About the Episode:
The term “stagflation” has resurfaced in financial headlines, creating both concern and opportunity for clients. Join guest host Greg Hammer, President and CEO of Hammer Financial Group, as he sits down with industry veteran Stoyan Petev, Senior Vice President of Advanced Markets at C2P, to decode this toxic combination of slow growth, rising inflation, and increasing unemployment and more importantly, how you can turn it into meaningful client conversations.
Stoyan breaks down what you need to understand about stagflation, from tracking key economic indicators to recognizing how current tariff policies could fuel inflationary pressures.
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Whether stagflation fully materializes or remains a theoretical concern, you’ll learn how to lead proactive conversations that strengthen your client relationships and differentiate your practice.
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About the Host:
Greg Hammer is an experienced financial advisor and entrepreneur with over two decades in the financial services industry. After graduating from Yale University with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics, Hammer began his career in 1992. In 2004, he founded Hammer Financial Group, Inc., an independent financial advisory firm providing comprehensive wealth management, income planning, legacy planning, tax preparation, and Medicare planning services.
Hammer has built a successful holistic practice, serving over 2,200 tax clients and 800 financial advisory clients annually. He is recognized for his comprehensive advising approach, integrating financial, insurance, and tax planning under one roof. Hammer has received accolades such as being named a top five candidate for 2014 Advisor of the Year by Retirement Advisor magazine. He is an Ed Slott Master Elite IRA Advisor and has qualified for the Million Dollar Round Table’s Top of the Table. Beyond his professional endeavors, Hammer is actively involved in his local community, serving on boards and supporting charitable organizations.
About the Guest:
Stoyan Petev, CFA, CFP®, CLU, ChFc, serves as the Senior Vice President of Advanced Markets at C2P, where he spearheads the in-house life insurance division and assists advisors with his knowledge in investment sales and sophisticated planning. His role is pivotal within C2P’s planning-first RIA, Prosperity Capital Advisors, serving both on the Investment Committee and Leadership Team. Stoyan’s journey before C2P spans nearly three decades, during which he has honed his skills across various capacities such as an advisor, distributor, research and investment analyst, due diligence officer, and consultant.
His commitment to education and risk management extends beyond professional advisement, as evidenced by his multi-state insurance licensure and holding Series 7, 24, 53, 63, and 65 licenses. Stoyan is an advocate for financial literacy, particularly within immigrant communities, and has shared his knowledge as an adjunct instructor at Lindenwood University.