For What It's Worth

by Raymond James

Learn how to plan, invest and live smarter with the Raymond James For What It’s Worth podcast. Featuring insights from leading professionals, For What It’s Worth brings you the latest in wealth management, market commentary and engaging research. Hear industry specialists share resourceful insights on economic events, longevity and retirement planning, growing your financial legacy and more in each discussion-based episode hosted by Paige Lenssen, CFA. Whether you already work with a trusted financial advisor or currently manage your own investment plans, For What It’s Worth provides the engaging wealth management information you value as you pursue your most important goals.

Episodes

The results are in – families want to give back and give big

17m · Published 13 Nov 15:02

As we head into the (statistically) most charitable time of the year, aggregate U.S. giving is poised for a rebound from last year’s softened figures. Nicole Hisler, director of charitable solutions at Raymond James Trust, discusses philanthropic trends and important reminders for year-round generosity. [Recorded Aug. 17, 2023]

Guard against email hacks and other dangerous scams

22m · Published 04 Oct 14:19

How do fraudsters compromise email accounts, and what steps can you take to protect yours? Review timeless tips for sidestepping both high- and low-tech scams, courtesy of Christa Far, Raymond James director of anti-money laundering and financial crimes management. [Recorded Aug. 15, 2023]

Wills, trusts, POAs and directives: What’s the difference?

17m · Published 11 Sep 15:22

Essential estate planning documents help ensure your intentions will be honored, especially if you’re not in a position to express them yourself. Liz Ochoa, Raymond James private wealth strategist, discusses the differences between some of these powerful documents and shares which ones should be established as early as age 18. [Recorded Aug. 3, 2023]

Your heirs want transparent, proactive conversations

18m · Published 22 Aug 14:30

When it comes to planning for the future of your wealth – and the impact it will have beyond your lifetime – what matters most? Joe Weaver, president of Raymond James Trust, discusses the critical role that proactive communication plays in a successful wealth transfer. [Recorded July 27, 2023]

Is this a bull market – and will it last?

15m · Published 18 Jul 18:27

All three major U.S. equity indices showed remarkable strength through the first half of 2023. Can they sustain this level of performance, or is a long-predicted recession lurking in the quarters ahead? Raymond James Chief Investment Officer Larry Adam shares his midyear investing outlook. [Recorded July 11, 2023]

Wildfires, carbon sinks and the value of forestry policy

27m · Published 26 Jun 14:06

Did you know that American forests offset 12% of total U.S. emissions? With wildfires back in the headlines, Energy Analyst Pavel Molchanov discusses the crucial role of reforestation efforts. [Recorded June 14, 2023]

Will ChatGPT (and the AI behind it) revolutionize our lives?

33m · Published 20 Apr 15:41

Powered by generative artificial intelligence, OpenAI's ChatGPT has demolished prior records while becoming the fastest consumer application in history to reach 100 million users. What's behind its meteoric rise? Kemal Kvakic, Raymond James IT head of innovation, discusses what sets this innovation apart – and what risks it poses. [Recorded April 6, 2023]

The delicate juncture of estate planning and substance abuse

18m · Published 16 Mar 20:59

Determining how you want your wealth distributed at the time of your passing can be challenging and emotional. For many families, this complexity is heightened by the presence of addiction or substance abuse among heirs. Will Lucius, chief trust officer at Raymond James Trust, discusses planning approaches available to affected families and why they may choose to include or exclude specific substance abuse provisions in their estate documents. [Recorded Feb. 21, 2023]

Can market optimism coexist with a looming recession?

19m · Published 06 Feb 20:11

Raymond James Chief Investment Officer Larry Adam expects the U.S. economy to experience a recession this year – but he also forecasts a base case S&P 500 return of nearly 15%. What’s powering this dual-faceted outlook? Hear his perspective in the latest episode of For What It’s Worth. [Recorded Jan. 31, 2023]

Concentrated wealth poses significant risks and complexities

22m · Published 12 Dec 14:29

Outsized stock positions arise in various ways, including business ownership, inheritance and investment performance over time. Ben Crayton, director of structured investments product management at Raymond James, outlines strategies that can mitigate related risks, including approaches that allow for continued ownership of the shares in question. [Recorded Oct. 5, 2022]

For What It's Worth has 26 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 8:26:36. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 26th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 23rd, 2024 22:44.