The Long Term Investor

Peter Lazaroff is the Chief Investment Officer at Plancorp and the author of Making Money Simple, and his podcast is built on the premise that most investment decisions should be boring. That is not a criticism — it is the show's core philosophy. Each week, Peter breaks down a single investing or financial planning topic in clear, jargon-light language, making the show accessible to people who are just getting started while still offering enough depth to keep experienced investors engaged. The topics cover a practical range: portfolio construction fundamentals, asset allocation principles, behavioral finance traps, retirement income planning, bond duration, diversification math, and tax-efficient investing. Peter regularly brings on guests from firms like Vanguard and Charles Schwab — conversations with strategists like Liz Ann Sonders have been particularly popular with listeners. The interview episodes typically run 30 to 40 minutes, while solo episodes where Peter explains a concept directly tend to be shorter and more focused. With 243 episodes and a 4.8-star rating from 147 reviews, The Long Term Investor has earned praise from both individual investors and financial advisors who use it as a client education resource. The show's tone is calm and measured, which is intentional — Peter believes the most damaging investment decisions happen when people react emotionally to market volatility, and his show is designed to be a counterweight to that impulse. This podcast is an especially good fit for investors who are building or maintaining a diversified portfolio and want straightforward guidance rooted in evidence rather than speculation. If you already know you should be a long-term investor but occasionally need a reminder of why, Peter's show delivers that consistently.