Episode 11

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28th Jan 2021

Episode #11 - What the hell is a Financial Plan?

“A financial plan is more of helping someone understand what their true priorities are in life.” - Brandy Branstetter, CFP® of Beyond WealthCFP® of Beyond Wealth

“A financial plan in its simplest terms is a glorified to-do checklist of things that we need to put in place in order for our clients to accomplish those goals.” - Clint Haynes, CFP® of NextGen Wealth


In episode 11, we're talking about what the hell is a financial plan?


Brandy Branstetter, CFP® of Beyond Wealth and Clint Haynes, CFP® of NextGen Wealth, sit down (or in Clint’s case, stand up) with Kyle to discuss what it means when they say, “I create financial plans for my clients.” When your advisor produces a financial plan for you, what does that include? How is a financial plan different from a budget? We answer all that and more.

Tune in!

"A financial plan is like a financial roadmap." Kyle Hill, CFP®

 

Resources:

What is a Financial Plan (Investopedia),

BKS Artisan Ales,

Longboat Brewing Co. Neon Ale,

Middle Finger 2 Cancer,

Carl Richards - Behavior Gap,

Michael Kitces - Nerd’s Eye View,

The One Page Financial Plan by Carl Richards,

Kyle: All The Pretty Girls - Kenny Chesney

Clint: Eye of the Tiger - Survivor


Brandy Branstetter, CFP® - Beyond Wealth

Website,

Email,

LinkedIn,

Facebook,

Instagram,

KCFAN (Kansas City Financial Advisors Network),

XY Planning Network (XYPN),

CFP Board


Clint Haynes, CFP® - NextGen Wealth

Website,

Email,

LinkedIn,

Facebook,

Twitter,

YouTube,

KCFAN (Kansas City Financial Advisors Network),

CFP Board


Kyle Hill, CFP® - Hill-Top Financial Planning, LLC

Website,

Email,

LinkedIn,

KCFAN (Kansas City Financial Advisors Network),

XY Planning Network (XYPN),

NAPFA,

FEE-ONLY Network

CFP Board


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About the Podcast

Personal Finance from the Hill-Top
Smart, Practical Personal Finance for Every Stage of Life
There are plenty of retirement podcasts out there, but what about the financial challenges facing families, professionals, and retirees navigating life today? Personal Finance from the Hill-Top (PFFTHT) brings you real, straightforward conversations about money—without the confusing industry jargon.

Hosted by Kyle Hill, CFP®, owner of Hill-Top Financial Planning, LLC, this podcast dives into the financial topics that actually matter to you:
✅ How to build wealth while raising a family
✅ Saving for college and retirement at the same time
✅ Smart tax strategies for high earners and retirees
✅ Investing, insurance, and making confident financial decisions
✅ Avoiding common money mistakes and planning for the future

You’ll hear expert interviews, real-world financial tips, and practical advice you can actually use—whether you’re in your 30s juggling career and kids, in your 50s preparing for retirement, or somewhere in between.

💡 Join us as we break down personal finance in a way that’s fun, engaging, and built for real life.

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About your host

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Kyle Hill, CFP®

Kyle is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and owner of Hill-Top Financial Planning, LLC, an independent financial planning firm that he started to help younger adults develop financial confidence and create a path to financial independence. He provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services. With his subscription model (think Netflix for your finances) he's able to bring objective, Fee-Only advice to an underserved population, Younger Adults. He lives in Kansas City, MO with his wife, two boys, and two bassador dogs (Bubba & Charlie Gibson... yep, after the former news anchor!).