University of Kansas, where she is currently a professor. She is known for decoding the brain, using 3 steps to…

Certified Financial Planner™ and host, Bryan Kuderna, discusses the end of COVID-19 related student debt relief, including 0% interest and the repayment pause. He reviews various repayment options, forgiveness plans, and the politics of higher education. Income-Driven Repayment application: https://studentaid.gov/idr/ Department of Education loan c…

Wendy Starland is an American singer, songwriter and music producer from Los Angeles. She has been honored by The Songwriters Hall of Fame; named VH1’s Best Emerging Artist; was featured on Moby’s Grammy nominated album Last Night, has performed around the world and collaborated with some of the biggest stars in music. Starland discovered and devel…

David Sweet has launched columns for The Wall Street Journal, NBCSports.com, and has been a writer for the Los Angeles Times, Classic Chicago Magazine, and more. He is the author of Three Seconds in Munich: The Controversial 1972 Olympic Basketball Final (2019) and Lamar Hunt: The Gentle Giant Who Revolutionized Professional Sports (2010). We cover…

An examination of the tech sector's impact on the stock market decade-by-decade from the 1970's and the mainframe computer up to the Artificial Intelligence of the 2020's and beyond. For more information on the economic influence of big tech, be sure to check out Chapter 6- Tech in Bryan's new book, "What Should I Do with My Money?". This podcast i…

David Jahr is a renowned ghostwriter having worked with five New York Times best-selling authors including renowned doctors, CEOs, and pastors. He's earned an ESPY Award nomination for “Most Inspirational Sports Story of the Year” by ESPN. His most notable project is The Daniel Plan, a collaboration with Pastor Rick Warren, Dr. Oz, Dr. Daniel Amen,…

Registered Index-Linked Annuities (RILA) are the fastest growing segment of the annuity marketplace. Bryan discusses the pros and cons of these new retirement planning vehicles and their popular "buffer" feature. Individuals should review their plans on a case-by-case basis with professional assistance. Please consult your attorney or tax advisor f…

Tom Hall's life is a story about loss, overcoming traumatic events, and an optimistic attitude that keeps leading to the next success. He is a former Army Ranger and Division-1 football player at Iowa State, one of only 3 veterans in the nation to play D1 football. Tom has a BA in political science and an MA in conflict management, and has since ad…

John Coates is a Deputy Dean and Professor of Law and Economics at Harvard Law School. He has served as General Counsel and Acting Director of the Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), testified before Congress, and provided consulting services to the Department of Justice, Department of Treasury, and New …

Host, Bryan Kuderna, discusses how record US oil production and Electric Vehicle sales are stabilizing the price of gasoline amid inflation, Russia-Ukraine war, and China reopening their economy. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material cont…

Gregg Stebben is the author of 19 books, most recently, "Does Putin Have to Die?: The Story of How Russia Becomes a Democracy after Losing to Ukraine", which he co-authored with Ilya Ponomarev, a former member of the Russian Parliament. In this follow-up interview, Stebben updates us on the Russian invasion, the Wagner Group, Chinese involvement in…

As inflation cools to 3%, Bryan addresses where the 2% target used by most central banks originated, and what could happen if the target was lowered, raised, or removed. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions …

Host, Bryan Kuderna, breaks down overall stock market performance for the first half of 2023 and economic indicators for the rest of the year. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not nec…

Joseph VanDusen flies among the best of the best as a former B-2 Stealth Bomber pilot. He was deployed 7 times and tallied up 139 Combat Missions on his way to being named B-2 Pilot of the Year in 2014 and winning the B-2 Aircraft Commander of the Year award in 2015. Joseph is now an entrepreneur, author, and well-known personal development speaker…

James Barrood is one of the leaders of the east coast's innovation ecosystem. Recognized in the Power 100 and the Top 100 Influencers list, James is the founder of Innovation+ and former CEO of TechUnited. He is the author of "Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Global Insights from 24 Leaders" and co-author of "Lessons from the Great Recession". Find…

Bryan discusses his 5-Step Financial Planning Process of Protection, Liquidity, Debt Management, Wealth Creation, and Growth. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of…

Andy Ross is a country rock star, former TV host, and CEO of a publicly traded company. He grew up in small town in Kansas before starting Ross Archery, hosting Maximum Archery on The Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel, and releasing the hit single- "American Rebel" which turned into his entire brand – American Rebel Holdings. Learn more about A…

Dr. Mark Williams is an internationally recognized professor of cognitive neuroscience. He has been at the cutting edge of developing computational brain imaging analysis and virtual reality in research. Having worked at MIT and taught at other notable universities, today he joins me by way of Australia to discuss neuroplasticity and how to get the…

Bryan Kuderna, CFP and author of "What Should I Do with My Money?" breaks down the Fed's recent autopsy report of Silicon Valley Bank, the collapse of First Republic, and the future of banking regulation. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This mate…

Monica C. Parker is the founder of HATCH Analytics. She uses human analytics to teach clients including Fortune 500 companies like Google, LinkedIn, Prudential, about how they think, change, and create a culture. She’s the bestselling author of THE POWER OF WONDER: The Extraordinary Emotion That Will Change the Way you Live, Learn, and Lead. Prior …

Robert Cote is the founder and CEO of Cote Capital. He is recognized as one of the world's leading intellectual property (IP) attorney's and investors. We discuss Chinese patent theft, what's wrong with the venture capital model, and how to invest in innovation. This episode is brought to you by new book, What Should I Do with My Money?, now availa…

Bas Rutten is a UFC hall-of-Famer and former heavyweight champion from Holland. He’s an actor, businessman, and inventor. Inside MMA named Bas the 4th greatest MMA fighter of all time. His current passion involves helping people beat asthma through a variety of breathing exercises with the Bas Rutten O2 Trainer. This podcast is for informational pu…

Jorge Olson is the co-founder and CMO of two publicly traded companies, Hempacco, ticker symbol HPCO, and Green Globe International, ticker GGII. Olson was born in Tijuana, Mexico, without running water or electricity. Now, Olson is the author of multiple books, an internationally recognized authority on consumer packaged goods, beverages, and whol…

Monica Eaton is the founder of Chargebacks911, the global leader in chargeback prevention and remediation technology. They safeguard more than 2.4 billion transactions per year on behalf of clients in 87 countries around the world. Eaton is an entrepreneur, author, and thought leader specializing in cyber technology, fraud mitigation, and FinTech. …

Shawn O’Malley is the host of The Investor’s Podcast’s Youtube Channel and he writes their daily newsletter, We Study Markets. The Investor’s Podcast's flagship show, We Study Billionaires, routinely tops all charts and has over 100 million downloads. Together we interpret current financial news with a long-term investment perspective. This podcast…

Rob Moore is the host of The Disruptors, the UK's #1 business podcast. He has interviewed over 20 billionaires and countless A-list celebrities that disrupt the norm. We talk social media, being an entrepreneur, breaking world records, and getting the most out of life. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms …

Jim Campbell is the author of Madoff Talks, now a a Netflix docuseries titled Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street. We revisit Bernie Madoff's $65 billion ponzi scheme and the similarities to the recent collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's $32 billion crypto exchange, FTX. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are…

Dr. Lizette Warner is the CEO of Optimum Vobis. She is a TedX speaker and the author of Power, Poise, and Presence: A New Approach to Authentic Leadership . Lizette was previously a Senior Director of Clinical Science at Philips, focusing on MR Therapy (meditation relaxation), and she holds a PHD in Philosophy from the Mayo Clinic School of Medicin…

Bryan shares his important theme of framing in evaluating the returns of 2022 and economic outlook for 2023. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or…

Eric Yaverbaum is the CEO of Ericho Communications. He is a public relations expert with over 41 years in the industry. His clients have spanned politicians, celebrities, and coporations including Sony, Domino’s, H&M, IKEA, and more. Eric is the bestselling author of PR for Dummies – as well as six other titles, including Leadership Secrets of the …

Tom Siomades, CFA is the Chief Investment Officer of AE Wealth Management. Previously, Tom was the Managing Director of Hartford Funds, overseeing more than $100 billion of assets under management. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and earned a master’s degree from Webster University. We pick apart the global econ…

The Federal Reserve conducts annual stress tests on the American banking system. As economists debate the possibility of a recession in 2023, learn about this year's test results on the ability of banks to withstand a severe downturn. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed…

Raising interest rates have hammered both the stock market and bond market in 2022. However painful the path to higher rates may be, it does present new opportunities. Host and Certified Financail Planner, Bryan Kuderna, compares three popular products for conservative investors-- Fixed Annuities, CDs, and Treasuries. This podcast is for informatio…

Gregg Stebben has been a journalist for Forbes, Esquire, Men’s Health, and more. He has conducted over 15,000 interviews with newsmakers and politicians including Presidents Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev. Gregg is also the author of over 20 books including his new release, “Does Putin Ha…

There have been ten recessions since the S&P500 was created. Bryan Kuderna analyzes the current economy, the Fed response to inflation, and how the stock market has historically performed in similar periods. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This m…

Frank O'Connell went from working on a farm as a young boy to becoming the President and CEO of Reebok, HBO, Indian Motorcycle, Skybox International and other iconic brands. Diving into Frank's 50+ years of business experience, we discuss the risk-taking attitude needed to be successful. Check out his new book-- Jump First, Think Fast. This podcast…