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Coaches Corner with Caleb Montag, CFP® (Ep. 23)

Coaches Corner with Caleb Montag, CFP® (Ep. 23)

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In life, coaches are important as we will always have objectives that we will only accomplish with the help of others.

In this episode, Corey Heimensen is joined by Caleb Montag, founder of Covey Rise Capital, to explain how crucial it is to have coaches in life, especially for our finances. Additionally, they talk about the importance of considering the individual needs of each client when planning retirement and not aiming to reach a specific amount.

Corey and Caleb discuss:

  • How Caleb got into the financial industry and what he does to help clients reach their objectives
  • The importance of having the correct coach in different life circumstances
  • How they help other financial advisors
  • Why do realtors’ properties stay on the market longer than their clients’
  • The most famous person Caleb has ever met
  • How retirement needs vary based on each individual and why it’s important to work on what’s important now
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Caleb Montag is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional who has been working in the financial planning industry since 2012. The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional designation is a formal recognition of expertise in the areas of financial planning, investments, taxes, insurance, estate planning, and retirement.

Since 2012 Caleb has been dedicated to developing lasting relationships with all of his clients while helping them find solutions in their financial worlds.

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Level Up (Ep. 22)

Level Up (Ep. 22)

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Working with qualified people is essential. But to level up, it is crucial to work with people who take the time to get to know you.

In this episode of The WIN Podcast, What’s Important Now, Corey Heimensen explains the types of advisors in the financial industry and why it’s important to work with the ones whom you can have a more personal connection with and how that can help you succeed, both financially and personally.

Corey discusses:

  • The four types of advisors in the financial industry and the ways they are represented in a pyramid
  • The importance of making small steps to level up in life
  • A true understanding of fulfillment and how it relates to leaving a legacy
  • The value of teaming up with those who understand your goals before helping you with your finances
  • And more!

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6 Degrees of the Super Bowl (Ep. 21)

6 Degrees of the Super Bowl (Ep. 21)

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When we reach a certain age or stage in life, we start to think about leaving our belongings to our children or any other person who, according to us, deserves it.

But sometimes, this process is not always in a straight line and can entail many conditions that must be respected.

In this episode of The WIN Podcast, What’s Important Now, Corey Heimensen dives into the aspect of conditional giving and connects it to the Super Bowl in six steps. Additionally, Corey explains the implications of conditional giving for the parties involved and some examples.

Corey discusses:

  • The concept of conditional giving
  • Why your children must have a positive experience in investing so they can contribute to their long-term goals
  • How the course of giving or passing wealth to children varies depending on the parents
  • The effects of inheriting money at a young age without the proper wisdom
  • The process of passing collectibles
  • And more!

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26 States, 26 Questions (Ep. 20)

26 States, 26 Questions (Ep. 20)

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In the last episode of The WIN Podcast, Corey Heimensen committed to asking his clients about their biggest concerns.

Since then, he has asked 26 clients from 26 different states about what issues keep them awake at night. 

In this episode of The WIN Podcast, What’s Important Now, Corey Heimensen answers these questions and provides his personal as well as professional views on them.

Corey answers questions about:

  • Taxes in different states
  • Bitcoin and his view on cryptocurrencies as an investment
  • Transferring assets and gifting money to family members
  • Financial aid and college tuition
  • Retirement and savings
  • And more!

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New Year, New Focus at Heimensen Wealth Advisors (Ep. 19)

New Year, New Focus at Heimensen Wealth Advisors (Ep. 19)

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When it comes to interacting with clients, understanding their biggest concerns or fears and helping them overcome those issues is essential in increasing their probability of success.

In this episode of The WIN Podcast, What’s Important Now, Corey Heimensen shares his new commitment to providing more value to his clients, showing that he and his team are not just advisors but they are genuinely interested in their well-being.

Corey discusses:

  • Why setting a goal and partially achieving it is already a big step toward success
  • How he plans to add more value by tackling his clients’ biggest concerns in life
  • The reasons why our worries change as we age
  • The importance of living life and getting new experiences
  • Why we should reflect on our previous little wins 
  • And more!

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How I Invest My Money and Mechanical Bull Riding Tips (Ep. 18)

How I Invest My Money and Mechanical Bull Riding Tips (Ep. 18)

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Are you ever curious to find out how financial advisors would invest for themselves?

The short answer is: It’s a whole process, where the most important thing is to be consistent and responsible.

In this episode of The WIN Podcast, What’s Important Now, Corey Heimensen gives some details on how he manages his own investments as well as what should be considered when controlling our finances.

Corey discusses:

  • The importance of having a process in serious life matters and a personal story that illustrates this
  • His three-step system when it comes to investing 
  • Why we should balance our finances and diversify our investments
  • The importance of trusting the experts and professionals who can guide us with our finances
  • What helps him get his mind off things and relax
  • And more!

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The Dirty Truth (Of Agriculture) with Wes Koedam (Ep. 17)

The Dirty Truth (Of Agriculture) with Wes Koedam (Ep. 17)

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The world is not the way it used to be, in a good way.

The technological advances we see today have made many processes easier, especially in agriculture.

In this episode of The WIN Podcast, What’s Important Now, Corey Heimensen chats with Wes Koedam to discuss the agricultural field and the changes he has seen throughout the past few decades in the industry. Additionally, they explain how crucial it is to plan for retirement.

Wes discusses:

  • His background in the agricultural industry and how it has changed in the past 30 years
  • The ways in which corporate markets set the value of agricultural products
  • His view on ethanol and wind turbines in farming
  • The risk of borrowing money from banks for the agricultural industry
  • His thoughts on retiring and why it was hard at first, and the importance of having someone you trust in the process
  • And more!

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The Moral Assessment (EP. 16)

The Moral Assessment (EP. 16)

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People often think, that when investing, we should only care about the economic returns.

But the truth is these investments can have negative consequences in other aspects that could impact employees and the environment.

In this episode of The WIN Podcast, What’s Important Now, Corey Heimensen explains why it’s crucial to consider our values before making any financial decisions, as these could negatively affect others.

Corey discusses:

  • How our morals can affect our investment strategies
  • The role of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) and Biblical Responsible Investing (BRI) when it comes to incentivizing projects that don’t harm people and the environment
  • The importance of getting to know your clients’ values before providing advice 
  • The importance of communication between advisors and clients
  • And more!

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Death, Rats and Ether with Zed Heimensen (EP. 15)

Death, Rats and Ether with Zed Heimensen (EP. 15)

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There are often many lessons in previous historical events that can be implemented in today’s day to improve people’s lives or even help them achieve their goals.

In this episode of The WIN Podcast, What’s Important Now, Corey Heimensen sits down with Zed Heimensen to discuss how the Black Plague and the history behind anesthesia can be related to the behavior people have today when making important financial decisions.

Corey & Zed discuss:

  • A summary of what the Black Plague was and how this epidemic can be related when we make decisions out of panic in the market
  • Why the Black Plague increased the number of lawyers
  • How anesthesia was first used in medicine and how this story relates to clients’ relationships with Heimensen Wealth Advisors
  • The importance of appreciating modern improvements
  • And more!

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About Zed Heimensen:

Zed Heimensen, a Morningside University graduate, began working at Heimensen Wealth Advisors in May 2022. Zed graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Finance while serving as the university’s investment club president. During his time at Morningside, Zed gained extensive knowledge within the finance industry via internships in Security National Bank’s Wealth Management Department and at Heimensen Wealth Advisors.

​​Zed values the importance of each client’s life story while understanding how these different paths can impact the short- and long-term financial goals of every individual client. With this in mind, Zed’s goal is to become an advisor so he can advise clients and prospects and prepare financial plans. At the same time, he looks to build sincere client relationships while keeping things light-hearted.

Outside of work, Zed enjoys reading, spending time with his family and friends, and watching movies. He is also an avid sports fan, hoping he can see the Minnesota Vikings win a Super Bowl at some point in his life.

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The Bridge with Jason Engleman (Ep. 14)

The Bridge with Jason Engleman (Ep. 14)

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Discipline is about keeping ourselves in control. And not about being punished if we step out of line.

In this episode of The Win Podcast, What’s Important Now, Jason Engleman joins your host Corey Heimensen to discuss the importance of being disciplined in our lives to achieve success in all aspects. Additionally, they talk about their passion for baseball and how discipline is key to the game.

Corey and Jason discuss:

  • Jason’s background as an educator, athlete, coach, and parent of six
  • Why discipline is about being focused on ourselves  
  • The importance of discipline in sports like baseball
  • Why it is crucial to stay focused on our objectives to avoid making wrong decisions
  • And more!

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About Jason Engleman:

Jason Engleman is the 7-12 Principal at Central Lyon.  Prior to his role as a principal, Jason served the district in other capacities including activities director, coach, and third-grade teacher. His education includes graduating from Morningside College, in Sioux City, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education followed by a Master’s Degree in School Administration from Dordt College, in Sioux Center.  

Outside of my administrative responsibilities, Jason loves to stay active through exercise and other sporting activities. In his free time, Jason enjoys reading, playing games, going on walks or bike rides and spending time with his family.  

Jason and his family also like to spend time attending and supporting the many activities Central Lyon has to offer.

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