Julia Chung, CFP®, FEA, TEP — CEO of Spring Planning, President of FPAC and a Financial Planning & Family Enterprise Consultant with over 25 years of experience helping people navigate complex financial decisions.

In this episode, Dave and Julia explore what advice-only financial planning really means and why human-led planning matters more than ever. Their conversation ranges from the challenges of implementing financial plans to the rise of niche specialization in the industry and how retirees should think about the mosaic of retirement income. Julia also shares her insights on difficult but critical topics like planning for when one spouse passes away, choosing the right executor/POA and why adding kids as joint owners can be risky.

Whether you’re building a plan, managing a family business, or simply thinking more deeply about your financial future, this thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation is packed with insight.