The Wealth Guardians Radio Show focuses on all things retirement planning and is hosted by Doug Ray, Brice Payne, and Garrett Ray. The show airs each Saturday morning at 9:30 on Greensboro, NC’s 94.5 WPTI FM and Winston Salem, NC's 96.7 WTOB FM/1470 AM. Disclaimer: “Investment Advisory Services offered through Alphastar Capital Management, LLC a SEC registered Investment Advisor. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the…
Do you know the most important details of your retirement plan... or are there some questions you simply can’t answer? On this episode of The Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Doug and Brice discuss some of the key things you should understand about your financial retirement plan. From knowing how your income strategy works to understanding your investments, risk, taxes, and other important components,…
How much should your age influence the financial decisions you make? On this episode of The Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne discuss how financial priorities and decision-making can change as people move through different stages of life. From saving and investing to managing risk, preparing for retirement, and thinking about income needs, age can play an important role in…
Is your retirement plan truly built around the life you want to live? On this episode of The Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Brice Payne and Garrett Ray discuss why retirement plan customization is king. No two individuals or families are exactly alike, and their retirement strategies should not be either. Brice and Garrett explain how retirement income needs, lifestyle goals, risk tolerance, and the…
What financial questions have been on your mind lately? On this episode of The Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne answer questions submitted by listeners. From retirement planning and investment strategy to Social Security, taxes, and other important financial decisions, they offer practical insight designed to help listeners better understand their options and plan with…
Can a do-it-yourself investment strategy still work when retirement is right around the corner? In this episode of The Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Brice and Garrett explain why the transition from saving and growing your accounts to relying on them for income changes the investment game. They discuss the added risks, decisions, and planning considerations that come with retirement and why this…
What do phrases like “buy low and sell high” or “bull run” actually mean for everyday investors? In this episode of The Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Doug and Brice break down common financial sayings, market terminology, and industry jargon that are often used but not always clearly understood. They explain what these familiar phrases mean, how they are used, and why understanding the language of…
Are you within a few years of retirement and wondering what needs to happen before you make the leap? In this episode, Brice Payne hosts a conversation about how to approach the retirement countdown with more clarity and confidence. From income planning and Social Security timing to investment positioning, taxes, healthcare, and lifestyle goals, Brice discusses why the years leading up to…
Do you know what the major market indices are actually measuring? In this episode, the guys break down six of the most popular and widely tracked market indices, including what each index follows, the types and sizes of companies represented, and why investors should understand the differences between them. From broad market benchmarks to more specific slices of the economy, market indices can…
In this week’s episode, Brice and Garrett cover two timely retirement planning topics. First, they discuss a proposal in Congress that would cap Social Security benefits at $50,000 for individuals and $100,000 for couples. What could a change like this mean for retirees, near-retirees, and those still building their retirement income plan? Then, they shift to annual financial reviews. What should…
On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne open the mailbag and answer listener submitted questions. The Wealth Guardians Radio show is hosted by Doug Ray and broadcasts live each Saturday morning at 9:30 on Greensboro, NC’s 94.5 WPTI FM and each Sunday morning at 8:30 on Winston-Salem's WTOB 98.0 AM.