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Christopher Hensley RICP®, CES™

With over two decades in the financial services realm, Christopher Hensley's journey has been driven by a singular passion: helping individuals navigate the intricate paths of Finance to achieve their life aspirations. His dedication isn't just rooted in numbers and strategies; it's about making genuine connections and empowering people with the knowledge they need for a secure future.

Christopher's foundation in the industry is robust. He's collaborated with Fortune 500 frontrunners like Merrill Lynch and UBS Financial Services and has made significant contributions to non-profits, notably with MMI-Consumer Credit Counselors Southwest. His credentials, including licenses from FINRA and designations like the Retirement Income Certified Professional® and the Certified Estate and Trust Specialist™, speak volumes about his commitment to professional Growth and expertise.

But beyond the certificates and affiliations, what truly sets Christopher apart is his ability to communicate. For a decade, he's been the voice behind the radio/podcast show “Money Matters” on KPFT Houston, demystifying complex financial concepts for a broad audience. His insights have been sought after by platforms like Wall Street Journal Radio and 1110 KTEK Business Builders Network Radio, and he's provided expert commentary on market trends in renowned publications.

Christopher's community involvement further underscores his dedication. As the former President of the Houston Midtown Chapter of the Society for Financial Awareness, he's delivered financial literacy seminars across Houston and the Gulf Coast. He's also been an active voice in Houston Money Week since 2008, currently holding a leadership position.

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Elon Musk'S Wild Claim Social Security Scandal Debunked &Raquo; Hqdefault 819
Elon Musk’s Wild Claim Social Security Scandal Debunked

🚨 Let’s clear something up…Elon Musk recently claimed that millions of dead people are still receiving Social Security checks.📢 That is total nonsense — and here’s why it matters.A…

🚨 Let’s clear s…

🚨 Let’s clear something up…Elon Musk recently claimed that millions of dead people are still receiving Social Security checks.📢 That is total nonsense — and here’s why it matters.As a financial advisor who's helped hundreds of families through retirements and estate transitions, I recorded this video to break down:✅ What actually happens to Social Security when someone dies ✅ How to report a death to SSA (and why it matters) ✅ Who qualifies for survivor benefits ✅ And the costly mistakes that could leave families scramblingThis isn’t just about correcting Elon…

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Elon Musk Is Wrong About Social Security: What Really Happens When Someone Dies &Raquo; Hqdefault 820
Elon Musk Is Wrong About Social Security: What Really Happens When Someone Dies

Elon Musk Is Wrong About Social Security: What Really Happens When Someone DiesDescription:Elon Musk recently claimed that millions of dead people are still receiving Social Security checks. Let m…

Elon Musk Is Wrong A…

Elon Musk Is Wrong About Social Security: What Really Happens When Someone DiesDescription:Elon Musk recently claimed that millions of dead people are still receiving Social Security checks. Let me be clear: that is total nonsense — and in this video, I’ll walk you through what really happens when someone passes away, and how Social Security handles it.As a financial advisor who’s helped hundreds of families through estate transitions and Retirement Planning, I’ll explain:How deaths are reported to the Social Security AdministrationWhat happens to benefit payments after someo…

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🚨 Powell To Wall Street: “We Won’t Wait Too Long”—What Retirees Must Know! 🚨 &Raquo; Hqdefault 754
🚨 Powell to Wall Street: “We Won’t Wait Too Long”—What Retirees MUST Know! 🚨

🚨 Powell to Wall Street: “We Won’t Wait Too Long”—What Retirees MUST Know! 🚨Fed Chair Jerome Powell just responded to fears that the Fed might act too late to prevent an economic downt…

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🚨 Powell to Wall Street: “We Won’t Wait Too Long”—What Retirees MUST Know! 🚨Fed Chair Jerome Powell just responded to fears that the Fed might act too late to prevent an economic downturn:✅ Solid economic data now, but negative sentiment growing. ✅ Fed is carefully watching fiscal policies and uncertainty. ✅ Powell promises a timely response if things shift negatively.Why’s this CRITICAL if you’re nearing retirement? 📌 Any Fed delay or misstep affects your Pension and investments. 📌 Economic uncertainty = Higher risk for retirement plans.🎯 TAKE ACTION: …

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Economic Sentiment Declines The Truth Behind The Numbers #Moneymatterspodcast #Retirement &Raquo; Hqdefault 696
Economic Sentiment Declines The Truth Behind the Numbers #moneymatterspodcast #retirement

🚨 Fed Update: Economy “Healthy,” But People Feel WORRIED—Here’s Why! 🚨Fed Chair Jerome Powell just revealed something surprising: ✅ Economic activity is strong, but sentiment has dro…

🚨 Fed Update: Eco…

🚨 Fed Update: Economy “Healthy,” But People Feel WORRIED—Here’s Why! 🚨Fed Chair Jerome Powell just revealed something surprising: ✅ Economic activity is strong, but sentiment has dropped sharply. ✅ Why? Inflation and policy uncertainty.If you’re nearing retirement, here’s why you should care: 📌 Inflation isn’t done yet: Higher prices mean less purchasing power. 📌 Negative sentiment impacts markets & pension stability: Important if you rely on pensions or investments for income. 📌 Policy changes add to uncertainty: Affecting long-term retirement plans.…

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Can The Fed Adapt To Rapid Policy Shifts And Survive? &Raquo; Hqdefault 610
Can The Fed ADAPT To Rapid Policy Shifts And SURVIVE?

🚨 BREAKING: The Fed Just Paused Interest Rates – Here’s What It Means for YOUR Retirement! 🚨📢 Fed Chair Jerome Powell just announced that rates are staying put—but here’s the catch:…

🚨 BREAKING: The F…

🚨 BREAKING: The Fed Just Paused Interest Rates – Here’s What It Means for YOUR Retirement! 🚨📢 Fed Chair Jerome Powell just announced that rates are staying put—but here’s the catch: uncertainty is still high, and future changes could impact pensions, Social Security, and retirement income.📌 What does this mean for YOU? ✅ Savings rates stay high for now, but so do borrowing costs. ✅ Inflation is still a concern—Social Security COLAs and pension adjustments remain critical. ✅ Markets may be volatile as the Fed makes decisions in the coming months. ✅ Retirement i…

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Musk, Trump &Amp; Social Security: Larson Demands Answers On Privatization Plans &Raquo; Hqdefault 498
Musk, Trump & Social Security: Larson DEMANDS answers on Privatization Plans

🚨 Trump & Musk Called Social Security a SCAM?! 🚨Rep. Larson isn’t holding back! He’s calling out Donald Trump and Elon Musk for their attacks on Social Security—something 198,000+ pe…

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🚨 Trump & Musk Called Social Security a SCAM?! 🚨Rep. Larson isn’t holding back! He’s calling out Donald Trump and Elon Musk for their attacks on Social Security—something 198,000+ people in his district rely on. With privatization on the table, what does this mean for YOU?🔥 Watch now & share to spread the word!📢 Stay informed! Subscribe to the Money Matters Podcast for the latest updates on Social Security, retirement, and financial news. Don’t miss out—hit that SUBSCRIBE button now! 🎙️💰 #SocialSecurity #Trump #ElonMusk #Politics #MoneyMattersPodcast

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Why Federal Buyouts Could Hurt Your Retirement Plans #Moneymatterspodcast #Podcast &Raquo; Hqdefault 351
Why Federal Buyouts Could Hurt Your Retirement Plans #moneymatterspodcast #podcast

Why Accepting a Federal Buyout Might Be a Bad Retirement DecisionAre you a federal employee considering a buyout offer? Before you make a decision that could impact your pension, Social Security ben…

Why Accepting a Fede…

Why Accepting a Federal Buyout Might Be a Bad Retirement DecisionAre you a federal employee considering a buyout offer? Before you make a decision that could impact your pension, Social Security benefits, healthcare costs, and long-term retirement security, watch this video!I’ve worked with state and federal employees for years, helping them navigate the complexities of retirement. In this video, I break down:✅ How a federal buyout can permanently reduce your pension ✅ Why taking Social Security too early could shrink your benefits by 25-30% ✅ The hidden costs of early retirement…

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Is Accepting A Federal Buyout A Big Financial Mistake? &Raquo; Hqdefault 450
Is Accepting a Federal Buyout a BIG Financial Mistake?

Why Accepting a Federal Buyout Might Be a Bad Retirement DecisionAre you a federal employee considering a buyout offer? Before you make a decision that could impact your pension, Social Security ben…

Why Accepting a Fede…

Why Accepting a Federal Buyout Might Be a Bad Retirement DecisionAre you a federal employee considering a buyout offer? Before you make a decision that could impact your pension, Social Security benefits, healthcare costs, and long-term retirement security, watch this video!I’ve worked with state and federal employees for years, helping them navigate the complexities of retirement. In this video, I break down:✅ How a federal buyout can permanently reduce your pension ✅ Why taking Social Security too early could shrink your benefits by 25-30% ✅ The hidden costs of early retirement…

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Are Texas State Workers Being Targeted By New Doge Layoff Policies? &Raquo; Hqdefault 289
Are Texas State Workers Being Targeted By New DOGE Layoff Policies?

🚨 Texas State Employees: Your Job & Retirement Could Be at Risk! 🚨How many people knew that Texas has its own version of DOGE? 🤔 Most people haven't heard about the Texas Committee on D…

🚨 Texas State Emp…

🚨 Texas State Employees: Your Job & Retirement Could Be at Risk! 🚨How many people knew that Texas has its own version of DOGE? 🤔 Most people haven't heard about the Texas Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—but it could have huge consequences for state employees, especially those nearing retirement.🔹 DOGE was created to "cut waste," but is it just a way to eliminate older, higher-paid employees? 🔹 Gov. Abbott's directive to remove DEI language from job descriptions is forcing agencies to reassess staff. 🔹 Together, these policies could le…

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Social Security Fairness Act Big Changes for Retirees

🚨 Social Security Fairness Act: Big Changes for Retirees! 🚨Just a quick refresher—the Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law by President Biden on January 5th, 2025. This law repea…

🚨 Social Security…

🚨 Social Security Fairness Act: Big Changes for Retirees! 🚨Just a quick refresher—the Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law by President Biden on January 5th, 2025. This law repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), bringing higher Social Security benefits to millions of retirees, including teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other public servants who were hit hard by these outdated rules.But here’s the real game-changer: ➡️ Retroactive payments are now set to go out by the end of March 2025! ➡️ Monthly b…

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Social Security Fairness Act Update: Retro Payments Coming By March 2025! &Raquo; Hqdefault 1832
Social Security Fairness Act Update: Retro Payments Coming by March 2025!

Social Security Fairness Act Update: Retro Payments Coming by March 2025!In this video, I break down the latest updates on the Social Security Fairness Act, including exciting news about retroactive…

Social Security Fair…

Social Security Fairness Act Update: Retro Payments Coming by March 2025!In this video, I break down the latest updates on the Social Security Fairness Act, including exciting news about retroactive payments for those impacted by the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).What You’ll Learn: ✅ Who qualifies for the retro payments and increased benefits ✅ When you can expect to see the payments—most by the end of March 2025! ✅ How to make sure your information is up to date with the Social Security Administration ✅ Why this change m…

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When Mobility Issues Change Everything | #Caregivingreality &Raquo; Hqdefault 1696
When Mobility Issues Change Everything | #CaregivingReality

💬 "It doesn’t matter how much money you have—when mobility issues kick in, goodbye to the Bucket List."Start the conversation. Advocate. Share your story. Caregiving impacts us all,…

💬 "It doesn�…

💬 "It doesn’t matter how much money you have—when mobility issues kick in, goodbye to the bucket list."Start the conversation. Advocate. Share your story. Caregiving impacts us all, no matter our circumstances. 💡@anasbol#Caregiving #Advocacy #AgingInPlace #MoneyMattersPodcast #CommonExperiences #MobilityIssues #FinancialPlanning #BucketList #LifeRealities

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Money Matters 326-Navigating Caregiving Challenges With Isabel Melgarejo &Raquo; Untitled Design 14
Money Matters 326-Navigating Caregiving Challenges with Isabel Melgarejo

Navigating Caregiving Challenges with Isabel Melgarejo | Money Matters Podcast In this episode of Money Matters with Christopher Hensley, we dive deep into the emotional and financial challenges of ca…

Navigating Caregivin…

Navigating Caregiving Challenges with Isabel Melgarejo | Money Matters Podcast In this episode of Money Matters with Christopher Hensley, we dive deep into the emotional and financial challenges of caregiving with special guest Isabel Melgarejo, caregiving planner and host of Time to Care: The Caregivers Podcast. What You’ll Learn: 🔹 The financial burdens caregivers face and how to plan ahead 🔹 Building a support system to avoid Burnout and maintain balance 🔹 Navigating difficult conversations about Aging and end-of-life care 🔹 Practical self-care strategies for caregivers 🔹 H…

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Are You Part Of The Most Stressed Generation Of Family Caregivers? &Raquo; Hqdefault 1680
Are You Part Of The Most Stressed Generation Of Family Caregivers?

Navigating Caregiving Challenges with Isabel Melgarejo | Money Matters PodcastIn this episode of Money Matters with Christopher Hensley, we sit down with Isabel Melgarejo, caregiving planner and hos…

Navigating Caregivin…

Navigating Caregiving Challenges with Isabel Melgarejo | Money Matters PodcastIn this episode of Money Matters with Christopher Hensley, we sit down with Isabel Melgarejo, caregiving planner and host of Time to Care: The Caregivers Podcast. Isabel shares her powerful personal journey into caregiving and how she turned her experiences into a mission to empower others.Watch to learn: 🔹 Common challenges faced by family caregivers 🔹 Financial planning tips for caregiving responsibilities 🔹 How to build a support system and ask for help 🔹 Practical self-care strategies to avoid car…

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The Hilarious Moment I Recognized A Beard At Future Proof &Raquo; Hqdefault 1425
The Hilarious Moment I Recognized a Beard at Future Proof

😂 That moment when a beard is so legendary, you recognize it before the person! 🎙️At Future Proof, I spotted a massive beard in the crowd and thought… Rick Rubin? David Letterman? Nope—i…

😂 That moment whe…

😂 That moment when a beard is so legendary, you recognize it before the person! 🎙️At Future Proof, I spotted a massive beard in the crowd and thought… Rick Rubin? David Letterman? Nope—it was Matt Halloran! 🧔‍♂️🔥In our latest Money Matters 325 episode, Matt drops game-changing podcasting tips on storytelling, listening, and audience growth. Don’t miss it! 🚀🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://bit.ly/3Rx9hiM @proudmouth#Podcasting #FutureProof #BeardGameStrong #InterviewTips #MoneyMatters325 #PodcastGrowth

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Money Matters 325- Shut The F Up And Listen ! W/ Matt Halloran &Raquo; 10Thanilogo
Money Matters 325- Shut the F up and Listen ! W/ Matt Halloran

Want to make your podcast interviews unforgettable? 🚀 In this episode of Money Matters 325, host Chris sits down with Matt Halloran, expert podcast coach and author of Shut the F Up and Listen, to …

Want to make your po…

Want to make your podcast interviews unforgettable? 🚀 In this episode of Money Matters 325, host Chris sits down with Matt Halloran, expert podcast coach and author of Shut the F Up and Listen, to reveal the secrets of powerful conversations, audience engagement, and podcast growth. 🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why listening, not talking is the key to an engaging podcast 🎙️ ✅ The biggest interviewing mistake podcasters make—and how to fix it ✅ How to use storytelling to captivate your audience 📖 ✅ The Google SEO hack for growing your podcast audience 🚀 �…

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Shut The F Up And Listen How To Instantly Improve Your Podcast Interviews &Amp; Build Authority &Raquo; Hqdefault 1352
Shut the F up and Listen How to Instantly Improve Your Podcast Interviews & Build Authority

🚀 How to Instantly Improve Your Podcast Interviews & Build Authority 🎙️In this episode of Money Matters 325, host Chris Hensley sits down with podcasting expert, storyteller, and author …

🚀 How to Instantl…

🚀 How to Instantly Improve Your Podcast Interviews & Build Authority 🎙️In this episode of Money Matters 325, host Chris Hensley sits down with podcasting expert, storyteller, and author Matt Halloran to uncover the biggest mistakes interviewers make—and how you can avoid them! Matt shares game-changing strategies from his book, Shut the F Up and Listen, revealing why listening, not talking, is the key to better communication, stronger Relationships, and a standout podcast.📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why podcasting is the ultimate tool for authority and trust…

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Money Matters 324 - How Poor Sleep Costs You Money &Amp; Success With Dr. Meeta Singh &Raquo; 10Thanilogo 1
Money Matters 324 – How Poor Sleep Costs You Money & Success with Dr. Meeta Singh

💤 Is Sleep the Missing Piece in Your Financial & Career Success? 💤 In this episode of Money Matters Podcast, sleep expert Dr. Meeta Singh, MD breaks down the science behind sleep, decision-m…

💤 Is Sleep the Mi…

💤 Is Sleep the Missing Piece in Your Financial & Career Success? 💤 In this episode of Money Matters Podcast, sleep expert Dr. Meeta Singh, MD breaks down the science behind sleep, decision-making, and peak performance. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or investor, optimizing your sleep could be the key to better financial decisions, productivity, and overall well-being. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How sleep deprivation leads to poor financial & business decisions ✅ The hidden dangers of "internet loafing" at work ✅ How elite athletes & C-suite execu…

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