Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro

This week on Margaritas with Marguerita — Meet Amy Salo, CFP®, Managing Partner, Forest Hills Financial Group

Recording July 17, 3pm • Live July 21

A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday, we start the weekend learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles. 

Meet our guest: Amy Salo, CFP®, CAP®, CExP— Managing Partner, Forest Hills Financial Group

Today’s Topic: Dear female advisors — Here’s your opportunity to find the next chapter in your career

About our guest: Amy Salo is a Managing Partner with Forest Hills Financial Group (FHFG) who is passionate about the financial services industry, the people she serves, and the potential for her team of advisors and clients to ensure the next generation lives better than the last. Amy’s vision is to propel economic mobility in our communities through a culture that attracts, develops, and retains advisors, staff, and agency leadership who believe we can do better as an industry.

Amy’s personal practice focuses on comprehensive protection, savings, and investment planning for both the accumulation and retirement phases of a client’s journey. She specializes in working with clients who have lost a loved one and want a trusted advisor to help with day-to-day financial decisions.

Amy is a director on the Fonseca board, a member of the government affairs committee, and co-chair of the retirement and holistic planning working group. She also serves as a member of the Field Advisory Board Leadership Development Committee with Guardian. Amy grew up in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, and graduated from the Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford with her BMus and the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester with her MM. She has completed her CFP® and CAP® designations with the American College and her CExP™ designation with the Business Enterprise Institute. Amy joined Guardian early in 2008, developing from Field Representative, Managing Director, and Principal Director (building a scratch agency in Albany, NY) to General Agent.

Now partnered with the team at FHFG, Amy embraces her role as an educator and mentor and strives to build strategic alliances that, both personally and professionally, bring out the greater good in people.

Click here to learn more about Amy’s company: fhfg.com

Note: Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 200 Broad Hollow Rd., Suite 405, Melville, NY 11747. (631) 589-5400. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Forest Hills Financial Group is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA License# 0L64608. 2021-114169 Exp.1/23

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Your Host: Marguerita Cheng, CFP® is the CEO of Blue Ocean Global Wealth, a Washington, DC-based firm that focuses on helping women, and their families, achieve financial success.

About Margaritas with Marguerita: Every Friday evening at 5pm EST, we start the weekend off right with 15 minutes of financial tips by Rita to help women flex their financial muscles. Based on the information from Rita’s upcoming book, “Diary of a CFP® Pro,” the show is also part of a monthly webinar series you won’t want to miss. Learn more at MargueritaCheng.com and watch all of her interviews on MargueritaCheng.tv. 

Questions about your financial future? Send Rita an email.

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Previous Episodes
Monday, May 22nd, 2023

This week on Margaritas with Marguerita — Meet Christine Simone, co-founder of Caribou

Recording June 26, 2pm • Live June 30 A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday, we start the weekend learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Christine Simone, co-founder of Caribou Today’s Topic: Wealth Management with a Healthcare Twist Rita asks Christine:  What brought you into the world of wealthClick here to listen to the podcast!

Monday, May 22nd, 2023

This week on Margaritas with Marguerita — Meet Amy Salo, CFP®, Managing Partner, Forest Hills Financial Group

Recording July 17, 3pm • Live July 21 A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday, we start the weekend learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Amy Salo, CFP®, CAP®, CExP™ — Managing Partner, Forest Hills Financial Group Today’s Topic: Dear female advisors — Here’s your opportunity to find the next chapter inClick here to listen to the podcast!

Thursday, May 18th, 2023

This week on Margaritas with Marguerita — Meet Robert Pagliarini, author, “Badass Retirement”

Recording June 19, 1pm • Live June 23 A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday, we start the weekend learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Robert Pagliarini, author, Badass Retirement Today’s Topic: What is a Badass Retirement? Rita asks Robert:  A Badass Retirement sounds interesting. What is it? IClick here to listen to the podcast!

Thursday, May 18th, 2023

Episode 92 — Credit score expert Paul Ryan is our star on this week’s episode of Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro

May 19, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Credit score expert Paul Ryan Today’s Topic: Taking the mystery out of credit scores and credit histories Rita asks Paul: Can you explain what creditClick here to listen to the podcast!

Friday, May 12th, 2023

Episode 91 — Ben Miller, founder of ChroniFI, stars this week on Margaritas with Marguerita

May 12, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Ben Miller, founder of ChroniFI Today’s Topic: Money is Time Rita asks Ben: Why should people think about their money in terms of time? WhatClick here to listen to the podcast!

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023

Episode 90 — This week on Margaritas with Marguerita meet Liz Davidson, founder and CEO of Financial Finesse

May 5: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Liz Davidson, founder and CEO of Financial Finesse Today’s Topic: Becoming Money Strong Rita asks Liz:  April was Financial Literacy Month, but at Margaritas with Marguerita, weClick here to listen to the podcast!

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023

This week on Margaritas with Marguerita: Learn more about ESG with Liz Simmie, Co-Founder, Honeytree Investment Management

June 2, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Liz Simmie, Co-Founder, Honeytree Investment Management Today’s Topic: Everything you need to know about ESG (Environmental, Social, and corporate Governance) Rita asks Liz:  What isClick here to listen to the podcast!

Friday, April 28th, 2023

Episode 89 — This week on Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro: Learn about the impact investing equation with Dorrit Lowsen, Co-CEO of Change Finance, PBC

April 28, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off right by learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Dorrit Lowsen, Co-CEO of Change Finance, PBC Today’s Topic: Understanding the impact investing equation Rita asks Dorrit: What inspired you to create your company,Click here to listen to the podcast!

Friday, April 21st, 2023

Episode 88 — This week on Margaritas with Marguerita: Meet Author Kanchan Bhaskar and learn how she set herself free from an abusive marriage

April 21, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off right by learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Author Kanchan Bhaskar Today’s Topic: Leaving — How to set yourself free from an abusive marriage Rita asks Kanchan:  Tell us about yourClick here to listen to the podcast!

Friday, April 14th, 2023

Episode 87 — This week on Margaritas with Marguerita: “The Great American Baking Show” contestant, entrepreneur and master baker Rose Bakewell, is our star on this week’s episode of Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro

April 14, 2023: Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off right by learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Rose Bakewell, founder of Mrs. Bakewell’s Cream Tea Company Today’s Topic: An entrepreneur’s journey to bring British cream tea to America Rita asks Rose: Click here to listen to the podcast!

Thursday, April 6th, 2023

Episode 86 — Margaritas with Marguerita: Meet Michael Hakerem, founder of Empowered Portfolios® and Glenwood Financial Partners

April 7, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes, we learn from industry experts how to flex our financiåal muscles. Meet our guest: Michael Hakerem, founder of Empowered Portfolios® and Glenwood Financial Partners Today’s topic: The importance of being a client advocate Rita asks Michael: What inspired you to pursue your career or passion? What has been theClick here to listen to the podcast!

Friday, March 31st, 2023

Episode 86 — Margaritas with Marguerita: Meet HR expert Michelle Aronson and learn how to build a better workplace

March 31, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles. Meet our guest: Michelle Aronson, founder, Physics at Work Today’s Topic: Be a better leader. Build a better workplace. Rita asks Michelle: Some listeners may be wondering whatClick here to listen to the podcast!

Thursday, March 23rd, 2023

Episode 85 — Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng: Meet Dr. Megan McCoy, a researcher who explores the psychology of financial planning

March 24, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off right learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Dr. Megan McCoy, Ph.D., LMFT Today’s Topic: The Power of Financial Therapy Rita asks Megan: How did you end up with a focus on financialClick here to listen to the podcast!

Friday, March 17th, 2023

Episode 84 — Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro: Learn from Financial Coach Linda Lingo, CPA, on this week’s episode of Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro

March 17, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Today’s guest: Financial Coach Linda Lingo, CPA Today’s Topic: The Secrets of Financial Freedom Rita asks Linda:  What is money EQ? How does this differ from money IQ?Click here to listen to the podcast!

Friday, March 10th, 2023

Episode 83 — Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro: Meet Eugenie George, the author of “Our Money Stories”

March 10, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off right learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Eugenie George, author, Our Money Stories Today’s Topic: What’s your money story? Rita asks Eugenie: How did you become a financial writer? What wasClick here to listen to the podcast!

Friday, March 3rd, 2023

Please join us for this week’s episode of Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro: Meet our guest — Thao Truong, CFP®, client manager at Morton Wealth 

March 3, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Thao Truong, CFP®, client manager at Morton Wealth  Today’s Topic: Herself by Morton, an initiative that provides women with free networking opportunities and financial educationClick here to listen to the podcast!

Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

Episode 83 — Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro: meet Fiona Simon who went “Gambling on Granola” and found unexpected gifts on the path of entrepreneurship

March 1, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Fiona Simon Today’s Topic: The entrepreneurial path Rita asks Fiona: What was your inspiration for wanting to write this book? What made you decide thatClick here to listen to the podcast!

Tuesday, February 28th, 2023

March 2023: Episode 6 of Money Mountaineering with Peter Neuwirth features Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro

A Note from Actuary and Author Peter Neuwirth, FSA, FCA — I invite you to tune in for this month’s episode of my podcast and video show, Money Mountaineering, where for 30 minutes, financial experts help us answer the question: What’s your future worth? Meet our guest: Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro Today’s topic: The journey to becoming a financial planner — Diary of a CFP® Pro Petes asks Marguerita: Why did you become interested in retirement income planning? Tell us about your newClick here to listen to the podcast!

Friday, February 24th, 2023

Episode 82 — Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro: Meet our guest, Tony Steuer, a champion for financial wellness and financial inclusion

Feb. 24, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes, we learn from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles. Meet today’s guest: Tony Steuer, a champion for financial wellness and financial inclusion Today’s Topic: Championing financial wellness and financial inclusion Rita asks Tony:  What is your origin story? How did you get started in financial wellness? Why is important toClick here to listen to the podcast!

Friday, February 17th, 2023

Episode 81 — Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro: Meet our guest — Claudia Porter, CFP®, Personal Economic Advisor Financial Reserve 

Feb. 17, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes, we learn from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles. Meet today’s guest: Claudia Porter, CFP®, Personal Economic Advisor, Financial Reserve  Today’s Topic: What is the value of an economic advisor? Rita asks Claudia: When did you first know you wanted to enter the financial services industry? You pursued anClick here to listen to the podcast!