Whipping up Wealth with Brian Butler

Whipping up Wealth with Brian Butler

Step into the kitchen and see what’s cooking for your future by tuning into ”The Retirement Chef: Whipping Up Wealth with Brian Butler.” On each episode, Houston-based wealth advisor Brian Butler – CEO of Wealth Standard Financial – offers up information and insight that helps clarify the often complex and confusing world of personal finance. Brian’s goal is for listeners to gain understanding and feel empowered to make smarter and more impactful decisions that will have positive effects on their finances and strategies both now and as they plan for their futures. For more information visit www.wealthstandardfinancial.com

Episodes

June 17, 2025 16 mins

Brian Butler talks all things retirement planning. This week they take a look at technology and the role it plays in financial planning, especially when it comes to retirement. Brian runs through the pros and the cons of using technology to assist in your retirement portfolio. He also mentions Wealth Flow 360 which he uses at Wealth Standard Financial.

Brian also dips into estate planning and the nightmares that can arise, especial...

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Ken Griffey Jr. was spotted at The Masters photographing the big moments on the course. It made Brian Butler think about how it can be beneficial to find a "side hustle" in retirement and how that can help keep a retiree engaged and excited during the longest vacation of their lives.

Retirement planning doesn't have to be bland! If you are hungry for some spice in your future and are ready to cook up a retirement plan, go to wealth...

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June 10, 2025 14 mins

A lot of folks plan more for their vacations than they do for the longest vacation they will ever take... retirement! Brian Butler reminds us to put some thought into what you want your retirement to look like. Don't let it sneak up on you and not have a plan when it comes time.

And when you are planning, don't forget that there are some cautions and red flags to think about it when it comes to your portfolio. But don't fret, the r...

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June 3, 2025 13 mins

Shaquille O'Neal talked about investing in his favorite cereals early in his career and makes sure to only invest in things he understands. While it might not be cereal, Brian Butler knows that it's a good idea to know what is in your portfolio so you're not surprised when there might be changes in the market. If it works for Shaq, it can certainly work for your retirement plan as well.

Plus, Brian touches on Roth conversions and w...

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Brian Butler talks all things retirement planning. This week they take a look at technology and the role it plays in financial planning, especially when it comes to retirement. Brian runs through the pros and the cons of using technology to assist in your retirement portfolio. He also mentions Wealth Flow 360 which he uses at Wealth Standard Financial.

Brian also dips into estate planning and the nightmares that can arise, especial...

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Drew Barrymore recently couldn't believe she was turning 50 and is having a hard time wrapping her head around retirement one day. Brian Butler realizes a lot of retirees might have the same thoughts and feelings. How does he help his clients prepare for the next chapter that is retirement? Could it involve a part time job or a new hobby? Find out in this week's episode for ways to not be so worried about retirement and the fear of...

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May 13, 2025 13 mins

Ken Griffey Jr. was spotted at The Masters photographing the big moments on the course. It made Brian Butler think about how it can be beneficial to find a "side hustle" in retirement and how that can help keep a retiree engaged and excited during the longest vacation of their lives.

Retirement planning doesn't have to be bland! If you are hungry for some spice in your future and are ready to cook up a retirement plan, go to wealth...

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To Brian Butler, clients are like family and he wants to make sure they are taken care of, especially when it comes to things that most retirees don't think about. He wants to make sure they have healthcare planned out for retirement, because he knows firsthand how important that is. Plus, there is more time on your hands when you are retired, do you know what you will do with the extra time?

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Some folks are getting bored of their jobs because they don't have enough to do, especially in remote and work from home settings. Unfortunately, the same is happening to retirees. You can only play so much golf before you get all golfed out. Brian Butler helps with ways to avoid the "Bore-out" in retirement.

Plus, with the market all over the place, are we already into a recession? Brian takes a look at that as well.

Retirement pl...

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April 22, 2025 14 mins

Brian Butler dives into all things retirement. With the Super Bowl just past, Tom Brady mentioned what his "super powers" were on the football field. What would Brian say his super powers are when it comes to retirement and financial planning?

And speaking of super... Bill Gates had some useful advice that has brought him a lot of success during his career. Brian looks at what we can learn about retirement from Gates and how those ...

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Brian Butler jumps into all things retirement planning. Recently, the New York Yankees did away with their facial hair policy and are allowing players to have beards. Just like the beard policy, what out of date practices are you still following in your financial planning and retirement portfolio? Brian runs through common ones and ways to change your thinking much like the Yankees have done.

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April 8, 2025 11 mins

The Masters are right around the corner and this year, the storied golf tournament will SOUND a little different without legendary broadcaster Verne Lundquist. He mentions that he didn't want to be part of the moment, but being quiet and letting it speak for itself. How does this relate to retirement planning and what lessons can Brian Butler take from it to help us with our portfolios?

Listen in for golf talk, retirement planning,...

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April 1, 2025 16 mins

The Iditarod just wrapped up in Alaska. A course with a bunch of twists, turns and unexpected obstacles can take some serious navigating. Retirement is no different. Brian Butler helps his clients and listeners know when to change course, stay straight or make corrections on the fly. He can help you too!

Plus, with all of the "noise" in the Market recently, Brian advises us on moves to make and not make as well as how to stay calm ...

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Brian Butler discusses finding the right financial advisor in this week's episode. Just because one might be right for someone else, doesn't me he or she is right for you. You have to make sure you interview a couple and make sure they can help you achieve your financial goals in retirement.

Also this week, how do you refresh a stale 401(k) and make sure that it is still doing what you want it to be doing? Brian has some ideas!

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Brian Butler talks all things retirement planning. This week they take a look at technology and the role it plays in financial planning, especially when it comes to retirement. Brian runs through the pros and the cons of using technology to assist in your retirement portfolio. He also mentions Wealth Flow 360 which he uses at Wealth Standard Financial.

Brian also dips into estate planning and the nightmares that can arise, especial...

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Brian Butler jumps into all things retirement planning. Recently, the New York Yankees did away with their facial hair policy and are allowing players to have beards. Just like the beard policy, what out of date practices are you still following in your financial planning and retirement portfolio? Brian runs through common ones and ways to change your thinking much like the Yankees have done.

Retirement planning doesn't have to be ...

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March 4, 2025 14 mins

Brian Butler dives into all things retirement. With the Super Bowl just past, Tom Brady mentioned what his "super powers" were on the football field. What would Brian say his super powers are when it comes to retirement and financial planning?

And speaking of super... Bill Gates had some useful advice that has brought him a lot of success during his career. Brian looks at what we can learn about retirement from Gates and how those ...

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Brian Butler talks about freeloaders – either partners or family that do not help enough with household costs. Brian talks about the mental stress that is caused by this tension and how that is the invisible cost of helping someone. He emphasizes the importance of saying no, establishing clarity, and setting expectations in these scenarios. Brian also shares an example of how a conversation with his client led to them having ...

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Brian Butler discusses debt versus savings and the tough balance in paying toward both. Brian shares the biggest mistakes he sees people make in how they handle both debt and retirement planning and the types of debt that are more urgent to pay than others. Brian also shares the bare minimum he thinks that people should save, regardless of their debt scenario. And he discusses Wealth Standard Financial’s WealthFlow 360 mappin...

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Brian Butler discusses tax planning and those who specialize in it. Brian shares about how most retirees should have one and how confusing the tax code is. He also says that Wealth Standard Financial even collaborates with someone’s CPA, if they already trust a separate one and how one’s tax bill is one of the biggest retirement costs. Brian also shares a big myth about taxes in retirement and the modeling he and his te...

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