The Financial Puzzle Playbook

The Financial Puzzle Playbook


Latest Episodes

The Financial Puzzle Playbook is ONE! (Ep. 24)
April 25, 2025

What does a year of piecing together financial puzzles look like? Join Jim Sumpter as he marks a milestonethe anniversary of The Financial Puzzle Playbookby walking us through a year of engaging co

Event Planning and Financial Goals: A Perfect Match (Ep. 23)
April 09, 2025

What makes certain celebrations unforgettable? Dive into the world of events with Jim Sumpter and guest Amanda Callahan to unravel effective planning for lifes milestone moments. Whether its a 50th

Plan Your Dream Event Without Breaking the Bank: Tips from Amanda Callahan (Ep. 22)
March 20, 2025

What unexpected factors should you consider when planning a wedding budget? Jim Sumpter and Amanda Callahan dive into the intricacies of event planning, focusing on cash flow and unforgettable experie

How Financial Literacy Fits into Your Financial Puzzle with Victoria O’Tool (Ep. 21)
March 05, 2025

Can understanding financial literacy reshape your future? Tune into the Financial Puzzle Playbook, where Jim Sumpter, CFP, and returning guest Victoria OTool, Wealth Manager Intern at Mercer Advisor

Solving Your Financial Puzzle: Understanding Insurance and Estate Planning (Ep. 20)
February 19, 2025

What happens when lifes unexpected events test your financial preparations? In this episode of the Financial Puzzle Playbook, Jim Sumpter explores the often overlooked yet vital components of financi

Simplifying Investments with Rick Wedell (Ep. 19)
February 05, 2025

How can you make financial planning feel less like a daunting task and more like a solvable puzzle? In this episode of the Financial Puzzle Playbook, host Jim Sumpter, CFP, dives deep into the comple

Understanding the Psychology of Money with Brendan Frazier – Part 2 (Ep. 18)
January 22, 2025

What if money could buy happiness? In this episode, Jim Sumpter, CFP, and Brendan Frazier, Chief Behavioral Officer at RFG Advisory, continue their conversation about understanding the psychology of

Understanding the Psychology of Money with Brendan Frazier – Part 1 (Ep. 17)
January 08, 2025

Are your financial decisions guided more by emotion than reason? Discover how understanding your financial behaviors can transform your money management skills. In this episode, Jim Sumpter, CFP, is

Investment Basics: Is Your Investment Portfolio Ready for the New Year? (Ep. 16)
December 18, 2024

Are you unsure if your investment strategy aligns with your risk tolerance, especially as market conditions change? In this episode, Jim Sumpter, CFP, discusses investment strategies, focusing on und

Understanding Tax Deductions for Charitable Contributions with Andy Graffeo (Ep. 15)
December 04, 2024

Are you aware of how charitable contributions can impact your taxable income this year? In this episode, Jim Sumpter, CFP, brings Andy Graffeo, Financial Advisor at CMC Financial, on to piece togethe