Intentional Wealth Podcast

Previous Episodes

Episode #01: Estate Planning with Philip Goldblum

July 19, 2021
In the first episode of the Intentional Wealth podcast, host Amy Braun-Bostich is joined by Philip Goldblum, attorney and Managing Partner at Goldblum Sablowsky, LLC, to discuss estate planning and how to navigate tough decisions ahead of time in order to pass on business and family wealth to future generations in a caring way.

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Episode #02: Medicare Planning with Cassy Phillips

August 31, 2021
In the second episode of the Intentional Wealth podcast, host Amy Braun-Bostich is joined by Cassy Phillips from Insurance Consultants of Pittsburgh to discuss the ramp up to Medicare and to provide the answers you need to help you when it's time to make enrollment and coverage decisions.

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Episode #03: Tax Planning Strategies with Barb LoPresti

October 6, 2021
In the third episode of the Intentional Wealth podcast, host Amy Braun-Bostich is joined by Barb LoPresti of LoPresti & Company, LLC to discuss impactful personal and business tax planning strategies, including what steps she is taking to prepare her clients for the changing tax laws, how to plug into charitable donations, and much more.

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Episode #04: Introduction to Young Life Capernaum with Katelyn Nassar

November 17, 2021
In the fourth episode of the Intentional Wealth podcast, host Amy Braun-Bostich is joined by Katelyn Nassar of Young Life Capernaum to discuss the organization’s mission, as carried out by its inspired leaders, who are consistently working with ‘friends’ from all over the South Hills of Pittsburgh to build authentic relationships.

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Episode #05: Internet Security and Cyber-Threats with Brian Hess

December 20, 2021
In the fifth episode of the Intentional Wealth podcast, host Amy Braun-Bostich is joined by Brian Hess, President of Spera Partners, to discuss Internet security and the major types of cyber-threats each and every one of us should be aware of, and more importantly, what precautions should be taken to combat them and be safe online.

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Episode #06: Dementia Care with Carrie Chiusano

February 1, 2022
In the sixth episode of the Intentional Wealth podcast, host Amy Braun-Bostich is joined by Carrie Chiusano, Presbyterian SeniorCare Network’s Executive Director of the Dementia Care Center of Excellence, to discuss dementia, including Alzheimer’s, its common signs and symptoms, and what to do if diagnosed.

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Episode #07: Caring for Your Home with Matt Simpson

April 21, 2022
In the seventh episode of the Intentional Wealth podcast, host Amy Braun-Bostich is joined by Matt Simpson, President of Freedom Home Advantage, to discuss how you can make “One Call To Take Care Of It All” - from home care and repair, to rental property care and management, to custom building and more.

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Episode #08: What Happens When a Trust or Estate Inherits an IRA with Lanny Sodini

June 17, 2022
In the eighth episode of the Intentional Wealth podcast, host Cassandra Kirby of Braun-Bostich & Associates is joined by Lanny Sodini, Attorney at SutterWilliams Law, to discuss the many nuances of what can happen when a trust or estate inherits an IRA.

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Episode #09: 2022 Market Commentary, Insights, and Perspective with Bob Carey

September 29, 2022
In the ninth episode of the Intentional Wealth podcast, host Amy Braun-Bostich is joined by Bob Carey, Chief Market Strategist at First Trust, a trusted investment products and advisory services partner to Braun-Bostich & Associates, to discuss the 2022 Market and the many headlines that have affected the market.

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Episode #10: College Planning and Funding with Tammy Pompei, CFP®

November 18, 2022
 In the tenth episode  of the Intentional Wealth podcast, host Amy Braun-Bostich  is joined by Tammy Pompei, CFP® an Associate Financial Planner at Braun-Bostich & Associates, for a round-table talk to discuss the importance of integral financial planning when it comes to funding your child’s education - planning that doesn’t jeopardize your retirement income.

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Episode #11: End-Of-Year Financial Considerations with Cassandra Kirby, CFP®, EA

December 15, 2022
In the eleventh episode of the Intentional Wealth podcast, host Amy Braun-Bostich is joined by Cassandra Kirby, CFP®, EA, a private wealth advisor at Braun-Bostich, to discuss what financial issues to consider before the end of the year.

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Episode #12: Elder Care and Nursing Home Costs with Lanny Sodini

February 13, 2023
In the twelfth episode of the Intentional Wealth podcast, host Amy Braun-Bostich is joined by Lanny Sodini of SutterWilliams Law to discuss practical steps to consider when trying to protect your assets from nursing home care costs.

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Episode #13: Investment Strategies with Brian Mulberry

February 2, 2024
In the thirteenth episode of the Intentional Wealth podcast, host Amy Braun-Bostich is joined by Brian Mulberry of Zacks Investment Management to discuss the economy, the stock market, the bond market, allocating assets, and the future of inflation.

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Episode #14: Travel Planning with Grace Cheng Braun

March 22, 2024
In the fourteenth episode of the Intentional Wealth podcast, host Amy Braun-Bostich is joined by Grace Cheng Braun of Destinations with Grace to discuss the current trends with travel and what to consider when planning your next trip.

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Episode #15: Personal Fitness with Jessica Cline

July 10, 2024
In the fifteenth episode of the Intentional Wealth podcast, host Amy Braun-Bostich is joined by Jessica Cline of 9Round Fitness to discuss the importance of personal fitness and the advantages of physical activity at any age - especially during your retirement years.

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Episode #16: Loans and Mortgage Planning with Zaf Mohsin

December 17, 2024
In the sixteenth episode of the Intentional Wealth podcast, host Amy Braun-Bostich is joined by Zaf Mohsin of Mohsin Mortgage Corporation to discuss today's mortgage rate environment, the current state of the housing market, various types of loans, what you need to avoid, and more.

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Episode #17: Introduction to Food Helpers of Washington County with Athena Petrolias

March 17, 2025
In the seventeenth episode of the Intentional Wealth podcast, host Amy Braun-Bostich is joined by Athena Petrolias, Operations Manager at Food Helpers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting food insecurity in Washington County, Pennsylvania.

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Episode #18: Navigating the Intersection of Mental and Financial Health with Amy Braun-Bostich

May 30, 2025
In the eighteenth episode of the Intentional Wealth podcast, released during Mental Health Awareness Month, host Amy Braun-Bostich explores the powerful connection between mental health and financial well-being. With 2024 reported as one of the most financially stressful years for Americans, Amy dives into recent surveys and expert insights revealing how financial pressures can impact mental health, and vice versa.

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