Welcome to Retirement Straight Talk with hosts Paul & William Barreca, the podcast tailored for the unique needs of Canadian Gen Xers.
Paul is an award winning Wealth Advisor at West End Wealth Planning, IPC Securities Corporation, and celebrated radio personality, most recently as host of the Sunday Money Show on Newstalk 1010.
William adds a fresh perspective to Paul's more than 3 decades of experience.
In this podcast, we will break down and simplify complex financial topics relevant to Gen Xers.
Join us as we inform and empower you with real facts so you can avoid common money mistakes and build a worry-free retirement.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect those of IPC Securities Corporation.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Retirement Straight Talk with hosts Paul & William Barreca, the podcast tailored for the unique needs of Canadian Gen Xers.
Paul is an award winning Wealth Advisor at West End Wealth Planning, IPC Securities Corporation, and celebrated radio personality, most recently as host of the Sunday Money Show on Newstalk 1010.
William adds a fresh perspective to Paul's more than 3 decades of experience.
In this podcast, we will break down and simplify complex financial topics relevant to Gen Xers.
Join us as we inform and empower you with real facts so you can avoid common money mistakes and build a worry-free retirement.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect those of IPC Securities Corporation.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Not all advisors are created equal and picking the wrong one can cost you far more than a few bad investments.
In this episode of Retirement Straight Talk, Paul and William break down what real financial advice should look like, how compensation models shape recommendations, and the red flags that should have you walking away.
🧠What you’ll learn:
• When you actually need an advisor (and when you don’t)
• What good advisors really do (it’s more than returns)
• Types of advisors & how they get paid
• Key questions to ask before hiring
• 7 red flags to never ignore
• Why great advice often pays for itself
Choosing the right advisor is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make.
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Trademarks owned by Investment Planning Counsel Inc. and licensed to its subsidiary corporations. Investment Planning Counsel is a fully integrated wealth management company. Mutual funds available through IPC Investment Corporation and IPC Securities Corporation. Securities available through IPC Securities Corporation, a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Insurance products available through Tribar Financial Inc.
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