Today's guest, Brad Smith, is a lifelong adventurer- married to his wife, Beth, since 1988, father of three adult children, and a competitive athlete who's spent decades on the tennis and squash courts and is now an active pickleball player and college squash official.

He's been investing in real estate since age 19, owning hundreds of units over the years across cities like Hoboken, Jersey City, and Chicago.

Now, he channels his passion into two lavender farms that double as destination event venues. The newest, Princeton Lavender, features 8.l6 acres of lavender fields, friendly farm animals, and a tunning post-and-beam event barn designed for gatherings of all sizes. He loves collaborating with musicians, caterers, and guests to bring memorable events to life.

Today, we're joined by David Demuth, a seasoned financial executive based in the greater New York area and the co-founder of CFO Consulting Partners, LLC. Since 2006, David has guided organizations across technology, real estate, manufacturing, healthcare, and insurance. He provides high-level CFO suite services with a strong focus on strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and risk management. With a global perspective and decades of hands-on expertise, David brings a wealth of insight into what it takes to build resilient, forward-thinking financial organizations.

On this episode, Kurt Baker talks to Barbara Forshner, who has dedicated more than 20 years to the health care industry. She is driven by a personal passion for advocating for the dignity and well-being of seniors. Her journey began when she witnessed the lack of respect her grandfather received in a long-term care facility - an experience that inspired her to become his advocate and ultimately pursue a career focused on improving senior care.

For the past three years, Barbara has been the Director of Sales at Brookdale Hamilton, NJ, where she continues to guide families through the challenging process of finding the right senior living community for their loved ones. Her deep industry knowledge, extensive professional network, and compassionate approach have made her a trusted resource and advocate for countless families.

On this episode of Master Your Finances, Kurt Baker speaks to Anthony Pinto, who has over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry and has built Pinto Automotive Group into a trusted destination for car sales and services in Trenton and Mercer County, NJ. Starting from humble beginnings in detailing, he mastered every part of the business and is now known for his integrity, customer focus, and community commitment. Beyond the dealership, Anthony is passionate about fitness, personal growth, giving back locally, and spending time with family.

Deepika Chandola is the proud owner of Board and Brush South Brunswick, a DIY creative studio where community and creativity come together. With a background in hospitality and a passion for supporting local, she's dedicated to inspiring connection, confidence, and joy through hands-on workshops.

On this week's episode of Master Your Finances, Kurt Baker interviews Annette Murphy, the Director of Home Care and Care Management at Springpoint and a Fellow of the Academy of ACLA. With Over 30 years in health care, she is a licensed clinical social worker, certified dementia practitioner, and national leader in advancing compassionate, ethical care for older adults and their families.

Today on the show we're joined by Ben Jen; entrepreneur, investor, and the force behind Ben Jen Holdings, a venture capital and consulting firm that's backed some of the most innovative startups in tech, health, and finances. Ben is passionate about helping founders grow from early traction to scale, and he brings a wealth of experience, insight, and perspective on what it really takes to build the next big thing.

What does it take for high school students to break into the world of venture capital, and thrive?

Today, we're joined by three standout Venture Analysts from 1435 Capital who are doing just that. Meet Steven Tunison, Ansh Vasani, and Suhani Pandya, rising stars who've taken initiative in finance, entrepreneurship, and research long before most peer even think about it.

Steven is a junior at George School and an award-winning analyst with a deep background in economics and student leadership. Ansh, a rising junior at Stanford Online High School, is a club leader, scout, and founder of a nonprofit focused on financial literacy. And Suhani, from The Brearly School, brings impressive experience in industry research advocacy for women in venture capital.

Together, they're helping source deals, conduct due diligence, and explore the future of investing, all while still in high school. Let's hear how they got started, what they've learned, and where they're headed next.

Please welcome Steven, Ansh, and Suhani!