While analyzing the Chicago Board of Trade and derivatives markets, Jeremy Flack, the CEO and founder of Flack Global Metals, began to wonder why steel hadn’t evolved like other modern commodity markets. He saw a unique opportunity: Steel lacked risk management tools to hedge against price volatility. Flack Global Metals was born, combining steel production, […]
A high-net-worth woman has often done something remarkable. She has built, inherited, grown, or carefully stewarded significant wealth — sometimes through entrepreneurship, professional success, family transitions, or years of thoughtful decision-making. Whether you are a business owner preparing for a future transition, a professional at the height of your career, or a woman managing wealth […]
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it is embedded in how we shop, communicate, and increasingly, how we manage money. From robo-advisors to AI-powered budgeting apps, technology is reshaping the financial planning landscape at a remarkable pace. With that rapid integration comes both exciting opportunity and real risk, particularly when it comes to something […]
On this episode of Stewards of Success, Brent and Jeff welcome Tarl Robinson, founder and CEO of Plexus Worldwide, a direct sales organization specializing in health and wellness products and an online income opportunity. Robinson shares how Plexus has transformed since 2008 from a small, single-product company to a global entity with over 400 employees, […]
Planning for the Family You Actually Have Families rarely fit into one neat box — and that’s especially true today. Estate planning for blended families, single parents, unmarried couples, grandparents raising grandchildren, and other non-traditional family structures is more common than ever. My own family recently grew in a non-traditional and wonderful way. However, while families have evolved, many financial and […]
In this episode of Stewards of Success, Jeff and Brent speak with Phil Beckner, an NBA player development coach and leadership consultant to elite athletes, leaders, and organizations. Beckner leads Driven Basketball, a private coaching company; Be Better. Be Different., a keynote and corporate leadership training business; and Be Better. Be Different. Legacy Foundation, a […]
In this episode of Stewards of Success, we welcome a community titan and humble servant leader, Steve Zabilski, the former executive director of St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix and current CEO of the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust. Zabilski shares his unexpected entry into the nonprofit world and how embracing vulnerability and collaborating with others […]
Ask a room of business owners about value, and they’ll often discuss balance sheets, revenue multiples, or EBITDA.1 But working with seasoned leaders, we’ve seen time and time again that a company’s long-term success often hinges less on financial statements and more on something harder to quantify — trust and culture. The Decline of Trust […]
On this week’s episode of Stewards of Success, Jeff and Brent welcomed Tim Vasquez, third-generation restaurateur and Someburros owner and president. The Chandler-based chain of authentic Mexican restaurants, featuring Sonoran-style signature dishes inspired by the family’s matriarch, Nana Isabel, has been a local staple since 1986. Vasquez, who grew up in the family business, shares […]
Listen to the Podcast On the inaugural episode of Stewards of Success, hosts Jeff Breese and Brent Mekosh of The Wealth Stewards sit down with Greg Powers, head coach of Arizona State University’s men’s ice hockey team, about his journey transforming the organization from a club-level program to a top 20 Division 1 program. An […]
