What's it all about?
We’re bringing together some of the most respected visionaries in behavioral finance, fintech, financial planning and wealth management to discuss the books making a major impact on our industry.
Engage with the authors themselves, as well as a network of peers and industry leaders eager to learn, challenge each other’s thinking, and apply new perspectives to life and work.
We’ll meet virtually on the last Wednesday of every month, from 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET. There’s no need to read each month’s book ahead of time; you can still participate in an engaging and valuable conversation.
Register Now for our Next Book Club
Wednesday, April 30, from 3-4 pm ET
Level Up Your Finances: From Debt Row to Cash Flow Champs!
By: Drew Boyer
Join Intention.ly for our next Book Club session featuring Drew Boyer, CFP®, and his book, Hip Hop x Finance: Become a Financial Gangster! Get Off Debt Row and Stack Your Cash Flow.
Drawing from personal experiences of making financial missteps in his early adulthood, Drew parallels his story with the financial rise and fall of famous hip-hop artists. From the extravagant lifestyles of MC Hammer and 50 Cent to the financial wisdom of moguls like Jay-Z and Dr. Dre, Hip Hop x Finance uses real-life examples from the music industry to illustrate critical money lessons, including:
- Escape Debt Row: Strategies to get out of the red and flip the script on your financial situation.
- Stack Your Cash Flow: Steps to get your money moving and build a solid foundation.
- Invest Like a Financial Gangster: Inside track on investing wisely and growing your wealth.
- Avoiding Money Traps: Spot and dodge common financial pitfalls.
Grab your headphones and get ready to flip the script on your finances. Join us on Wednesday, April 30, from 3-4 pm ET.
Meet the Author
Drew Boyer is the president and founder of Boyer Financial Group. He is an experienced financial expert and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® with over two decades of experience helping individuals and families navigate their financial journeys. Raised in Ohio, Drew’s upbringing shaped his values of hard work, financial responsibility, and entrepreneurship, lessons that he now imparts to his clients and readers alike.
A passionate advocate for financial literacy, Drew blends his expertise in personal finance with his deep love for hip-hop culture, using the lessons learned from both to educate and inspire. From witnessing the rise of hip hop in the golden age to overcoming his own financial struggles, Drew’s life story mirrors many of the triumphs and pitfalls found in both the financial world and the music industry.
Through his unique perspective, Drew has transformed his challenges into teaching moments, creating a relatable, engaging approach to financial education. His book, Hip Hop x Finance, combines iconic hip-hop references with practical financial advice, delivering money lessons in an entertaining and accessible way.
When Drew isn’t helping clients achieve their financial goals, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing drums, and staying connected to his musical roots.
Past Selections/Readings
Fintech Feminists: Increasing Inclusion, Redefining Innovation, and Changing the Future for Women Around the World
February 2025 Selection
How To Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Healthy Retirement
December 2024 Selection
Dr. Daniel Crosby, Author "The Soul of Wealth - 50 Reflections on Money and Meaning"
October 2024 Selection
Amy Buttell, Author “Get Your Book Done In This Lifetime”
September 2024 Selection
Bart R. McDonough, Author of “Cyber Guardians - Empowering Board Members for Effective Cybersecurity”
August 2024 Selection
Andree Mohr, Author of “Center Stage - How to Become the Star of Your Practice”
June 2024 Selection
Lori Van Dusen, CIMA®, Author of “Running with Grace: A Wall Street Insider’s Path to True Leadership, a Purposeful Life, and Joy in the Face of Adversity?”
May 2024 Selection
Samantha Russell for Ryan Russell, author of: “My Annoying, Irritating, Always-in-the-way Shadow.”
March 2024 Selection
Lawrence Sprung, CFP®, Author of "Financial Planning Made Personal: How to Create Joy and the Mindset for Success"
January 2024 Selection
Dr. Mary Bell Carlson and Jonathan S. Walker, co-authors of: “Anchors, Ostriches, and a Hot Pair of Scissors: Navigating Human Behavior as a Financial Professional.”
December 2023 Selection
Ryan H. Law: Student Loan Planning: A Borrower's Guide to Understanding and Repaying Student Loans.
November 2023 Selection
Berta Aldrich: Winning the Talent Shift: Three Steps to Unleashing the New High Performance Workplace
October 2023 Selection
Paul Saganey, CFP: Optimizing the Financial Lives of Clients
September 2023 Selection
Hal Hershfield, Ph.D.: Your Future Self - How to Make Tomorrow Better Today
August 2023 Selection
Jamie Hopkins Esq., LLM, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®: Find Your Freedom - Financial Planning for a Life On Purpose
July 2023 Selection
Brian Portnoy, Ph.D., CFA: The Geometry of Wealth - How to Shape a Life of Money and Meaning
June 2023 Selection
John O’Connell: Rise of the Activist Investor - Your Handbook on Leading Sustainable Corporate Change as an Individual Activist Investor
May 2023 Selection
Wade Pfau, Ph.D., CFA, RICP: Retirement Planning Guidebook - Navigating the Important Decisions for Retirement Success 2nd Edition
April 2023 Selection
Why You’ll Love our Book Club:
Grow Personally and Professionally
Engage with your peers, expand your horizons, and be inspired to think differently about our industry’s most important topics.
Learn from Leading Experts
Gain valuable perspectives from influencers and subject matter experts on current industry events and critical issues.
Be the First to Hear Industry-Shaping Insights
Focus on where our industry is going, not where it’s been, by joining important conversations with those helping to shape the future.
Meet your Host:
Tina Powell
Chief of Community
Tina Powell is a trailblazer in the digital marketing industry, with over 20 years of experience driving growth for financial services companies. At Intentionly, she works alongside Co-Founders Kelly Waltrich and Meghan Richter, revolutionizing how financial technology and services companies approach marketing. Tina founded C-Suite Social Media, a high-growth digital marketing agency acquired by Intention.ly, and hosts an industry-renowned podcast, In The Suite.
What to Expect
Our goal is to facilitate an engaging conversation with each month’s featured author and our book club members. While reading the selected book ahead of time will enhance your understanding of the topic, it’s not required to attend!
Each month during the live sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Meet the book’s author
- Ask questions directly about the topic
- Connect with peers and industry leaders
- Enter for the chance to win a free book and a $100 Amazon gift card
- Learn from subject matter experts about how to apply key insights to your life and work