‘Sopranos’ Characters’ Finances, Analyzed by a Money Expert | WSJ As Spent on TV

HBO’s The Sopranos revolves around Tony Soprano, an Italian-American mob boss who constantly juggles his family, his affairs and his dangerous but lucrative job. A financial planner discusses if life insurance is worth it, breaks down the cost of Patek Philippe watches, and analyzes if the Soprano family made sound financial decisions and investments.

A money expert discusses the financial planning of Tony, Carmela and Livia.

Chapters:
0:00 Meet AJ Ayers, a financial planner
0:17 Tony Soprano
3:06 Carmela Soprano
6:51 Livia Soprano

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[masterprattu]

WSJ, Sopranos clips are Borko's territory since the big bang. You have to kick up 10 points to the boss from now on. You've been warned.

[I-Know-Best]

I think she missed the point on the first one. It wasn’t only she was scared that they would run out of money, she was scared Tony would get himself killed and THEN she should have to work at a grocery store.

[mr.patriotjol]

Borko wants his cut. Hes the boss after all

[viceverse]

You don't want a criminal lawyer. You want a "criminal" lawyer.

[heroedeleyenda]

I love that the limit on unreported gifts is 16k and tony got him a 15k watch.
the amount of thought put into this is superb.
Tony probably went to the jewelry store with a wad of cash with 16k on it. asked the jeweler what's the most expensive watch he could afford with 16k, and after taxes, that 15k watch was it.

It makes me wonder if luxury watch manufacturers have a specific tier at this price point, just for this particular reason. i wouldnt put it past them.

[Otmani.i]

It’s not a nursing home! It’s a retirement community

[drumyogi]

What ever happened to Borko? The strong, silent type?

[johansmallberries]

My biggest financial issue with the Sopranos: where was uncle Juniors money? Capo since the 60’s. No wife, no kids, no addictions. No long prison stay. Ran a successful crew. Became underboss of North Jersey. Where’s his mansion?

[SeenaAbedi]

“Financial advisers want nothing to do with nefarious business activities”

🙃🙃🙃

[mufasaiam]

Now that, was gold. We need more videos like this WSJ

[forever_golfer]

“Top level Enron connections”

The Enron executives were stealing too.😂😂😂😂

[baris]

Loved this video. She is super charismatic and it's obvious that she loves the series!

[stillcovalent]

Tony was the owner of one of the biggest garbage disposal companies in North Jersey, so of course he could afford all the luxuries for his wife and kids..

[ibrahimnura]

Don't forget about the 40k from the bird feeder😂

[rks]

Angie Bonpenseiro is the real shrewd and talented businesswoman.

[EmperorMingg]

It’s always a pleasure to see someone critique the series from a professional standpoint when they’re a fan of the show

[Greenfields-pxcs]

Correction - Tony didn’t pay for dinners, the newest made guy did

[blinkfan]

7:40 Livia is the master at baiting people. Look at how Janice reacts when she learns she might actually have money she could siphon away. It's the subtle nuances of how these characters interact that make this show such a legend

[jaspdx]

On Social Security: there were numerous references to "no-show" and "no-work" jobs gained via control of unions and businesses (construction, waste management, finance, etc.). I would think that in addition to having health insurance and "legitimate" pay through those jobs, the jobs helped the fellas build enough work credits with SSA to have healthy PIA's if they survived into their 60's-70's. In fact, even if they did not survive I think the spouses would be eligible for spousal benefits down the road.

[Pyrrhic]

If Tony met this financial woman, he would definitely try his luck with her lol.