Lets Talk Wealth Podcast - Hosted by Robert Montes, CPFA® and Josie Allred

EP. 08 : Natalie Buchman | Lets Talk Wealth Podcast with Robert Montes & Josie Allred

Welcome to the Let’s Talk Wealth Podcast, hosted by Robert Montes and Josie Allred, where we explore what it really means to live a rich and intentional life. In this episode, we’re joined by the incredible Natalie Buchman, a teacher, wife, and mother based in Missoula, Montana. Natalie shares her journey of balancing the multifaceted roles of educator, partner, and parent, while pursuing her own version of wealth and fulfillment.Together, Robert and Josie dive into an inspiring conversation with Natalie about the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned as she builds a meaningful life centered around family, community, and personal growth.If you’re looking for real stories, heartfelt connections, and actionable insights to help you define wealth on your own terms, this episode is for you. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to join us on this journey of discovering what truly matters. Tune in and let’s talk wealth!

EP. 7 : Natalie Black at Worden Thane P.C. | Lets Talk Wealth Podcast hosted by Robert Montes & Josie Allred

Estate Planning Basics with Attorney Natalie Black (Worden Thane) | Wills, Trusts, Probate & Powers of Attorney (Note : Not official legal advise) On this episode of Lets Talk Wealth Podcast, host Robert and co-host Josie talk with Natalie Black, a partner at Missoula law firm Worden & Thane, about her path from law school intern to partner and her “work hard, play hard” philosophy. Natalie explains core estate-planning documents—wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and living wills—why powers of attorney matter even for young adults, and how failing to plan can trigger costly guardianship/conservatorship proceedings. The conversation covers probate in Montana, strategies to avoid it (beneficiary designations, joint ownership, transfer-on-death deeds, and trusts), and why beneficiary designations can override a will. They compare Montana practice to “big law,” discuss revocable vs irrevocable trusts (including estate-tax and specialized needs planning concepts), touch on UTMA and 529 considerations, and highlight real-world scenarios involving incapacity, family conflict, and fraud risks. ( Note : Not to take this as official legal advice ) 00:00 Welcome to the Lets Talk Wealth Podcast 00:40 Work Hard Play Hard 03:24 Becoming a Law Partner 05:17 Why Law School 09:39 Standing Out in Interviews 16:34 Big Law vs Montana Practice 21:59 Choosing Estate Planning 27:30 Estate Planning Basics 32:31 Recruiting Drive to MEPS 33:01 Wrong Way Crash Scene 34:04 First Responder Aftermath 34:53 Estate Planning Cost Reality 36:07 Holographic Wills Explained 37:44 Power of Attorney Pitfalls 39:56 Beneficiary Designation Nightmares 43:34 Why Beneficiaries Override Wills 46:15 Probate Process Breakdown 51:38 Guardianship for Minor Kids 55:57 UTMA and 529 Tradeoffs 59:36 Changing UTMA Needs Court 01:02:53 Parenting Tangent and Control 01:05:09 Control in Marriage 01:05:57 Trust Basics Explained 01:07:13 Revocable vs Irrevocable 01:09:53 Estate Tax Gifting Trusts 01:12:52 State Laws and Community Property 01:15:39 Prenups and Protecting Wealth 01:25:56 Medicaid Trusts and Lookback 01:28:24 Corporate Trustees and Compliance 01:31:55 Special Needs Trusts 01:33:23 Medicaid Workarounds Reality 01:33:54 Estate Planning Priorities 01:35:13 Power of Attorney Basics 01:35:57 Living Wills and Trusts 01:37:09 Durable vs Springing POA 01:39:13 Limiting Authority and Fiduciary Duty 01:42:43 Undue Influence Red Flags 01:45:46 Challenging Capacity in Court 01:47:55 Scams and Advisor Intervention 01:52:27 Stewardship and Value Mindset 01:56:16 How to Connect and Wrap Up ( Disclaimer : This podcast is for general information and educational purposes only. This is not official legal or wealth advice)

Lets Talk Wealth : Guest #6 : Sam Alderson on Jiu-Jitsu and Life Experiences

In this episode of Lets Talk Wealth Podcast, the host welcomes friend and jiu-jitsu training partner Sam Alderson, sharing stories from early rolls and Sam’s long-running dominance on the mats. Sam explains the biggest positive impact in his life: learning to be a good friend to yourself—honest, helpful, and kind rather than self-tyrannical. He discusses growing up in Montana, disliking school, and finding his path as an artist, including glassblowing and later using Instagram to build his business. Sam connects American pipe-making glass culture to MMA, and outlines his views on discipline, creativity, and avoiding reliance on AI for thinking or art. He reflects on his grandfather's influence, his approach to learning and teaching jiu-jitsu, and what he hopes to teach his son Remy. He closes by sharing where to find his work: Alderson Studios on Instagram and aldersonstudios.com [http://aldersonstudios.com]. Sponsored by Nexus Wealth

Nexus Insights #5 : Tami Sparks on Growth Mindset & Business Development

In this episode of Nexus Insights, Robert and Josie interview Tami Sparks, a leader in the Biz to Biz business development group and a consultant who helps small businesses grow through training, systems, and personality-based communication. Tammy shares her core message—growth mindset, an insatiable desire to improve, and tenacity—rooted in a difficult upbringing, the influence of her grandparents’ consistency and hard work, and a decision to seek counseling at 16 to break negative patterns. She discusses trauma, grief, and resilience, including the death of her first husband by suicide and the impact on her children, and emphasizes self-reflection and personal responsibility for thoughts and reactions. The conversation covers Biz to Biz’s shift toward mentorship and skill development, chapter revitalization, and how DISC-style personality assessments and role alignment can improve teams and leadership. Don't miss this episode with Nexus Wealth Management. Follow Tami at Instagram.com/tamibeichsparks [http://Instagram.com/tamibeichsparks] https://www.linkedin.com/in/tami-beich-sparks/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tami-beich-sparks/] https://beastyourbizmt.com/speaker/tami-beich-sparks/ [https://beastyourbizmt.com/speaker/tami-beich-sparks/]

Nexus Insights #4 : The Evolution of Financial Strategies: Insights from the Nexus Podcast

Active vs Passive Investing in 2026 + AI, Anxiety, Buying a House, and Building Real Financial Security | Nexus Insights | Letstalkwealthpodcast.com [http://Letstalkwealthpodcast.com] | Sponsored by Nexus Wealth Management Robert Ellington-Montes and co-host Josie Allred (Here in Missoula, MT) record a recap episode of Nexus Insights after a guest cancels, reflecting on markets since the end of 2025 and themes heading into 2026. They discuss passive versus active management, citing SEI Private Trust’s all-equity strategy finishing around 24% versus the S&P 500 near 17.9% in 2025, and argue volatility and abundant information (including AI tools like Grok) may favor active managers. They address doomscrolling, decision paralysis, and fear-driven moves like buying physical gold, highlighting long drawdowns, markups, and custody constraints in IRAs. The conversation expands to younger adults’ challenges buying homes, building credit, budgeting with tools like Monarch, delayed gratification, and career/income growth through systems and daily focus. They cover foundational planning steps: emergency funds, debt payoff, capturing 401(k) matches, basic investing defaults like target-date funds, plus life insurance, estate documents, and resilience through health and “doing hard things.”