Successful investing is often achieved by keeping a long-term view and building strategies that match that time horizon. As we look ahead at the decade to come, is your portfolio in a position to thrive or dive? In this video, Ryan is joined again by Ron and Nick to talk about expected returns over the next 10 years and how we evaluate different asset classes for our clients.

We’re going to discuss the importance of understanding market outlooks, the calculation of expected returns for various asset classes, and how these insights can influence strategic asset allocation. With a focus on bonds, stocks, and emerging markets, this show will help set realistic expectations for investors and the methodologies used to derive these projections. Tune in for valuable insights that can help shape your investment decisions over the next decade!

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

1:13 – What’s important with outlooks?

5:20 – Expected returns

9:19 – Research

13:53 – Projections

16:33 – Asset classes

22:55 – Designing a portfolio

29:41 – Working with clients

Connect with us:

Web: https://wyzewealthadvisors.com/
Phone: 724-271-7019

Watch the show on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Ssra3H

It’s been a busy six weeks to start 2025 but few things have gotten the attention of investors as tariffs. The opinions about the effectiveness of tariffs are wide-ranging so we’re going to take both sides of the argument today on our roundtable discussion.

Ron Wyatt, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA® takes the role of pro-tariff while Nick Lewandowski, CFA®, CFP® argues from the anti-tariff perspective. This dynamic setup allows for a balanced exploration of the implications tariffs have on the economy, consumer prices, and national security.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

1:57 – What are tariffs and why use them?

2:22 – Why they’re good

4:05 – Why they’re bad

6:48 – Political tool

7:57 – Taxes

9:10 – Impact on the market

12:30 – Tariffs impacting tech stocks?

14:26 – Bond markets

16:48 – Our investment strategy

Connect with us:

Web: https://wyzewealthadvisors.com/
Phone: 724-271-7019

Watch the show on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Ssra3H

When you work with Wyze Wealth Advisors, you get access to our proprietary stock strategy that we’ve managed in-house for over a decade. Ryan is joined by Ron Wyatt, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA® and Nick Lewandowski, CFA®, CFP® to unpack the philosophy and mechanics behind Wyze Design Direct.

Discover the driving factors behind higher expected returns, including profitability and valuation, and how this proprietary approach aims to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns for clients.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

1:01 – How this was developed

6:48 – Building the portfolio

12:17 – Risk

15:02 – What makes it proprietary?

21:47 – Drawbacks and risks

26:49 – Taxes and fees

29:05 – How does this compare

Connect with us:

Web: https://wyzewealthadvisors.com/
Phone: 724-271-7019

Watch the show on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Ssra3H

As people approach retirement, they look for more conservative investment options since safety typically becomes the priority over growth. While there are multiple ways to achieve that outcome, the choice that many retirees and pre-retirees navigate toward for safety is bonds.

But bonds may be riskier than you think and today we’re going to break down the intricacies of bonds and how they are best used within a retirement portfolio.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

1:01 – What are bonds?

2:52 – Why invest?

5:10 – Types of issuers

9:23 – Interest rate risk

18:26 – Why duration matters

19:35 – Crafting a bond portfolio

Connect with us:

Web: https://wyzewealthadvisors.com/
Phone: 724-271-7019

Watch the show on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Ssra3H

In a world where market volatility and economic uncertainty are always present, finding a reliable investment strategy has become as important as ever. That’s where our ‘All-Season Framework’ comes into play, and it’s something we’ve developed to help investors navigate all types of economic conditions.

In this episode, we’ll have another roundtable discussion to explain this unique approach and how it’s designed to generate consistent returns. Ryan is joined by Ron Wyatt, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA® and Nick Lewandowski, CFA®, CFP®, who help clients apply this strategy to their portfolio.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

1:05 – The All-Season Framework

3:27 – Multi-Asset Strategy Graph

6:22 – Minimizing Risks

8:22 – Downsides

9:54 – Chasing returns

15:46 – Why it’s unique

Connect with us:

Web: https://wyzewealthadvisors.com/
Phone: 724-271-7019

Watch the show on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Ssra3H

As the year comes to a close, it's the perfect time to reassess your financial strategies and ensure you're on the right track for 2024. Tax planning is a crucial aspect of this process, and in our latest episode, we will share three essential strategies that can help you optimize your tax efficiency and financial health.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

0:55 – Qualified Charitable Distributions

3:32 – Tax traps

6:19 – Tax Loss Harvesting

11:04 – Gifting low-basis stock

Connect with us:

Web: https://wyzewealthadvisors.com/
Phone: 724-271-7019

Watch the show on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Ssra3H

Investment planning is not just about picking stocks or bonds; it's about creating a roadmap that aligns with your broader financial and retirement goals. This is one of the pillars of the retirement planning process at Wyze Wealth Advisors and today we’re going to break down our unique approach to investment planning.

Ryan is joined again by Ron Wyatt, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA® and Nick Lewandowski, CFA®, CFP®, to discuss what it means to have an investment plan, some common themes they hear when meeting with clients, and how an investment plan fits into your overall financial plan.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

0:55 – What does it mean to have an investment plan?

3:35 – Consistent themes in first meetings

6:31 – How an investment plan fits into the big picture

10:49 – When should an investment plan change?

18:40 – What makes our process unique?

Connect with us:

Web: https://wyzewealthadvisors.com/
Phone: 724-271-7019

Watch the show on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Ssra3H

When ​it ​comes ​to ​investing, ​mutual ​funds ​and ​ETFs ​are ​two ​of ​the ​more ​popular ​options ​people ​will ​choose ​from. ​But ​which ​is ​better, ​and ​does ​it ​really ​matter? ​Today Ryan will host a roundtable discussion with Ron Wyatt, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA® and Nick Lewandowski, CFA®, CFP® to answer ​some ​of ​the ​most ​common ​questions ​people ​have ​when ​trying ​to ​build ​their ​portfolio ​with ​either ​mutual ​funds ​or ​ETFs.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

1:10 – Similarities and key differences

3:59 – Why do ETFs tend to be cheaper?

10:52 – Why do ETFs tend to be more tax-efficient?

15:36 – Risks with ETFs

19:26 – Our investment approach

Connect with us:

Web: https://wyzewealthadvisors.com/
Phone: 724-271-7019

Watch the show on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Ssra3H