3 words... Kaylee. Is. Back. We re-cap our best/worst dogs, take a deep dive into the insane amount of cash flowing through Halloween 2024, and the trendy costumes that come with it! We round out the episode by discussing the 50th Anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act!

Join us this week as we unpack the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in our region. We also give a happy birthday shoutout to President Jimmy Carter, update you on interest rate drops, introduce you to a true American hero from Texas, and finally, we learn our bananas may be in trouble...

In this episode we find ourselves a bit "doomed and gloomed" while discussing the current real estate market, but we bounce right back with exciting news of Kimball Sterling being our guest speaker for Septembers Lunch & Learn! In a contentious debate, we rank the best and worst dogs—spoiler alert, Chihuahuas are surprisingly polarizing. Also, with…

Listen in as Brian and Josh discuss some of the exciting things coming from the 2024 Paris Olympics, including the debut of USA's newest mascot... Snoop Dogg! They also take a stab at piecing together the many things that led to the recent stock market scare. Lastly, are you a retiree? Do you have a story to tell? You may be a great candidate for o…

Peter is back with us this week as we discuss the MANY things going on in our world today. Included but not limited to: Congratulating the University of Tennessee Baseball team on their 2024 National Championship, the kind of wild and weird Presidential debate, some fun July 4th facts, and the importance of your first wealth to be your health.…

You don't want to miss this episode as we welcome in Nicole Austin, Director of Member Engagement with Your Kingsport Chamber to the podcast. If you are looking for a WEALTH of information as to what the Chamber can do for you, then look no further! Of course, we had to toss Nicole in the hot seat for our Lighting Round... And she killed it!…

We head down the road to interview (4) select students from the Dobyns-Bennett Band Program - to see how they stack up against our (4) financial questions! We want to give a HUGE thank you to Dr. Lafe Cook and The Dobyns-Bennett Band Program for allowing us this opportunity, and for everything they do for our community and beyond. Check out our You…

You do not want to miss this episode! Desteny Clemons joins us to chat about her role with Healthy Kingsport, the impact of this program on the community, and a LOT of shenanigans! Let's help her spread the word! Healthy Kingsport is creating a community that is a healthier place to live, work, learn and play while fostering an environment for indi…

Wow. This episode is jam packed with goodies! We cordially invite you to our Ribbon Cutting on May 16th @ 4:30pm. We also take some time to chat about BrewHaHa with Your Kingsport Chamber, an uneventful eclipse, the percentage of Americans who own stocks, anddddd the terrible W4 system that is causing folks not to withhold enough for tax time! Got …

We finally get the entire group back together and it's shenanigans as usual. We slice up some march madness facts, mix in a little confusion, and then add a dash of good market news. Voilà! Episode 6 is now served!

We are excited to have Peter back in the studio! I want to give a special thanks to Robert for being a great sport with our tax questions last week. Listen in as we talk about the ETSU kids putt heard round the world, where schools might be missing out, and some incredible moments in history from March 8!…

We had Robert Ingram, General Counsel & Tax Advisor for AFI Advisors join the Bullseye! Robert is a key piece of our strategically woven fabric and we think you should get to know him. Listen in while we discuss Boy Scouts, conspiracy's, Joe Gibbs, and of course... TAXES! Questions? Email us at connect@afiadvisors.com.…

Taylor & Foozball Guy, Disney, Microsoft, Ai, Dow Jones, Shohei Ohtani, Robot Lovers, Robot Doctors, Election, Votes.... Did we leave anything out? Send in your 2024 predictions to connect@afiadvisors.com!

As humans, we have an extreme bias against loss. It is how we have survived as a species. The problem is, just like in life, excess fear and the inability to handle fear often leads to us missing out on the best things. The same is true for investing. At our January lunch & learn, we discussed how to deal with that fear and provided some tools to h…

It's crazy to think we are starting season 3 of the podcast. Thank you to everyone who faithfully listens, participates, and drops by to join in the fun. Good luck with any/all resolutions and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We want to wish a very special Merry Christmas to all of our listeners near and far! We hope that EVEYONE made that "nice" list, and that Santa is extra good to you this year! Enjoy our Christmas Special and we will see you in 2024!

We want to welcome Jonathon Albarado, Director of Development with KPT B&G Club to the podcast! We had a great conversation about the impact that our local Boys & Girls club has on our region. What a huge resource this is for ALL parents, and an even bigger opportunity for the students involved. Listen to learn more about the vast programs you migh…

Brian is back and he's slingin' side dishes! We bid farewell to a so so November and welcome in the Christmas season. We also take a moment to reflect on the life and works of Mr. Charlie Munger. Did you know that 30% of annual donations are handed out in the month of December? It's ok... I didn't either! Email us at connect@afiadvisors.com to join…

Ever heard of "too much to list"? This episode is just that! We bring in Kaylee Feathers, Investment Assistant here at AFI, to get in on the podcast action. Things included, but not limited to: Tribe chop, Nate Bargatze, electric screwdriver, lost dogs, yoo-hoo, cheap turkeys, and MORE!

That's right... New office, same ol' podcast! We are coming to you live-ish from our brand new building and we are ready to put it to good use. Join us as we recap a VERY busy month of October, reveal our newest project called Time Well Spent, and update you on the Federal Reserve pausing rate hikes. Email us at connect@afiadvisors to reserve your …

It's not everyday Michael Myers walks into your room... We take a fun dive into the unique career of Dick Warlock to hear about his time as Michael Myers, Stuntman for Kurt Russell, and much more! Come out to The Model City Monster Bash on October 28th at the Kingsport Farmers Market From 7-11pm. Dick will be the guest judge for the costume contest…

In this episode, Peter and Brian share about their ventures in leadership and guest speaking. The Kiwanis Club of Kingsport provides a newly formed grant to the boundless playground, and we get a little impulsive toward the end... Have you made impulsive purchases before? Share them with us at connect@afiadvisors.com.…

We'd like to welcome our special guest, "SIRI", to the podcast this week! Also... Josh and Brian have a very surface level conversation regarding the Super Blue Moon, VOLS Football, and energy drinks. Wanna dive deep with us? Answer the (6) questions in this podcast and receive a FREE GIFT on us! Send in your answers to connect@afiadvisors.com.…

We are back with an all new episode of the podcast! Listen this week as we tackle incredibly important topics such as: Superior sodas, Buc-cees Beaver Nuggets, hanging out with World Series Champion Darryl Strawberry, and how Artificial Intelligence is coming after your white collar corporate job! Have questions, or are just simply afraid? Email us…

Welcome back! We celebrated another Independence Day with record sales on all things that go BOOM! In case you didn't know, there is a new gas station that opened up with clean bathrooms. We finally have a verdict on the student loan forgiveness program, and we finish strong with the future of driving. Email all your answers and suggestions to conn…

We are back with more financial confessions! Listen in to see if yours is on this weeks episode. Want to join in the fun? Send in your completely anonymous financial confessions to connect@afiadvisors.com to be addressed on the podcast. Let's all help spread the word of what NOT to do with our finances, and hopefully prevent some future hiccups alo…

Join us as we dive into volume 1 of our financial confessions series! Let's all learn from one another's mistakes and how to dodge some big financial misfortunes. We also discuss the debt ceiling resolution, student loan payments getting back into full swing, and snow cones. Yes, I said snow cones. Send in your financial confessions (complete discr…

We want to wish Peter and Nolan the happiest of double digit birthdays! It seems as though Ai paranoia is setting in and folks are getting just a tad concerned. Things are still at a stand still with the debt ceiling, but we are hopeful for some positive news soon... Lastly we want to introduce a new series titled "Financial Confessions" . Tell us …

Nolan puts his stamp on the show by recording our intro & outro like a champ! We somehow find ourselves caught in the middle of Cinco de Mayo and May The 4th Be With You... Chris shoots over a question from Nebraska, concerning FDIC insurance for businesses. We have more banks going under - what is happening? Lastly we revisit the highly important …

Ryan Kelly is a $150,000 scholarship winner, debt-free college graduate, and scholarship expert and coach. In 11th grade, she began applying for a variety of scholarships while figuring out winning techniques and strategies through trial and error. Despite starting with no scholarship experience and receiving no financial assistance from filing the…

Basketball, baseball, golf,.... oh my! Happy Easter everyone! Join us for a conversation on how social media can directly impact the market, and your dollars! Send in your questions to connect@afiadvisors.com and don't forget your free Bullseye Podcast koozie!

Happiest of birthday's to our fearless Portfolio Manager, Brian Brummett! Dearest Arizona, Alabama, and Houston... Thanks for busting our brackets and our wallets. Are you attending BrewHaHa 2023? So many pizza vendors, tasty beers, and live comedy shows ---> http://www.kingsportchamber.org/brewhaha Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) failed after a bank run…

Please help us welcome our friend Misty Hill to the podcast! She was brave enough to pick up the fourth mic and jump head first into all of the shenanigans. In this episode, we will be diving into some of the challenges that women face in the workplace, the progress that has been made, and the work that still needsto be done. So, sit back, relax, a…

In the words of Beyoncé - "Who run the world? GIRLS!" We try our best to "MANsplain" International Women's Day and celebrate the growth of women in the workforce. Josh also finds out he has been lied to his entire life about truly being a BOY SCOUT! Have any listeners actually been Snipe hunting? Please email us at connect@afiadvisors.com to tell u…

Let's all continue to support Brian on his quest for NEW THINGS! From jeans to basketball games... who knows what he might experience next. The AFI guys will be heading to support The Boy Scouts of America at the 2023 Distinguished Citizens Dinner and hopefully getting a Dale Earnhardt hat signed by Richard Childress, CEO of Richard Childress Racin…

The Chinese spy balloon makes another quick circle around the podcast recording room! Are we having a small market rally? Ai is the new craze, but could we be evolving into our own demise? Lastly - don't church up your vocabulary! Questions for the show? Email us at connect@afiadvisors.com.

Whether you celebrate Valentines Day or Singles Awareness Day... This show is for you! Don't bring me flowers, bring me a MIXTAPE! Join us as we pay homage to Dr. Sheldon Cooper, and go Chinese balloon hunting over Myrtle Beach, SC. Josh and Brian also weigh in on Super Bowl LVII predictions. Want to send some questions our way? Email us at connect…

We are so happy to have Liz Bennett, Director of Holston Business Development Center (HBDC), join in the podcast fun this week! We want to help spread the message of HBDC and let everyone know of these amazing opportunities for local entrepreneurs and future business owners via their partnerships. We also get to ask so many questions about the Japa…

Happy 77th Birthday to our friend and long time Bull's Eye listener, Miss Dolly Parton! We wouldn't be here today without her support. We have some updated news rolling in regarding the current debt ceiling crisis and where that may lead. Also, are you one of the many who applied for student loan forgiveness? I hope you have not spent that money so…

We are BACK! Happy New Year to everyone, and thank you for coming back for more in 2023. We would be remised to not dive into new years resolutions and all that comes with them. Are you aware of what the most popular towns to celebrate new years are? What about the most expensive ones? We do... We want to hear about YOUR resolutions. Have you heard…

Merry Christmas everyone! We hope you enjoy this special edition of the podcast. We had a blast making it, and we hope it brings you some giggles along the way. Take a listen and share with friends! Want to reply to some of our questions on this episode? Email us at connect@afiadvisors.com!

Episode 31! Wow... Seems like just yesterday when Peter and Josh started recording a low quality episode 1. Look at us now! We find out that Peters lucky number is 31... weird right? AFI wins the Staying Power Award at the 2022 KOSBE Celebration, and Josh finally gets an amazing breakfast! We have a debate that's non debatable in regards to the bes…

We were super excited to have AFI's General Counsel & Tax Advisor, Robert Ingram, join the podcast this week! Do you drink La Croix? Water out of a can with a splash of aluminum? If not, don't start! It was neat to hear about Robert's "clan" of children, salt bread, and the great pumpkin pie debate. If you are one of the gamblers rolling the dice o…

We had a splendid time during the Chamber Holiday Breakfast... There was a mini Raber showboating on trombone as we feasted on eggs, bacon, and NO biscuits-n-gravy in sight. This is criminal! The guys open up about their favorite Thanksgiving dishes, and I am finding that it's fun to use the "bleep" button as a joke. PSA - no actual curse words wer…

Our crew sets out this morning talking about our latest breaking & entering missions, as we segway into some mid-term election results. What in the world is happening to Twitter? Elon, is this real life? We may just have to create @therealpeterraber and get him verified! Dolly Parton is a loyal follower of the show, and we applaud her philanthropy …

Brian finally got a windscreen, so let's all give him a huge round of applause (crickets...)! Listen up, you don't READ audio books, you LISTEN to them - that's the bottom line! The Lottery Powerball is reaching an all time high and we hope you win (play responsibly)! What will our VOLS do down in Georgia? Have you ever enjoyed some Guns-n-Roses at…

Josh has a passion for puffy vests... Do you? Our team unanimously decides that Coke > Pepsi and that Daylight Savings Time needs to GO! Brian also finds himself trying to become the king of "Google". Are you aware of the World Series superstitions regarding the Philadelphia Phillies? Are you married, single, engaged, and wondering how that can/wil…

It's spooky season! We uncover some interesting Halloween facts, projected costumes, debate candy, and find out that Peter is terrified of scary movies! We also discuss tax changes for 2023 that everyone needs to be aware of. Did you have your student loans forgiven? Do you know if you will have to pay taxes on that? If your answers are "yes" and "…

Tennessee's victory over Alabama has us feeling like it's '98! Peter and Josh bask in the glory of their biblical names, while Brian sit's in jealousy. We also admire "sign wars" between companies, which prompts Josh to start a "podcast" war with Joe Rogan & Greg McElroy... If you made it this far, then stick around to hear some interesting tips re…

Prepare to have your mind blown... Josh and Brian uncover some interesting (and unsettling) money facts that you may or may not be aware of! Soak in this knowledge and put it in the memory bank for your next trivia night. Also - do you REALLY wash your hands for 30 seconds? Honestly? If you have questions for the podcast, shoot them over to connect…