Money Sense

Ellenbecker Investment Group

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Tune in as Ellenbecker Investment Group Wealth Advisors share their unique financial perspective while interviewing local and global economists, attorneys, book authors, tax professionals and other interesting guests.

Money Sense airs each Saturday at 2pm and Sunday at 12pm on WISN AM 1130.

For over two and half decades, Karen Ellenbecker, founder of Ellenbecker Investment Group (EIG), has combined her financial planning expertise with a wide array of education from special guests. Each week, Karen and the EIG Wealth Advisors share their unique financial perspective as they interview local and global economists, attorneys, tax professionals and other interesting guests.

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454 episodes

The Road to Splitsville

Julie Ellenbecker-Lipsky, EIG President & Senior Wealth Advisor sits down with attorney Jeffrey Stephens and psychologist Ronald Raymond to discuss their book, The Road to Splitsville. If you and your spouse are going through a divorce, this episode will help you navigate the process.

42m
Jan 07, 2024
Stakeholder Economics & Certified B Corps

Heather Deaton, EIG Wealth Advisor, explores the concepts of stakeholder economics with Lisa Geason-Bauer, Trained B Corps Consultant. They discuss Certified B Corporations, their design, accreditation and ongoing impacts on people, profits and the planet.

44m
Jan 06, 2024
Mobile Living Lifestyle

Kristina Schnuckel, Director of Client Experience & Wealth Advisor at EIG, sits down with Julie Dybul of Global Mobile Living, to discuss exploring the world in retirement and practical tips for embracing a mobile lifestyle.

42m
Dec 10, 2023
EIG Tax Team Roundtable

Join the EIG Tax Team for an end-of-year tax discussion covering the new residential energy credits, electric vehicle credits, and Secure Act 2.0 changes to retirement savings accounts. They highlight end-of-year tax planning tips plus tax issues they plan to watch closely in 2024.

42m
Dec 09, 2023
Student Loan Payments with Jack Wallace

Heather Deaton, Wealth Advisor at EIG, talks with Jack Wallace, Director of Government and Lender Relations at Yrefy, on what you need to know with student loan repayments resuming.

44m
Nov 12, 2023
Fourth Quarter Market Update with Dick Schiller

Jamie Williams, CFP®, Wealth Advisor sits down with Dick Schiller, CFA®, CPA® of Pavlic Investment Advisors to discuss the current state of the markets. Together they reflect on and describe relative data from current charts covering the Federal Reserve’s current and historical stance on interest rates, mortgage, housing, fixed income and equity markets and perspectives on market volatility.  They also discuss ideas for a quality approach to your planning.

42m
Nov 11, 2023
I Have a Dream with Barry Mandel

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, sits down with Barry Mandel, CEO of the Mandel Group, for an empowering and heartfelt discussion from his childhood to becoming the most influential business leader in Milwaukee credited with the downtown renaissance.

44m
Oct 29, 2023
Envision the Ladder with Sherri Jordan

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, talks with Sherri Jordan, President & Founder of Envision the Ladder, who shares her passion for helping small businesses reach their potential to yield endless possibilities through action plan coaching.

44m
Oct 28, 2023
Consumer Scams with Lisa Schiller

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, talks with Lisa Schiller, Senior Director of Investigations and Media Relations at Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin, about the scams that are plaguing our society and taking advantage of unsuspecting consumers. Learn how to utilize the BBB Scam Tracker, and how to file a complaint if you've been taken advantage of.

45m
Oct 15, 2023
Career Restart with Rashi Khosla

Heather Deaton, Wealth Advisor at EIG, sits down with Rashi Khosla, Founder & CEO of MARS Solutions Group, to discuss the MARS Returnship program, an on-ramp for people looking to restart their careers following a gap in employment.

43m
Oct 14, 2023
Medicare 101 with Jim Larson

Medicare open enrollment is right around the corner. Jean Range, Senior Wealth Advisor at EIG, sits down with Jim Larson, from Health Markets, to help you better understand who qualifies for Medicare and when you should apply for the benefit.

44m
Oct 01, 2023
Recession Outline with Kevin Spellman

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, talks with Kevin Spellman, Director of Investment Management at UWM, who outlines the pros and cons of a recession, how it impacts bond prices, interest rates and the financial markets.  

44m
Sep 30, 2023
Beyond College Consulting with Robin Gullborg

EIG Wealth Advisor, Kristina Schnuckel interviews Robin Gullborg, Founder of Beyond College Consulting. Robin works with high school students as they formalize their goals for higher education. Kristina and Robin discuss the benefit of specialized consulting services amid the ever-changing landscape of college admissions. Set your high schooler on the path to success – join Robin at EIG for a SEMINAR ON OCTOBER 10 AT 5:30 PM https://www.ellenbecker.com/events/understanding-the-college-application-process.

39m
Sep 17, 2023
Artificial Intelligence with Dan Burrus

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, sits down with Dan Burrus, Futuristic Speaker & CEO of Burrus Research, to discuss the importance of disruptive innovation that artificial intelligence (AI) brings to business operations.

44m
Sep 16, 2023
Life Reinvented with Dr. Tiffanie Tate Moore

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, sits down with Dr. Tiffanie Tate Moore, medically retired OB/GYN-turned-children’s author to discuss reinventing yourself. Dr. Tate shares hurdles faced from a tragic accident that forced her retirement and how she navigated a new path to happiness.

44m
Sep 03, 2023
The Traveler's Gift by Andy Andrews

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor sits down with Andy Andrews to discuss his book, a journey in self discovery and financial success.  

45m
Sep 02, 2023
Real Estate Market Cycle Reports with Dr. Glenn Mueller

EIG Wealth Advisor, Jamie Williams interviews Professor Glenn Mueller of the University of Denver F.L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management. They discuss Dr. Mueller’s vast work with his Market Cycle Monitor Report as well as a wide range of topics and themes including the state of real estate markets, current interest rate environment, and an overview of economic conditions that help to shape a broader real estate outlook. 

45m
Aug 20, 2023
The Journey's End with Michael Connelly

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, sits down with Michael Connelly, Author of The Journey's End: An investigation of Death and Dying in Modern America, to discuss the importance of understanding your healthcare options, managing your expectations and making decisions that maintain quality of life when you are facing the end of your life.

43m
Aug 19, 2023
Civil Discourse with Milan Kordestani

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, speaks with Milan Kordestani, Author & Entrepreneur, on the importance of finding common ground to make us better communicators. Milan shares practical advice on navigating challenging conversations and strategies to build and maintain respect.

45m
Aug 06, 2023
Active Listening with Adi Segal

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor sits down with Adi Segal, CEO of Hapi, to discuss the importance of mental health in the workplace as he seeks to tackle loneliness and create a world where everyone feels they belong and are valued, through Active Listening as a Service (ALaaS).

44m
Aug 05, 2023
Market Update with Dick Schiller

Join Jamie Williams, EIG Wealth Advisor and his guest Dick Schiller, Portfolio Manager & Wealth Advisor at Pavlic Investment Advisors, Inc., as they discuss the first half of 2023 and themes for the remainder of the year. They'll review areas of the market with an emphasis on the current interest rate environment, market cycles and additional planning considerations for your portfolio.

46m
Jul 23, 2023
Chronic Pain Management with Serita Valmond

Heather Deaton, EIG Wealth Advisor, sits down with Serita Valmond, Chronic Pain Coach and Wellness Consultant to talk about the importance of advocacy, coaching and support for those with chronic illness, ongoing pain and health conditions while navigating diagnoses and treatments.

45m
Jul 22, 2023
Reading for Our Lives with Maya Payne Smart

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, sits down with Maya Payne Smart, author of Reading for Our Lives: A Literacy Action Plan from Birth to Six, to discuss the important impact of early literacy on your child's personal development.

46m
Jul 09, 2023
Reading for Our Lives with Maya Payne Smart

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, sits down with Maya Payne Smart, author of Reading for Our Lives: A Literacy Action Plan from Birth to Six, to discuss the important impact of early literacy on your child's personal development.

45m
Jul 09, 2023
The Belonging Project with Jennifer Bartolotta

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, sits down with Jennifer Bartolotta, President & Founder of Bartolotta & Associates to discuss The Belonging Project, where business leaders connect their team to their culture through tactical training, relationship building and accountability partnerships.

46m
Jul 08, 2023
The Belonging Project with Jennifer Bartolotta

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, sits down with Jennifer Bartolotta, President & Founder of Bartolotta & Associates to discuss The Belonging Project, where business leaders connect their team to their culture through tactical training, relationship building and accountability partnerships.

45m
Jul 08, 2023
Visit Milwaukee with Claire Koenig

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, sits down with Claire Koenig, Senior Director of Communications & Public Affairs at VISIT Milwaukee, to discuss local events, dining and natural resources.

45m
Jun 25, 2023
Engaging with Grandkids Remotely with Jim Marggraff

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, talks with serial entrepreneur Jim Marggraff, who invented LeapPad Learning System and Kinoo, to discuss ways grandparents can remotely connect through learning with their grandchildren and build everlasting relationships.

45m
Jun 24, 2023
EIG Tax Team Roundtable

The EIG Tax Team discusses the 2022 tax filing season and current IRS service levels, as well as ‘what’s new’ for 2023 – including many of the Secure 2.0 changes. They also discuss exciting new opportunities available for 529 plans and updated energy credits opportunities and guidelines.

49m
Jun 11, 2023
Asset Appraisal with Timothy Stenger

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, sits down with Timothy Stenger, Partner and Senior Appraiser at Stenger Bischoff, to discuss the importance of incorporating an asset appraisal into your estate plan.

45m
Jun 10, 2023