In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing economic landscape, it has become increasingly crucial for individuals of all ages to acquire financial literacy and understand the power of investing.
Taking charge of our financial future can pave the way for long-term stability and growth.
Want to know some basic investing concepts that will help you get started?
In this episode, Billy Peterson is joined by his colleagues Cade and Shaun to talk about the importance of getting started with investing at an early age.
Listen in as they discuss:
How their annual Financial Boot Camp helps students learn about good money habits and how to avoid debt
Stories of how they got into investing, and their favorite tips from Warren Buffet
The importance of diversification and investing in income-producing assets, mutual funds, and securities
The power of compounding interest, particularly for the younger generation
There are many challenges facing the horse racing industry, both from an economic and social perspective.
Despite this, it continues to strive for growth and attract new generations.
And what better way to shed light on these topics than by speaking with someone who possesses a profound understanding of the industry?
Join Billy and Cade as they sit down with Janet VanBebber, Chief Racing Officer, at the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) to hear her insights and perspective on the horse racing industry. She candidly shares her optimism for the future of horse racing, as well as its challenges. Additionally, she talks about the opportunities for young people and professionals to get involved in racing.
Listen in as Janet shares:
Some of her most memorable moments as a trainer, and equine enthusiast
How inflation has impacted the horse industry and AQHA
The need to engage the next generation
Her mission to monitor emergent threats and keep integrity within the sport
Janet VanBebber is the Chief Racing Officer for the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). VanBebber is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the racing department, Racing Challenge, and related programs. Janet plays a key role in developing and implementing programs and objectives to promote the advancement of Quarter Horse racing across the globe.
VanBebber’s resume boasts a long and successful career training and racing American Quarter Horses. The former owner of VanBebber Racing Stables of Ledbetter, Texas, she has a long history of involvement with American Quarter Horses and Quarter Horse racing and is well known for being one of the industry’s most accomplished trainers.
In 2011, she became the first female trainer to eclipse the 1,000th career win mark. Her resume also included being the recipient of the 2002 AQHA Mildred n. Vessels Special Achievement Award. Her career includes training world champion TAILOR FIT, who remains ranked as one of the breed’s top money earners-15 years after his final race.
In addition to owning VanBebber Racing Stables of Ledbetter, Texas, Janet has been on the board of directors for both the Texas Quarter Horse Association and the Texas HBPA, while also owning and managing other horse-related enterprises.
When planning to transfer your possessions to your loved ones, it can be daunting, both due to the burden of paperwork and familial pressure.
This is precisely why developing and arranging a will and trust with a trusted professional is critical.
Today’s guest, Wayne Bennett, Director & Shareholder at Clyde Snow & Sessions, helps his clients sort through the plethora of decisions when making, or updating a will, to assist in resolving family conflict from decisions made by the deceased.
Join Wayne as he chats with Billy and Shaun about:
The difference between a will and a trust, and the role of beneficiaries
Why it is important to choose the right person as your representative or trustee
How to protect younger beneficiaries from mismanaging their inheritance
The probate process and how having a trust can simplify the payout process
Key documents that should be included in a good estate plan
Wayne Bennett focuses his practice on representing individuals and solving problems in both the commercial and personal arenas. With respect to commercial clients, he is experienced in all aspects of tax, business, and estate planning. Specifically, Mr. Bennett works with people and local businesses in need of structuring assistance, business and personal planning, business formation issues, contracts, long- and short-term development plans, tax-related issues and planning, and business exit strategies. He is also proficient in handling commercial leases and commercial finance issues, for both the lender and borrower. Mr. Bennett is very experienced in handling asset purchase and stock purchase acquisitions and sales, as well as real estate transactions. Mr. Bennett has been involved in various merger transactions involving businesses of all types, and in working with banking customers to develop new relationships and to move business accounts to new banking relationships. Mr. Bennett assists a number of local community banks and other lenders with lending-related needs including loan documentation, maintenance, and collection. This work regularly includes reviewing and, when necessary, documenting new loans and advising lenders on how to work through troubled debt with struggling borrowers. With respect to planning for individuals, Mr. Bennett assists clients with their estate planning, estate taxation, wills and trusts, probate, and family disputes involving inheritance issues. With almost two decades of experience, Mr. Bennett has worked with clients on a multitude of estate types and has resolved numerous disputes involving estates and the heirs.
To achieve success, you need to put in the effort and demonstrate your abilities.
In this episode, Billy and Cade interview Jeff Tebow about his career and experiences in the horse industry starting from being a farm hand on the ranch to becoming the CEO of an Insurance company.
Learn valuable life lessons as Jeff shares:
How he got into the equine industry, and the significance it had on his life at a young age
His opinion on how reading is becoming a lost art and the value of educating yourself
The regulations pertaining to the safety and well-being of the horses and their riders
The importance of financial discipline so you can invest consistently for the long term
When there’s great uncertainty in the markets, gaining insight from experts like today’s guest, Jon MacKay, Head of Platform Distributions at Schroders is beneficial.
Listen in as he joins Billy and Shaun to provide insight and clarity about what is happening, and what’s to come within the economic field.
Join the discussion as Jon highlights:
The current regime shift in the economy and the potential impact of inflation on bond yields, growth cycles, and credit availability
How inflation will be a tougher issue to reign in than it has been in the past
His thoughts and predictions concerning the Fed policy
Reasons why he sees a massive demand for commodities, especially industrial metals, and energy
Jonathan Mackay is the Head of Platform Distribution at Schroders, which involves working in partnership with Hartford Funds to represent their strategies to financial advisors and intermediaries in the Northeast region. He joined Schroders in 2016 and is based in New York. Jonathan was a Senior Market Strategist at Morgan Stanley from 2009 to 2016, which involved providing advice to the firm’s sales force and clients on a variety of investing topics, authoring in-depth reports, and traveling frequently throughout the Americas meeting with high-net-worth individuals and middle market institutions. He was a Credit Strategist at Citigroup Smith Barney from 2000 to 2009, which involved providing commentary on the credit markets and coming up with trade ideas for the High Yield, Emerging Markets and Investment Grade corporate bond desks. He was an analyst at Emerging Markets Securities LLC from 1997 to 1999, which involved creating structured trade credit transactions.
Investing can be risky, but it’s also an essential part of growing your wealth.
In this episode, Billy is joined by his son, Cade and together they dive into taking risks with your investments and emphasize the importance of knowing your risk tolerance. They also clarify that investing is not the same as gambling, and explain why it’s necessary to be bold when building a successful portfolio.
Join the conversation to learn more about:
The current market selloff and the risks associated with the Federal Reserve’s actions to combat inflation
The process of determining an investor’s risk score through a few simple questions, and the importance of regularly monitoring your tolerance
Why Tesla is an example of a high-risk company that has proven to be successful
The risks of complacency in investing and the history of speculative booms
At Peterson Wealth Services, we understand that business owners face unique challenges, which is why we are constantly striving to stay informed so we can help our clients make educated decisions.
Join Billy and Shaun as they sit down with Clint Carpenter, Co-Founder of South Texas Oil Field Solutions to chat about the oil industry, and how the last few years have affected him as a business owner. Together they delve into issues concerning the rise of green energy, how the pandemic changed the workforce in America, and the reasons why Clint has shifted his focus to ministry work.
Listen as Clint discusses:
How he got into the oil and gas industry, and it’s current state within the economy
Challenges he endured during and now, post-pandemic
Why he no longer pays attention to mainstream media
What he does to make a positive impact on people’s lives
Clint Carpenter is a native of Freer, TX and was raised in the heart of the oil patch. He began his career as a roustabout for Hellums Services in 1997 and quickly rose up through the ranks with Key Energy. He was instrumental in the growth of a major service company, which IPO’d in 2008. He has held numerous management positions throughout his career until founding STOS in 2010. Clint has developed relationships with many of the major operators in the Eagle Ford which has led to the success of the company. Mr. Carpenter believes that a focus on service is crucial to the success of STOS.
After dedicating time and effort to run your business for years or even decades, it may be time to sell, and move on to new ventures.
However, the process of selling a business can be overwhelming and filled with uncertainty. To ensure a successful sale, it is important to manage your expectations, and have a trusted group of advisors to help guide you through the process.
In this episode, Billy sits down with Brian Van Camp, Managing Partner of Linked Accounting, to talk about business ownership and his advice for those that are looking to buy, or sell.
Listen as Brian discusses:
What Linked Accounting does to support business owners
The types of formation entities when starting a business and the taxation side of it
What to consider when it comes to thinking about transitioning or selling your business
The ways of selling your business and the pros and cons of each
Brian Van Camp is the Managing Partner Director of Linked Accounting. Brian’s passion for developing and implementing business and tax strategies has been instrumental to many businesses and individuals during his tenure at Linked Accounting. Business owners regularly seek out his advice on tax planning and audit matters, commercial lending, and business acquisition and sale transactions. When new tax laws are passed, you can be certain Brian will have read the law and developed tax strategies to help our clients make good use of new provisions of the Tax Code.
Financial success is not only about making good money, it is also about managing it.
Oftentimes you will find yourself in situations where you will need to make decisions that could either positively or negatively affect your wealth.
Join Billy and Shaun for an all-new episode of Harnessing Your Wealth where they talk about the 5 common mistakes people make when it comes to managing their money.
Listen and take note as Billy and Shaun discuss:
Tips on how to not let your emotions guide your investment decisions
Why bear markets are an opportunity for investors
The importance of participating in company-sponsored retirement plans
Why diversification is key to building a strong portfolio
In episode one, we learned about Billy Peterson, president of Peterson Wealth Services. And now, we meet Shaun and Cade, two financial advisors who not only share the same name as Billy, but also the same drive and passion.
Listen as Shaun and Cade explain the process they use to build relationships with clients, how they envision growing their business within the equine industry, and how Billy helped them launch their careers.
Shaun and Cade discuss:
How their interest in investing and finances was apparent in childhood
The different types of meetings they use when onboarding a new client
What it’s like working with equine enthusiasts and why they enjoy it
And more!
Resources:
Introducing Harnessing Your Wealth: Meet Host Billy Peterson (Ep. 1)
