High-interest rates have caused both stocks and bonds to perform poorly in recent months. However, looking beyond stocks and bonds, private credit and direct lending have emerged as particularly attractive options for those seeking higher yields and lower volatility. In this episode, Chris Osmond speaks with Philip Hasbrouck, Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Cliffwater’s …
Whether you are a U.S. citizen with international sources of income or a foreign national conducting business in the U.S., it is important to understand how international taxation works so that you do not end up overpaying in taxes. In this episode, Kyle Malmstrom speaks with Connor Southwell, Director of Citrin Cooperman’s International Taxation Services …
When financial advisors collaborate with fellow professionals (EPAs, CPAs, other advisors, etc.), it helps them improve their client service and simultaneously accelerate their own growth. This is the rationale behind Centura Wealth Advisory’s Elite Advisor Collaboration Program (EACP), where radically transparency is the cornerstone. In this episode, Jonathan Freeman and Derek Myron explain what EACP …
Pass-through entities are complex, but it’s important to pick the one that’s best for your business needs from the get-go. In this episode, Kyle Malmstrom speaks with Chuck Levun, a partner at Levun, Goodman & Cohen, LLP, about pass-through entities today. They explain what pass-through entities are, talk about the pros and cons of S …
After moving from China to the US in 1989 to pursue his Ph.D. in psychology at UCSD, Tony Chen transitioned from an academic in post-doctorate studies to business — becoming a lifelong entrepreneur and business owner. Fast forward to 2019, when Tony considered exiting his business and became a client of Matt Griffith, CFP®, Senior …
In 2017, the state and local tax (SALT) deduction was capped. This severely impacted the taxes for many people, especially the high-income earners in high-income-tax states. In this episode, Roby Kotcamp and Derek Myron talk about the provisions that many states are offering, including California, to help taxpayers minimize the impact of the SALT deduction …
Section 1202 of the IRS code can potentially save eligible business owners millions of dollars in taxes. However, it is an underutilized section as few business owners know how to successfully implement this strategy. In this episode, Roby Kotcamp and Kyle Malmstrom explain what Section 1202 entails, the primary eligibility criteria for QSBS (qualified small …
At Centura, we divide financial planning services into two categories: 1) Steps that make your plan just “good enough” and 2) Steps that actually move the needle and make a measurable difference in your wealth. In this episode, Derek Myron and Sean Clark unpack the four steps that fall “below-the-line” and three steps that fall …
Historically, many Americans have been quite charitably inclined. If you are one of them, your philanthropic efforts can be optimized with Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs) that help you minimize your taxes when donating to your favorite organizations. In this episode, Derek Myron and Kyle Malmstrom explain the benefits and risks of Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs) …
Chuck and Mary Ann Cox became clients of Derek Myron, Managing Director of Centura Wealth Advisory (Centura), in 2004. After 18 years of wealth management and financial planning, Derek continues to serve Chuck today (unfortunately, Mary Ann passed away in 2018). In this episode, Derek Myron interviews Chuck Cox, a retired executive, about his client …