E8: Roth Conversions

Executive Summary On this episode of Financial Discretion Advised, hosts Abrin and Tyler bring on Craig Joncas to discuss the ever-popular financial strategy of Roth Conversions. Craig is one of the managing partners of Penobscot Financial Advisors and has over a decade of experience in the field.   Traditional IRA vs Roth IRA   Abrin starts the show off by describing […]

E7: New Year, New Financial Planning Resolutions

Executive Summary This week’s episode gets us ready for the long-awaited transition to 2021, as advisors Abrin Berkemeyer CFP® and Tyler Hafford go over New Year’s Resolutions to get your finances in order. Goodbye 2020 and Hello 2021!  Resolution #1 – Build a Budget  Abrin and Tyler dive into the importance of starting at the basics. While building a budget isn’t […]

E6: Things Your Crazy Uncle Was Wrong About at Thanksgiving

Executive Summary This week’s episode gets into the holiday spirit as advisors Abrin Berkemeyer CFP® and Tyler Hafford dive into the common questions they get from relatives at the Thanksgiving table, as well as the financial planning tools they are most thankful for. Tune in and see the Things your crazy uncle might have been […]

James Kane Joins Team PFA!

James Kane joined Penobscot Financial Advisors September 15th, 2020 as a Portfolio Administrator. James graduated from Loyola University Maryland with a degree in Finance, and has experience in equity research and trading – rewarding him with the skillset to tackle any challenge and deliver superior client service in his new role with PFA. When not […]

E1: “What the F???”

PFA Launches a Podcast – Financial Discretion Advised Executive Summary Abrin Berkemeyer CFP® and Tyler Hafford recorded the first episode “What the F???” to kick off our new podcast Financial Discretion Advised.  The two delve into the most important question to ask your financial advisor: Are you a fiduciary?  After this quick 17-minute listen, you […]