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Market Myths: The Stock Market Lie

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Is the Stock Market Really the Key to Wealth? Think Again.

In this powerful episode of the Private Banking Strategies® Podcast, hosts Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq. uncover the risks behind traditional stock market investing and challenge the myth that Wall Street drives true economic growth. While stocks can offer temporary gains, they’re also vulnerable to market volatility, economic downturns, and wealth-erasing crashes.

What if you could achieve guaranteed compounding growth, secure cash flow, and long-term wealth preservation—outside of the market?Tune in as Vance and Seth reveal a time-tested private banking strategy that offers financial stability, predictable returns, and asset protection—regardless of market conditions. Discover how to take control of your money, build a recession-proof portfolio, and create a legacy with alternative investments that the wealthy have quietly used for generations.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • The Stock Market Lie: Why the Risk Isn’t Worth It
  • Why Index Universal Life Is Basically Just Another Stock Market Investment
  • Why Private Banking Strategies Beats the Stock Market – A No-Risk Alternative
  • How Much You Really Need to Start Your Own Private Bank

 

Extra Reads:

The Medium  – “The Stock Market Isn’t the Economy” 

https://medium.com/the-political-prism/the-stock-market-isnt-the-economy-84fa1b8e340c

The Business Wire – “IBC Reports Strong Earnings” For 2025

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250505608751/en/IBC-Reports-Strong-Earnings

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Trump’s Tariffs Explained: Market Impact & How to Protect Your Portfolio | Episode 118

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Everyone’s talking about tariffs—and how they’re supposedly wrecking the economy and your personal finances. But is the media hype justified? In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq. cut through the noise to reveal the truth behind Trump’s tariffs, their actual impact on the U.S. economy, and how smart financial strategies can shield your wealth regardless of market volatility.

Discover how private banking, an alternative wealth building and asset protection strategy, can help you thrive—no matter what happens with interest rates, taxes, or trade wars. Learn why the stock market isn’t the true driver of economic strength and how you can grow and safeguard your money using time-tested, tax-advantaged methods that outperform traditional banking and Wall Street.

 

Vance and Seth discuss:

  •  Introduction to Tariffs – Why We’ve Been Living in a False Economy
  •  A Brief History of Tariffs – How the U.S. Thrived Without an Income Tax
  •  Rethinking the Stock Market – Why it’s Not the True Measure of the Economy
  •  The Solution: Whole Life Insurance Contracts – Apply the Banking Equation to Your Life

 

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Protect Your Money in 2025 | Must-Know Financial Safety Tips

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If you own cash, real estate, a business, or assets— you’re a target. From taxes to creditors, your wealth is always at risk. That’s why having a solid asset protection plan isn’t optional — it’s essential. Understand the real consequences of being unprotected — frozen accounts, devastating lawsuits, financial ruin — and learn how to avoid becoming a victim.

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, Vance Lowe and attorney Seth Hicks, Esq., explore why asset protection is the top priority for safeguarding your wealth and ensuring peace of mind. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, family business owner, or simply looking to protect your personal finances, you’ll discover powerful legal strategies to shield your assets.

Don’t wait for a financial emergency — take proactive steps now to secure your legacy.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • How to Build a Private Cash Vault for Maximum Asset Protection
  • Asset Protection Explained: The Foundation of Long-Term Wealth
  • The Hidden Risks of Traditional Bank Deposits (Dodd-Frank Warning)
  • The Truth About FDIC Insurance: What You’re Not Being Toll

Resources:  50 State Bulletin

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Wealth Strategies for Every Income Level | Episode 116

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Tired of financial stress and living paycheck to paycheck?

You’re not alone! Fortunately, there’s a way to break free and build wealth with smart money strategies for everyday finances. It’s time to stop repeating the same financial mistakes and expecting different results. Whether you’re a high-income professional or a blue-collar worker, you can master personal finance by leveraging the velocity of money, eliminating bad debt, and investing in cash-flowing real estate and income-producing assets.

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq. dive deep into the Infinite Banking Concept—a proven wealth-building system used by the financially elite to maximize capital efficiency and accelerate asset growth. Understanding the true mechanics of money can radically transform your life, by boosting your financial freedom, and put you in control of your financial future – no matter your income level.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • The Best Strategy to Protect Your Cash in 2025
  • How this System is Geared Not Just Towards the Rich, but the Average American as Well
  • Real Estate Wealth Protection: Private Banking Strategies for Asset Shielding & Tax Efficiency
  • How to Use a Private Banking Strategy to Pay Off Debt and Build Wealth Through Compound Interest

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Growing Wealth Across Generations: Maximizing Legacy Value | Episode 115

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Are you striving to build generational wealth, only to see it eroded by taxes and government regulation? How would you like to protect your retirement savings, minimize tax liability, and secure long-term financial freedom for you and your family by utilizing the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC).

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks Esq., discuss how to eliminate unnecessary taxation on your retirement income, build a tax-free, multi-generational wealth succession plan, and maintain complete financial privacy and control over your assets by leveraging whole life insurance policies.

Seth and Vance discuss:

  • Financial History of the US: Why You Must Understanding it
  • The Core Purpose Behind Building Generational Wealth (Greater Than Just Money)
  • Why Prince is the Perfect Case Study for Estate Planning Tax Failure
  • Why the Wealthy Park Cash in Life Insurance Reserves as a Tax-Advantaged Asset

Resources: Loom Video – How We Move 401K, IRA and Roth IRA to PBS Video

 

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Growing Your Capital w/ Infinite Banking Strategies – Part 2 | Episode 113

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Money has no real value unless it’s in motion! Understanding how to keep your wealth circulating within your own financial ecosystem is key to long-term prosperity. Join us as we continue to break down the value of private banking through the lens of a thriving grocery store and revealing how strategic asset protection and cash flow control helps businesses outlast the typical five-year failure rate.

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks Esq., continue their analogy of the grocery store story, revealing how even the smallest financial leakage—akin to stealing from your own store—can have devastating effects on your wealth-building strategy.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • Putting Your Money in Motion Can Accelerate Your Financial Growth.
  • Understanding a Town’s Economic Ecosystem: Guide to Managing Your Own Banking System.
  • Is Your Money Asleep? Put it to Work for You!
  • Learning How to Safeguard Your Wealth Against External Threats.\

 

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How to Leverage Debt & Build Wealth – Part 2 | Episode 108

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Struggling with debt and unsure how to break free?? Learn how to unlock financial independence by taking control of your money and making it work for you! Dive deep into wealth-building strategies, debt elimination, smart investing, and financial independence and learn how to accelerate your path to financial stability. It’s time to achieve long-term wealth, faster than you ever imagined. Don’t just manage your money—master it!

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, wealth-building experts Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq., unveil powerful, time-tested wealth accumulation strategies to help you achieve financial freedom and break free from the cycle of debt and financial insecurity. Discover how “Mr. & Mrs. Chiro,” an everyday American couple drowning in debt, leveraged Private Banking Strategies® to take control of their family’s financial future, build sustainable cash flow, and create generational wealth.

 

Seth and Vance discuss:

  • Why Centralized Banking Keeps You Trapped – The Constraints of Traditional Banking
  • The Wealth Acceleration Strategy– How to Build a Tailwind Toward Financial Freedom
  • The Truth About Interest Rates– Why Interest Volume Matters More Than Interest Rates

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  1.  How we help our Clients, The Chiro Story Video
  2. The Chiro Story Illustrations

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How to Leverage Debt & Build Wealth – Part 1 | Episode 107

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Debt can be a relentless financial burden, draining wealth and limiting opportunities. For millions of Americans, financial freedom feels out of reach—but it doesn’t have to be. The key to escaping debt is maximizing the efficiency of your money and leveraging strategic wealth-building techniques. Instead of letting banks profit off your deposits, take control by putting your money to work for YOU through strategic wealth-building techniques.

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq.  reveal a powerful client success story—a typical American family drowning in debt with no clear way out. Uncover how they used high-yield financial tools to create a financially secure future – through a structured Private Banking Strategy, they implemented an 8-year financial transformation plan, eliminating debt and unlocking the path to wealth accumulation, financial independence, and long-term prosperity!

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • Crushing Your Debtwith Private Banking Strategies – How to Transformed Your Finances
  • Building Wealth Without Extra Work– Create a Disciplined Financial Plan
  • Stop Losing Money & Make It Work for You– The Proven Eight-Year Wealth Roadmap
  • How You Can Apply These Same Strategies to Achieve Financial Freedom

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Unlock Your Financial Goldmine – Part 1 | Episode 101

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Most business owners overlook the massive financial losses slipping through their fingers. Here’s the bottom line: your business likely generates enough cash flow to achieve financial independence, but instead, banks are profiting from your hard work. The solution? Implementing a Private Banking Strategy that empowers you to maximize the value of every dollar—again and again, while transforming your businesses cash flow into a powerful wealth-building engine – all while securing a rock-solid retirement plan.

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq., unveil how one business owner revolutionized his financial future, by leveraging the power of a Private Banking Strategy, and redirected his cash flow to self-finance his business operations, eliminating the need for expensive third-party lenders.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • Unlock Wealth: Use private banking strategies to grow without extra work.
  • Hidden Wealth: Find your financial goldmine with actionable insights.
  • Accelerate Growth: Restructure cash flow for faster wealth building.
  • Master Wealth: Proven 7-pillar strategies for financial freedom.

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The Real Money Problem and How to Solve it – Part 2 | Episode 99

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The banking system controls the economy, but cracks are starting to show. Many financial institutions are on the brink of insolvency, exposing a dangerous mindset about money in society today. While most people believe banks are the safest place to store their wealth, parking your cash in centralized financial institutions could leave you vulnerable to significant risks.

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, financial experts Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq., uncover the hidden dangers of today’s banking and investment systems. They reveal a powerful strategy to safeguard, grow, and protect your wealth—without relying on traditional banks. Tune in to discover the ultimate solution for financial security and freedom.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • How Bank Over-Leveraging Fuels Inflation and Market Risks
  • FDIC Solvency Demystified: The Reality of Financial Bailouts
  • The Hidden Pitfalls of Your 401(k): What Advisors Won’t Tell You
  • Wealth-Building Secrets: Mastering Money Leverage for Financial Freedom

 

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To learn more about Private Banking Strategies®, download a copy of our E-book today:

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Vance’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vancedlowe-rfc-chfc-351479100/

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