Tag: Wealth Transfer
The QPRT Strategy: How to Reduce Estate and Gift Taxes (Ep. 82)

The QPRT Strategy: How to Reduce Estate and Gift Taxes (Ep. 82)

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While passing on your wealth to future generations, you might want to make it as estate tax-efficient as possible.

If your estate amount exceeds the estate tax exemption limit, a Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QPRT) might be for you.

In this episode, Seth Meisler, CFA, CFP®, CPA/PFS, MBA, Senior Wealth Advisor, and Samantha Lawrence, CFP®, Associate Advisor, discuss how the QPRT strategy can help reduce your wealth transfer taxes.

Seth and Samantha discuss:

  • How a QPRT works and the process for setting it up
  • The major tax benefits involved (estate and gift)
  • Who is the ideal candidate for the QPRT strategy
  • Potential risks related to QPRTs that you should keep in mind
  • And more

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How to Achieve Tax Efficiency With Private Placement Life Insurance With Christopher Hyman (Ep. 81)

How to Achieve Tax Efficiency With Private Placement Life Insurance With Christopher Hyman (Ep. 81)

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High-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals are often focused on protecting and growing their wealth while minimizing taxes. However, not all of their assets generate “tax-efficient” income.

This is where private placement life insurance (PPLI) can come into play.

In this episode, Derek Myron interviews Christopher Hyman, Director of Insurance Solutions at Centura Wealth Advisory. They explain how PPLI serves as a tax-efficient way to grow assets from taxes while offering high flexibility and low fees, as well as providing death benefit protection.

Derek and Chris discuss:

  • How PPLI works and who it is best suited for
  • PPLI’s major tax advantages for high-net-worth individuals (net worth above $10 million)
  • Potential risks in PPLI that investors should know about
  • How PPLI can be highly personalized to meet client-specific needs
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

Chris has been in the financial services industry for over fifteen years, nine of those serving ultra-affluent families and privately held businesses. As Director of Insurance Solutions, Chris is responsible for modeling in-depth customized planning solutions that fit the diverse needs and goals of Centura clients, as well as assisting 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.

Chris earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting from the University of Delaware. He resides in Wilmington, Delaware with his wife Amanda, and their three children. His primary joy is spending time with family and friends. He also enjoys reading, fitness training, outdoor activities, and traveling to the shore.
“Above-the-Line” Financial Planning: How to Move the Needle on Your Wealth Management Services (Ep. 66)

“Above-the-Line” Financial Planning: How to Move the Needle on Your Wealth Management Services (Ep. 66)

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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 “above-the-line” in financial planning. They further explain the impact that each step has on your financial plan.

Derek and Sean discuss:

  • What sets Centura Wealth Advisory’s Liberated Wealth® Process apart
  • The importance of adopting a forward-looking approach to tax planning
  • How Centura professionals collaborate with CPAs and estate planning attorneys to improve the client experience
  • How balance sheet optimization works (and why it matters)
  • And more

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Tax-Efficient Philanthropy With Charitable Remainder Trusts (Ep. 65)

Tax-Efficient Philanthropy With Charitable Remainder Trusts (Ep. 65)

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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) and why they are starting to regain their relevance in the current environment.

Derek and Kyle discuss:

  • How to determine if CRTs are ideal for your family
  • The different types of Charitable Remainder Trusts — and how to plan for them
  • How payout rates and duration impact your charitable planning
  • The types of investments that might work best within CRTs
  • And more

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Centura Client Experience from Retired Executives Point of View (Ep. 64)

Centura Client Experience from Retired Executives Point of View (Ep. 64)

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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 experience at Centura. Chuck provides insights into the wealth management approach adopted by Centura and how it has improved his financial well-being over the years.

Chuck discusses:

  • The challenges he and Mary Ann faced while managing wealth on their own
  • How Centura advisors helped him in estate planning, tax planning and balance sheet optimization
  • How alternative investments contributed to his financial goals
  • Why he was able to assist in his daughter’s business without taking a hit on his own financial position
  • 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.
Centura Client Experience from Retired Executives Point of View (Ep. 60)

Centura Client Experience from Retired Executives Point of View (Ep. 60)

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Aubrey Serfling and Lori Long have worked with Centura Wealth Advisory (Centura) as clients for over eight years now. Despite being retired executives today, they continue to work on their charitable endeavors.

In this episode, Derek Myron interviews Aubrey and Lori about their client experience at Centura. They share insights into their wealth management journey which includes comprehensive tax planning, estate planning, balance sheet optimization, and cash flow planning.

Aubrey and Lori discuss:

  • Major pain points they uncovered during their discovery process
  • How they have benefited from trusts (e.g. CLATs) and various alternative investments
  • Balance sheet items that caused maximum problems — and how they addressed them
  • Their advice to executives who are trying to manage wealth on their own
  • 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.
The Client Experience at Centura Wealth Advisory With Our Client Marilyn Daniels (Ep. 57)

The Client Experience at Centura Wealth Advisory With Our Client Marilyn Daniels (Ep. 57)

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After her father passed away in 1994, Marilyn Daniels was suddenly thrust into managing a large pool of assets and forced to make several key financial decisions. In 2004 she joined Centura Wealth Advisory (Centura) as a client.

In this episode, Derek Myron interviews Marilyn about her client experience at Centura and how her financial picture has evolved over the years.

Marilyn discusses:

  • Major wealth transfer challenges she faced while inheriting her parents’ estate
  • How financial planning has contributed to her charitable endeavors
  • How Centura’s team of professionals helped her overcome the complexity of wealth management
  • Her best and worst investments — and what she learned from them
  • 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.
44. How To Optimize Retirement Plan Distributions (In Light of Proposed Tax Changes) — Part Two

44. How To Optimize Retirement Plan Distributions (In Light of Proposed Tax Changes) — Part Two

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The Build Back Better Act has recently been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.

While it is yet to become a law, there are steps you can take today to minimize the legislative proposal’s impact on your wealth transfer, in case it is passed.

In this episode, Derek Myron and Kyle Malmstrom dive into the potential tax implications of the proposal for retirement plan owners. They also share how they are helping clients at Centura Wealth Advisory to prepare for these expected tax changes.

Derek and Kyle discuss:

  • Why they believe the new proposal to be an “assault on the U.S. retirement plans”
  • People who might be severely affected by this potential tax law change
  • How existing wealth transfer strategies might become obsolete under the new proposal
  • Best practices to minimize your estate taxes
  • And more

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42. How To Optimize Retirement Plan Distributions (In Light of Proposed Tax Changes)

42. How To Optimize Retirement Plan Distributions (In Light of Proposed Tax Changes)

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Over the years, you may have accumulated a large sum of wealth in your retirement accounts.

But withdrawing that money tax-efficiently can feel like a challenge, especially under proposed tax changes currently being discussed.

In this episode, Derek Myron and Kyle Malmstrom discuss how the expected estate tax changes may potentially affect your retirement plan distributions, and share effective strategies to help you transfer your accumulated wealth to your desired beneficiaries in a tax-efficient manner.

Derek and Kyle discusses:

  • A brief overview of the proposed Build Back Better Act
  • Different ways to take your money out of Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)
  • “Live-on” assets versus “leave-on” assets — what is better for you
  • Reasons to start planning your wealth transfer as early as possible
  • And more

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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

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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

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