What does it look like when financial planning meets love, courage, and intentional family leadership? Melissa Joy, CFP® sits down with Shelby Nicholl, founder of Muriel Consulting, to share the story of her father-in-law's remarkable family meeting, held just weeks before his passing. From a handout at the table to a hug at the end, this episode is a powerful reminder that clarity is one of the greatest gifts we can give the people we love.

Papa Harry didn't wait for the hard conversations to find him. When he learned his illness was terminal, he went into action. A new roof, a clean garage, and a carefully prepared Sunday evening meeting with handouts and pens. What unfolded was one of the most organized, loving, and generous acts a parent can offer their family, and a masterclass in what it looks like to lead with both heart and intention.

What You'll Learn

• Why family meetings matter and how to structure one before a crisis hits
• How one family organized passwords, daily bills, and account access in a single sitting
• What medical directives really mean and the nuanced questions families often miss
• How to talk about wealth, legacy, and inheritance in a way that feels natural and generous
• Why beneficiary designations deserve a second look, especially for DIY investors
• How to think about bringing in a financial advisor during a transition of responsibility
• What family governance can look like beyond dollars and cents
• How one family meeting set the tone for values, communication, and stewardship across generations

Connect with Shelby:

www.murielconsulting.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelbynicholl/

The previous presentation by PEARL PLANNING was intended for general information purposes only. No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from PEARL PLANNING or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither PEARL PLANNING’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. PEARL PLANNING is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the video content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of PEARL PLANNING’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at https:...

Money isn’t just math. It’s emotion, identity, and sometimes a whole lot of anxiety, even for people who are objectively doing “fine” financially. Melissa Joy, CFP® sits down with speaker, author, and coach Josie Ann Lee to unpack why so many people feel uncomfortable talking about money, and how to move from financial anxiety to real confidence.

They explore why anxiety is a normal stage of learning, how financial jargon and “expert speak” can unintentionally shut people down, and what it looks like to create a more human-centered experience in financial conversations.

Josie shares her practical “Service Wrapper” framework - four simple tools that help people feel safer, more in control, and better equipped to engage in money decisions without shame. Melissa connects those ideas to what actually happens in financial planning meetings, especially for women navigating a system that wasn’t historically built with them in mind.

What You’ll Learn

• Why money discomfort is common even when you’re doing a decent job financially
• How taboo, culture, and history (especially for women) shape financial confidence
• The Four Stages of Learning and why the “anxiety zone” is normal
• How jargon creates a communication gap — and what advisors can do differently
• Josie’s “Service Wrapper” framework: Yes And, Sincere Gratitude, Clarifying Questions, and Giving Choices
• How clarifying questions reduce shame and improve understanding on both sides
• Why autonomy matters — and how choice builds confidence in financial decisions
• The difference between transactional advice and relationship-based planning (and why it affects outcomes)
• How to interview and choose a financial professional based on values and fit
• Where to find Josie’s book and learn more about her work

Connect with Josie: www.josieannlee.com
Book: The Superpower of Service (available on Amazon)

The previous presentation by PEARL PLANNING was intended for general information purposes only. No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from PEARL PLANNING or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither PEARL PLANNING’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. PEARL PLANNING is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the video content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of PEARL PLANNING’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at https:...

Medicare is a cornerstone of most retirement plans, but it’s also a brand-new system for people who’ve spent decades on employer coverage. Melissa Joy, CFP® sits down with Cameron Giardini of to break down what Medicare is, when you actually need to enroll, and how to avoid the most common (and costly) mistakes.

They cover the major coverage paths (Original Medicare + Medicare Advantage vs Medigap), why your first enrollment decision at 65 can affect your options later, and what higher earners need to know about IRMAA surcharges. Cameron also explains a key HSA pitfall, shares what’s changing heading into 2026, and points listeners to free education resources to start learning without overwhelm.

What You’ll Learn

• What Medicare is (and isn’t), and when it typically starts
• When to begin planning, and how to check eligibility and costs
• When you can delay Medicare past 65 without penalties
• The key decision: Medicare Advantage vs Medigap (and what each really means)
• Why your first Part B enrollment window matters for lifetime flexibility
• What IRMAA is, how it’s calculated, and how to appeal it after retirement
• How HSAs interact with Medicare and what not to do at 65
• What’s getting more expensive in 2026 and why “choice” may continue shrinking
• How adult children can help parents by first identifying what coverage they actually have

Connect with Cameron: https://gmedicareteam.com/

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@GiardiniMedicare

The previous presentation by PEARL PLANNING was intended for general information purposes only. No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from PEARL PLANNING or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither PEARL PLANNING’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. PEARL PLANNING is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the video content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of PEARL PLANNING’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at https:...