The Financial Puzzle Playbook

Welcome to The Financial Puzzle Playbook, where we make money matters simple, enjoyable, and oh-so-relatable. Through engaging stories and casual conversations, Jim Sumpter and his guests will teach you how to bring together all the important puzzle piece

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Why Money Choices Get Easier When You Start With Values with Brendan Frazier – Part 1 (Ep. 38)

Posted December 3, 202500:39:42

It is easy to think financial planning is all about numbers, but this episode pulls back the curtain to show why the human side matters just as much. 

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Turning Setbacks into Charcuterie: How Jessica Snead Built Petal & Platter (Ep. 37)

Posted November 21, 202500:42:36

Sometimes the toughest seasons reveal the most unexpected opportunities. 

When COVID-19 turned the world upside down, Jessica Snead found herself...

Year-End Financial Planning with Andy Graffeo (Ep. 36)

Posted October 21, 202500:39:41

Join host Jim Sumpter, CFP®, and his returning guest, CMC Financial’s Vice President, Andy Graffeo, AFSP, as they take you through essential year-end...

Santa’s Take on Holiday Spending (Ep. 35)

Posted October 1, 202500:39:33

The holidays come early in this unforgettable episode of The Financial Puzzle Playbook, where Jim Sumpter is joined by none other than Santa...

What Gen Z Gets Right (And Wrong) About Money – Part 2 (Ep. 34)

Posted September 17, 202500:44:59

What happens when Gen Z tackles investing armed with TikTok hacks in one hand and a finance textbook in the other?

In this candid and high-energy...