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[Podcast] Episode 13: You Don’t Need Millions to Retire, Here’s The Math That Proves It

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In this episode of the REdirect podcast, Jon Spitz and Storm Murphy sat down with Dr. Karsten Jeske, Founder of EarlyRetirementNow.com and former economist at the Federal Reserve, to discuss the actionable strategies you can implement to retire with confidence.

A former economist and investment professional, Karsten brings deep expertise in macroeconomics, risk management, and portfolio strategy, backed by a Ph.D. in Economics and a CFA designation. Before retiring at the age of 44 in 2018, he worked in finance, forecasting, and global asset allocation, and now provides personalized financial advice as a registered investment adviser.

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Storm Murphy

Storm Murphy is Associate Director of Capital Formation at Lightstone DIRECT, where he helps lead the firm’s capital raising efforts across its multifamily and industrial investment platforms. He combines investment strategy, financial acumen, communication, and strategic marketing to enhance the investment experience for high-net-worth individuals, RIAs, and family offices.

Before joining Lightstone, Storm raised capital across the Midwest in the multifamily space. He holds a Bachelor's in Finance from Wofford College, where he captained the Division I basketball team to an NCAA Tournament appearance and later helped lead Virginia Tech to an ACC Championship. He brings the same leadership, discipline, and competitiveness developed on the court to his work in capital markets. Outside of the office, he’s an avid golfer and enjoys playing Texas Hold’em.

[Podcast] Episode 13: You Don’t Need Millions to Retire, Here’s The Math That Proves It
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