Real Wealth, Real Talk
Real Wealth, Real Talk is hosted by Ed Butowsky, Managing Partner of Chapwood Investments and a nationally recognized wealth manager with more than three decades of experience. Known for his straight talk and ability to make complex financial issues clear, Ed explores how current events and market trends impact your money in under 30 minutes per episode.
Ed’s expertise has been featured in ESPN’s Broke documentary, the landmark Sports Illustrated article How (and Why) Athletes Go Broke, and media outlets including Fox Business, Bloomberg Radio, and PBS Frontline. He has advised celebrities, athletes, and families across the country on building and protecting wealth, while pioneering tools like the CHIP score to better measure portfolio performance.
Each episode of Real Wealth, Real Talk offers listeners practical insight, candid perspective, and actionable strategies to help navigate investing with confidence.
Learn more about Chapwood Investments at www.chapwoodinvestments.com
Investment advice offered through Chapwood Investments,LLC, a partner firm of Ethos Financial Group, LLC, a Securities and Exchange Commission-registered investment advisor able to provide investment advice in states where it is registered, exempt, or excluded from registration. Content contained herein is not intended and should not be construed as personalized investment advice or an offer for the purchase or sale of any security, insurance, or other investment product. Investments involve the risk of loss, including possible loss of principal. Please consult with a qualified financial, tax, accounting, or legal professional before implementing any ideas or strategies discussed here. Content provided may be obtained from sources believed to be reliable but cannot be guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness.
Episodes
25 episodes
Making Sense with Ed Butowsky - Chapter 1
testhttps://www.youtube.com/@MakingSensewithEdButowskyChapwood Investments, LLC, is a partner of Ethos Financial Group, LLC, a Securities and Exchange Commission reg...
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Episode 25
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34:38
SCORE Your Portfolio: CHIP Score
In this episode, Ed Butowsky and Jordan McFarland discuss the CHIP Score, a tool that allows individuals to input their expenses and taxes to obtain a realistic assessment of how well their portfolio and investments are performing.The CH...
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Episode 24
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12:17
Investing in a BULL Market
Investing during a bull market can make it seem like the stock market is easy, but we know investors still have questions.A bull market occurs when the market rises around 20% from recent lows. In this episode, Ed and Jordan will cover t...
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Episode 23
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32:01
Optimizing Your Portfolio: The Power of Investment Correlation
This week, Ed Butowsky and Jordan McFarland discuss the important topic of investment correlation and how it impacts your portfolio and investment returns.In this episode, they cover:What is investment correlati...
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Episode 22
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21:55
From Vague to Vivid: Making Your Investments Clear
In this episode, Ed Butowsky and Jordan McFarland discuss two of the most ambiguous terms in the financial world: risk and diversification.They emphasize that vague planning leads to unclear outcomes, undermining the purp...
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Episode 21
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16:50
The Double-Edged Sword of Over-Concentration in Investments
In this episode of the Making Sense Podcast, Ed Butowsky and Jordan McFarland discuss the issue of over concentration in the investment world.From professional athletes to high-earning entrepreneurs, many investors have portfolios that a...
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Episode 20
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31:15
REITs and Other Real Estate with David Auerbach
Real estate investment is a well-known avenue that has remained a cornerstone of American investment culture. With its tangible assets, potential for appreciation, and opportunity for cash flows, real estate can be a lucrative investment, parti...
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Episode 19
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40:52
The American Nightmare: Buying a Home in the US
What was once a routine milestone for many just a few decades ago has now become a significant challenge in today's world.The landscape of homeownership in America has dramatically changed due to various factors: institutions buying up h...
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Episode 18
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26:52
Are High Yield Bonds Actually "Junk" with Vijay Srinivasan
In this episode of the "Making Sense" Podcast, Ed Butowsky and Vijay Srinivasan explore the realm of fixed-income investments through high-yield bonds. This area of investing is often misunderstood, with many investors viewing bonds as the safe...
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Episode 17
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18:04
Breaking Down the Taxocracy with Scott Hodge
Have you ever wondered how the tax policy affects your daily life?Long-time policy expert and president emeritus at the Tax Foundation joins us for the 16th episode of the Making Sense Podcast where Ed Butowsky and Scott delve into Scot...
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Episode 16
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43:04
The Investor's Toolbox: Investment Forensics
The Investment Forensics toolbox was designed for investors to have the capabilities to use institutional investment tools on their own portfolios in a simple and clear way.In this episode, Ed Butowsky and Jordan McFarland discuss the i...
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Episode 15
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28:49
Investor's Toolbox: 8 Metrics for Portfolio Efficiency
In 2005, Ed Butowsky developed the 8 Metrics, a tool designed to gauge an investor's portfolio efficiency. This involves analyzing eight crucial data points and presenting a clear, understandable score for non-professional investors.Hav...
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Episode 14
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25:11
Navigating 2024: Highlighting the Top 3 Storylines to Follow
In the first episode of 2024, Ed and Jordan delve into the key investment storylines to keep an eye on this year. Amidst numerous narratives that may emerge, these three stand out as crucial, irrespective of circumstances:The Fed...
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Episode 13
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29:16
2024 Outlook: A Drive Down Wall Street
Join our year-end webinar featuring esteemed guest Michael Gayed, CFA. Michael Gayed is a highly regarded Investment Manager at Tidal Financial Group in New York City, recognized for his award-winning and results-oriented approach. ...
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Episode 12
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41:09
Pathways of the Affluent: Alternative Investments
In this episode, the Chapwood Investments team is joined by Alan Strauss, a seasoned expert in alternative investments from Crystal Capital in Miami, FL. Crystal Capital operates as an alternative investment platform.During our discussio...
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Episode 11
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44:29
"The Inflation Hedge"
Welcome to today's 10th episode. Many individuals seek investments that not only grow effectively but also act as a hedge against inflation. Unfortunately, there is a tendency for people to rely too heavily on online advice, especially when it ...
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Episode 10
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31:08
Founder's Frontier: Arriving at Stage 4
On this special episode of the Making Sense with Ed Butowsky Podcast, we have the privilege of hosting Perry Kaufman, a seasoned business expert with over 40 years of experience. Perry, who has a background as a CPA and founder, recently establ...
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Episode 9
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27:25
Finding Opportunities in the Market
In the 8th episode of the Making Sense Podcast, Ed Butowsky and Jordan McFarland guide listeners on viewing the stock market through an investor's lens and highlight strategies for identifying potentially valuable opportunities.By viewi...
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Episode 8
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34:18
Diamonds Are An (Investor's) Best Friend?
This week, our special guest is Heidi Ortman, a seasoned diamond expert and the owner of J. Ortman Inc. This company, a leading authority in buying, selling, and redesigning jewelry and precious gems since 1899, is based in the Sunshine State.<...
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Episode 7
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27:45
Why Does the Stock Market Move?
In this edition of the Making Sense with Ed Butowsky Podcast, Jordan and Ed delve into the factors influencing stock market fluctuations.While the stock market's behavior often appears puzzling and counterintuitive to many, there are co...
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Episode 6
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27:34
Estate Planning with Steve Boss
Ever wonder what happens to your wealth after you're no longer there to manage it? If you're among many families in the US feeling uneasy about their estate plans, this is the episode for you! Join us as we sit down with renowned e...
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Episode 5
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32:13
Cost of Living: Why Are Your Grandparents So Cranky?
Have you found yourself taken aback by the significant increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) over the past few years? If you have, brace yourself for a revelation – these figures have actually been consistently underestimated for decades.<...
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Episode 4
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35:13
Navigating the Misunderstood World of Alternative Investments
Have you been told that alternative investments are risky or only for the ultra-high-net worth? Think again. What if we showed you alternative investing creates a more efficient investment portfolio and goes beyond even hedge funds...
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Episode 3
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31:49
The Elephant in the Room: Your Real Rate of Return
In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the world of the uncommon discussion of the truth behind your investments to uncover the truth about the "Real Rate of Return." Join us as we explore the critical factors that can significant...
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Episode 2
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27:05
Wall Street to Dallas: A 35-Year Journey
In this inaugural episode, we dive into the long and successful career that Ed Butowsky has created over three decades. Growing up north of Manhattan, he was immersed in the financial world from an early stage and learned from his father, David...
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Episode 1
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29:18