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The Paradox of Success: Why Getting What You Want Isn’t Enough with Dr. Rick Eigenbrod (Ep. 15)

The Paradox of Success: Why Getting What You Want Isn’t Enough with Dr. Rick Eigenbrod (Ep. 15)

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In this episode of the Wealth & Purpose Podcast, Brady Fineske speaks with Dr. Rick Eigenbrod, author of What Happens When You Get What You Want and co-author of the Yale case study What’s Next? The Entrepreneur’s Epilogue and the Paradox of Success. Dr. Eigenbrod shares what actually happens after achieving significant success — not the theory, but the lived reality experienced by entrepreneurs, executives, and high achievers who reach the finish line only to find it isn’t what they imagined.

The conversation explores why so many successful people feel lost, adrift, and unprepared after selling a business or reaching a major life milestone, and what it takes to rediscover structure, meaning, and identity on the other side of success.

Dr. Eigenbrod emphasizes the importance of understanding who you are now, what truly matters to you, and how to follow the small signals of vitality that point toward a more fulfilling next chapter.

Key points from this episode:

  • Why achieving a significant goal can come with unexpected loss, and why so few people are prepared for it
  • How the disruption to structure, meaning, and identity creates the “paradox of success”
  • Why the tools that made you successful can actually work against you in this next phase of life
  • The focusing illusion — and why our picture of “happily ever after” leaves out everything that matters
  • Why “purpose” can feel overwhelming, and the simpler question to ask instead
  • How to follow the vitality — the small inklings that point toward your next chapter
  • Resources, programs, and books to help navigate life after the exit

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Learn More About Dr. Rick Eigenbrod:

About Our Guest, Dr. Rick Eigenbrod:: 

Dr. Rick Eigenbrod is an experienced Executive Coach, Organizational Development Consultant, and author of What Happens When You Get What You Want. His work centers on helping leaders and high achievers navigate growth, transition, and performance through innovative approaches to leadership development and change management. He is also co-author of the Yale case study What’s Next? The Entrepreneur’s Epilogue and the Paradox of Success.

He has led change management and performance projects for organizations including AT&T, Google, United HealthCare, and the Hewlett Foundation, and has served as a featured Resource Speaker for more than 500 Vistage groups nationwide, earning the distinction of USA Speaker of the Year for Vistage Canada.

Rick holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Michigan State University, an M.A. from Auburn University, and a B.A. from Tulane University.

TFO Wealth Partners, LLC (“TFO”) is an SEC-registered investment advisor located in Maumee, OH. Brady Fineske is a Partner and investment adviser representative of TFO. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The opinions expressed in this podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only, are subject to change at any time, and should not be construed as TFO’s or Mr. Fineske’s solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect, transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice. 

All investments and strategies, including any described in this podcast, have the potential for profit or loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results.  Any index performance described in this broadcast does not reflect the deduction of transaction, management, or other fees that would decrease performance results. While the information presented in this podcast is believed to be factual and up to date, TFO or Mr. Fineske does not guarantee its accuracy, and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. Listeners should not rely on the content of this podcast as the sole basis for their legal, tax, investment, financial planning or estate planning decisions and should always consult an attorney or tax professional or any other investment professional regarding what may be appropriate for their specific situations.


534aWP – 2026.05

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Tuning Out Market Noise: Gerard O’Reilly on Discipline, AI, and Smarter Investing (Ep. 14)

Tuning Out Market Noise: Gerard O’Reilly on Discipline, AI, and Smarter Investing (Ep. 14)

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In this episode of the Wealth & Purpose Podcast, Brady Fineske speaks with Gerard O’Reilly, Co-CEO and Co-Chief Investment Officer at Dimensional. Gerard shares how investors can handle market noise, uncertainty, and global events while staying focused on long-term outcomes. 

The conversation examines the role of discipline, proper asset allocation, and understanding market pricing in building wealth over time. They also discuss common investor mistakes, tax efficiency, private markets, and emerging topics like AI, highlighting where innovation adds value and where it does not. 

Gerard emphasizes the importance of having a plan, working with professionals, and maintaining a consistent investment approach across changing environments

Key points from this episode:

  • How to tune out market noise and stay disciplined during periods of uncertainty, and why long-term investors may be rewarded for patience
  • Why asset allocation and understanding risk matter more than chasing returns, especially in volatile markets
  • The dangers of reacting to short-term performance, and how market prices already reflect available information
  • How tax efficiency and “tax alpha” may enhance outcomes, and the trade-offs investors should consider
  • How to evaluate private markets, crypto, and other alternatives through the lens of expected returns and cash flows
  • Why markets function as a form of aggregated intelligence, and how factors like size, value, and profitability drive long-term returns
  • And more!

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About Our Guest, Gerard O’Reilly:: 

Gerard O’Reilly is the Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Dimensional Fund Advisors, where he helps guide the firm’s global vision, strategy, and investment philosophy. Since joining Dimensional in 2004, he has played a key role in advancing the firm’s systematic, research-driven approach to investing. Previously serving as Head of Research, he was instrumental in applying academic insights to real-world portfolios and continues to serve on both the Investment Research Committee and Investment Committee.

Gerard holds a PhD in aeronautics from California Institute of Technology and earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees in physics and high-performance computing from Trinity College Dublin. He also serves on the boards of Dimensional’s US mutual funds and ETFs.

TFO Wealth Partners, LLC (“TFO”) is an SEC-registered investment advisor located in Maumee, OH. Brady Fineske is a Partner and investment adviser representative of TFO. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The opinions expressed in this podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only, are subject to change at any time, and should not be construed as TFO’s or Mr. Fineske’s solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect, transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice. 

All investments and strategies, including any described in this podcast, have the potential for profit or loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results.  Any index performance described in this broadcast does not reflect the deduction of transaction, management, or other fees that would decrease performance results. While the information presented in this podcast is believed to be factual and up to date, TFO or Mr. Fineske does not guarantee its accuracy, and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. Listeners should not rely on the content of this podcast as the sole basis for their legal, tax, investment, financial planning or estate planning decisions and should always consult an attorney or tax professional or any other investment professional regarding what may be appropriate for their specific situations.

523aWP – 2026.04

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Why Your Estate Plan Deserves a Second Look with Donald Scott (Ep. 10)

Why Your Estate Plan Deserves a Second Look with Donald Scott (Ep. 10)

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Most people spend thousands creating an estate plan, only to hide it in a drawer and never talk about it again. But what if the most powerful part of your plan isn’t the documents? It’s the conversations that come after.

In this episode, Brady Fineske, CFP®, welcomes Donald Scott, Director of Estate Planning at TFO Wealth Partners and Director and Vice President of TFO Trust Company. Together, they explore how to approach your estate plan with clarity, flexibility, and purpose, whether you’re updating an old binder or building a family legacy from scratch.

Brady and Donald discuss:

  • The three essential questions every estate plan should answer
  • How lifetime trusts can protect your children without limiting them
  • Why equal isn’t always fair when it comes to inheritance
  • How family meetings can prevent future conflict and misinterpretation
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

Donald Scott is the Director of Estate Planning for TFO Wealth Partners and helps lead TFO Trust Company as its Director and Vice President. A former partner at Husch Blackwell, he brings decades of experience in estate planning, tax law, and fiduciary guidance. Donald is known for helping families align their financial decisions with their values and build legacies that last for generations.

 

TFO Wealth Partners, LLC (“TFO”) is an SEC-registered investment advisor located in Maumee, OH. Brady Fineske is a Partner and investment adviser representative of TFO. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The opinions expressed in this podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only, are subject to change at any time, and should not be construed as TFO’s or Mr. Fineske’s solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect, transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice. 

All investments and strategies, including any described in this podcast, have the potential for profit or loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results.  Any index performance described in this broadcast does not reflect the deduction of transaction, management, or other fees that would decrease performance results. While the information presented in this podcast is believed to be factual and up to date, TFO or Mr. Fineske does not guarantee its accuracy, and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. Listeners should not rely on the content of this podcast as the sole basis for their legal, tax, investment, financial planning or estate planning decisions and should always consult an attorney or tax professional or any other investment professional regarding what may be appropriate for their specific situations.

493aWP – 2026.02

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The Seven Disciplines of Families Who Pass on More Than Money with David York (Ep. 6)

The Seven Disciplines of Families Who Pass on More Than Money with David York (Ep. 6)

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When does wealth truly become legacy? 

Brady Fineske, President of TFO Wealth Partners, sits down with David York, attorney, CPA, author, and co-founder of COREnology, to explore how families can transform wealth into a tool for unity, values, and purpose.

David shares the seven disciplines of families who successfully transfer wealth and why clarity of identity and purpose matters more than tax structures or technical planning. Together, they unpack how to prepare children for wealth, not just with it, and how values-based planning creates stronger, more connected generations.

Expect to learn:

  • The seven habits of families who successfully pass on wealth and wisdom
  • How to move from fear-based to opportunity-based legacy planning
  • Why purpose and identity are more powerful than tax strategy
  • How tools like COREnology help families define, measure, and live their values
  • And more!

Interested in exploring COREnology for your family? Visit their website at https://corenology.com/ 

Also, if you’re interested in a copy of either of David’s books, we’ve supplied links below:
Entrusted: Building a Legacy That Lasts
The Gift of Lift: Harnessing the Power of Stewardship to Elevate the World 

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About Our Guest:

David R. York is the CEO and Co-Founder of COREnology and one of the nation’s leading voices on family legacy, estate planning, and purposeful wealth. A practicing estate planning attorney, CPA, and sought-after speaker, David helps families bridge the gap between financial success and lasting significance. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including Entrusted: Building a Legacy That Lasts and The Gift of Lift: Harnessing the Power of Stewardship to Elevate the World, which challenge traditional views of inheritance and empower families to define wealth through values and identity. Known for blending technical expertise with a deeply human perspective, David’s work inspires families to move beyond preserving assets to cultivating thriving generations connected by purpose and meaning.

 

TFO Wealth Partners, LLC (“TFO”) is an SEC-registered investment advisor located in Maumee, OH. Brady Fineske is a Partner and investment adviser representative of TFO. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The opinions expressed in this podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only, are subject to change at any time, and should not be construed as TFO’s or Mr. Fineske’s solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect, transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice. 

All investments and strategies, including any described in this podcast, have the potential for profit or loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results.  Any index performance described in this broadcast does not reflect the deduction of transaction, management, or other fees that would decrease performance results. While the information presented in this podcast is believed to be factual and up to date, TFO or Mr. Fineske does not guarantee its accuracy, and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. Listeners should not rely on the content of this podcast as the sole basis for their legal, tax, investment, financial planning or estate planning decisions and should always consult an attorney or tax professional or any other investment professional regarding what may be appropriate for their specific situations. 

460aWP – 2025.11

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Leading with Trust: Major General Malcolm Frost on Values, Legacy, and Family Leadership (Ep. 5)

Leading with Trust: Major General Malcolm Frost on Values, Legacy, and Family Leadership (Ep. 5)

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What can a retired Army Major General teach us about leadership in business, family, and legacy? The answer might surprise you.

In this episode, TFO Wealth Partners President Brady Fineske sits down with Retired U.S. Army Major General Malcolm Frost, whose 31-year career included commanding roles in Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq, as well as leading Army public affairs and training the next generation of soldiers. Together, they uncover the timeless leadership principles that apply not just to the battlefield, but to boardrooms, family rooms, and multi-generational wealth planning.

Brady and Major General Frost discuss:

  • Why true leadership means “leading as they want to be led”
  • The three pillars of relationships, communication, and trust
  • How family values and purpose sustain legacy through times of crisis
  • A powerful story of life-or-death decision making that translates directly to leading at home and in business
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

Retired U.S. Army Major General Malcolm Frost served in leadership and combat roles across Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. He later became Chief of Public Affairs for the Army and Commanding General of the Center for Initial Military Training, where he helped shape the next generation of soldiers. Today, he advises Fortune 500 companies, supports veteran causes, and speaks widely on leadership, culture, and resilience.

TFO Wealth Partners, LLC (“TFO”) is an SEC-registered investment advisor located in Maumee, OH. Brady Fineske is a Partner and investment adviser representative of TFO. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The opinions expressed in this podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only, are subject to change at any time, and should not be construed as TFO’s or Mr. Fineske’s solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect, transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice. 

All investments and strategies, including any described in this podcast, have the potential for profit or loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results.  Any index performance described in this broadcast does not reflect the deduction of transaction, management, or other fees that would decrease performance results. While the information presented in this podcast is believed to be factual and up to date, TFO or Mr. Fineske does not guarantee its accuracy, and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. Listeners should not rely on the content of this podcast as the sole basis for their legal, tax, investment, financial planning or estate planning decisions and should always consult an attorney or tax professional or any other investment professional regarding what may be appropriate for their specific situations.

This testimonial is from a current client of TFO Wealth Partners. The client wasn’t compensated, and there are no material conflicts of interest.
449aWP – 2025.10

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