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The Financial Long Game

Shelly Appleton-Benko

Booking Overview

This is a personal-finance interview and educational show focused on investing, wealth building, financial planning, and related legal considerations, with external guests who are typically practicing professionals. Suitable pitches include Canadian estate, family, tax, and investment specialists who can offer clear, practical guidance; booking difficulty is likely low because the show features accessible professional experts rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 69

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: Canada

Instagram: 1.5k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

sponsorships@odlumbrown.com

sappleton@odlumbrown.com

financiallonggame@gmail.com

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Host

Shelly Appleton-Benko - Vice President, Director and Senior Wealth Manager at Odlum Brown Limited.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Practicing Canadian professionals with expertise in personal finance, investing, wealth planning, tax, estate law, family law, or related legal and financial fields, and the ability to explain complex issues in practical terms.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Naz Khodarahmi - Trusts, Tax Planning, Privacy, Incapacity Planning, Family Dynamics, Protecting Inheritances, And Passing Wealth To The Next Generation.

Abby Pang - Prenuptial Agreements, Inheritances, Business Ownership, Marriage-related Legal Changes, And Financial Conversations For Couples.

Recent Topics

Finance, Personal Finance, Investing, Wealth Management, Estate Planning

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Financial Long Game
:

Trust Issues: Testamentary Trusts, Inheritance & Family Legacy

October 13, 2026

What happens when leaving your children an inheritance isn’t as simple as writing a cheque? In this episode, Shelly Appleton-Benko sits down with estate-planning lawyer Raphael Tachie to explore testamentary trusts and the role they can play in inheritance planning, wealth preservation and family legacy. They discuss how a testamentary trust can help determine when and how an inheritance is received, protect family wealth through life’s uncertainties, and give the next generation the freedom ...

Trust Issues: Alter Ego — Why Plan Now?

September 29, 2026

Could an Alter Ego Trust help you protect your wealth, avoid probate and plan for the future—while keeping control during your lifetime? In Episode 2 of Trust Issues, Shelly Appleton-Banco and estate lawyer Steve Parr unpack Alter Ego and Joint Partner Trusts, including tax deferral, incapacity, blended families, and protecting your legacy. Most importantly, they ask the question that should come before any trust: What do you actually want your wealth to accomplish?

Trust Issues: Who’s Really in Control?

September 15, 2026

Think trusts are only for wealthy people? Think again. Could a trust be right for you or your family? Shelly Appleton-Benko sits down with Naz Khodarahmi, Wills and Estates lawyer, to make trusts easier to understand. Learn how trusts can help with tax planning, privacy, incapacity planning, family dynamics, protecting inheritances, and passing wealth to the next generation. Find out if a trust could make sense for you—and what to consider before putting one in place.Featuring:Naz Khodarahmi ...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Financial Long Game
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How do I get in touch with The Financial Long Game?

The Financial Long Game is hosted by Shelly Appleton-Benko. Its publicly listed emails are sponsorships@odlumbrown.com, sappleton@odlumbrown.com, and financiallonggame@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Financial Long Game?

The publicly listed emails for The Financial Long Game: sponsorships@odlumbrown.com, sappleton@odlumbrown.com, and financiallonggame@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Financial Long Game have?

Podseeker estimates The Financial Long Game reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Financial Long Game?

The Financial Long Game typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practicing Canadian professionals with expertise in personal finance, investing, wealth planning, tax, estate law, family law, or related legal and financial fields, and the ability to explain complex issues in practical terms. Recent guests include Naz Khodarahmi and Abby Pang.

How hard is it to get booked on The Financial Long Game?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Financial Long Game cover?

Recent episodes cover Finance, Personal Finance, Investing, Wealth Management, and Estate Planning. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

sponsorships@odlumbrown.com

sappleton@odlumbrown.com

financiallonggame@gmail.com

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