Pod of Wealth
Pod of Wealth is your go-to resource for cutting through the noise of the financial world. Hosted by seasoned experts in wealth-building and personal finance, each episode delivers pragmatic advice, expert insights, and actionable strategies to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of money, investing, and entrepreneurship. Whether you’re looking to grow your portfolio, scale your business, or simply understand the complex financial systems that impact your wealth, Pod of Wealth gives you the tools to make smarter decisions and achieve financial success. Tune in for sharp commentary, candid discussions, and an unflinching look at the forces shaping today’s economy—because wealth isn’t just about what you have, it’s about how you think.
Pod of Wealth Hosts
Chad Fargason
Chad Fargason , Ph.D.Chad was most recently a senior portfolio manager of a mid cap value strategy for over 11 years at Vaughan Nelson, where he helped grow firm AUM from $8B to $18B. Prior to Vaughan Nelson, Chad worked at KKR Capstone, the internal operations group that oversees KKR's portfolio companies. He improved operations at numerous companies, improving EBITDA by hundreds of millions of dollars over the course of a decade. Prior to that he was an SVP at El Paso Corporation, and he began his career at the Boston Consulting Group.Chad is currently the Chairman of the Board of Carriage Services Inc, and he holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Duke University, and BA in Mathematics from Rice University.
Erik Cooper
Erik CooperErik is the Founder and Principal of ELC Advisors, LLC, an independent, fee-only financial advisory firm specializing in efficient, low-cost wealth management for individuals, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations.With over 12 years of experience at ELC Advisors, Erik leads a disciplined, research-driven approach to investing, focusing on risk-appropriate, tax-efficient, and returns-optimized portfolios using broadly diversified index funds. The firm’s investment strategy avoids speculative practices and instead emphasizes consistent exposure to global market trends.Prior to founding ELC Advisors, Erik worked in institutional sales at Tudor Pickering & Holt and in private wealth management at Goldman Sachs, where he gained deep experience in delivering tailored financial strategies and managing relationships with high-net-worth clients.Erik has a BA in Economics from Rice University.