The Kuderna Podcast
The Kuderna Podcast
Bryan Kuderna
Hosted by Bryan M. Kuderna, author of "What Should I Do With My Money?" and founder of Kuderna Financial Team. Join us as we pursue WEALTH in it's original meaning-- a state of well being!
#172- "Steve Jobs in Exile" with Geoffrey Cain
Geoffrey Cain is an award-winning American journalist and author, writing about geopolitics, national security, and technology. His work has been featured in The Economist, Time, Wired, and The Wall Street Journal. He is a regular commentator on Bloomberg TV, BBC, CNN, and NPR. Cain served as an advisor to the United States House Foreign Affairs Committee, a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations, was a former senior fellow for advanced critical emerging technologies at Foundation for American Innovation and was a visiting senior fellow at the GeoTech Center at the Atlantic Council. His books include Samsung Rising, The Perfect Police State, and most recently-- Steve Jobs in Exile. Learn more at https://geoffreycain.net/. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian or PAS. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 50 Tice Blvd. Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kuderna Financial Team is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA Insurance License #OK04194    #8948580.1 exp. 5/28  
May 25
57 min
#171- The Geopolitics and Business of Mining Uranium with Thomas Lamb
Thomas Lamb is an internationally recognized entrepreneur and executive in the resource sector. He's currently the CEO of Myriad Uranium Corp and is leading the advancement of one of the most historically significant uranium districts in the United States. The Copper Mountain Project in Wyoming encompasses over 18,000 acres and is underlain by an estimated uranium endowment exceeding 600 million pounds. He's also the CEO of J2 Metals Inc., overseeing a diversified exploration portfolio spanning three jurisdictions in Mexico, Canada, and Alaska. His work has spanned uranium, gold, cobalt, and critical minerals across North America, Mexico, Russia, and Africa. He has a MSc from London Business School and law degree from the University of British Columbia. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian or PAS. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 50 Tice Blvd. Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kuderna Financial Team is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA Insurance License #OK04194    #8933524.1 exp. 5/28
May 12
1 hr 19 min
#170- U.S. Tax History and The Roth IRA
Host and Certified Financial Planner, Bryan Kuderna, discusses the ten most impactful tax cuts and hikes in U.S. history. With top federal marginal tax rates ranging from 7% in 1913 to 94% in 1994 to 37% in 2026, the tax code has evolved through wars, depressions, bear markets, and bull markets to address federal budget deficits and at one time surpluses. Kuderna concludes with some tips regarding Roth retirement options as a valuable tax hedge. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian or PAS. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 50 Tice Blvd. Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kuderna Financial Team is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA Insurance License #OK04194    #8902037.1 exp. 4/28
Apr 27
30 min
#169- Investing and AI with Igor Pejic
Igor Pejic is an author, speaker, and banker focusing on the tech sector, currently leading the mobile apps team for one of the largest banks in Europe. His new book, "Tech Money", uncovers the rules of investing in the age of artificial intelligence. He appears regularly in the New York Times, American Banker, Forbes, and Bloomberg. His Substack newsletter is called "The New Frontier", analyzing the latest trends in tech and finance. Pejic has taught at the University of Vienna and has spoken for the Financial Post, German Banking Association, UK Finance, and Centre for Finance, Technology, and Entrepreneurship. Learn more at https://www.igorpejic.net/. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian or PAS. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 50 Tice Blvd. Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kuderna Financial Team is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA Insurance License #OK04194    #8862350.1 exp. 4/28
Mar 27
1 hr 1 min
#168- Ray Shefska of CarEdge
Ray Shefska is the co-founder of CarEdge, the leading consumer platform dedicated to car shoppers. CarEdge is redefining transparency, fairness, and value in the automotive industry with assigned AI negotiating agents for every type of buyer. Ray merges over 40 years of experience in the car business with the latest technology to inform both sides of the transaction. We discuss leasing versus buying, EV or gas, how much to spend on a car, and more. Learn more at www.CarEdge.com or https://www.youtube.com/@CarEdge.  This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian or PAS. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 50 Tice Blvd. Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kuderna Financial Team is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA Insurance License #OK04194    #8862330.1 exp. 4/28
Jan 29
56 min
#167: The "Buy, Borrow, Die" Tax Strategy
Host and Certified Financial Planner, Bryan Kuderna, delves into the "Buy, Borrow, and Die" strategy, a financial approach to minimize taxes. After three straight years of high stock market returns, investors should be aware of how to use their portfolio most efficiently. He discusses capital gains taxes, the benefits of long-term investing, tax loss harvesting and "wash sale" rules, step-up in basis for heirs, and the strategic use of donor-advised funds. This episode is brought to you by Weekly Wealthy Wisdom, my free e-newsletter. Go to www.bryankuderna.com to sign up now! This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian or PAS. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 50 Tice Blvd. Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kuderna Financial Team is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA Insurance License #OK04194    #8622406.1 exp. 11/27
Nov 18, 2025
33 min
#166- Cybersecurity with Jurgita Lapienyte
Jurgita Lapienyte is the Editor-in-Chief of Cybernews. She leads a team of investigative journalists and security experts uncovering today's biggest hacks, security threats, and innovations. She has been named the Cybersecurity Journalist of The Year and is frequently featured in BBC, Fox News, Forbes, TechRadar, and more. We discuss ways to protect yourself, state-sponsored versus criminal attacks, and how AI is outpacing humans. This episode is brought to you by Weekly Wealthy Wisdom, my free e-newsletter. Go to www.bryankuderna.com to sign up now! This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian or PAS. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 50 Tice Blvd. Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kuderna Financial Team is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA Insurance License #OK04194    #8495144.1 exp. 10/27
Oct 10, 2025
53 min
#165- Srividya Jandhyala on Geopolitics and The Great Disruption
Dr. Srividya Jandhyala, author of The Great Disruption: How Geopoliticsis Changing Companies, Managers, and Work, is a Professor at ESSEC and former Fund Global Fellow at Princeton. We discuss the changing global order, corporate nationality, green energy, and trade concerns. Learn more at https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/great-disruption/contents/3397262F705FF4A91A35B037BB3E8574. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian or PAS. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 50 Tice Blvd. Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kuderna Financial Team is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA Insurance License #OK04194    #8443346.1 exp. 11/27
Sep 19, 2025
44 min
#164- Les Csorba, White House Advisor, CEO Coach, and Author of "Aware"
Les Csorba is a trusted advisor to some of the world's most influential leaders, including Fortune 500 CEOs, U.S. Presidents, governors, and global nonprofit heads. A longtime senior partners at Heidrick & Struggles, he has spent over three decades advising on leadership decision-making, CEO succession, and boardroom transformation. His new book, "Aware: The Power of Seeing Yourself Clearly" draws from over 75,000 assessments and interviews with the likes of Jamie Dimon, Darren Woods, Christ Wright, and more. Learn more about Les at www.lescsorba.com. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian or PAS. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 50 Tice Blvd. Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kuderna Financial Team is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA Insurance License #OK04194    #8375514.1 exp. 9/27
Sep 5, 2025
47 min
#163- William Forstchen, author of One Second After, on EMPs and Golden Dome
Dr. William Forstchen is the author of over 50 books, including One Second After and the John Matherson series, which have been on the New York Times bestseller list for over 8 years and are currently being made into a movie. He has also co-authored three Civil War novels with Newt Gingrich. Forstchen is a professor of history at Montreat College and a subject matter expert on national security threats, EMPs, history, and current affairs. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian or PAS. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 50 Tice Blvd. Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kuderna Financial Team is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA Insurance License #OK04194    #8375550.1 exp. 9/27
Jul 4, 2025
56 min
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