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A Better Way to Manage Your Wealth (Ep. 104)

A Better Way to Manage Your Wealth (Ep. 104)

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How can high-net-worth families and business owners protect their wealth and maximize tax efficiency in today’s volatile markets?

This week on Live Life Liberated, Sean Clark, Partner at Centura Wealth Advisory, and Chris Osmond, Chief Investment Officer, unpack the impactful power of direct indexing. This personalized approach combines tax loss harvesting and tailored portfolios to deliver tax alpha, potentially adding 0.5%–2% annually to your returns.

Tune in as Sean and Chris explore how direct indexing could optimize taxable accounts, prepare you for significant liquidity events, and manage concentrated stock positions—all while aligning your portfolio with your unique values.

Talking points include:

  • How direct indexing allows you to own individual stocks that replicate an index, offering greater flexibility and tax optimization through Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs)
  • How tax alpha is created by leveraging tax loss harvesting to offset gains and income, particularly in volatile markets, adding a potential of 0.5%–2% annually to your portfolio returns
  • Why personalized portfolios can align with your values (e.g., excluding specific industries) while tailoring exposures to fit your unique financial goals
  • The best use cases for direct indexing include maximizing tax benefits in taxable accounts, preparing for liquidity events, and managing concentrated stock positions for executives
  • Why Centura Wealth Advisory partnered with Aperio, a BlackRock-backed leader, to provide institutional-grade customization, monthly tax harvesting, and cutting-edge algorithms
  • How direct indexing offers cost-efficiency, with fees comparable to ETFs (20 basis points), ensuring all added tax efficiency goes directly to you
  • And much more!

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How Trusts Can Protect Your Wealth (Ep. 103)

How Trusts Can Protect Your Wealth (Ep. 103)

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With tax laws on the brink of change, how can high-net-worth families not only protect their wealth but maximize their tax efficiency? 

This week on Live Life Liberated, Kyle Malmstrom, Managing Director at Centura Wealth Advisory, and Adam Buchwalter, Partner at Wilson Elser, deliver a powerful, must-hear breakdown of the critical differences between grantor and non-grantor trusts—and how each could be a key tool to elevate and optimize your estate plan.

Tune in as they explore the potential impact of upcoming legislation on grantor trusts, revealing why right now is the perfect moment to take action and lock in benefits before it’s too late. 

Talking points include:

  • The difference between grantor trusts, where the grantor pays the taxes, and non-grantor trusts, which file their own returns and face higher tax rates
  • How grantor trusts help assets grow tax-efficiently, and how non-grantor trusts can lower state income taxes by being set up in low-tax states like Nevada or Delaware
  • Why proposed laws, like Senator Warren’s bill, could change the benefits of grantor trusts—and why it’s critical to act quickly
  • How states like New York and California tax trusts differently, and strategies to avoid high state taxes with proper trust planning
  • Why working with professionals is key to navigating the complex rules and keeping your wealth safe for the future
  • And much more!

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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)

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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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Elevate Your Business Strategy: The Strategic Value of a Fractional CFO with Jonny Borok (Ep. 100)

Elevate Your Business Strategy: The Strategic Value of a Fractional CFO with Jonny Borok (Ep. 100)

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Are you fully capitalizing on your business’s financial strategy? If not, you could be missing out on critical growth opportunities and tax savings.

Let’s celebrate 100 episodes of Live Life Liberated with a value-packed discussion! 🎉

This week, host Derek Myron interviews Jonny Borok, a highly experienced fractional CFO, about how these experts help business owners achieve their investment and estate planning goals with greater precision. 

Their conversation reveals the unique advantages of hiring a fractional CFO, the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration among advisory teams, and why a unified financial strategy is vital for sustained success.

Whether you’re steering a business with $5 million or more in revenue or seeking to fine-tune your financial approach, this release offers invaluable insights that could revolutionize your financial planning!

Talking points include:

  • The distinct advantages of a fractional CFO for strategic oversight and solving complex financial challenges
  • The enhanced insights a fractional CFO brings from working across multiple industries and clients
  • The crucial impact of effective collaboration between wealth managers, tax strategists, legal experts, and accountants
  • Identifying businesses that stand to benefit most from fractional CFO services, with a focus on strong accounting foundations
  • The essential role of accurate financial reporting in tax planning and how to establish reliable reporting systems
  • The pitfalls of working in silos and the need for continuous coordination among your advisory team
  • Practical guidance on when to consider a fractional CFO for improving financial reporting, cash flow, and tax strategy
  • And much more!

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About Our Guest:

Jonny Borok has over 25 years of experience as a CFO for primarily San Diego-based, privately held mid-market companies. He has had responsibility for the full range of accounting and finance functions including insurance and tax matters.
Unlock Hidden Tax Benefits: The Qualified Business Income Deduction with Greg Klipstein and Samantha Lawrence (Ep. 99)

Unlock Hidden Tax Benefits: The Qualified Business Income Deduction with Greg Klipstein and Samantha Lawrence (Ep. 99)

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Could your business be missing out on thousands in tax savings right now?

In this episode of Live Life Liberated, Greg Klipstein and Samantha Lawrence uncover the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction — a powerful yet often overlooked tax benefit designed to help small businesses reduce their tax burden. Despite its potential, many business owners miss out on this opportunity due to inadequate planning or advisory support.

Whether you’re a small business owner or someone responsible for managing your company’s finances, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you optimize your tax strategy and keep more of your hard-earned money.

Talking points include:

  • Understanding the QBI deduction and its role in reducing tax burdens for small businesses
  • Common reasons why the QBI deduction is missed, including improper company structure and poor communication with advisory teams
  • The essential role of proactive and well-coordinated advisory teams in ensuring the deduction is utilized effectively
  • How to correct missed QBI deductions in current & prior tax years and the value of addressing these issues promptly
  • Broader implications of missing the QBI deduction, such as overlooked retirement planning opportunities and other tax-saving strategies
  • Evaluating whether it’s time to replace your advisory team to better manage complex financial needs
  • And more!

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Investing in Multifamily Real Estate with Rob Ireland (Ep. 98)

Investing in Multifamily Real Estate with Rob Ireland (Ep. 98)

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Curious about why multifamily real estate stands out as a resilient and potentially lucrative investment?

Join Chris Osmond, CFA, CAIA®, CFP®, Chief Investment Officer at Centura Wealth Advisory, as he sits down with Rob Ireland, Managing Director at Continental Realty Assets (CRA). Together, they explore the impact of multifamily real estate, uncovering its multitude of benefits, strategic approaches, and current market trends. 

Learn how Centura’s strategic partnership with CRA is designed to deliver exceptional investment outcomes and redefine your wealth management strategy!

Talking points include: 

  • Reducing or deferring taxes through strategic investments
  • The consistency and tax advantages of multifamily real estate
  • The impact of the housing crisis and high financing costs on new housing
  • Long-term demand for multifamily housing due to supply constraints
  • The importance of alignment between Centura and investment partners
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Robert Ireland joined CRA in 2007 and served in various acquisition, research, and asset management roles until 2014 when he was appointed as CRA’s Director of Acquisitions. During his tenure at CRA, Robert has played a key role in identifying, negotiating, and closing more than $600MM in multifamily acquisitions across the country. As Director of Acquisitions, Robert is responsible for leading CRA’s acquisitions, due diligence, and research teams to identify markets that meet CRA’s investment criteria, uncover dislocations of value, conduct financial analysis, set accretive business plans, and negotiate and close transactions. Robert is also focused on building and fostering relationships with CRA’s various family offices and individual and institutional capital partners.

After graduating from Colorado State University in 2006 with a degree in Finance and Real Estate, Robert’s career has been focused on the multifamily industry, with experience in both brokerage and acquisitions. He resides in Denver with his wife and two sons and is an avid fly fisherman.
Working With Centura: Candid Feedback From Our Client Charlie Neer (Ep. 97)

Working With Centura: Candid Feedback From Our Client Charlie Neer (Ep. 97)

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Coming from a humble background, Charlie Neer experienced financial turmoil early in his life. 

But over the years, he has found success in multiple senior executive positions at various organizations — currently as Chief Revenue Officer (US) at MiQ.

Two years ago, Charlie became a client of Centura Wealth Advisory (Centura).

In this episode, Centura’s Managing Director Derek Myron interviews Charlie, who candidly shares his client experience, pivotal moments during the journey, and how his wealth management has become better aligned with his purpose.

Derek and Charlie discuss:

  • What prompted Charlie to finally seek professional financial guidance
  • Centura’s comprehensive Liberated Wealth® process
  • How Centura helps coordinate all aspects of wealth management (investments, estate planning, tax planning, etc.)
  • Charlie’s advice to other high-net-worth individuals
  • 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.
Exit Readiness: How to Prepare Your Business for Sale with Andrea Steinbrenner (Ep. 96)

Exit Readiness: How to Prepare Your Business for Sale with Andrea Steinbrenner (Ep. 96)

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Most business owners, when asked about their timeline for exiting their business, often say it will take five years.

When you ask the same question again next year, guess what they say? Five years!

Without proper guidance and planning, you may be tempted to kick the can down the road until it’s too late.

Listen in as Zoe Singh, CFP®, Wealth Advisor at Centura Wealth Advisory, and Andrea Steinbrenner, CEO of Exit Consulting Group, share the process for an effective business exit so you can be ever-ready to transition smoothly into the next chapter of your life.

Zoe and Andrea discuss:

  • The ideal time to start your exit planning for significant tax benefits
  • The three stages of exit readiness
  • Latest market trends affecting the M&A space (especially private equity)
  • The sales process and timeline from initial business valuation to the final transaction
  • How do internal sales (family members, partners, key employees, etc.) differ from external sales (strategic buyer, PE firm, etc.)
  • And more

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Andrea Steinbrenner is the Chief Executive Officer at Exit Consulting Group, Inc. (ECG). An experienced, versatile executive who has worked across a multitude of industries throughout her career, Andrea’s objective is to leave businesses better than she finds them and works hard to provide her clients and companies with the best possible outcome.

Andrea began her career in the Midwest, working her way up the managerial ladder in the retail industry. After marrying a naval officer, she attended San Diego State University and earned a Bachelor’s in accounting. She then worked for TGG Accounting, a mid-sized, outsourced accounting firm. And quickly rose through the ranks to become a fractional CFO working in a number of industries, including construction, manufacturing, retail, professional services, financial services, cannabis, hospitality, franchises, and e-commerce sectors, among others. 

Deciding to take her career in a slightly different direction, Andrea became the VP of Operations and grew the company from less than 100 clients to over 250. After receiving an EMBA, Andrea left her position and started Canopy Consulting, a business consulting firm. She was referred to Exit Consulting Group (ECG) as a consultant in 2019 and is transitioning to CEO in October 2022.
Understanding Alternative Investments: Why You Should Look Beyond Stocks and Bonds (Ep. 95)

Understanding Alternative Investments: Why You Should Look Beyond Stocks and Bonds (Ep. 95)

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Alternative investments may offer significant opportunities for superior risk-adjusted returns and portfolio diversification.

Yet, many investors find their portfolios thin of these investments.

In this episode, Centura Wealth Advisory’s Chief Investment Officer, Chris Osmond, CFA, CAIA®, CFP®, talks about the world of alternative investments and their critical role in a high-net-worth portfolio. Tune in and learn how Centura Wealth Advisory (Centura) approaches alternatives based on its overarching investment philosophy.

Chris discusses:

  • Understanding the role of alternative asset classes in a diversified portfolio
  • The “core-satellite” strategy to navigate alternative investments in a risk-controlled manner
  • Centura’s comprehensive due diligence process
  • Where Centura adds significant value compared to competitors
  • And more

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How to Lower Your Capital Gains Taxes with Adam Buchwalter (Ep. 94)

How to Lower Your Capital Gains Taxes with Adam Buchwalter (Ep. 94)

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Some states (like California, New Jersey, and New York) charge significant capital gains taxes. 

However, there are 8 states that have zero capital gains tax!

This disparity creates some tax planning opportunities for people living in highly taxed states.

Tune in to Derek Myron’s conversation with Adam Buchwalter, Partner at Wilson Elser, about effective tax-saving strategies for high-net-worth individuals, founder-led business owners, and C-level executives who want to reduce their capital gains taxes from a large liquidity event.

Adam and Derek discuss:

  • The benefits of setting up a non-grantor trust in a state with lower tax rates
  • ING Strategies and their tax implications
  • Why the same strategy may not work in New York or California (and what to do instead)
  • Tax advantages of QTIP Trusts
  • And more

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Adam Buchwalter is engaged in the practice of estate and tax planning, including developing strategies for limiting estate and income taxes, providing for a disabled child, selecting fiduciaries to manage one’s affairs, and setting up ancillary documents including powers of attorney and advance directives for health care. Adam’s practice also deals with all aspects of estate administration, from probate and gathering assets to preparing estate tax returns and distributing assets to the estate’s beneficiaries.

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