Treussard Talks.
Treussard Talks.
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Welcome to ”Treussard Talks,” where we cut through the complexity of wealth management to reveal what really matters in building and preserving your financial legacy.
As a former partner at a $150B global asset manager and Founder of Treussard Capital Management, I’ve witnessed firsthand how the investment industry often prioritizes complexity over clarity. This podcast aims to change that narrative.
Each episode, we’ll dive deep into the questions that sophisticated investors should be asking but often don’t. From demystifying investment strategies to exploring the psychological aspects of wealth management, we’ll provide you with actionable insights that go beyond traditional financial advice.
Whether you’re navigating market uncertainties, seeking to align your wealth with your values, or looking to build a lasting legacy, this podcast offers the clarity and perspective you need to make informed decisions. Join me as we explore the intersection of wealth, purpose, and strategic thinking.
Because understanding your wealth shouldn’t be as complex as building it.
DISCLAIMER: The content of ”Treussard Talks” is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The views expressed are those of Jonathan Treussard and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Treussard Capital Management or its affiliates. Listeners should consult with their own financial advisors before making any investment decisions.
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The podcast explores themes of wealth management, investment strategies, and the psychology of financial decisions, with episodes like the one featuring Alec Crawford discussing the risks and opportunities of meme stocks, and the importance of understanding financial infrastructure. Each episode aims to demystify aspects of investing and provide actionable insights for the audience.

Welcome to ”Treussard Talks,” where we cut through the complexity of wealth management to reveal what really matters in building and preserving your financial legacy.
As a former partner at a $150B global asset manager and Founder of Treussard Capital Management, I’ve witnessed firsthand how the investment industry often prioritizes complexity over clarity. This podcast aims to change that narrative.
Each episode, we’ll dive deep into the questions that sophisticated investors should be asking but often don’t. From demystifying investment strategies to exploring the psychological aspects of wealth management, we’ll provide you with actionable insights that go beyond traditional financial advice.
Whether you’re navigating market uncertainties, seeking to align your wealth with your values, or looking to build a lasting legacy, this podcast offers the clarity and perspective you need to make informed decisions. Join me as we explore the intersection of wealth, purpose, and strategic thinking.
Because understanding your wealth shouldn’t be as complex as building it.
DISCLAIMER: The content of ”Treussard Talks” is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The views expressed are those of Jonathan Treussard and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Treussard Capital Management or its affiliates. Listeners should consult with their own financial advisors before making any investment decisions.
In this conversation, Larry Kotlikoff (https://kotlikoff.net/)—Professor of Economics at Boston University, Research Associate at the NBER, and former Senior Economist on Reagan’s Council of Economic Advisors—and I go through the current administration’s economic agenda one proposal at a time. Not from a partisan lens. From first principles.
What follows is rigorous and at times surprising.
You’ll hear us cover:
- Why Kotlikoff sees genuine merit in capping credit card interest rates—and what it reveals about the tension between capital and consumer in American finance
- The 401(k) proposal to fund home purchases: what it misunderstands about saving, housing supply, and the purpose of retirement accounts
- Tariffs and the capital account: why the trade deficit is a symptom, not the disease—and why tariffs almost certainly can’t fix what’s actually broken
- The fiscal reckoning hiding in plain sight: why raising every federal and state tax by 25% today still might not be enough—and why the US is in worse long-term fiscal shape than Italy
- Immigration and demography: US population growth fell by half in 2025. What that means for labor, capital, and the long-term American economic project
- The Fed, Volcker, and the power of expectations
- Geopolitical realignment as economic policy: why the current international moment may be the most consequential—and least understood—economic story of our time
Why this matters now: Every proposal in this conversation connects back to the same underlying tension—a fiscal system that has been quietly redistributing from young to old for 70 years, suppressing saving, distorting incentives, and mortgaging the future. The individual headlines are symptoms. Kotlikoff keeps bringing us back to the diagnosis.
And understanding your wealth requires understanding the world your wealth lives in. This is that conversation.
Disclaimer: The content of “Treussard Talks” is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Treussard Capital Management or its affiliates. Listeners should consult with their own financial advisor before making any investment decisions. For full disclosures, visit treussard.com.
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