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Built For Life, Not Just Wealth

Built For Life, Not Just Wealth

Built For Life, Not Just Wealth is a podcast for people who want more from money than just a bigger number on a balance sheet.

Hosted by financial planners Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins of Quantified Financial Partners, the show explores how high-income professionals, business owners, and families can design a life of freedom, purpose, and confidence—using money as a tool, not the goal.

Each episode goes beyond traditional financial advice to unpack cash flow, equity compensation, taxes, investing, and decision-making through a real-life lens. You’ll hear honest conversations, practical frameworks, and stories that connect money to what actually matters: time, family, health, and meaning.

Because real financial planning isn’t about optimizing spreadsheets.
It’s about building a life you’re proud to live.

(Earlier episodes were published as Beer & Money and Holistic Finance.)

Recent Episodes

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Oct. 5, 2026

Episode 373 - Are You Training Yourself to Worry ?

Built For Life, Not Just Wealth is the podcast from Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins of Quantified Financial Partners in the Greater Seattle area. Earlier episodes were published as Beer & Money and Holistic Finance. In today’s episode of Built For Life Not Just Wealth, Ryan Burklo explores the psychological aspects of financial stress and the importance of training your mind to achieve true financial independence and peace of mind. He examines how fear, limiting beliefs, and emotional habits
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Sept. 28, 2026

Episode 372 - AI Gave Me Financial Advice. Then I Checked the Math

Built For Life, Not Just Wealth is the podcast from Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins of Quantified Financial Partners in the Greater Seattle area. Earlier episodes were published as Beer & Money and Holistic Finance. In this episode of Built For Life Not Just Wealth, Alex Collins explores the capabilities and limitations of AI in financial planning, emphasizing the importance of proper prompting, verification, and human oversight to avoid pitfalls. He also shows how small errors or unchecked assu
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Sept. 21, 2026

Episode 371 - What Do You Want That Is Keeping You From What You Want?

Built For Life, Not Just Wealth is the podcast from Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins of Quantified Financial Partners in the Greater Seattle area. Earlier episodes were published as Beer & Money and Holistic Finance. In today’s episode of Built For Life, Not Just Wealth, what if the thing blocking your financial progress is just one tiny word? Ryan Burklo reveals why the difference between saying "but" and "and" can expose the real tension behind your money goals - whether you want to build wealt
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Sept. 14, 2026

Episode 370 - Let Them Learn While the Stakes Are Small

In this week’s episode of Built For Life Not Just Wealth, Ryan Burklo shares a personal story about teaching his son financial responsibility through real-life experience, emphasizing the importance of allowing small mistakes to foster learning and independence in financial decision-making. He explains that giving kids guided exposure to money management helps them understand the connection between spending, cash flow, and consequences in a way lectures alone can’t. Ultimately, he argues that th
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Sept. 7, 2026

Episode 369 - Will Your Plan Survive a Bad Year?

In this week’s episode of Built For Life Not Just Wealth, Ryan Burklo discusses how to build a resilient financial plan that can withstand unexpected setbacks and market volatility, emphasizing the importance of liquidity, realistic risk assessment, and decision-making flexibility. He also highlights the value of preparing for multiple outcomes, so you’re not forced into reactive choices when conditions change. By keeping your plan adaptable and stress-tested, you can stay confident and avoid ma
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Aug. 31, 2026

Episode 368 - Are You Saving For a Life You Forgot to Live?

In this week’s episode of Built For Life Not Just Wealth, Ryan Burklo shares a deeply personal story about his brother's battle with cancer and how it reshaped his perspective on life and financial planning. This episode explores balancing living for today with preparing responsibly for tomorrow. Check out our website: https://www.builtforlifenotjustwealth.com/ Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@builtforlifenotjustwealth/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.quantifiedfinanci

About the Hosts

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Alex Collins

Co-Host / Financial Advisor

Hobbies: Hiking & Backpacking, Geeking out on Sports, Exploring new locations & hanging out with family.

Family: Lives in Woodinville, WA. Married for 18 years with their daughter.

My Why: My love of numbers and people lead me to financial planning. I combined by parents’ professions – teacher & urban planner with my strongest skills – problem solving and math. Keeping Personal Financial Planning Personal

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Ryan Burklo

Co-Host / Financial Advisor

Hobbies: Sports, Experiences, Travel, Avid Sports Memorabilia Collector, and movies!

Family: Lives in Duvall, WA. Married for 21 years with 2 kids (boy and a girl).

My Why: I want to change the experience people have with financial advisors and money. "Planning" should be more personal to what the person wants and values. It should also be fun and exciting! That lead me into the Financial Services Industry. I love talking with people about their hobbies, families and values. This is where the true "Planning" and fun occurs!

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Securities products and advisory services offered through Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS), member FINRA,SIPC.  OSJ: 200 SW Market Street, Suite 1850 Portland, OR 97201 (503)221-1226 PAS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY.  Quantified Financial Partners is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. Quantified Financial Partners is not registered in any state or with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a Registered Investment Advisor. This website is intended for general public use. By providing this content, Park Avenue Securities LLC and your financial representative are not undertaking to provide investment advice or make a recommendation for a specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Certain Podcasts are now historic and are for informational purposes only; the information provided was accurate at the time of recording but may no longer be current. Ryan and Alex are Registered Representatives & Investment Advisors of Park Avenue Securities, Financial Representative Guardians. Ryan's CA insurance license #OK24924, AR insurance license #15319412. Alex's CA insurance license #OH24806, AR insurance license #7264699. #8695383.1 Exp 1/28 Important Disclosures  Terms of Use  Privacy Statement