Vector advisor Chris Wagner explores how intentional conversations about values, goals, and financial plans can empower every family member, foster trust, and ensure everyone is rowing in the same direction. (podcast)

As the year winds down, fall is the perfect season to check in on your finances and clear away clutter. These five simple tasks—from reviewing beneficiaries to organizing key documents—can help you start the new year with clarity and confidence.

Tom Lyons—a Vietnam-era U.S. Air Force veteran, M&A advisor, and passionate philanthropist—shares how his military service inspired founding the Minnesota Veterans Pantry. (podcast hosted by Chris Wagner)

If you’re hesitant to spend—even when your plan says you can—you’re not alone. This episode explores how small, intentional choices can help shift the mindset from saver to spender, adding comfort, joy, and purpose to your retirement.

Vector Advisor Chris Wagner discusses key financial planning topics for the new year, including Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), tax-smart giving strategies like Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) and donor-advised funds. The new year marks a great reminder to review account beneficiaries and ensure your financial plan is on track. (podcast)

Vector’s Chris Wagner discusses intra-generational wealth transfer, offering practical insights to help ensure a seamless transition of assets. Topics range from the importance of beneficiary designations to the nuanced roles of wills and trusts.

Wealth Advisor Chris Wagner, CFP®, shares valuable insights on college savings strategies, covering everything from 529 plans to the flexibility of UTMA accounts. Learn how to maximize your education savings and make informed financial decisions for your family's future.

We are talking about 529s today because the new SECURE 2.0 Act now allows these tax-advantaged accounts to convert to a Roth IRA. Chris Wagner, a wealth advisor at Vector, joins Jason to discuss.