The 9Innings Podcast

In this episode of the 9innings Podcast, host Kevin Thompson sits down with Chelsea Ransom-Cooper — CFP Board member and wealth advisor — to discuss her path in the financial advisory world. Chelsea opens up about her...

Welcome to FA Unfiltered, the show where we strip away the jargon, the sales scripts, and the corporate polish to reveal how financial advice really works. In our debut episode, I sit down with Rick Luchini of Luchini...

In this episode, we interview Paul Morrison, an IRMAA-certified planner from Lincoln, Nebraska. They discuss the impact of IRMAA (Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount) on retirees’ Medicare premiums and Social...

In this episode of the 9Innings Podcast, I break down the hidden tax traps inside your 401(k). Most people think pre-tax contributions are an automatic win—but the tax bill eventually comes due. We walk through how...

In this episode, I sit down with Mark Hedderman of Hedderman Financial Solutions in Ireland. We talk about how we met at the Future Proof Festival and what stood out about the culture there—real collaboration...

In this episode, host Kevin Thompson and Certified Financial Planner Practitioner Joy Slabaugh dive into a holistic approach to retirement planning—one that goes far beyond the numbers. They explore the emotional...

In this episode of "9innings Podcast," host Kevin Thompson, founder and CEO of 9i Capital Group, discusses the critical importance of emergency funds in today’s uncertain economy. He explains what an emergency fund is...

In this episode of the 9Innings Podcast, Kevin Thompson sits down with Andy Panko of Tenon Financial to reflect on their experiences at the Future Proof Festival — an innovative outdoor conference designed for the next...

In this episode of the 9innings Podcast, host Kevin Thompson, founder and CEO of 9i Capital Group, discusses six common mistakes people make with their 401(k) retirement plans. He covers misunderstandings about plan...

In this episode of the 9Innings Podcast, I sit down with Ivana Delevska, founder and CIO of Spear Invest, to talk about the current state — and the future — of artificial intelligence. We dig into: The market...

In this episode of the "9innigns Podcast," Kevin Thompson, founder and CEO of 9i Capital Group, analyzes the Federal Reserve’s recent 25 basis point rate cut. He explains that while the cut aims to stimulate economic...

In this episode, Kevin Thompson, founder and CEO of 9i Capital Group, tackles five widespread tax myths popularized by social media influencers. He clarifies misconceptions about LLC tax benefits, the tax obligations of...

On this episode of the 9Innings Podcast: Why does the stock market keep climbing while Main Street struggles with rising unemployment, sticky inflation, and frozen housing? In this episode, Kevin Thompson breaks down...

In this episode of the 9Innings Podcast, host Kevin Thompson tackles the top five financial questions people are asking right now. From staying on track for retirement, to balancing debt and investing, making smart tax...

In this episode of the 9Innings Podcast, Kevin Thompson, Founder & CEO of 9i Capital Group, breaks down the enhanced senior deduction introduced by the Inflation Reduction Act and what it means for retirement planning...

In this episode of the 9Innings Podcast, host Kevin Thompson sits down with Matt Jarvis to discuss what it really means to deliver massive value to clients. Matt shares his journey of building a thriving practice and...

In this episode of The 9innings Podcast, host Kevin Thompson, founder and CEO of 9i Capital Group, exposes the top five financial scams currently circulating. He explains how each scam works—including romance crypto...

In this episode of the 9Innings Podcast, host Kevin Thompson, founder and CEO of 9i Capital Group, breaks down a brand-new executive order that could change the way Americans invest for retirement. We’re talking private...

In this episode of the 9Innings Podcast, host interviews Helen Stephens, founder of Aspen Wealth Management. Helen shares her journey of launching her RIA firm in 2011 with zero assets, overcoming regulatory and...

In this episode, investigative journalist and bestselling author David Enrich joins the host to discuss the mounting legal threats facing journalists and the erosion of press freedom in the U.S. Drawing from his book...

In this episode, host Kevin Thompson and guest Steven Jarvis, CPA, discuss the complexities and frustrations of current retirement tax rules, focusing on the Roth IRA five-year rule, Social Security taxation, and the...

On The Podcast: In this episode, we sit down with Dr. John T. Harvey to unpack Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) and the sustainability of the U.S. government’s $37 trillion debt. Dr. Harvey makes the bold claim that the...

In this episode, host Kevin Thompson, founder and CEO of 9i Capital Group, breaks down the newly signed "Big Beautiful Bill" (BBB). He highlights five major changes: a $6,000 senior deduction, restored bonus...

In this episode, I dive deep into the rise and enduring dominance of the U.S. dollar in the global economy. I walk you through its journey—from Bretton Woods to the creation of the petrodollar system—and explain how the...

In this episode, Kevin Thompson of 9i Capital Group sits down with Cameo Roberson of Atlas Park Consulting to talk about what it really takes to break away and build your own firm. From navigating the leap from employee...