Episodes 44
Avg. Duration 17m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jun 2024
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
Consistency
100%
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About This Podcast

Pension Protectors is where real stories meet real solutions. We talk money,
stress, wellness—the stuff no one else does. No fluff, just honest help so you
can retire confident, prepared, and at peace—with people you trust in your
corner.  Whether you are a seasoned first responder or a veteran public school teacher, we will cover topics like retirement, that are relative to you and your pension.  Matt and Clint are culturally competent professionals who speak in a language you can understand.  Not even your unpredictable income or hours will throw off your hosts as they have 30+ years combined experience in focusing on state pensioners just like yourself.

www.triplecrownwm.com

Clinton Kersting and  Matthew McManus offer securities through Equitable Advisors, LLC, member S.I.P.C., Equitable Financial Advisors in Michigan and Tennessee, and offer annuities and insurance through Equitable Network, LLC.  Equitable Advisors and its affiliates do not provide tax or legal advice.  Financial Professionals may offer products and services and/or respond to inquiries only in state(s) in which they are properly registered and/or licensed. This podcast does not constitute financial advice or an offer of any kind.  Triplecrown Wealth Management, LLC is not owned or operated by Equitable Advisors or Equitable Network. 

 

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S3E9 Pension Protectors S3E9--Deferred Comp

Feb 19, 2026 18m

Matt and Clint discuss 457 plans and how they can be an integral part of your long term financial strategy.PPG-8729165.1 (01/26) (Exp.01/30)Clinton Kersting and Matthew McManus offer securities…

S3E8 Pension Protectors S3E8--Large Purchases

Feb 05, 2026 17m

Got your eye on a big ticket item? Perhaps a new house, car, or something else? How much should you actually budget for these types of necessities? We have your answers!   Tune into the latest…

S3E7 Encore Episode! Matt joins Dr. Lauren Grawert as a guest on Well Aware Podcast

Jan 22, 2026 27m

Matt and Dr. Grawert discuss the stresses of the holidays and how people can best deal with money and addiction issues around one of the toughest stretches in the calendar.  Matt draws on his own…

S3E6 Pension Protectors S3E6 with Jessica Flores from Cop to Civilian

Jan 08, 2026 1h 3m

A lot of our identities are wrapped up in the work we do.So what happens when all of that goes away and we have to quickly transition to a new version of ourselves?Join us as we welcome Jessica…

S3E5 Pension Protectors S3E5--Pension Maximization

Dec 25, 2025 17m

Are you leaving pension money on the table? When it comes to claiming your pension are you getting the most benefit from the state?  Are you aware there are potential strategies to get more out of…

S3E4 Pension Protectors S3E4--Beneficiaries... Check it before you wreck it

Dec 11, 2025 16m

One area of money I see more first responders (and civilians) screw up time and time again? Estate planning, specifically when it comes to naming beneficiaries. The craziest stories I hear from…

S3E3 Pension Protectors S3E3-Success Redefined with Tom Burton--From classroom to Superintendent to Keynote Speaker

Nov 27, 2025 1h 1m

Tom Burton spent his whole career in public education.  He started out in the classroom, worked his way up to being the superintendent of one of the largest school districts in Ohio, and now travels…

S3E2 Pension Protectors-S3E2 What is our why?

Nov 13, 2025 20m

How did you end up working with first responders, and why did you get in this business?I get that question a fair amount.So instead of repeating myself, I put it in a podcast with my buddy…

S3E1 Pension Protectors S3E1--Social Security Fairness Act

Oct 30, 2025 18m

Season 3 begins with Clint and Matt diving deep into the Social Security Fairness Act.  The repeal of the Windfall Elimination and Government Pension Offset have found our state pension clients in a…

S2E20 Pension Protectors S2E20 with Rosie Harris--Downsizing and your aging parents

Oct 16, 2025 40m

What should we do with all that stuff our parents having been holding on to for the last 40 years?I asked my guest this question.Rosie Harris from Caring Transitions in Cincinnati, Ohio helps…

S2E19 Pension Protectors S2E19- Health and Nutrition in a high speed world with Megan Lautz

Oct 02, 2025 55m

Megan Lautz joins Matt to lend her insights into health, and specifically nutrition for #firstresponders.  Megan is a registered dietician and currently works with police and fire in Fairfax County,…

S2E18 Pension Protectors S2E18-What are you retiring to?

Sep 18, 2025 11m

We know what we are retiring from, but what are we retiring to?In this week's episode, Matt and Clint breakdown the often missing piece and unanswered question of "what comes next?"Find our podcast…

S2E17 Pension Protectors S2E17-How to pick the right Financial Advisor

Sep 04, 2025 12m

Who do you trust without question?Your partner, your spouse, your unit?But what about when it comes to your money?Who should you trust?You've done great saving, and you are near retirement, and you…

S2E16 Pension Protectors S2E16 Addiction Treatment with Dr. Lauren Grawert

Aug 21, 2025 58m

Dr. Lauren Grawert from Aware Recovery Care discusses treatment options for those who are wanting to get help in the privacy of their own homes, especially for first responders and their spouses. …

S2E15 Pension Protectors--S2E15 How much do you need to retire?

Aug 07, 2025 11m

What is the magic number for retirement?Spoiler....It is different for everyone.How do you know what is yours?Join Matt and Clint this episode to see how much you need to make your retirement dream a…

S2E13 Pension Protectors S2E14--How much should I PLOP

Jul 24, 2025 16m

Matt and Clint discuss the Partial Lump Sum Option Plan (PLOP) offered by some of the pension systems in Ohio.  What's the right amount and where should I put it, are just some of the questions they…

S2E13 Pension Protectors S2E13-Mental Health with Don Scalf of CPD

Jul 10, 2025 30m

Matt interviews Don Scalf from the Cincinnati Police Department.  Don shares his own story of the challenges he faced after a critical incident in which he was involved.  This episode dives deeper…

S2E12 Pension Protectors S2E12- To DROP or Not to DROP?

Jun 26, 2025 11m

To DROP or not to DROP, that is the question.Clint and Matt tackle the pros and cons of the DROP program.They go into greater detail about how it works and why someone should or shouldn't entertain…

S2E11 Pension Protectors S2E11-Inflation the Boiling frog of finance

Jun 12, 2025 10m

Clint and Matt discuss what inflation is and why your pension may not be enough in retirement.PPG-7745096.1 (03/25) (Exp.03/29)Clinton Kersting and Matthew McManus offer securities through Equitable…

S2E10 Pension Protectors S2E10- Simple steps to improving life

May 29, 2025 12m

Clint and Matt discuss different ideas on how to incrementally improve our lives in order to live a well rounded and well balanced life.PPG-7716967.1 (03/25) (Exp.03/29)Clinton Kersting and Matthew…

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