Most of us don't make money decisions from a spreadsheet. We make them from somewhere quieter: fear, old family stories, the people who depend on us. Money looks like math, but underneath it's emotional.
Attorney turned investment officer Alex Langan talks about the hidden fees quietly draining 401(k)s, using AI without getting flattered into bad calls, and building wealth on autopilot.
About the Guest:
Alex Langan is an attorney and Chief Investment Officer at Langan Financial Group, a Pennsylvania family wealth-advisory firm founded in 1985. A former Supreme Court of Pennsylvania clerk and ERISA law professor, he wrote 401(k) Exposed.
Key Takeaways:
- Money looks like math but runs on emotion; name the fear first
- Many 401(k)s carry hidden fees that quietly cost six figures over a career
- Check your fund's share class; a cheaper one can save over 1%
- Automate saving as a percent of income, so raises grow your contributions
- AI flatters bad ideas; prompt it to be blunt, then verify with an expert
- Over any 15-year period, the odds of making money in the market are high
Connect With the Guest
Website: https://www.langanfinancialgroup.com/ Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-langan-26017b40/
Book: 401(k) Exposed (available on Amazon)
Episode Chapters:
[06:00] Money Looks Like Math but It's Emotional (approx.)
[08:00] From Law to Finance: Becoming a Fiduciary (approx.)
[12:00] Instant Gratification vs Compound Interest (approx.)
[14:00] Inflation, Borrowing Costs, and the Real Trade-Offs (approx.)
[17:00] 401(k) Hidden Fees and Share Classes (approx.)
[21:00] Using AI Without Getting Flattered Into Bad Calls (approx.)
[27:00] How a Fiduciary Actually Works With Clients (approx.)
[32:00] Falling Off and Starting Again: Automate It (approx.)
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