The Pilot with Autumn Foster
Farm Truck Financial: Bringing Wall Street to Main Street—With Heart, Grit, and Real Talk
In this candid and heartfelt episode of Farm Truck Financial, Eric Kearney, President of Retirement Wealth Advisors, sits down with his longtime assistant and behind-the-scenes powerhouse, Autumn Foster. Though Autumn typically avoids the spotlight, she steps in front of the camera for the first time to share what really makes their firm tick—and why they launched this new podcast.
Eric and Autumn pull back the curtain on financial planning, opening up about the real work that happens beyond the suits and scripted advice. Their firm is built on honesty, service, and relationships. Autumn, described by Eric as his “ride-or-die,” brings a deep sense of care to the clients she serves—people she considers part of her extended family. Whether it’s helping someone pay for an unexpected dental bill or navigating the financial realities of hurricane season, the team’s concierge approach means their clients always talk to a real person—never a call center or voicemail box.
Why “Farm Truck Financial”?
It all started when Eric bought an old farm truck for property work in North Carolina. Beat up, dependable, and full of character, the truck became a symbol for the kind of financial advice he wanted to offer—useful, rugged, and relatable. Just like that truck, Farm Truck Financial is about getting the job done, not about appearances.
The episode touches on how the financial planning world has changed—and how Eric and Autumn have evolved with it. From market shifts to inflation, from healthcare costs to real estate swings, financial planning today demands more than spreadsheets. It requires empathy, awareness, and adaptability. The conversation dives into:
The importance of holistic, ongoing financial planning
How service—real, human service—is the heart of their business
Why financial calm matters more than market noise
The personal side of money management, including how life events (health scares, storms, family changes) impact plans
They also discuss the Cape Coral housing crisis, with Autumn offering insight as a long-time local. The two explore how the market’s volatility—from hurricanes to overdevelopment—has reshaped real estate expectations and budgeting priorities in Florida. Whether it’s rising utility bills, six-figure condo assessments, or surprise home repairs, these costs can throw off an entire retirement plan if they’re not anticipated.
And that’s exactly why this podcast exists.
Farm Truck Financial aims to show the real side of financial planning. Not just charts and projections, but the messy, emotional, deeply human part of helping people navigate life’s big financial questions. You’ll hear from business owners, entrepreneurs, and everyday people facing real challenges—not theoretical case studies.
With no suits, no jargon, and no filter, Eric and Autumn are here to plant seeds for a better financial future—one mile, one dollar at a time.
Tune in to the full episode to meet Autumn, learn why personalized service still matters, and find out what’s really going on in Southwest Florida’s housing market.
