What happens when creativity, money, and purpose all collide? In this episode, Frankie Guida sits down with songwriter and entrepreneur Stokes Nielsen for a wide‑ranging conversation on focus, financial discipline, faith, and life after peak career moments. From lessons learned at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville to personal stories about family, retirement, and long‑term purpose, Stokes shares how surrounding yourself with the right people and planning ahead shapes both finances and fulfillment. The discussion blends music, money, and mindset into a thoughtful look at preparing for whatever chapter comes next.

 

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Learn more about Frank and Frankie's book here!

 

Buy Frank's book! Amazon Best Seller, “The Book on Retirement: A Better Way to Stretch Your Retirement Dollars While Living the Lifestyle of Your Dreams.”

 

Buy Frankie's book! Amazon Best Seller, ""A Better Way to Retire: How a Fiduciary Retirement Planner Can Be the Key to Financial Success"

 

CLICK HERE to register for one of our upcoming Tax-Smart Retirement Planning Dinner Workshops.

 

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What happens when creativity, money, and purpose all collide? In this episode, Frankie Guida sits down with songwriter and entrepreneur Stokes Nielsen for a wide‑ranging conversation on focus, financial discipline, faith, and life after peak career moments. From lessons learned at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville to personal stories about family, retirement, and long‑term purpose, Stokes shares how surrounding yourself with the right people and planning ahead shapes both finances and fulfillment. The discussion blends music, money, and mindset into a thoughtful look at preparing for whatever chapter comes next.
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Learn more about Frank and Frankie's book <a href="https://abetterwayfinancial.com/book/">here</a>!
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Buy Frank's book! Amazon Best Seller, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Book-Retirement-Frank-Nick-Guida/dp/1736988123/">The Book on Retirement: A Better Way to Stretch Your Retirement Dollars While Living the Lifestyle of Your Dreams</a>.&rdquo;
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Buy Frankie's book! Amazon Best Seller, "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Better-Way-Retire-Fiduciary-Retirement/dp/1964046866/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1F5SHM06WHU7F&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LUCU9KN8PlqPDlPq3O3spCq5wMc9LhOFb8zDztsnhrX4n0Q8NCFVXBgeEyke2042.ubm3dC8mEet235nMX3srIOrK7rXcYIK5lFLf4MMgDMM&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=frankie+guida&amp;qid=1774883727&amp;sprefix=frankie+guid%2Caps%2C225&amp;sr=8-1">"A Better Way to Retire: How a Fiduciary Retirement Planner Can Be the Key to Financial Success"</a>
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Welcome to Empower Your Retirement podcast, your trusted companion on the path to retirement prosperity. As the cornerstone of financial security for families and individuals, we're dedicated to making your retirement dreams a reality. Dive into insightful discussions led by the Guida family, renowned for their decades of experience in financial planning and wealth management.

Tune in to our podcast as we share actionable insights, insider tips, and expert advice to navigate the complexities of retirement planning. Whether you're aiming to maximize your savings, minimize risks, or optimize your investment portfolio, we're here to guide you every step of the way.

Join us at A Better Way Financial, where your retirement success is our priority. Follow or subscribe now and embark on the path to a brighter financial future.

Learn more about A Better Way Financial here . Connect with us on social: Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Welcome to Empower Your Retirement podcast, your trusted companion on the path to retirement prosperity. As the cornerstone of financial security for families and individuals, we're dedicated to making your retirement dreams a reality. Dive into insightful discussions led by the Guida family, renowned for their decades of experience in financial planning and wealth management.
Tune in to our podcast as we share actionable insights, insider tips, and expert advice to navigate the complexities of retirement planning. Whether you're aiming to maximize your savings, minimize risks, or optimize your investment portfolio, we're here to guide you every step of the way.
Join us at A Better Way Financial, where your retirement success is our priority. Follow or subscribe now and embark on the path to a brighter financial future.
Learn more about A Better Way Financial <a href="https://bit.ly/3QkziRY">here</a> . Connect with us on social: <a href="https://bit.ly/3MlRJog">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/46XAYbg">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3s6kRsM">YouTube</a>.

At A Better Way Financial, our passion is helping families and individuals achieve their retirement goals.

Empower Your Retirement

Welcome to Empower Your Retirement, the podcast - your companion on the path to retirement prosperity. As a cornerstone of financial stability for families and individuals, we're dedicated to helping make your retirement dreams a reality. Dive into insightful discussions led by Financial Advisors and Retirement Planners Frank and Frankie Guida, renowned for decades of experience in financial planning and wealth management.

On this podcast we share actionable insights and advice to help navigate the complexities of retirement planning. Whether you're aiming to maximize your savings, reduce risk, or better position your investment portfolio, we're here to guide you along the way.

At A Better Way Financial, your retirement success is our priority. Follow and subscribe today!
Learn more about A Better Way Financial here . Connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Welcome to Empower Your Retirement, the podcast - your companion on the path to retirement prosperity. As a cornerstone of financial stability for families and individuals, we're dedicated to helping make your retirement dreams a reality. Dive into insightful discussions led by Financial Advisors and Retirement Planners Frank and Frankie Guida, renowned for decades of experience in financial planning and wealth management.
On this podcast we share actionable insights and advice to help navigate the complexities of retirement planning. Whether you're aiming to maximize your savings, reduce risk, or better position your investment portfolio, we're here to guide you along the way.
At A Better Way Financial, your retirement success is our priority. Follow and subscribe today! Learn more about A Better Way Financial <a href="https://bit.ly/3QkziRY">here</a> . Connect with us on <a href="https://bit.ly/3MlRJog">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/46XAYbg">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3s6kRsM">YouTube</a>.

Lessons on Life and Retirement from a Nashville Storyteller

Success often comes from staying grounded when things start moving fast. In this episode, Frank and Frankie Guida share behind‑the‑scenes conversations from Nashville with rising country artists Jett Jurgensmeyer and Garrett Bradford. The episode explores how family, work ethic, and staying authentic shape careers in music, acting, and life beyond the spotlight. Through candid stories about balancing multiple paths, learning from hard work, and seizing unexpected opportunities, listeners get a closer look at how long‑term perspective and personal values continue to guide creative journeys both on stage and off.

 

Schedule a complimentary appointment: A Better Way Financial

 

Learn more about Frank and Frankie's book here!

 

Buy Frank's book! Amazon Best Seller, “The Book on Retirement: A Better Way to Stretch Your Retirement Dollars While Living the Lifestyle of Your Dreams.”

 

Buy Frankie's book! Amazon Best Seller, ""A Better Way to Retire: How a Fiduciary Retirement Planner Can Be the Key to Financial Success"

 

CLICK HERE to register for one of our upcoming Tax-Smart Retirement Planning Dinner Workshops.

 

Follow us on social media: Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube    

Success often comes from staying grounded when things start moving fast. In this episode, Frank and Frankie Guida share behind‑the‑scenes conversations from Nashville with rising country artists Jett Jurgensmeyer and Garrett Bradford. The episode explores how family, work ethic, and staying authentic shape careers in music, acting, and life beyond the spotlight. Through candid stories about balancing multiple paths, learning from hard work, and seizing unexpected opportunities, listeners get a closer look at how long‑term perspective and personal values continue to guide creative journeys both on stage and off.
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Schedule a complimentary appointment: <a href="https://calendly.com/daniel-abetterwayfinancial/15-minute-retirement-discovery-call-dan?month=2026-03">A Better Way Financial</a>
&nbsp;
Learn more about Frank and Frankie's book <a href="https://abetterwayfinancial.com/book/">here</a>!
&nbsp;
Buy Frank's book! Amazon Best Seller, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Book-Retirement-Frank-Nick-Guida/dp/1736988123/">The Book on Retirement: A Better Way to Stretch Your Retirement Dollars While Living the Lifestyle of Your Dreams</a>.&rdquo;
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Buy Frankie's book! Amazon Best Seller, "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Better-Way-Retire-Fiduciary-Retirement/dp/1964046866/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1F5SHM06WHU7F&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LUCU9KN8PlqPDlPq3O3spCq5wMc9LhOFb8zDztsnhrX4n0Q8NCFVXBgeEyke2042.ubm3dC8mEet235nMX3srIOrK7rXcYIK5lFLf4MMgDMM&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=frankie+guida&amp;qid=1774883727&amp;sprefix=frankie+guid%2Caps%2C225&amp;sr=8-1">"A Better Way to Retire: How a Fiduciary Retirement Planner Can Be the Key to Financial Success"</a>
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What Rising Country Artists Say About Staying Grounded

Your retirement savings may feel like they’re yours—but the rules say otherwise. In this episode of Empower Your Retirement, Frank and Frankie Guida unpack how taxes, required rules, and account structures can limit flexibility in retirement. Using a surprising Oscars analogy, the conversation explores IRAs, 401(k)s, Roth conversions, and why tax planning plays such a critical role as savings grow. The discussion focuses on understanding government rules, managing future tax exposure, and evaluating how different strategies can affect long-term retirement decisions.

 

Schedule a complimentary appointment: A Better Way Financial

 

Learn more about Frank and Frankie's book here!

 

Buy Frank's book! Amazon Best Seller, “The Book on Retirement: A Better Way to Stretch Your Retirement Dollars While Living the Lifestyle of Your Dreams.”

 

Buy Frankie's book! Amazon Best Seller, ""A Better Way to Retire: How a Fiduciary Retirement Planner Can Be the Key to Financial Success"

 

CLICK HERE to register for one of our upcoming Tax-Smart Retirement Planning Dinner Workshops.

 

Follow us on social media: Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube    

Your retirement savings may feel like they&rsquo;re yours&mdash;but the rules say otherwise. In this episode of Empower Your Retirement, Frank and Frankie Guida unpack how taxes, required rules, and account structures can limit flexibility in retirement. Using a surprising Oscars analogy, the conversation explores IRAs, 401(k)s, Roth conversions, and why tax planning plays such a critical role as savings grow. The discussion focuses on understanding government rules, managing future tax exposure, and evaluating how different strategies can affect long-term retirement decisions.
&nbsp;
Schedule a complimentary appointment: <a href="https://calendly.com/daniel-abetterwayfinancial/15-minute-retirement-discovery-call-dan?month=2026-03">A Better Way Financial</a>
&nbsp;
Learn more about Frank and Frankie's book <a href="https://abetterwayfinancial.com/book/">here</a>!
&nbsp;
Buy Frank's book! Amazon Best Seller, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Book-Retirement-Frank-Nick-Guida/dp/1736988123/">The Book on Retirement: A Better Way to Stretch Your Retirement Dollars While Living the Lifestyle of Your Dreams</a>.&rdquo;
&nbsp;
Buy Frankie's book! Amazon Best Seller, "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Better-Way-Retire-Fiduciary-Retirement/dp/1964046866/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1F5SHM06WHU7F&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LUCU9KN8PlqPDlPq3O3spCq5wMc9LhOFb8zDztsnhrX4n0Q8NCFVXBgeEyke2042.ubm3dC8mEet235nMX3srIOrK7rXcYIK5lFLf4MMgDMM&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=frankie+guida&amp;qid=1774883727&amp;sprefix=frankie+guid%2Caps%2C225&amp;sr=8-1">"A Better Way to Retire: How a Fiduciary Retirement Planner Can Be the Key to Financial Success"</a>
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Why Your Retirement Accounts Aren’t Fully Yours

Many retirees discover too late that their spending plan isn’t working the way they expected. In this episode, Frankie Guida discusses why income and spending plans often fall out of sync in retirement and what commonly leads people to cut back sooner than planned. The conversation covers the role of income planning, fixed income gaps, inflation, and asset allocation, along with why having numbers in place matters before leaving the workforce. It’s a practical look at how retirement income decisions can shape day‑to‑day life long after work ends.

 

Schedule a complimentary appointment:A Better Way Financial

Learn more about Frank and Frankie's book here!

Buy Frank's book! Amazon Best Seller, “The Book on Retirement: A Better Way to Stretch Your Retirement Dollars While Living the Lifestyle of Your Dreams.”

Buy Frankie's book! Amazon Best Seller, ""A Better Way to Retire: How a Fiduciary Retirement Planner Can Be the Key to Financial Success"

CLICK HERE to register for one of our upcoming Tax-Smart Retirement Planning Dinner Workshops.

Follow us on social media:Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube    

Many retirees discover too late that their spending plan isn&rsquo;t working the way they expected. In this episode, Frankie Guida discusses why income and spending plans often fall out of sync in retirement and what commonly leads people to cut back sooner than planned. The conversation covers the role of income planning, fixed income gaps, inflation, and asset allocation, along with why having numbers in place matters before leaving the workforce. It&rsquo;s a practical look at how retirement income decisions can shape day‑to‑day life long after work ends.
&nbsp;
Schedule a complimentary appointment: <a href="https://calendly.com/daniel-abetterwayfinancial/15-minute-retirement-discovery-call-dan?month=2026-03">A Better Way Financial</a>
Learn more about Frank and Frankie's book <a href="https://abetterwayfinancial.com/book/">here</a>!
Buy Frank's book! Amazon Best Seller, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Book-Retirement-Frank-Nick-Guida/dp/1736988123/">The Book on Retirement: A Better Way to Stretch Your Retirement Dollars While Living the Lifestyle of Your Dreams</a>.&rdquo;
Buy Frankie's book! Amazon Best Seller, "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Better-Way-Retire-Fiduciary-Retirement/dp/1964046866/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1F5SHM06WHU7F&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LUCU9KN8PlqPDlPq3O3spCq5wMc9LhOFb8zDztsnhrX4n0Q8NCFVXBgeEyke2042.ubm3dC8mEet235nMX3srIOrK7rXcYIK5lFLf4MMgDMM&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=frankie+guida&amp;qid=1774883727&amp;sprefix=frankie+guid%2Caps%2C225&amp;sr=8-1">"A Better Way to Retire: How a Fiduciary Retirement Planner Can Be the Key to Financial Success"</a>
<a href="https://abetterwayfinancial.com/events/">CLICK HERE to register</a> for one of our upcoming Tax-Smart Retirement Planning Dinner Workshops.
Follow us on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ABetterWayFinancial/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-better-way-financial">LinkedIn</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@abetterwayfinancial/videos">YouTube</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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