Money, Mindset & Empowerment: How Ed Vargo Helps Women Take Control of Their Financial Future
In this powerful episode, Derek Dombeck sits down with Ed Vargo, a seasoned financial planner with over 25 years of experience, who shares how his life’s journey and family shaped his mission: helping women—especially those facing life transitions like divorce or widowhood—gain financial clarity, confidence, and control. They dive into the financial literacy gap, gender-specific money behaviors, and how to create a future where work becomes optional—not necessary.
How to Keep Your Family’s Money for Life w/ Melissa Hoyer!
In this episode, Melissa Hoyer, a financial planner and wealth coach at The Wealth Conservancy, discusses the challenges of inherited wealth and how to successfully manage and sustain generational wealth. She explains how many inheritors feel overwhelmed, the different stages of inherited wealth, and how financial coaching helps heirs transition from uncertainty to confidence. The conversation also explores estate planning, avoiding family disputes over money, and teaching financial responsibility to future generations.