Tag: Lifestyle Planning

Retirement Beyond the Numbers with Mike McCabe, CFP®, CPC – Part 2 (Ep. 82)

Retirement Beyond the Numbers with Mike McCabe, CFP®, CPC – Part 2 (Ep. 82)

Retirement planning often focuses on finances, but the emotional and personal side can be just as impactful. What happens when work slows down, routines change, and relationships shift at home?

In this episode, Nicole Romito and Mike McCabe, CFP®, CPC, Partner & Senior Advisor at Private Vista, continue their discussion by shifting from money to mindset. They explore the emotional side of retirement, including changes in daily routines, increased time with a spouse, and the importance of retiring toward something meaningful. The conversation highlights communication, structure, and flexibility as key factors in building a fulfilling next chapter after work.

Key takeaways:

  • Why open communication becomes even more important for couples in the second phase of retirement
  • How clients often revisit retirement readiness for years before feeling comfortable moving forward
  • The value of retiring toward purpose rather than simply leaving a career
  • How routines and structure support emotional balance after full-time work ends
  • Understanding mental stress when retirement is unexpected or arrives sooner than planned
  • And more!

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About Our Guest: 

Throughout his career in financial services, Mike McCabe has focused on helping clients manage their financial lives in a way that supports enjoyment and fulfillment beyond the numbers. He has a strong commitment to continued learning, earning the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation as well as the Certified Pension Consultant (CPC) designation through the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries. Within the firm, Mike serves on the Investment Committee, supports compliance efforts, and mentors the next generation of advisors.

Mike values a healthy work and life balance, which for him means finding satisfaction in his work while making time for golf, volunteering, exercise, movies, and meaningful time with his wife, friends, and family. He looks ahead to continued growth with modern technology, more travel, deeper community involvement, and enjoying life as a present and engaged grandfather.

The Joy of Birdwatching: How Sue Bolt Found Peace, Purpose, and Legacy in Nature (Ep. 70)

The Joy of Birdwatching: How Sue Bolt Found Peace, Purpose, and Legacy in Nature (Ep. 70)

What started as a simple hobby has grown into a source of joy, peace, and connection for one of Private Vista’s Client Service Associates, Sue Bolt. 

In this special lifestyle episode, Sue joins host Nicole Romito to share how birdwatching has become a grounding force in her life, from childhood memories with her father to creating new experiences with her grandchildren.

Sue opens up about how this passion deepened during the pandemic, how it serves as a form of mindfulness and mental wellness, and how it’s evolved into meaningful multigenerational bonding. From photographing bald eagles to chasing elusive owls, her story is a reminder that fulfillment isn’t just about finances — it’s about finding purpose in everyday passions.

What to expect in this episode:

  • How birdwatching became a multigenerational tradition in Sue’s family
  • The mental health benefits of finding peace in nature
  • Rare bird sightings that still bring her joy
  • Tips for anyone curious about birdwatching
  • And more!

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About Our Guest: 

After many years in the banking industry, Sue shifted to wealth management in 2002. She is part of the Customer Service Associate team as well as the main liaison for all Private Vista’s institutional custodians. Sue takes pride in the strong relationships that she has built over the last 20+ years. Through her daily interactions with clients, she does her best to ensure that she is meeting their needs promptly. She also enjoys problem-solving and the many challenges that her job brings her each day.

Sue loves the outdoors! Birds are her passion, both indoor birds and birds in the wild, so she has taken up bird and nature photography in her spare time. The peace and calm that forests bring her as she visits various locations looking for birds is a huge part of her Private Vista. Sue and her husband also very actively attend their grandchildren’s many sporting events and various other activities. The more time she can spend with their three adult children, their spouses, and their nine grandchildren, the better! Her Private Vista for future years is to have more free time to enjoy the outdoors and to be able to follow the grandchildren’s activities, wherever they may take them!