Digging In
Episodes
106 episodes
Permission to Spend - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
In this episode of Digging In, John Savarino and Jason Thiele explore what happens when the habits that helped you build wealth start getting in the way of enjoying it. After decades of saving, achieving, and chasing the next finan...
When the Numbers Get Emotional - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
Money isn’t just mathematical—it’s psychological, emotional, and deeply personal.In this episode of Digging In, John Savarino sits down with Joe Mateja to explore how our relationship with money changes throughout different stages of li...
The Market’s Next Move: What We’re Watching - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
Where are the markets headed—and what should investors actually be paying attention to? John Savarino sits down with Planning & Trading Advisor Andrew Lee for a timely look at where the Rooted team’s head is as we close out the third quarte...
Redefining the Financial Advisor Experience - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
In this episode of Digging In, host John Savarino sits down with Laura Darby, Marketing Specialist at Rooted Wealth Advisors, to explore how a background in hospitality has shaped the way she approaches serving clients—and why that perspective ...
The Language of Leadership - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
In this episode of Digging In, host John Savarino sits down with our Founder, Zach Gray, for a fun, behind-the-scenes conversation about the phrases the Rooted team hears almost every day—and why they matter.Whether it's a simple remind...
Harvesting Tomorrow - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
In this episode of Digging In, host John Savarino sits down with Zach Gray to discuss the inspiration behind his book, Harvesting Tomorrow, and why its message extends well beyond the farming community.Together, they unpack some of the ...
Creating Operational Efficiencies - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
In this episode of Digging In, host John Savarino is joined by Nick Barnes, Operations Specialist, to talk about what record-high markets really mean—and what they don’t.With headlines constantly pointing to new highs, many investors fe...
Passing Down More Than Money - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
In this episode of Digging In, host John Savarino is joined by Investment Advisors Representative, Joe Mateja, to talk about what it really means to leave a legacy.They explore how legacy goes far beyond financial assets—encompassing va...
The ‘I’ve Got Time’ Lie - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
In this episode of Digging In, host John Savarino is joined once again by Roan Cannon to talk about one of the most common—and costly—beliefs in personal finance: “I’ve got time.”They explore why people delay saving, how compounding tru...
Life Insurance: Protection, Strategy, or Both? - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
In this episode of Digging In, host John Savarino sits down with Jovan Marshall to take an honest look at life insurance—what it is, what it isn’t, and how it fits into a broader financial plan.They discuss:- The core role of life i...
The Retirement Paycheck Blueprint - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
In this episode of Digging In, host John Savarino sits down with Joe Mateja to break down one of the biggest misconceptions in retirement planning: that it’s all about hitting a certain number.Instead, Joe explains why retirement is rea...
Retirement Isn’t an Age - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
In this episode of Digging In, host John Savarino sits down with Sarah Viall-Lorand, Client Services Specialist, to explore the idea that retirement isn’t defined by a date—it’s defined by readiness.Get to know Sarah as she and John dis...
All-Time Highs: What Prepared Retirees Do Now - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
In this episode of Digging In, host John Savarino is joined by Nick Barnes, Operations Specialist, to talk about what record-high markets really mean—and what they don’t.With headlines constantly pointing to new highs, many investors fe...
The Tax Trap Retirees Don’t See Coming - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
In this episode of Digging In, host John Savarino sits down with Alexa Blochowski, Operations Specialist, to uncover one of the most overlooked risks in retirement: taxes.Many people assume their tax burden will decrease once they stop ...
How to Put the Thousand Piece Puzzle of Retirement Together: Asking Alexa - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
In this part two episode of Digging In, host John Savarino continues his conversation with Alexa Blochowski, Rooted's Operations Specialist. In this episode, Alexa shares what financial freedom means to her, and how that translates into her rol...
He's Back! Burning Questions with Jason Thiele - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
In this episode of Digging In, host John Savarino sits down with Jason Thiele, Rooted’s Client Services Specialist, to discuss spending habits and prioritizing needs versus wants. They unpack Jason's 2025 milestones and how they lead into his 2...
Beyond the Desk: Asking Alexa - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
In this episode of Digging In, host John Savarino sits down with Alexa Blochowski, Rooted’s Operations Specialist, to discuss how she got into the industry and what drives her daily to help others as a difference maker.They talk through...
Connecting Outside of the Conference Room - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
In this episode of Digging In, Host John Savarino sits down with Roan Cannon, Rooted’s Marketing Outreach Manager, to explore Rooted Wealth’s upcoming client experiences across the US in 2026. They dive into what makes Rooted’s eve...
Connecting Outside of the Conference Room - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
In this episode of Digging In, Host John Savarino sits down with Joette Walter, Rooted’s Client Relationship Manager, to discuss her role on the front lines of Rooted Wealth. Joette explains how important it is to have a personal touch in the w...
Risky Business: Life, Marketing, and Money Moves - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
In this episode of Digging In, host John Savarino sits down with Jacqueline Walter, Rooted’s Director of Marketing, to explore how we balance risk in both life and finances.They unpack how personal risk tolerance shapes the everyday dec...
Passing Down More Than Money - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
In this episode of Digging In, host John Savarino sits down with Jovan Marshall, Client Communication Manager at Rooted Wealth Advisors, to talk about what it really means to leave a legacy.Jovan shares why legacy isn’t just about money...
Talking Dollars Over Dinner: Growing Financially Confident Kids - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
In this episode of Talking Money at the Kitchen Table, host John Savarino is joined by Roan Cannon, Marketing Outreach Manager at Rooted Wealth Advisors, for a candid conversation about how money—or the lack of conversations about it—shap...
From Wish List to Real Life: Beyond the Numbers - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
In this follow-up episode of Digging In, host John Savarino welcomes back Jason Thiele, Lead Planning Specialist at Rooted Wealth Advisors, to dive deeper into the conversation we started in “From Wish List to Real Life: Retirement Edition." Th...
From Wish List to Real Life: Retirement Edition - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
In this episode of Digging In, host John Savarino sits down with Jason Thiele, Rooted’s Lead Planning Specialist, to explore the difference between the retirement many people think they want and the one they actually need.Jason dives in...
Markets and Mustaches PT. 2 - Digging In - Rooted Wealth Advisors
Markets at record highs. Tariffs back in the headlines. Bonds sending mixed signals. In this episode of Digging In, host John Savarino sits down with Andrew Lee, Rooted’s Planning & Trading Advisor, to unpack what it all means—especially as...