Welcome to The Trusted Partner Podcast, where Cobblestone’s Jesse Cramer and Gabe Chodak lead entertaining conversations with experts from the fields of financial planning and investment management.
August 29, 2024
Zach Stanley joins the podcast to share insights into the future of the sports card industry, its role as an alternative asset and Zach’s personal stories of treasured sports memorabilia. Zach explains the concept of card breaking, the financial rationale for buying specific teams and its impact on the sports card industry.
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July 31, 2024
Jesse and Gabe are joined by Jason Garlock, Chief Investment Officer at Cobblestone Capital Advisors, to demystify hedge funds. The conversation covers what hedge funds are, their legal structure, investment strategies, performance metrics, fee structures, and regulatory environment.
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June 6, 2024
Jesse and Gabe sit down with Allison Schraf, a Senior Wealth Planner at Cobblestone Capital Advisors, to discuss the pros and cons of couples (whether married or not) combining their finances.
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May 24, 2024
Jesse and Gabe meet at the 9th green at 9 for a chat about golf and wealth management, and the varied similarities between the two.
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May 9, 2024
Jesse and Gabe are joined by Charlie Ruff, Cobblestone's Head of Investment Strategy & Communications, to discuss commodities investing: the good, bad, and ugly.
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April 26, 2024
Jesse and Gabe are joined by Jordan Millner, Cobblestone's Head of Global Equities, to discuss the merits of international stocks within a diversified portfolio.
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April 12, 2024
Jesse and Gabe go deep on the topic of 529 plans today, helping their listeners understand this fundamental tool in saving for college.
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March 28, 2024
Charlie Ruff and Jesse (sorry Gabe!) sit down with Dan Mason, the General Manager of the Rochester Red Wings, to talk all things Minor League Baseball.
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March 18, 2024
Gabe and Jesse sit down with Tobin Woodruff, a Senior Wealth Planner at Cobblestone Capital Advisors.
Listen →Jesse Cramer
Jesse serves as an Associate Relationship Manager at Cobblestone. He received an M.S. and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Hajim School of Engineering at the University of Rochester. Prior to joining Cobblestone, Jesse spent 6 years working in the Electro-Optical division at L3Harris, specializing in Mechanical Analysis and Systems Engineering on satellite telescopes. In his spare time, he enjoys reading and writing about personal finance and investing. Jesse, his wife Kelly, and their rotating roster of foster dogs reside in Gates.
Gabe Chodak
Gabe serves as a Senior Relationship Manager at Cobblestone. He received an M.B.A. in Competitive Strategy from the Simon Graduate School of Business at the University of Rochester, a B.A. degree in History from the University of Rochester, and a Master of Science in Adolescence Education from the Warner School at the University of Rochester. Prior to joining Cobblestone, Gabe spent 3 years in the Advancement office at the University of Rochester, where he focused on the philanthropic efforts of the University and its athletics programs. Currently, he serves on the Board of Directors at Daystar Kids, Hillel Community Day School, and The Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester. Gabe, his wife Patricia, and their two children reside in Brighton.
