The Money Guy Show
Two fiduciary financial advisors give practical, step-by-step guidance on building wealth, using their signature 'Financial Order of Operations'.
A video podcast where two professional financial planners translate complex financial topics into a sequential, actionable system. Episodes vary between data-driven explainers (e.g., how to save at different income levels), critiques of financial news, live Q&A sessions with their audience, and occasional case studies where they analyze a couple's complete financial picture.
“The show's core differentiator is the 'Financial Order of Operations' (FOO), a nine-step hierarchy for where to put your next dollar. This framework is referenced in nearly every episode, providing a consistent and recognizable structure that sets it apart from more topic-driven finance shows.”
Who hosts this show
The Money Guy Show is hosted by Brian Preston and Bo Hanson, who are partners at the wealth management firm Abound Wealth. Brian, a CPA and CFP®, started the show in 2006 as a passion project to make quality financial advice more accessible. Bo, a CFA and CFP®, joined in 2010, creating the co-host dynamic that defines the show today. They use their trademarked "Financial Order of Operations" as a core framework to help listeners and viewers navigate their financial lives.
Credentials & credits
- Brian Preston: CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
- Brian Preston: CFP® (Certified Financial Planner)
- Brian Preston: PFS (Personal Financial Specialist)
- Bo Hanson: CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
- Bo Hanson: CFP® (Certified Financial Planner)
- Bo Hanson: B.B.A. in Family Financial Planning, University of Georgia (Summa Cum Laude)
Other ventures
- Abound Wealth (Co-founders/Partners)
- Millionaire Mission (Book by Brian Preston)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01How To Win Financially Based On Your Income ($50K, $100K, $150K, $300K)Jun 26, 2026 · 37 min
- 025 Boring Habits That Made Me RichJun 24, 2026 · 9 min
- 03The Stark Reality of What a $1.5M Retirement Looks Like in 2026Jun 23, 2026 · 1h 03m
- 04How They Escaped $92,000 of Debt Before It Was Too LateJun 22, 2026 · 1h 12m
- 05We asked 1,000 millionaires how they got rich. Here’s what they said. (2026 Edition)Jun 19, 2026 · 31 min
- 06The Uncomfortable Truth About 401(k)sJun 17, 2026 · 9 min
- 07How Much Money Can We Give Away In One Livestream?Jun 16, 2026 · 1h 04m
- 08Financial Advisors React to INSANE Money ClipsJun 15, 2026 · 18 min
Notable episodes
- 01How They Escaped $92,000 of Debt Before It Was Too Late
A signature 'Making a Millionaire' episode where the hosts perform a deep financial case study on a young couple, showcasing their interview style and application of the FOO.
- 02How To Win Financially Based On Your Income ($50K, $100K, $150K, $300K)
Exemplifies their data-driven format, providing specific, actionable savings and budgeting advice for different income brackets.
- 035 Boring Habits That Made Me Rich
A classic solo-host episode that distills the show's core philosophy of deferred gratification and consistent, automated investing.
- 04The Stark Reality of What a $1.5M Retirement Looks Like in 2026
Demonstrates their 'financial advisors react' format, where they critique a news article and use it as a jumping-off point to provide their own guidance and answer live audience questions.
What you'll be asked on this show
For their recurring 'Making a Millionaire' case study episodes, the hosts conduct a friendly but forensic financial review. They begin with personal, lighthearted questions about the guests' origin story to build rapport before transitioning to a detailed analysis of their income, balance sheet, and budget, which are displayed on screen. The interview follows their 'Financial Order of Operations' framework, systematically checking off each step (e.g., emergency fund, employer match, Roth IRA) to identify gaps and opportunities. They are direct when pointing out mistakes, like an 84-month car loan, but frame their advice as an actionable plan for the future, culminating in a strong push for critical next steps like completing estate documents.
Co-hosted by Brian Preston and Bo Hanson, the show has a friendly, avuncular tone, with Brian as the seasoned veteran and Bo as the slightly younger partner. They operate from a studio and make heavy use of on-screen graphics, charts, and their own branded deliverables. The show is punctuated by recurring catchphrases like 'great big beautiful tomorrow' and referring to dedicated fans as 'financial mutants'.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
12 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
personal
1- Q.01
“What do you guys do professionally?”
Asked early in case-study interviews to establish the guests' income sources and career context.
backstory
1- Q.01
“How did you two meet / what's your origin story?”
A rapport-building question used at the start of couple interviews to understand their background.
money
2- Q.01
“How has the adjustment to a single income gone?”
Used in case studies to explore the practical and emotional challenges of a major income change.
- Q.02
“What was your car payment / loan term?”
The hosts often dig into past financial mistakes, like car loans, to quantify them and use them as teaching moments.
process
2- Q.01
“What are some of the things you've cut out of your budget?”
This question seeks specific, tactical details about how guests are managing their cash flow.
- Q.02
“What do we like about this article?”
In their 'react' episodes, they always open with this to establish a balanced critique before pointing out flaws.
future
1- Q.01
“What are the things you're planning for now?”
A forward-looking question to shift the conversation from the present state to future goals.
advice
3- Q.01
“What about estate documents?”
A critical risk-management question the hosts frequently ask, especially to new parents.
- Q.02
“If something happened to you, who's going to raise your child?”
A pointed follow-up used to impress the urgency of guardianship decisions upon guests without estate plans.
- Q.03
“How much is too much to have concentrated in employer stock?”
This is a frequent audience question that allows the hosts to share their rule of thumb for concentration risk.
mindset
1- Q.01
“What should your mindset look like to get ahead at [X income level]?”
The hosts use this to pivot from numerical analysis to the behavioral side of finance.
controversy
1- Q.01
“What do we have some issues with?”
The follow-up question in 'react' episodes that serves as a transition to their main critique.
Signature segments
- · Financial Order of Operations (FOO)
- · Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow
- · Financial Mutants
- · ABB (Always Be Buying)
- · Money Guy team, out!
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show rarely features outside expert interviews. Instead, its primary 'guests' are everyday couples or individuals who volunteer for a 'Making a Millionaire' case study, sharing their personal finances on-air in exchange for a detailed financial plan from the hosts.
- Mikaela (SAHM)on How They Escaped $92,000 of Debt Before It Was Too Late
- Tyler (HR Analyst)on How They Escaped $92,000 of Debt Before It Was Too Late
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The show's primary sponsor is the hosts' own fee-only financial advisory firm, Abound Wealth. The podcast serves as a significant content marketing engine, attracting clients who have 'graduated' from the DIY stage and are ready to hire a professional advisor. They also sell their own digital courses and tools based on their methodologies.
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People also ask
- What are the hosts' real names and credentials?
- The hosts are Brian Preston (CPA, CFP®, PFS) and Bo Hanson (CFA, CFP®). They are co-founders and partners at Abound Wealth.
- What is the 'Financial Order of Operations'?
- The Financial Order of Operations (FOO) is the show's signature 9-step guide that tells you what to do with your next dollar, from covering your insurance deductibles to hyper-accumulating wealth.
- What is the show's format?
- The show varies between deep dives on specific topics, reactions to financial news, live Q&A sessions, and case studies with real couples. Most episodes are co-hosted by Brian and Bo.
- How can I be a guest on the show?
- The show periodically casts for their 'Making a Millionaire' case study episodes. Interested parties can typically find information on the moneyguy.com website to apply.
- Is The Money Guy Show still running?
- Yes, the show releases multiple new episodes and clips each week on YouTube and podcast platforms.
- What is Abound Wealth?
- Abound Wealth is the fee-only fiduciary financial planning firm co-founded by hosts Brian Preston and Bo Hanson. The show serves as the firm's educational media arm.
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