The Alpha Wealth Hour
WGN Radio
When it comes to saving, spending, investing and taxes, life can get complicated. Especially now. It feels like every day there's news that affects the stock market, your wallet, and your retirement. To unravel the jargon and help you spend smarter, tune into The Alpha Wealth Hour. Hosted by Alpha Wealth Group's Tom Fortino, you'll get his unique insights into everything from market movers to the latest research, plus information to help you spend and invest with an eye toward achieving your financial goals.
Location:
United States
Networks:
WGN Radio
Description:
When it comes to saving, spending, investing and taxes, life can get complicated. Especially now. It feels like every day there's news that affects the stock market, your wallet, and your retirement. To unravel the jargon and help you spend smarter, tune into The Alpha Wealth Hour. Hosted by Alpha Wealth Group's Tom Fortino, you'll get his unique insights into everything from market movers to the latest research, plus information to help you spend and invest with an eye toward achieving your financial goals.
Language:
English
Website:
https://wgnradio.com
Episodes
Control what you can in an uncertain market
11/23/2025
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week, Tom shares the most effective action for you to take during unpredictable market conditions. He also reminds us that no two plans are the same, and complete planning is unique to you. And […]
Duration:00:34:00
Deferred payments, smart taxes, and future-proof retirement
11/16/2025
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! On this week’s episode, Tom talks about deferred payment strategies, similar to what Shohei Ohtani did with the Dodgers. He also discusses tax planning versus tax preparation and ways to de-risk your portfolio. Furthermore, he […]
Duration:00:34:24
Simplify the retirement planning process
11/9/2025
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom helps us simplify the retirement planning process. What does the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) mean for your Social Security? And if you still have a pension, is the […]
Duration:00:34:24
Taxes are not just an April 15th agenda
11/2/2025
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! On this edition of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom addresses year-round taxes, distinguishing planning from preparation. He also explores a prominent view on Social Security and whether he agrees that you have to be wealthy to […]
Duration:00:34:28
Retirement planning can be spooky!
10/26/2025
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This weekend on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom knows that retirement planning can be spooky! But don’t let the clutter of Halloween decorations or outdated strategies mess with your retirement portfolio. Discover how to refine […]
Duration:00:33:54
Preventing procrastination before the clock runs out in 2025
10/19/2025
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! On this week’s episode, Tom realizes the end of the year is around the corner and will be here before we know it. With Halloween and the holidays approaching, how can we prevent procrastinating before […]
Duration:00:33:18
What the year-end timing means for your portfolio
10/12/2025
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week, Tom discusses the fast-approaching Halloween, the year-end, and what that timing means for your investment portfolio. He also emphasizes that Roth conversions aren’t always slam dunks and definitely not a DIY task. Plus, […]
Duration:00:32:18
Taxes are not just an April chore
9/28/2025
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! On this week’s episode of The Alpha Wealth Hour, it’s all about taxes. They are not merely an April chore to be filed away for the rest of the year. Tom assists you with forward tax planning, innovative thinking, and more […]
Duration:00:32:11
Consider your retirement steps ahead of 2026
9/21/2025
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! Tom points out this week that the year is nearing its close, urging us to consider retirement steps ahead of 2026. A strong groundwork is essential for any construction, especially your retirement plan. After you’ve […]
Duration:00:32:56
The importance of discussing taxes year-round
9/14/2025
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom talks about all things retirement planning, emphasizing the importance of discussing taxes year-round, having those important conversations with aging parents or children, understanding Social Security news for […]
Duration:00:32:34
Too early for the holidays but not for retirement planning
9/7/2025
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! On this week’s show, Tom explains that even if it’s too early for holiday decorations, that doesn’t mean it’s too early for retirement planning and end of the year prepping. He also shares what to […]
Duration:00:31:59
What do September rate cuts mean for your portfolio?
8/24/2025
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, the Fed is meeting to discuss rate cuts in September, and Tom shares what this could mean for your portfolio. Social Security recently celebrated a birthday, but how […]
Duration:00:33:08
Now is the time to earn your license to spend
8/17/2025
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom helps you earn your license to spend after years of saving. Additionally, you may be able to do Roth conversions earlier than you thought possible. Finally, find […]
Duration:00:32:35
All things retirement and retirement planning
8/10/2025
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! On this week’s episode of The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom talks about all things retirement and retirement planning. What do the market trends look like for retirees, and can we expect a rollback? An alarming […]
Duration:00:38:10
Getting through blind spots in your retirement plan
8/3/2025
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week, Tom takes us through all things retirement planning, including getting through blind spots in our plan, and the most dreaded of all…taxes. Learn the difference between tax planning and tax preparation, as well […]
Duration:00:38:34
What does the One Big Beautiful Bill mean for retirement?
7/27/2025
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom addresses the One Big Beautiful Bill and what it means for retirees and those close to retirement. How can this affect your portfolio and how does it […]
Duration:00:38:45
Don’t let Uncle Sam surprise you unexpectedly
7/20/2025
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom reminds us not to let Uncle Sam surprise you like he did to an NFL player. Plus, don’t leave money on the table during Jaws’ 50th anniversary, is […]
Duration:00:38:37
Be tax free or as close to it as you can be
7/13/2025
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! On The Alpha Wealth Hour this week, Tom helps to “Washington-proof” your portfolio as best he can, a.k.a. tax free or as close to it as you can be. He also acknowledges this as the […]
Duration:00:38:40
It’s not about timing the market, it’s about time in the market
6/29/2025
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom reminds us that even with the recent upturn in the market, it’s not about timing the market, it’s about time in the market. He also reiterates how […]
Duration:00:38:42
Weatherproof your portfolios from market volatility
6/22/2025
WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! On this week’s episode, Tom helps us weatherproof our portfolios with all the market volatility out there and reminds us to avoid emotional decisions when it comes to planning. Plus, we have all gone into […]
Duration:00:38:37