#58 | What To Expect From Trump’s Second Term – Part 1
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes In the first part of our two-part series, we discuss the economic implications of Donald Trump's second presidential term, focusing on markets, regulation, energy, and inflation. With the election concluded, markets have responded positively to the reduced uncertainty, reflecting a renewed sense of clarity. We highlight how a Republican-controlled House and Senate could further enhanceRead more
January 2025 Client Update Meeting – Prescott
Date: Tuesday, January 21st, @ 12:00 Noon, The Club at Prescott Lakes – RSVP from email invite.
January 2025 Client Update Meeting – Scottsdale
Date: Thursday, January 23rd @ 12:00 Noon, Pinnacle Peak Country Club – RSVP from email invite.
March 2025 – HWM Client Virtual Financial Forum
Date: Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 @ 4:00 PM, Monthly Zoom Call – RSVP from email invite. Presentation: Advisors field questions from clients about current economic events & topics of interest.
#57 | IRA Changes with SECURE Act 2.0
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes In this episode of Protecting and Preserving Wealth, we dive into the changes introduced by the SECURE Act 2.0, which has made significant modifications to IRA and trust regulations. Bruce Hosler and Alex Koury from Hosler Wealth Management explain the complexities and implications of these new regulations. The conversation begins with Bruce explaining the updatedRead more
#56 | Donor-Advised Funds 2024
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes In this episode of Protecting and Preserving Wealth, Jason and I discuss donor-advised funds (DAFs). With the end of 2024 approaching, DAFs are a timely and powerful tool for the charitably inclined, particularly those looking to manage tax liabilities while contributing to causes they care about. I explain that a donor-advised fund allows individuals to donateRead more
#55 | 2025 Medicare Changes
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes In this episode of Protecting and Preserving Wealth, we dive into the upcoming changes to Medicare for 2025, focusing on critical issues that affect both current Medicare recipients and those who have yet to claim it. Bruce Hosler and Alex Koury from Hosler Wealth Management discuss Medicare enrollment, premium penalties, and significant updates in the nextRead more
#54 | Your Kids Can’t Convert Your IRA to a Roth
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes It’s true, and in this episode of Protecting and Preserving Wealth, we focus on this crucial aspect of estate planning: converting your IRA to a Roth IRA before passing it to your children. We discuss the importance of making this conversion while you're alive because your children cannot convert an inherited IRA to a RothRead more
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Financial Market Quarterly Commentary | September 2024
Market Update—Quarter Ending September 30, 2024 Presented by Bruce Hosler — Quick Hits 1. Stocks Rally in September to Cap Off Strong Third Quarter Stocks continued to rise in September as improving fundamentals and lower interest rates supported returns. 2. Strong Quarter for Bonds September capped off a strong quarter for bond investors. 3. Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates The
#53 | The Updated 10-Year IRA Rule for Beneficiaries
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes In this episode of Protecting and Preserving Wealth, we delve into the updated 10-year IRA rule for beneficiaries, finalized by the IRS on July 18, 2024. Under the old Strech IRA rules, beneficiaries could stretch out Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) over their lifetimes, creating a favorable tax strategy for passing on wealth. However, with theRead more
