Tag: Financial Advisors

Centura Client Experience from the View of a Retired Certified Public Accountant (Ep. 76)

Centura Client Experience from the View of a Retired Certified Public Accountant (Ep. 76)

Krista Schmitt, a retired CPA, has spent nearly 30 years working for a Fortune-500 company in the area of accounting and financial information systems.

Despite her financial background, she knew she wanted to lean on an expert and decided to work with Centura Wealth Advisory (Centura) and has been a client of Derek Myron, Managing Director, for nearly two decades!

In this episode, Derek interviews Krista about her experience as Centura’s client moving through the Liberated Wealth® Process.

Derek and Krista discuss:

  • Why Krista started to feel that investing only in a 401(k) wasn’t enough
  • Her exposure to alternative investments as Centura’s client (and how it impacted her portfolio)
  • The benefits of working with a well-coordinated and trusted team of professionals
  • The best place to start if you do not have a team of advisors yet
  • And more

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The presented testimonial is from a current Centura client and is for informational purposes only. The statements provided should not be considered as a representation of all client experiences, which may differ substantially.

Collaboration in Financial Services: How One Plus One Can Deliver Exponential Results with Tom Oliveira (Ep. 75)

Collaboration in Financial Services: How One Plus One Can Deliver Exponential Results with Tom Oliveira (Ep. 75)

If you’re a financial advisor, you know that the industry can be tough to navigate alone. The key to growth lies in collaboration with fellow professionals.

Collaboration not only paves the way for accelerated growth, but it can also improve your client service!

In this episode, Derek Myron speaks with Tom Oliveira, Wealth Advisor at Oliveira Wealth, LLC, about how collaboration in financial services can lead to exponential results.

Derek and Tom discuss:

  • Tom’s experience of collaborating with Centura Wealth Advisory on a complex case
  • How collaboration can lead to life-changing results for both firms
  • The scarcity vs. abundance mentality and the importance of trust and transparency
  • What it’s like to participate in our Elite Advisor Collaboration Program (EACP)
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

Tom began his career in 1994 with an advisory position at Northwestern Mutual.  He helped clients with investments, risk management, retirement income, business and estate planning. In 2006, with a desire to offer his clientele premier wealth management, he started Oliveira Wealth, LLC, a SEC registered RIA to provide customized investment and estate services to high- net worth families and businesses. Oliveira Wealth prides itself on creative tax management strategies, tax favored retirement planning and “outside the box” concepts. He graduated from CSU, Stanislaus with a degree in Finance.  He has achieved industry designations of CLU, ChFC, CASL and RICP.  He enjoys playing pickleball in his spare time.

Bringing Exponential Value to Clients With the Elite Advisor Collaboration Program (Ep. 71)

Bringing Exponential Value to Clients With the Elite Advisor Collaboration Program (Ep. 71)

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 entails and how it helps advisors effectively serve ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Jonathan and Derek discuss:

  • The importance of collaboration within the financial services industry
  • What type of advisors are best suited for the Elite Advisor Collaboration Program
  • Five key pillars of serving ultra-high-net-worth clients
  • How advisors can leverage EACP for serving prospects
  • And more

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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 businesses all over the world, Joe shares how he coaches and mentors several CEOs to improve their leadership skills and business acumen through his highly exclusive peer advisory group.

You will learn:

  • What Joe’s three peer groups are all about – and how they serve CEOs and their key employees
  • How a diverse group of businesses can help you broaden your scope of knowledge
  • Why sharing your issues with fellow executives can be highly impactful
  • What differentiates The BEST CEO Group from other peer advisory groups
  • And more!

Tune in now to learn how you can glean insights from fellow business leaders and enhance your leadership skills!

Resources: Centura Wealth Advisory: (858) 771-9500 | Derek Myron on LinkedIn | Joe Phillips on LinkedIn | The BEST CEO Group | Contact Joe Phillips at: Joe@thebestceogroup.com

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 episode. They discuss what the new tax proposal entails, the implications if it is passed, and things you can do before the 2021 year-end to minimize your estate taxes and ensure maximum wealth transfer to your beneficiaries.

You will learn:

  • Tax saving opportunities posed by the current, all-time high benefits
  • Why you should contact a professional and begin estate planning as early as possible
  • The benefits of IR-2019-189 regulations for your estate and gift taxes
  • Strategies to build a blueprint for efficient estate planning
  • And more!

Tune in now to learn how you can prepare yourself to deal with the expected tax changes!

Resources: Centura Wealth Advisory: (858) 771-9500 | Derek Myron on LinkedIn | Kyle Malmstrom on LinkedIn

Episode 28 – Finding the Right Insurance P&C Coverage for Your Business –– With Pamela Holden of Alliant Insurance Services

Episode 28 – Finding the Right Insurance P&C Coverage for Your Business –– With Pamela Holden of Alliant Insurance Services

Insurance is a necessary risk management tool, but many business owners struggle with finding the right coverage, carrier, and riders, to meet their unique business.  But when a claim happens, who is on your side to navigate the complex and often misunderstood claims process?

In this episode, Jonathan Freeman is joined by Pamela Holden, Vice President at Alliant Insurance Services. With experience in law, accounting, and insurance, Pamela shares her expert insights on effective risk management strategies to help business owners get the best coverage for their needs.

You will learn:

  • How failing to focus on small details can cost you millions of dollars
  • Why you, as a business owner, should talk directly to the underwriters about your insurance needs
  • Why you should verify that brokers have a variety of subject matter experts on their team
  • Business risks posed by COVID-19 and ways to deal with them
  • And more!

Tune in now to discover best practices to minimize your business risk through insurance!

Resources: Centura Wealth Advisory | Jonathan Freeman on LinkedIn | Pamela Holden on LinkedIn | Contact Pamela: (858) 692-6945 | Email: pam.holden@alliant.com | Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. | Live Life Liberated, Episode 12 – Manage Business Risk with Potential for Financial Upside – With Guest Mark Sims of Captive Alternatives