Something More With Chris Boyd Show Podcasts

Chris welcomes Dan Smith, Owner of Smith Family Popcorn. Dan talks about how he transitioned from being an architect in Boston to starting up the business, as well as how their delicious products came to be and where to purchase. Chris and team recognize the 78th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and discuss U.S. trade issues and how political matters affect the markets.

Chris talks with Mary Lou Palumbo, Executive Director of the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce. December 7th includes breakfast with Mrs. Claus, a scavenger hunt, a magic show, and the parade beginning at 4:15pm. Details are on the Chamber website. Kristin O’Malley, President and CEO of Cape Cod Foundation (CCF), talks about charitable giving. For 30 years CCF has handled the back-office side of philanthropy so donors can make sure funds go where desired in the most effective way. People do 70% of giving during holiday season. Individuals can give IRA qualified distributions and/or appreciated assets directly to charitable organizations to manage tax consequences.

Chris welcomes Mike Arrone, Chief Investment Strategist for State Street Global Advisors. Mike talks about the three things investors have to be grateful for: Fed easing of monetary policy (rates, repurchase market, and treasury bills), low inflation has allowed companies to grow, and US consumer confidence remains high. Economic expansion ends if central banks tighten monetary policy too aggressively, but current inflationary pressures have allowed companies to grow. Wages are growing at 3%, almost double the cost of living, equating to U.S. consumers contributing to the market. A pickup in jobless claims could be a sign of U.S. consumer confidence decline. Investors are looking for strong earnings next year due to corporate profits and improvements with U.S.-China trade negotiations. The past decade and year was a good market for investors (only decade w/o recession).

Chris welcomes Mark Skala, President of Cape and Islands United Way.  Mark discusses how the United Way and collaborators are working to improve educational access and mentoring for youth, programs to help seniors age healthier and in place, and homeless housing and transition planning programs.  Cape and Islands United Way manages collaborations with local partners and 100% of donations stay on the Cape and Islands.

Chris welcomes Special Sheriff Jeff Perry from the Barnstable County Sherriff’s Office, serving as co-host on today’s show. Joining them is Deputy Chief Steven Xiarhos of the Yarmouth Police Department, who discusses his 40-year career in law enforcement after recently announcing his retirement.  

Chris welcomes Carol and Rob Cronin of Cape Cod Chocolatier to discuss their business model, brand strategy, and sample their delicious chocolates.

Chris welcomes Hilary Green from Red Cross of Cape Islands & Southeast MA. They chat about nominations for the annual Heroes Breakfast and year-end charitable giving.  Jamie Regan from Robert Paul Properties discusses the Cape Cod real estate market and new housing financing factors.  

Chris welcomes Bill Blaisdell and Gina Giambusso of the Cape and Islands Veteran's Outreach Center and Barbara Cotton of the Cape Cod Military Support Foundation to continue the Veteran's Day conversation about the ways these organizations are reaching out and supporting veterans. #Veteran'sDay #CIVOC #veterans #CapeCod

It's a special Veteran's Day edition of Something More with Chris Boyd. Chris speaks with Michelle DeSilva of Cape Cod Cares for the Troops and Nicole Spencer and Cyndy Jones of Heroes in Transition to hear about the many ways both organizations are helping veterans. #VeteransDay #HIThelpsvets #capecodcares4thetroops

Our office neighbor, Jung-Ho Pak of the Cape Cod Symphony, drops by the studio to fill Chris in on the upcoming concert season. Get your tickets now for Holiday on the Cape and other fabulous shows. Then Carol McLeod of Carol McLeod Design joins Chris to discuss marketing and branding. Tune in to learn more. #CapeCodSymphony #Marketing #Branding #CarolMcLeodDesign

Chris and AMR's portfolio manager Brian Regan discuss market outlook and risk management. They also talk about asset allocation vs. active allocation. In the second half of the show, Chris welcomes Cheryl Gayle, Director of Community Services at Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands. Cheryl shares the many clinical and community services offered, the recent Age Forward Awards, and their upcoming fundraiser THANKSgivingx365. #marketoutlook #financialmarkets #activeallocation #assetallocation #ESCCI

Chris welcomes members of the Women's Club of New Seabury to the show to discuss their 50 year history, the Community Commitment Award, and their upcoming "We Care" Giving Fair. Got annuities? Later in the show Chris and Scott discuss the pros and cons of annuities. #WCNS #annuities

Nero's Bill, Vineyard Wind, Vaping, the Opioid Crisis, and a new Civic Student Advisory Board are just some of the topics Chris discusses with Will Crocker, State Representative of the 2nd Barnstable District. #vaping #opioids #VineyardWind #Nero'sBill

Chris welcomes Sheriff James Cummings to the show to discuss his upcoming fundraiser for Cape Cod Cares for the Troops. He also takes some calls from show listeners and answers their questions and discusses financial markets and political news in this hour of Something More. #financial markets #China #Fed #capecodcares4thetroops 

Have you maxed out your 401K? Taken your Required Minimum Distribution? Planned for Charitable Giving? Chris and AMR's Scott Birmingham discuss year end planning issues. Then Chris' brother, Atty. Keats Boyd, joins the show to discuss if Congress will terminate the Stretch IRA as a result of the proposed SECURE Act. #stretchIRA #SECUREAct #charitable giving #RMDs #lossharvesting #401Ks

Interested in the state of the waters on Cape Cod? Listen in as Chris welcomes Andrew Gottlieb of the Association to Preserve Cape Cod. They discuss pond and estuary water quality, drinking water, and the action plan and response. AMR's Scott Birmingham is in studio to discuss year end planning and the Medicare Open Enrollment period. #CapeCod #waterquality #drinkingwater #Medicare # yearendplanning

October is National Financial Planning Month. Chris, Scott, and Brian discuss various aspects of financial planning, divorce planning issues, and the new MA Paid Leave tax. #financialplanning  #divorce

Chris is joined by AMR portfolio analyst Brian Regan and advisor Scott Birmingham to discuss the elimination of fees by Schwab and TD Ameritrade, college planning and the FAFSA, and quarter end reflections and outlook for the 4th quarter. Listen in for some valuable information! #FAFSA #collegeplanning #marketoutlook #thirdquartermarketreview 

Chris and AMR Portfolio Analyst Brian Regan discuss current events such as vaping, the impeachment inquiry, and the financial markets on this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd. #vaping #Juul #Artificialintelligencetrading #impeachmentinquiry #financialmarkets #financial planning #retirement #investments

Chris welcomes Dan Schwenk, CPA, to the show. They discuss tax filing extensions, year end business planning, and capital gains planning. Chris recently attended the Age Forward Awards and talks about aging and National Employ Older Workers' Week. #financialplanning #investments #retirement #aging #taxextensions #yearendbusinessplanning #capitalgainsplanning