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02/24/2021 – Episode 63: How to Gain Clarity Around Your Spending: Part 2 — With Alison Salisbury



  • To help you put together your 2021 budget, Fiscally Fit’s Alison Salisbury reveals effective ways you can create a budget that’s tailored to your needs, no matter how COVID-19 may have impacted your financial picture
  • Learn how you can protect yourself online and avoid online scammers and fraud 

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02/10/2021 – Episode 62: How to Gain Clarity Around Your Spending – With Alison Salisbury



  • In this episode, join Esther Szabo and Alison Salisbury, the owner and founder of Fiscally Fit, as they highlight ways you can get a handle on your spending 
  • They discuss tools to help you identify your spending habits and reveal how understanding your cash flow can help you feel in control of your finances

Gates Pass Advisors: (650) 797-0280 | esther@gatespassadvisors.com | Esther Szabo’s LinkedIn | Fiscally Fit: (650) 965-4090 


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01/27/21 – Episode 61: Strengthen Your Decision-Making With the Enneagram: Part 2 – With Matt Schlegel



  • Esther Szabo is back with Matt Schlegel from Schlegel Consulting to discuss how you can apply creativity to the Enneagram model to further expand your perspective when making personal and financial decisions.
  • Discover how to determine your Enneagram type, understand its underlying motivating force, and more!

Gates Pass Advisors: (650) 797-0280 | esther@gatespassadvisors.com | Connect with Esther Szabo on LinkedIn | Connect with Matt Schlegel on Linkedin | Schlegel Consulting | Matt’s Blog

 


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01/13/2021 – Episode 60: Strengthen Your Decision-Making With the Enneagram: Part 1 — With Matt Schlegel



  • Join Esther Szabo and Schlegel Consulting’s Matt Schlegel to explore how the Enneagram can be used as an effective tool for approaching money and financial decisions. 
  • Learn practical tips for ways you can start implementing this decision-making style today!

Gates Pass Advisors: (650) 797-0280 | esther@gatespassadvisors.com | Connect with Esther Szabo on LinkedIn | Connect with Matt Schlegel on Linkedin | Schlegel Consulting | Matt’s Blog


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12/30/2020 – Episode 59: A Reflection on the 2020 Investing Landscape



  • Join Esther Szabo as she reflects on 2020 and some of the lessons it has taught us as investors
  • Reviews financial and investment complexities we’ve faced this year and looks at the factors that affect the first quarter and into the second quarter of 2021

Gates Pass Advisors: (650) 797-0280 | esther@gatespassadvisors.com | Esther Szabo’s LinkedIn


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12/18/2020 – Episode 58 – Planning With Persistence



  • Learn why, despite the many changes and disturbances happening around the world, it’s always best to plan around what is within your reach
  • Discover how a persistent and ongoing planning process can help you during times of uncertainty and transition

Gates Pass Advisors: (650) 797-0280 | esther@gatespassadvisors.com | Esther Szabo’s LinkedIn  


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12/02/2020 – Episode 57 – How to Create Your Complete Financial Picture in 2021



  • Learn how combining the technical and personal aspects of planning provides you a complete financial picture in 2021
  • Discover which areas of your finances to focus on to increase your financial confidence

Gates Pass Advisors: (650) 797-0280 | esther@gatespassadvisors.com | Esther Szabo’s LinkedIn | Episode 53 – 5 Considerations for Your 2020 Year-End Planning


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11/18/2020 – Episode 56 – Tips for Maintaining Your Physical Wellness During COVID-19 and Beyond – With Dr. Tim Haun



  • In this episode, Esther Szabo welcomes chiropractor and personal trainer, Dr. Tim Haun to help you navigate your physical wellness during times of transition and uncertainty. 
  • Dr. Haun shares actionable tips for maintaining your physical health during life’s ups and down — and while working from home.

Gates Pass Advisors: (650) 797-0280 | esther@gatespassadvisors.com | Esther Szabo’s LinkedIn | Dr. Tim Haun – Comprehensive Spine & Sports Center


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11/04/2020 – Episode‌ ‌55‌ ‌-‌ ‌How‌ ‌to‌ ‌Navigate‌ ‌the‌ ‌Medicare‌ ‌Maze‌ ‌—‌ ‌With‌ ‌Marcia‌ ‌Mantell‌ ‌



  • Join Esther Szabo and retirement expert Marcia Mantell to learn everything you need to know about navigating the Medicare maze
  • Learn the hidden nuances of when and how to use Medicare and useful resources for increasing your Medicare knowledge

Gates Pass Advisors: (650) 797-0280 | esther@gatespassadvisors.com | Esther Szabo’s LinkedIn | Episode 54: Do’s and Don’ts Of Social Security in the age of COVID-19 — With Marcia Mantell

Marcia Mantell LinkedIn | What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women? | What’s the Deal with Social Security for Women? | Medicare Website | Medicare & You | SHIP | Medicare Plan Finder


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10/21/2020 – Episode 54 – Do’s and Don’ts Of Social Security in the age of COVID-19 — With Marcia Mantell



  • Join Esther Szabo and Social Security expert Marica Mantell as they discuss important important considerations and highlight why proactive planning is important –especially for women
  • Discover what women need to know when making Social Security decisions so they can can maximize their benefits

Gates Pass Advisors: (650) 797-0280 | esther@gatespassadvisors.com | Esther Szabo’s LinkedIn | Marcia Mantell LinkedIn | BoomerRetirementBriefs.com | What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women? | What’s the Deal with Social Security for Women? | Social Security Website


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10/07/2020 – Episode 53 — 5 Considerations for Your 2020 Year-End Planning



  • Prepare to to tackle your year-end planning tasks with Esther Szabo’s list of the 5 things you should think about as you plan for your transition into 2021
  • Discover the impact the election, COVID-19, and holiday season could bring to your financial plan — and how to plan accordingly

Gates Pass Advisors: (650) 797-0280 | esther@gatespassadvisors.com | Esther Szabo’s LinkedIn


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9/24/2020 – Episode 52 – 5 Tips for Managing the Loss of a Loved One



  • Join Esther Szabo as she shares her first-hand experience with transition after the passing of her mother on August 30, 2020
  • Discover emotional and financial tips that everyone should know when managing the loss of a loved one

Esther Szabo | Gates Pass Advisors 


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8/7/2020 – Episode 50 — 5 Key Steps for Planning Your Retirement



  • Learn how you can better prepare for retirement with Esther Szabo’s five key retirement planning steps. 
  • Discover important planning areas that can often be overlooked — and how your advisor can help keep you on-track throughout the planning process.

Gates Pass Advisors | esther@gatespassadvisors.com


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7/22/2020 – Episode 49 — How Holistic Planning Can Guide You Through 2020’s Ups and Downs



  • Learn how effective Gates Pass Advisor’s holistic planning approach can be, and why it is needed now more than ever
  • Learn investment insight and the importance of personalized portfolio management when navigating COVID-19

 

Gates Pass Advisors | esther@gatespassadvisors.com


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7/8/2020 – Episode 48 – What Do We Do When We Don’t Know What To Do



  • Esther Szabo shares shares how she walked through an ‘off the charts’ uncontrollable experience and how she applies that knowledge to navigating today’s pandemic
  • Discover how markets have changed during this crisis and how it has impacted financial planning needs

Gates Pass Advisors | esther@gatespassadvisors.com


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6/24/2020 – Episode 47- Your 2020 Mid-Year Check-In



  • In this episode, join Esther Szabo to review the first half of 2020 and the overall impact of the COVID-19 crisis
  • Discover ways financial advisors are viewing the future — and the value and advice they are bringing to clients right now

Gates Pass Advisors | esther@gatespassadvisors.com | Esther Szabo’s LinkedIn | Episode 42 -3 Tips For Navigating Challenging Times


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6/10/2020 – Episode 46 — How has COVID-19 Impacted the Mortgage Industry? — With Greg Osgood



  • Join Esther Szabo and University Investments’ Greg Osgood to explore COVID-19’s impact on the mortgage industry
  • Discover tips for managing your mortgage during this time of uncertainty and ways you can stick to your plan

Gates Pass Advisors | esther@gatespassadvisors.com | Esther Szabo’s LinkedIn | Greg Osgood’s LinkedIn | University Investments


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5/27/2020 – Episode 45- Critical Skills Needed for Stressful Situations



  • Listen as Esther Szabo reveals three critical traits that will help you navigate times of stress and uncertainty
  • Discover the reality many are experiencing during this time of increased unemployment and market volatility— and how Esther is advising her clients through it

Resources: Gates Pass Advisors | esther@gatespassadvisors.com | Esther Szabo’s LinkedIn | Episode 41- Decision Making In Difficult Times | Episode 42– 3 Tips for Navigate Challenging Times  |  Episode 43- COVID-19 Investor Update: What Should you be Doing?


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5/13/20 Episode 44 – Protecting Yourself Through Transition With Long-Term Care Insurance — with Elena Smirnov-Otis



  • Hear how planning ahead with long-term care insurance impacted Elena Smirnov-Otis’ experience with transition when her husband was suddenly diagnosed with an incurable chronic illness at age 60.
  • Learn Elena’s words of advice, tips, and tricks for those who may also be planning ahead with, or are currently navigating transition, with long-term care insurance 

Resources:  Gates Pass Advisors | esther@gatespassadvisors.com | Esther Szabo’s LinkedIn | elena@gaps-USA.com | Being Mortal — Atul Gawande


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05/01/2020 Episode 43- COVID-19 Investor Update: What Should you be Doing?



  • Discover the current state of the markets and its impact on society
  • Learn three tips for navigating these uncertain times so you can make solid, informed decisions

Gates Pass Advisors | esther@gatespassadvisors.com | Esther Szabo’s LinkedIn | Episode 42 -3 Tips For Navigating Challenging Times


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04/17/2020 – Episode 42 – 3 Tips for Navigating Challenging Times



  • Join Esther Szabo as she reveals three tips to help you navigate these uncertain times.
  • Discover a variety of supporting actions to incorporate into your daily life during self-isolation and how these actions allow you to be your best self in spite of difficulty.

Resources:  Gates Pass Advisors | esther@gatespassadvisors.com | Esther Szabo’s LinkedIn 


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04/01/2020 – Episode 41- Decision Making In Difficult Times



  • Hear Esther Szabo’s calming perspective on how COVID-19 is affecting the financial industry and individuals alike
  • Learn key ways Esther is advising clients during this time of transition to guide them both technically and personally. 

 

Gates Pass Advisors | esther@gatespassadvisors.com | Esther Szabo’s LinkedIn | Episode 3 – Proper Prior Planning Prevents Poor PerformanceEpisode 38 – Financial Planner Versus Wealth Manager: What’s the Difference?

 


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SPECIAL UPDATE: COVID-19



In this special episode, we share updates on how we are responding to the COVID-19 situation, how we’re assisting our clients, and what actions we’re advising investors to take during this time of uncertainty.

Tune in now to learn how the markets are being affected and what we’re doing to help clients during this tumultuous time.

Resources: Gates Pass Advisors