38. AB-150: What Is It and How Does It Impact Your Taxes? With Ken Van Damme

38. AB-150: What Is It and How Does It Impact Your Taxes? With Ken Van Damme

On July 16th, 2021, California governor Gavin Newsom passed Assembly Bill 150. One of the key components of this bill is the Small Business Relief Act, which has the potential to reduce your taxable income. In this episode, Kyle Malmstrom speaks with Ken Van Damme, tax partner at Ernst and Young, about what the AB-150 …

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37. The Financial Planning Guide for High-Net-Worth Families

37. The Financial Planning Guide for High-Net-Worth Families

Most high-net-worth families work with various professionals, such as CPAs, estate planning attorneys, and valuation experts. How can you bring them all together and create a holistic financial plan? Derek Myron and Kyle Malmstrom answer the question in this episode. Join them as they explain strategies to create a forward-looking financial plan, minimize income and …

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36. Leveraging Real Estate as Part of Charitable Planning With Wendy Beerbower

36. Leveraging Real Estate as Part of Charitable Planning With Wendy Beerbower

Have you ever thought about donating real estate? Not only can it minimize your capital gains taxes, but also help you amplify the impact of your charitable contributions in the community. In this episode, Dana Levin, client Relationship Manager at Centura’s Philanthropic Strategies, speaks with Wendy Beerbower, Senior Vice President at Eisenhower Health Foundation. They …

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35. Structured Notes Simplified With Robert Sowinski

35. Structured Notes Simplified With Robert Sowinski

The interest rates for fixed income investments have reached historic lows. However, structured notes, which are somewhat unknown to many investors, can help you maintain returns through this environment. In this episode, Kyle Malmstrom speaks with Robert Sowinski, managing director, structured products at Advisors Asset Management. Robert simplifies the complexities of structured notes and discusses …

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34. Minimizing Taxes Through Cost Segregation With Isaac Downing

34. Minimizing Taxes Through Cost Segregation With Isaac Downing

Are you aware of how cost segregation (Cost Seg) can minimize your taxes? It helps you reduce your tax liability by accelerating depreciation on real estate assets. In this episode, Sean Clark, Director of Planning, interviews Isaac Downing, Regional Director at Capstan Tax Strategies, and an expert in the cost segregation landscape. Isaac explains how …

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33. Creative Gifting Strategies To Optimize Your Estate Plan With Charles Levun

33. Creative Gifting Strategies To Optimize Your Estate Plan With Charles Levun

A lot of people are minimizing their estate taxes through current estate tax exemptions. But what if you aren’t ready to transfer your wealth, and want to retain access to your assets? There are multiple gifting strategies to help you do that. Join Kyle Malmstrom and Charles Levun, partner at Levun, Goodman & Cohen LLP, …

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32. Key Things You Need To Know About Corporate Valuations With Brent Glova

32. Key Things You Need To Know About Corporate Valuations With Brent Glova

For a lot of advisors, attorneys, CPAs, and other professionals, 2020 was one of their busiest years. Now, with hot market conditions and new rules and regulations, 2021 is shaping up to be even busier! In this episode, Derek Myron is joined by Brent Glova, managing director at Vantage Point Advisors, Inc. They explore the …

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31. How Life Insurance Solutions Can be Used as an Alternative to Fixed Income Investments With Christopher Hyman

31. How Life Insurance Solutions Can be Used as an Alternative to Fixed Income Investments With Christopher Hyman

The interest rate yield on traditional fixed income investments, such as bonds, are at an all-time low. Consequently, there is decreased upside potential and a greater downside risk. In this episode, David Cariani, CIO, is joined by Christopher Hyman, senior case designer at Centura Wealth Advisory, to discuss how life insurance can be a powerful …

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Episode 30 – How Peer Advisory Groups Help You Learn From Fellow Business Leaders –– With Joe Phillips of The BEST CEO Group

Episode 30 – How Peer Advisory Groups Help You Learn From Fellow Business Leaders –– With Joe Phillips of The BEST CEO Group

When business leaders from different industries come together, it can lead to a diverse set of perspectives that challenge you to think differently, and help you make better decisions.  In this episode, Derek Myron is joined by Joe Phillips, founder and chairman of The BEST CEO Group. With nearly 23 years of experience in running …

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Episode 29 – The Potential Impact of New Tax Proposals on Capital Gains Tax and Estate Planning

Episode 29 – The Potential Impact of New Tax Proposals on Capital Gains Tax and Estate Planning

With the For The 99.5% Act proposal, estate tax and capital gains tax are expected to rise drastically starting in January 2022. Several tax benefits might also be eliminated. What can you do now to minimize the impact of this act on your estate planning? Derek Myron and Kyle Malmstrom answer this question in this …

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