Tag Archives: Pete Gutekunst

Balancing Money and Mindset: Tackling Lifestyle Creep, Inflation, and Financial Goals

March 1, 2025UncategorizedAdvisors, Financial Planning, Gute Financial Services, Investing, Investment Planning, Investments, Pete Gutekunst, Podcast, Retirement Planning, Tell Your Boss I Quit!Megan Getz

In this episode, Pete Gutekunst dives into the challenges many of us face when balancing financial goals with the realities of modern life. From lifestyle creep to rising costs and the struggles of high-income households, Pete shares actionable insights on how to take control of your finances without sacrificing your quality of life. Here’s what … Continue reading Balancing Money and Mindset: Tackling Lifestyle Creep, Inflation, and Financial Goals →

Longevity, Inflation and Retirement: What You Need to Know

February 3, 2025UncategorizedAdvisors, Financial Advisor, Financial Planning, Gute Financial Services, Personal Finances, Pete Gutekunst, Retirement, Retirement Income, Retirement TipsMegan Getz

Planning for retirement is more complex than ever as people are living longer and facing new financial realities. In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges of longevity, inflation, and withdrawal strategies to help ensure you don’t outlive your money. Pete Gutekunst shares practical advice on balancing quality of life today with the … Continue reading Longevity, Inflation and Retirement: What You Need to Know →

The Pros and Cons of Financial Technology

March 14, 2023UncategorizedCredit Score, Financial Planning, Financial Resources, Financial Technology, Gute Financial Services, Human Interaction, Investing, Lifestyle Costs, Personal Finances, Pete Gutekunst, Podcast, Saving, SpendingMegan Getz

With the advancement of technology, many of the tasks that were once complicated can now be simplified. However, when it comes to looking after our finances, technology can sometimes do more harm than good. Therefore, it is essential to carefully choose the right tools to aid us and avoid those that might sidetrack us. In … Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Financial Technology →

The True Meaning of Leadership with John Gronski

February 7, 2023UncategorizedAdvisors, AfterThePaycheckEnds, Army, Books, Character, Character-Based Leadership, Competence, Experience, Financial Advisor, Financial Education, Financial Planning, Gute Financial Services, Investment Management, Leaders, Leadership, Long-Term Success, My Financial Bridge, Pete Gutekunst, Peter Gutekunst, Podcast, Resilience, Toxic Leaders, Values, Wealth ManagementMegan Getz

Summary: Leadership is not about gaining respect from others. It’s about having values that influence others to do good for those around them. In this episode, Pete Gutekunst speaks with John Gronski, the founder and CEO of Leader Grove. John unpacks the three elements that define successful leaders. Having served in the Army and National … Continue reading The True Meaning of Leadership with John Gronski →

Life Is What Happens When You’re Making Plans

September 19, 2022Gute Financial Services, Retirement PlanningCash Flow Planning, Financial Planning, Flexibility, Goals Based Planning, Gute Financial Services, Obstacles, Pete Gutekunst, Podcast, Problem SolvingMegan Getz

Life happens, even when financial planning. That’s why flexibility in a financial plan is so important! In this episode, Peter Gutekunst sits down with fellow advisor at Gute Financial Services, Brian Henrysen, to talk about overcoming obstacles when life happens. Brian shares his unexpected experiences as a financial advisor, touches on goal-based and cash flow … Continue reading Life Is What Happens When You’re Making Plans →

Is There A Better Way To Allocate Assets?

August 29, 2022Gute Financial Services, Retirement PlanningAsset Allocation, Financial Planning, Gute Financial Services, Investments, Market, Pete Gutekunst, Podcast, Portfolio, Risk, Risk Factor, Strategies, SuccessMegan Getz

Market volatility is a natural part of investing. But when markets take a sudden and substantial dip, even those with a high-risk tolerance may get uneasy. How can you optimize asset allocation to protect your returns? In this episode, Peter Gutekunst is joined by fellow advisor Brian Henrysen. Together, they highlight all things asset allocation. … Continue reading Is There A Better Way To Allocate Assets? →

Defining Purpose Within Your Financial Planning

July 11, 2022Gute Financial Services, Retirement PlanningFinancial Advisors, Financial Plan, Goals, Gute Financial Services, Life Events, Opportunities, Pete Gutekunst, Podcast, PurposePeter Gutekunst

Determining a when can be arbitrary without a what. This is particularly true when guiding your financial plan toward success. In this episode, Peter Gutekunst dives into the meaning of purpose within financial planning. He shares how he defines purpose, its role in financial planning, and the safety it provides while granting opportunities to live … Continue reading Defining Purpose Within Your Financial Planning →

Adding Tax Gains To Financial Planning

June 20, 2022Gute Financial Services, Retirement PlanningAssets, Capital Gains, Financial Planning, Gute Financial Services, Income, Pete Gutekunst, Tax Bracket, Tax Planning, TaxesMegan Getz

Whether the return is less than expected or part of the money is returned to the government — the truth is that not everyone’s favorite topic is taxes. This week, Peter Gutekunst and fellow certified financial planner Brian Henrysen, explore capital gains as part of tax planning and what it means for long-term financial planning. … Continue reading Adding Tax Gains To Financial Planning →

Increasing Growth Through Market Correction

June 6, 2022Gute Financial Services, Retirement PlanningFinancial Planning, Gute Financial Services, Investment Planning, Market Correction, Pete Gutekunst, Portfolio, Portfolio Rebalancing, RiskMegan Getz

A gardener trims the bushes to promote healthy plants. And through market corrections and portfolio rebalancing, financial advisors do the same when helping clients with their financial planning. In this episode, Peter Gutekunst is joined by fellow CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ at Gute Financial, Brian Henrysen. Together, they highlight the role of risk within investment strategies. … Continue reading Increasing Growth Through Market Correction →

Maintaining Relevancy in a Modern World with Dr. Karen Lawson

May 23, 2022Gute Financial Services, Retirement PlanningAge, Coaching, Experiences, Gute Financial Services, Life Journey, Pete Gutekunst, Podcast, Purpose, Relevancy, Remaining Relevant, Retirement, Tell Your Boss I Quit!Megan Getz

Retirement doesn’t mean becoming irrelevant. Similarly, retirement doesn’t mean sitting back and doing nothing. So, ask yourself, where do you want to be in the future? In this episode, Peter Gutekunst is joined by Dr. Karen Lawson, founder and president of Lawson Consulting Group. Dr. Lawson shares the details of her sixteenth book, Remaining Relevant … Continue reading Maintaining Relevancy in a Modern World with Dr. Karen Lawson →