Living Beyond the Numbers

Living Beyond the Numbers


Latest Episodes

Cybersecurity Made Simple: Protecting Your Family and Finances with Brett J Lee (Ep. 11)
January 06, 2026

Every click, text, and email carries more risk today than ever before.In this episode of Living Beyond the Numbers, Jude Boudreaux and Caleb Arringdale sit down with Brett J Lee, JD, MBA, CSCP, Chief Compliance Officer at The Planning Center, to unpack t

College Is Not a Prize: Finding the Right Fit for Your Family with Heidi King (Ep. 10)
December 23, 2025

Sending a child to college is exciting but it can also be one of the most stressful and expensive decisions a family faces. How do you choose the right school without losing sleep (or breaking the bank)?In this episode of Living Beyond the Numbers, hosts

How a CFO Built a Career Around Life, Not Just Work with Amy Tessmer (Ep. 9)
December 09, 2025

What does it mean to lead with both confidence and compassion, especially in a numbers-first industry?In this episode of Living Beyond the Numbers, Jude Boudreaux and Caleb Arringdale sit down with Amy Tessmer, CFO of The Planning Center, to explore how

Balancing Priorities and Protecting What Matters with Matt Mercer (Ep. 8)
November 25, 2025

What does a theater degree have to do with running a financial planning firm?In this episode, Jude Boudreaux and Caleb Arringdale sit down with Matt Mercer, Chief Operating Officer and shareholder at The Planning Center, to talk about leadership, priorit

Finding Your New Normal: Planning Through Life’s Biggest Transitions with Michelle Matom (Ep. 7)
November 11, 2025

Some seasons of life arrive suddenly, others build slowly. Either way, change can feel chaotic.In this conversation, The Planning Center partner Michelle Matom CFP, EA, CeFT joins Jude Boudreaux and Caleb Arringdale to share how she helps clients move f

From History to Legacy: How The Planning Center Builds for the Future with Eric Kies (Ep. 6)
October 28, 2025

When a firm chooses people over ego, everything changes.In this conversation, CEO Eric Kies joins Jude Boudreaux and Caleb Arringdale to share how The Planning Center shifted from individual silos to an ensemble practice where clients are served by a tea

From SALT Caps to Senior Deductions: Understanding the New Tax Bill with Rob Baner (Ep. 5)
October 14, 2025

Taxes dont usually make the highlight reel, but this years sweeping updates could impact families in ways that go far beyond April 15.In this episode, Jude Boudreaux and Caleb Arringdale sit down with Rob Baner, partner and head of the tax group at The

From Chaos to Clarity: J.J. Sessions, CFP® on Family, Cash Flow, and Financial Freedom (Ep. 4)
September 30, 2025

When J.J. Sessions walked away from running his own practice to join The Planning Center, he wasnt just looking for a new jobhe was searching for a better way to serve clients and his family.In this heartfelt conversation, J.J. reflects on the challen

From Music to Money: The Unique Culture at The Planning Center (Ep. 3)
September 16, 2025

What makes financial planning akin to crafting a symphony? How do emotions and logic dance in sync when managing investments?Join Jude Boudreaux, CFP, and the ever-enthusiastic Caleb Arringdale, EA, as they welcome Matt Knoll, CFP, a seasoned financial

Turning Tax Challenges into Financial Opportunities With Caleb Arringdale (Ep. 2)
September 02, 2025

What is tax planning really, and how can it make a difference in your financial life?Join Jude Boudreaux, CFP, as he sits down with his co-host, Caleb Arringdale, EA, a vital member of The Planning Center’s tax team, to uncover the world of proact