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From Planning to Profit: The Centura Wealth Approach with Derek Myron and Sean Clark (Ep. 102)

From Planning to Profit: The Centura Wealth Approach with Derek Myron and Sean Clark (Ep. 102)

What does it take for ultra-high-net-worth families to turn their wealth into a lasting legacy?

At Centura Wealth Advisory, it all starts with a deep understanding of where our clients are being underserved.

Wealth strategists Derek Myron and Sean Clark examine how Centura’s service model is crafted for those with an income of $2 million and assets over $20 million. They discuss their approach to working with C-level executives and founder-led business owners, optimizing each financial strategy intentionally with their long-term goals.

From Centura’s unique Liberated Wealth Planning Process—aimed at delivering a 5X return on costs through tax mitigation and balance sheet optimization—to their ‘Goldilocks’ strategy that balances personalized care with exclusive alternative investment opportunities, they reveal how Centura builds trust and maximizes outcomes for its clients.

Talking points include:

  • Centura’s specialized approach to business owners based on their timelines for selling their companies
  • How the Liberated Wealth Process aims to provide exponential value through strategic tax and investment planning
  • The importance of transparency in Centura’s client engagement—from initial meetings to comprehensive reporting
  • The seamless integration of planning and investment strategies tailored to optimize estate and retirement accounts
  • The ‘Goldilocks’ firm philosophy—small enough for personalized services but large enough to access meaningful opportunities
  • And a closer look into how Centura prioritizes client needs to build long-term trust
  • And much more!

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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 alternative vehicle for fixed income investments. They also dive into the trifecta of benefits that it provides –– downside protection, high liquidity, and an attractive upside potential relative to investments with a similar risk profile.

David and Christopher discuss:

  • How major banks have benefited from Bank-Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) investments
  • Key considerations to keep in mind while selecting a carrier for the life insurance
  • The eligibility criteria to invest in the Indexed Universal Life (IUL) insurance
  • Potential issues that can arise while investing in life insurance and ways to deal with them
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

Chris has been in the financial services industry for over 13 years. As Senior Case Designer, Chris models in-depth customized planning solutions that fit the diverse needs and goals of Centura clients, and also assists in the ongoing stewardship of those plans. Before joining Centura, Chris served as the sole Case Design specialist for an advisory member firm of M Financial Group, where he developed life insurance solutions for high net worth clients, geared toward estate planning, tax efficiency, and executive compensation.