Tag: Wealth Management
Beneficiary Designations (cont.) – Estate & Legacy Planning, Part 2 of 6 | Ep #63
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All EpisodesThe Crucial Role of Beneficiary Designations in Estate PlanningWhat You Need to Know About Beneficiary Designations Did you know that beneficiary forms override wills and trusts for many financial accounts? In this episode of Protecting and Preserving Wealth, we dive into why updating your beneficiary designations is essential for estate planning success. Key Takeaways from ThisRead more
Beneficiary Designations – Estate and Legacy Planning – Part 2 of 6 | Ep #62
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All EpisodesBeneficiary Designations - Estate & Legacy Planning In the second installment of our estate and legacy planning series, we highlight the critical role of beneficiary designations in securing and managing wealth. Estate planning goes beyond wills and trusts; proper beneficiary designations on accounts like IRAs, 401(k)s, annuities, and life insurance determine where assets go upon death,Read more
Estate Planning Documents – Estate & Legacy Planning Part 1 of 6 | Ep #61
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All EpisodesEstate Planning Documents - What You Need In this Protecting and Preserving Wealth episode, we’re kicking off our six-part series on estate and legacy planning. We dive into the critical steps of preparing for the Great Wealth Transfer—an estimated $84 trillion passing to the next generation by 2045. Of that, $72 trillion will go to heirs,Read more
#60 | Mitigating Taxes In a Concentrated Stock Position
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes In this episode of Protecting and Preserving Wealth, we dive into managing the challenges posed by concentrated stock positions. When individuals hold significant investments in a single stock, such as Apple, Nvidia, or Tesla, they may face considerable capital gains taxes and financial risk. To address these concerns, we explore a range of tax-efficient diversificationRead more
#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
#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
#50 | 2024 Mid-Year Review Part 2
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes In this episode of "Protecting and Preserving Wealth," we continue our discussion from our previous episode, starting with interest rates and the Federal Reserve's actions. Bruce notes that the 10-year treasury rate has risen to 4.44%, highlighting the market's control over this rate rather than the Federal Reserve. Despite predictions of a recession, we don'tRead more
#49 | 2024 Mid-Year Review Part 1
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes Today, we are taking a midyear look at the financial markets for 2024, focusing on key metrics and trends influencing our investments and financial decisions. As of our recording date of July 2nd, the S&P 500 has impressively risen over 15%, currently standing at 5,495. Bruce explains that the price-to-earnings (PE) ratio is at 20.99,Read more
Moving to a Tax-Free Retirement – 8 Steps You Can Take For Success!
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#47 | The Roth IRA is no longer the ideal wealth transfer vehicle
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes In this episode of 'Protecting and Preserving Wealth,' we delve into the significant changes to the Roth Stretch IRA, resulting from the SECURE Act, that came into effect on January 1, 2020. This Act drastically altered the landscape, as it now requires inherited IRAs to be fully withdrawn within ten years, eliminating the lifetime benefitRead more
