Your Life Your Wealth Podcast

Your Life Your Wealth Podcast

Informative and practical conversation on retirement planning from John Walker and Jason O'Meara of Mercer Advisors. Whether you're anticipating retirement or making the most of your retired years, John and Jason offer useful guidance.

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October 9, 2026 • 27 mins

A practical guide to the financial moves expectant parents should make before baby arrives, from liquidity and insurance to tax credits, 529s, and estate planning.

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Mercer Advisors' Senior Director of Financial Planning, Bryan Strike, joins John and Jason for a discussion on setting-up your young child with a retirement plan using the newly available Trump account.

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Discover why the first years of retirement set the tone for long-term success and how to spend intentionally during your most active, healthy years.

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August 21, 2026 • 21 mins

John Walker and Jason O'Meara discuss the difference between investment philosophy and investment strategy and why it's important to understand the distinction. 

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August 7, 2026 • 19 mins

John Walker and Jason O'Meara break down the mindsets and strategies that help families grow and preserve generational wealth across decades.

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July 24, 2026 • 26 mins

John and Jason welcome Mercer Advisors' Retirement Plan Specialist Dennis Jablonoski to discuss how employees and employers can measure the success of their 401k plans.

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John Walker and Jason O'Meara discuss the missed investment opportunities of the DIY financial planning approach.

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John Walker and Jason O'Meara discuss why disability insurance is a critical safety net for your financial plan.

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John Walker and Jason O'Meara discuss how inflation can impact the purchasing power of your retirement savings.

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Having debt such as a mortgage with a low interest rate can make good financial sense. Other debt such as high interest credit card debt can help sink you financially.  John and Jason discuss how proper debt management can be an important part of your overall financial plan.

Listening Time: 33 minutes 

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If your goal is to not be the richest person in the cemetery you may need to shift your mindset away from the years where saving money was your first priority. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional Jason O'Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors. They discuss ...

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John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional Jason O'Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors, help you steer clear of costly wealth management mistakes.

Listening Time: 32 minutes

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An increasing percentage of people who have reached millionaire status still don't feel financially secure. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional Jason O'Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors. They discuss why some people have financial insecurity at that le...

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Inheriting wealth from a loved one can expose the recipient to a variety of emotions. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional Jason O'Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors. They discuss how handling inherited wealth can impact the behavior and judgment of thos...

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March 17, 2026 • 29 mins

Surprisingly, inheriting money from a family member can be a double-edged sword. It could be a great opportunity or a cause of anguish. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional Jason O'Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors. They discuss some of the unforeseen e...

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As you move toward retirement, several ages offer specific opportunities for your benefit. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional Jason O'Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors. They discuss often overlooked planning moves you may consider when turning age 59 ...

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Making mutually beneficial charitable donations can be an important component of your financial and tax planning. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional Jason O'Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors. They welcome Drew Ellis, Director, Institutional Partnershi...

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January 21, 2026 • 21 mins

Good timing matters. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional Jason O'Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors. They discuss ways to help you understand the signs and recognize when it may be time for you to enter retirement.

Listening Time: 21 minutes

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Before making financial decisions that may impact your retired years, there is much to consider. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional Jason O'Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors. They discuss ten retirement related points to ponder before you leave the wo...

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The year's end is a good time to consider some financial and tax related moves to potentially maximize tax saving opportunities available to you. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional Jason O'Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors. They discuss strategic tax ...

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