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This episode explores the evolution of investing from the Great Depression to modern strategies, featuring insights from Dean Zayed on risk management and personalized investing.

What if the way you've been investing is already outdated? In this episode of The Future of Finance, Marissa Wood sits down with Dean Zayed, founder and CEO of Brookstone Capital Management, a firm managing over $13 billion in assets, to break down how investing has evolved from the aftermath of the Great Depression to today's modern investment landscape. From structured notes and buffered ETFs to independent advisors and defined outcome investing, this conversation explains how investors can pursue growth while managing risk more intelligently than ever before. 📈 Learn why most investors still use outdated strategies 🛡️ Discover modern tools designed to reduce downside risk 💡 Understand why the future of investing is becoming more personalized Whether you're investing on your own, relying solely on a 401(k), or looking for a smarter strategy—this episode is packed with insight. 📈 What You'll Learn * The difference between independent advisors and traditional firms * What structured notes and buffered ETFs actually are * Why "set it and forget it" investing may no longer be enough * How modern strategies aim to reduce downside risk * Why the future of investing is becoming…

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