Live Life Liberated
Welcome to the Live Life Liberated Podcast. In this podcast, the team at Centura Wealth Advisory shares stories, smart techniques and insights for those individuals and families who have not yet been exposed to innovative tax planning strategies that help build and protect their wealth. We help our clients take their wealth from complex to elegant and from burdened to liberated. Join us as we explore strategies drawn from years of experience, research, and innovation, to solve your seen and unseen wealth management hurdles.
Episodes
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 …
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April 17, 2024 • 32 mins
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 …
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April 3, 2024 • 35 mins
Are you ready to dive into the world of proactive and comprehensive wealth management designed to help ultra-high-net-worth individuals achieve exponential results? In this episode, Sean Clark speaks with Derek Myron, founder, CEO, and managing director of Centura Wealth Advisory (Centura), about the innovative Liberated Wealth® process. Discover the five-step journey Centura’s clients embark on, …
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March 20, 2024 • 36 mins
Business owners with a lot of surplus cash flow often want to put it away in a qualified plan and defer taxes. The problem is that they might feel restricted by the contribution limits. However, there is a way to set up a qualified plan and potentially contribute millions of dollars. To learn more about …
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February 14, 2024 • 41 mins
Life insurance is often only viewed as a way to get a death benefit. But if you look beyond its conventional definition, you’ll see how life insurance has several use cases in tax planning, wealth transfer, and as an alternative investment! Join Centura Wealth Advisory’s Sean Clark, Wealth Advisor, and Christopher Hyman, Director of Insurance …
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January 10, 2024 • 35 mins
In 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) introduced some significant changes to tax laws, both on the income and estate side. Now, as we approach its expiration on December 31st, 2025, it is important to plan for the looming tax changes! Join our senior wealth advisors Matt Griffith, CFP®, and Roby Kotcamp, CFP®, …
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December 27, 2023 • 29 mins
The once-generous estate and gift tax exemptions set by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) are due to sunset on December 31, 2025. Is your estate plan ready for the challenge? In this episode, Kyle Malmstrom, Managing Director, and Christopher Hyman, Director of Insurance Solutions, refer to strategies to reduce the estate tax liability …
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December 13, 2023 • 37 mins
As the financial services industry moved to a fee-based model, many firms started to ‘bundle’ their services. For example, investment management may be bundled with financial planning. But are clients really getting maximum value from bundled services? In this episode, Derek Myron, CFP®, Managing Director, and Sean Clark, Director of Financial Planning, explore the benefits …
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November 22, 2023 • 31 mins
Are you worried about the impact of the 2024 election on the markets and your investments? Especially when geopolitical tensions, the uncertainty of tax law changes, the ousting of the Speaker of the House, and the threat of a government shutdown are adding to the stress? In this episode, Matt Griffith, CFP®, Senior Wealth Advisor, …
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November 8, 2023 • 31 mins
With companies shifting to a hybrid work environment, it has become challenging to maintain a strong corporate culture, attract top talent, and build high-performing teams. In this episode, Derek Myron, CEO, and Jonathan Freeman, COO, share actionable ideas to build a thriving corporate culture. They tap into best practices that have helped Centura Wealth Advisory …
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October 25, 2023 • 26 mins
As your wealth grows, your financial planning needs become significantly more complex. At Centura Wealth Advisory (Centura), we specialize in serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, helping them lighten the burdens of wealth! In this episode, Kyle Malmstrom and Sean Clark, MBA, talk about Centura’s Liberated Wealth® process, including an overview of our sophisticated wealth management …
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September 27, 2023 • 27 mins
Advisors, are you seeking the secret to delivering unparalleled value to your high-net-worth clients? In a world where wealth advisory excellence is defined by innovation and collaboration, you might want to explore the power of joint casework. In this episode, Samantha Lawrence, CFP®, Associate Advisor, interviews Gregg Gottlieb, CFP®, co-founder of Regal Wealth Advisors, about …
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August 31, 2023 • 37 mins
There is a wide disparity in tax rates between U.S. states. For example, the top tax rate in California is 13.3%, while South Dakota has 0% state tax on trusts! However, if you live in a high-income-tax state, you can still benefit from lower tax rates without moving physically. In this episode, Kyle Malmstrom, Managing …
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August 16, 2023 • 27 mins
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®, …
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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 …
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July 19, 2023 • 31 mins
Are you thinking about selling your business? Do you feel overwhelmed and unsure about the process? In this episode, Derek Myron interviews Donovan Weber, who recently sold his business to an international conglomerate. Donovan shares the planning process he went through at Centura Wealth Advisory (Centura) before and after selling his business, the things he …
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With its young population, strong tailwinds, and supportive political regime, India might be the next bright spot for investors. In this episode, Chris Osmond, Chief Investment Officer speaks with Manu Rikhye, partner at GrowX Venture Management and Merak Ventures, about the Indian investment landscape and how to navigate the risks. Join them to learn about …
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June 21, 2023 • 34 mins
The sale of a business represents not only the culmination of years of hard work and dedication but also a unique opportunity to amass considerable wealth. With so much at stake, having a specialized wealth management team in your corner can make a significant difference! In this episode, Derek Myron speaks with Jimmy Page, who …
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June 7, 2023 • 44 mins
Are you a business owner or high-income executive concerned about recent changes in the economic, political, and tax environment? In this episode, Kyle Malmstrom and Matt Griffith, CFP®, cover a range of topics, including ways to prepare for a huge liquidity event, tax planning, investment considerations during high interest rates, and an overview of our …
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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 …
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