Episodes

Matthew Ko, portfolio specialist, Multi-Asset Division, T. Rowe Price
March 30, 2020

Matthew Ko, portfolio specialist, Multi-Asset Division, T. Rowe Price

Matthew Ko, Vice President and portfolio specialist in the Multi-Asset Division at T. Rowe Price joins Chris to discuss the short-term financial environment, what the recovery could look like, and how they are approaching various market allocations....
Graham Silliman, Managing Partner of Better Foods LLC; Wendy Northcross, CEO of Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce
March 25, 2020

Graham Silliman, Managing Partner of Better Foods LLC; Wendy Northcross, CEO of Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce

Chris welcomes Graham Silliman, Managing Partner of Better Foods LLC (aka Siena in Mashpee Commons and Tavolino restaurants) and Wendy Northcross, CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce. Graham talks about the challenges restaurants are facing and...
Chris Boyd - financial consideration in today's environment; Jennifer A Goldman - work at home best practices
March 23, 2020

Chris Boyd - financial consideration in today's environment; Jennifer A Goldman - work at home best practices

Chris welcomes Jennifer Goldman, who shares good business practices for working at home. He also talks about investor considerations during this economic environment, such as cash reserves, portfolio distribution, risk tolerance, expenses, being...
Ruth Provost, Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod; Gretchen Murphy, Dowling & O'Neil Group
March 19, 2020

Ruth Provost, Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod; Gretchen Murphy, Dowling & O'Neil Group

Chris welcomes Ruth Provost, Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod and Gretchen Murphy of Dowling & O’Neil Group. With over 1,089 members, the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod runs before and after school, school break, and summer...
Chris and Brian - Coronavirus market impact
March 16, 2020

Chris and Brian - Coronavirus market impact

Chris and Brian discuss the markets - with Thursday seeing a 10% decline and a sharp rebound on Friday. Stocks have declined 25-30% from their peak, signifying the end of an 11-year bull market. America mobilized this week to slow the spread of the...
Barbara Cotton, Executive Director; Ken McGuire, Board Chair; Red Cross - Cape, Islands and Southeast MA chapter
March 11, 2020

Barbara Cotton, Executive Director; Ken McGuire, Board Chair; Red Cross - Cape, Islands and Southeast MA chapter

In recognition of International Women’s Day, the AMR team discusses different investment considerations that may be unique to women. Chris welcomes Barbara Cotton, the new Executive Director, and Ken McGuire, Board Chair, of the Red Cross - Cape,...
March 9, 2020 - AMR Team talk about financial matters
March 9, 2020

March 9, 2020 - AMR Team talk about financial matters

Chris and team talk about financial matters including the election, the Coronavirus, the Fed’s rate cut and the market reaction, and the 30-year Treasury rate all-time low. Closings are occurring that contain the Coronavirus, but are slowing down...
Coronavirus and market impact
March 4, 2020

Coronavirus and market impact

Chris and Brian talk about the Coronavirus and its implication on the market. Broad indexes dropped around 12% this week, which may be a market correction as it was priced for perfection and any slowdown could have altered the course. International...
Wendy Northcross, CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce
March 3, 2020

Wendy Northcross, CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce

Chris welcomes Wendy Northcross, CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber. Wendy talks about the Cape Cod bridge replacement, among other Cape related topics. The US Army Core of Engineers came out with a declaration to replace the bridges versus repairing them....
January 22, 2020 - Jeff Perry, Barnstable County Special Sheriff; Taylor White, Sandwich Town Clerk
Feb. 26, 2020

January 22, 2020 - Jeff Perry, Barnstable County Special Sheriff; Taylor White, Sandwich Town Clerk

Jeff Perry, Special Sheriff for Barnstable County, welcomes Taylor White, Sandwich Town Clerk. Taylor manages running elections, administering censuses, registering licenses, and vital record record keeping for the Town.  He has preserved 75% of...
Jeff Perry, Special Sheriff for Barnstable County; Representative WIll Crocker, Representative in 2nd Barnstable District; Judy Crocker, Republic State Committee Woman
Feb. 24, 2020

Jeff Perry, Special Sheriff for Barnstable County; Representative WIll Crocker, Representative in 2nd Barnstable District; Judy Crocker, Republic State Committee Woman

Jeff Perry, Special Sheriff for Barnstable County, welcomes Representative Will Crocker. Will, Representative in 2nd Barnstable District, discusses his work on Nero’s Bill. Nero’s Bill proposes that EMTs and paramedics trained in veterinary...
Adam Howard, Visual Effects Supervisor; Matt Regan, Cape Cod CPR
Feb. 20, 2020

Adam Howard, Visual Effects Supervisor; Matt Regan, Cape Cod CPR

Chris welcomes Adam Howard, Visual Effects Supervisor, who shares stories from his work in television and films. Adam started working in television on the Simpsons and Will & Grace. His first feature film in the US was Sandlot. He also worked on...
AMR - financial news and mail bag questions
Feb. 18, 2020

AMR - financial news and mail bag questions

Brian talks about private equity funds and fractional share investing. Private equity investments are potentially high return investments, but carry extra risk since they lock money up for typically 7 years, need to be an accredited investor, and come...
February 8, 2020 - Josh Flanders, Jacobi Reid - Bad Martha's Brewery
Feb. 10, 2020

February 8, 2020 - Josh Flanders, Jacobi Reid - Bad Martha's Brewery

Chris and Cathi are joined by Josh Flanders (General Manager) and Jacobi Reid (Head Brewer) from Bad Martha’s Brewery. Last year they opened a Falmouth location, expanding from their Edgartown location that opened in 2014. A 15-barrel system allows...
Chris and Brian - Financial News
Feb. 10, 2020

Chris and Brian - Financial News

Chris and Brian discuss financial issues such as the GDP, ISM manufacturing index, durable goods, the Corona Virus, and investment price vs. value. The GDP reported on target at 2%. Business growth slowed last quarter as expected due to heavy...
Chris, Brian, and Scott - AMR Financial
Feb. 5, 2020

Chris, Brian, and Scott - AMR Financial

Chris and Brian discuss the notion of people investing for income (dividends, interest) versus total return, and being cautious of hidden risk when investing purely for income. Scott joins Chris to talk about an IRS financial scam reported on by the...
Robert Vandy, Advisors Insurance Brokers
Feb. 3, 2020

Robert Vandy, Advisors Insurance Brokers

Bob Vandy, President of Advisors Insurance Brokers joins Chris to talk about long-term care insurance and some of the newer generation products that combine traditional long-term care insurance with life insurance or annuity benefits. Care for a...
Kristin Boyd, AMR; Sara Hines, Eight Cousins Bookstore; Val Royal, Brewster Bookstore
Jan. 29, 2020

Kristin Boyd, AMR; Sara Hines, Eight Cousins Bookstore; Val Royal, Brewster Bookstore

Chris and his Kristen Boyd welcome Sara Hines from in Falmouth and Val Royal from to talk about books and reading. Both are independent stores, and sell books, audio tapes, and gifts for all members of the family. Local bookstores offer a community...
January 25, 2020 - Daniel Schwenk, CPA
Jan. 27, 2020

January 25, 2020 - Daniel Schwenk, CPA

Daniel Schwenk joins Chris to talk about tax preparation and tips. Many people experienced large withholdings last year and asked for advice on how to remedy throughout the year. There is still time to set-up a SEP IRA, etc., to provide benefit for...
January 18, 2020 - Marie Stevenson
Jan. 23, 2020

January 18, 2020 - Marie Stevenson

Chris talks with Marie Stevenson, who shares her home exchange and travel adventures. Marie started using home exchange lodging in 1997 with Intervac, and now uses both Intervac and Home Stay. She has exclusively stayed in home exchange lodging since...
January 18, 2020 - Chris Boyd, Brian Regan, Scott BIrmingham; AMR FInancial
Jan. 22, 2020

January 18, 2020 - Chris Boyd, Brian Regan, Scott BIrmingham; AMR FInancial

Chris and Brian discuss the markets, manufacturing, and the 2020 economic outlook. Brexit moving ahead and Phase 1 of the China Trade Deal signed. Consumer confidence is up, but we are looking for an uptick in corporate earnings (Q1 earnings mixed)....
January 11, 2020 - Keats Boyd, Law Offices of Boyd & Boyd, P.C.
Jan. 14, 2020

January 11, 2020 - Keats Boyd, Law Offices of Boyd & Boyd, P.C.

Chris and Keats Boyd take calls from the audience, and discuss the December jobs numbers and other financial news. Now that we are in the back end of economic expansion, it is a good time to review your portfolio asset allocation. Keats and Chris...
January 4, 2020 - Maryann Murphy; Jessica Riley-Norton, EVOKE Yoga
Jan. 8, 2020

January 4, 2020 - Maryann Murphy; Jessica Riley-Norton, EVOKE Yoga

In the interest of starting an organized and healthy new year, Chris welcomes Maryann Murphy and Jessica Riley-Norton. Maryann. a frequent , shares time management and goal setting techniques. Jessica, owner of , discusses the various types of yoga,...
January 4, 2020 - Chris Boyd
Jan. 6, 2020

January 4, 2020 - Chris Boyd

Chris reviews key financial indexes and stock performance for 2019. Last year’s numbers were good. Corporate earnings will need to rise for the economy to stay strong – right now the data is a mixed bag that we will need to continue to watch. Stay...