Steve Selengut is the #1 Amazon bestselling author of ‘Retirement Money Secrets’ (2023). He is an income independence coach with over 40 years of experience in the financial industry.

As a retired private investment portfolio manager, Steve managed over 300 different portfolios at a time before selling his business in 2023 with over $110 million under management. He has introduced several proprietary concepts, including the QDI + PT, Smart Cash, The Investor's Creed, and Base Income. Further, he developed the Investment Grade Value Stock (IGVSI) identification system.

Today, Steve coaches individuals and other professionals in creating retirement income independence for both themselves and their clients.

In the 172nd episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell, author of young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non-fiction for authors chats to Steven about:

• his book Retirement Money Secrets and how it differs from traditional retirement planning guides
• common misconceptions people hold about retirement planning, and how Steve's book aims to correct or clarify those misunderstandings
• the role authorship has played in building his authority and reach within the financial education world
• Steve's writing, publishing adventure and advice for authors and much more.