In this powerful episode of Your Life and Legacy, host Christopher Nudo sits down with financial advisor and industry leader Wayne Von Borstel to explore the deeper meaning of wealth, stewardship, and legacy.

Wayne shares how a pivotal moment at just 18 years old—when his grandmother trusted him to invest her savings—sparked a lifelong commitment to responsibility, growth, and serving others.

• (00:00:00) - This is Your Life & Legacy
• (00:01:23) - A Grandmother's Trust
• (00:03:53) - Always Searching to Be Better
• (00:05:44) - One Woman's Love for 47 Years
• (00:07:34) - How to Plan for Your Life With Truth
• (00:11:09) - Wayne Jackson on His Faith
• (00:13:10) - Living Better With Money
• (00:15:46) - Why Financial Worriness Is So Big
• (00:17:51) - How to Build Wealth With a Client
• (00:20:14) - How to Get a Client to Stop Thinking About Money
• (00:23:56) - Wayne Von Borstel on His Financial Plans
• (00:25:43) - Financial Decisions Made in an Emotional Moment
• (00:30:27) - Disciplined Investors: A Plan for the Future
• (00:33:02) - John Hancock: Confidence in uncertain times
• (00:36:17) - Welcome Back: Wayne von Borstel
• (00:36:50) - Legacy Planning: The Search for Purpose
• (00:43:33) - How to Leave a Legacy to Your Family
• (00:44:51) - Christopher Nudo on Stewardship

In this episode of Your Life Your Legacy, host Christopher Nudo explores one of the most overlooked yet powerful forces within every family: communication, empathy, and the ability to recognize when someone needs support.

Drawing from real-life experiences as an estate planning attorney, the episode highlights how family challenges rarely begin with major crises, but with unspoken needs a caregiver silently overwhelmed, parents worried about their children’s future, or subtle signs of change in a loved one that go unnoticed.

• (00:00:00) - Caring for Your Family
• (00:11:36) - Now Media TV: Welcome Back to Your Life and Legacy
• (00:12:31) - When Families Need Extra Help
• (00:22:34) - A Voice for the Family in Estate Planning
• (00:23:57) - Esteal Planning: Your Family's Legacy
• (00:33:03) - Living Will and Estate Planning for Complex Challenges
• (00:35:42) - Life & Legacy Estate Plan
• (00:40:27) - What's the Difference Between a Living Trust and a Will?
• (00:42:21) - Will and Legacy Plan: The Most Essential Document in Estate Planning

In this uplifting episode of Your Life and Legacy, host Christopher Nudo welcomes seasoned financial expert Bob Niederbeer co-founder of BenefitRFP and recipient of the 2022 Humanitarian Award for a grounded, faith-forward conversation on retirement planning, family protection, and lasting legacy.

Many people quietly carry anxiety about retirement, believing it’s too complex or fearing they’ll never know if they have “enough.” Bob explains why uncertainty often comes from a lack of education and a missing roadmap. He breaks retirement planning into practical pillars saving strategically, understanding tax advantages, and investing with clarity while also reframing “risk” and highlighting how informed planning can replace panic with confidence.

• (00:00:00) - Welcome to Your Life and Legacy
• (00:01:22) - Why Retirement Planning Feels So Complicated
• (00:03:44) - Steve Ballentine on Retirement Planning
• (00:14:19) - Do My Financial Decisions Actually Reflect What I Believe?
• (00:17:59) - The Role of Intentional Planning in Family Financial Planning
• (00:19:36) - How Can Faith Guide Budgeting, Saving, and Giving?
• (00:23:48) - Bob Pfeffer
• (00:25:32) - Financial Planning for the Future
• (00:29:42) - Planning Ahead for Yourself and Your Family
• (00:32:49) - Employee Benefit and Retirement Plans for Business Owners
• (00:36:25) - How Faith Connects with Work and Family
• (00:39:03) - Why Financial Security Feels So Out of Reach
• (00:44:48) - Guide Lights for Faith and Financial Planning
• (00:48:56) - Bob Nudo's Retirement Planner