Expert Network Team

Join Nathan Merrill and Karl Frank CFP® as they share ideas about tax harvesting. First, learn what it means to harvest a tax loss and how it benefits you. Then, learn about some risks you might not have thought about when you choose to do it. Plus, learn some good strategies and when this benefits you the most. After that, Karl and Nate flip the topic on its head and give you what could be a great idea you might not have thought about: harvesting the gains of your favorite investments!

For more information, visit us at www.expertnetworkteam.com or shoot us an email for an initial free discovery meeting, [email protected]. Happy holidays from the ENT!

Expert Network team provides free consultations. Just mention that you listened to the podcast. 

Nathan Merrill, attorney
Working with affluent families and entrepreneurs in implementing tax-efficient strategies and wealth preservation
Goodspeed, Merrill
(720) 473-7644
[email protected]

Taylor Smith, attorney
Helping affluent families build their legacy through complex estate planning
Goodspeed Merrill
(720) 512-2008

[email protected]

www.goodspeedmerrill.com  

Karl Frank
Financial planner helping a small number of successful families grow and protect their wealth
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
A&I Wealth Management
(303) 690.5070
[email protected]

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All webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are subject to and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws and may not be sold, edited, modified, used to create new works, redistributed or used for the purpose of promoting, advertising, endorsing or implying a connection with A&I.

A&I reserves the right, at any time and for any reason, to stop offering webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios and to stop access to or use of webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audio and any content contained therein A&I shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of, or connected with, the downloading or use of the webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios.

• A&I Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that only conducts business in jurisdictions where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration as an investment adviser is not an endorsement of the firm by securities regulators and does not mean the adviser has achieved a specific level of skill or ability. The firm is not engaged in the practice of law or accounting.
• The information presented is believed to be current. It should not be viewed as personalized investment advice. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the presenter on the date of the podcast and are subject to change. The information presented is not an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell, any of the securities discussed. You should consult with a professional adviser before implementing any of the strategies discussed. Any legal or tax information provided in this podcast is general in nature. Always consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific legal or tax situation.

Jeff Krommendyk, Nathan Merrill and Karl Frank discuss practical ways for business owners–and anyone!--can reduce stress. Drawing on personal experience, as well as all of our network, we tell you what we do–and what we would like to do! Keeping it real!

• Exercise, including practical advice like NOT GOING TO THE GYM
• Spiritual, including prayer, meditation and mindfulness
• Community, in all of its ways we do not get isolated
• Hug therapy, need I say more!

Other ideas include gratitude, charity, time management, sleep, water, and cold plunging! Remember what is true and take 15 minutes to reduce a little stress.

Expert Network team provides free consultations. Just mention that you listened to the podcast. 

Nathan Merrill, attorney
Working with affluent families and entrepreneurs in implementing tax-efficient strategies and wealth preservation
Goodspeed, Merrill
(720) 473-7644
[email protected]

Taylor Smith, attorney
Helping affluent families build their legacy through complex estate planning
Goodspeed Merrill
(720) 512-2008

[email protected]

www.goodspeedmerrill.com  

Karl Frank
Financial planner helping a small number of successful families grow and protect their wealth
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
A&I Wealth Management
(303) 690.5070
[email protected]

Webcasts, Podcasts, Streaming Video, Streaming Audio

A&I webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are provided free of charge solely for use by individuals for personal, noncommercial uses, and may be downloaded for such uses only, provided that the content is not edited or modified in any way and provided that all copyright and other notices are not erased or deleted.

All webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are subject to and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws and may not be sold, edited, modified, used to create new works, redistributed or used for the purpose of promoting, advertising, endorsing or implying a connection with A&I.

A&I reserves the right, at any time and for any reason, to stop offering webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios and to stop access to or use of webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audio and any content contained therein A&I shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of, or connected with, the downloading or use of the webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios.

• A&I Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that only conducts business in jurisdictions where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration as an investment adviser is not an endorsement of the firm by securities regulators and does not mean the adviser has achieved a specific level of skill or ability. The firm is not engaged in the practice of law or accounting.
• The information presented is believed to be current. It should not be viewed as personalized investment advice. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the presenter on the date of the podcast and are subject to change. The information presented is not an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell, any of the securities discussed. You should consult with a professional adviser before implementing any of the strategies discussed. Any legal or tax information provided in this podcast is general in nature. Always consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific legal or tax situation.

In this episode Nathan Merrill and Jeff Krommendyk interview Monroe "Roey" Diefendorf, who is a member of a 5 generational family legacy business.  Roey discusses many of the challenges which multi-generational families (or those desiring to transmit family business and wealth among multiple generations) face.  He talks about the challenges his family had to overcome to make it to 5 generations, and observations he made of the counsel that affluent families are receiving which is not necessarily in harmony with their concerns and goals, specifically "how to prepare the family for the money".  From this he pioneered a "3D" portfolio management approach to advising clients, as well as being instrumental in developing the "Fam Tec" foundation for More Than Money 360, which is his admitted final career but utmost passion.  Part 2 of a 2 part series with Roey.  

Expert Network team provides free consultations. Just mention that you listened to the podcast. 

Nathan Merrill, attorney
Working with affluent families and entrepreneurs in implementing tax-efficient strategies and wealth preservation
Goodspeed, Merrill
(720) 473-7644
[email protected]

Taylor Smith, attorney
Helping affluent families build their legacy through complex estate planning
Goodspeed Merrill
(720) 512-2008

[email protected]

www.goodspeedmerrill.com  

Karl Frank
Financial planner helping a small number of successful families grow and protect their wealth
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
A&I Wealth Management
(303) 690.5070
[email protected]

Webcasts, Podcasts, Streaming Video, Streaming Audio

A&I webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are provided free of charge solely for use by individuals for personal, noncommercial uses, and may be downloaded for such uses only, provided that the content is not edited or modified in any way and provided that all copyright and other notices are not erased or deleted.

All webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are subject to and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws and may not be sold, edited, modified, used to create new works, redistributed or used for the purpose of promoting, advertising, endorsing or implying a connection with A&I.

A&I reserves the right, at any time and for any reason, to stop offering webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios and to stop access to or use of webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audio and any content contained therein A&I shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of, or connected with, the downloading or use of the webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios.

• A&I Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that only conducts business in jurisdictions where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration as an investment adviser is not an endorsement of the firm by securities regulators and does not mean the adviser has achieved a specific level of skill or ability. The firm is not engaged in the practice of law or accounting.
• The information presented is believed to be current. It should not be viewed as personalized investment advice. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the presenter on the date of the podcast and are subject to change. The information presented is not an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell, any of the securities discussed. You should consult with a professional adviser before implementing any of the strategies discussed. Any legal or tax information provided in this podcast is general in nature. Always consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific legal or tax situation.

In this episode Nathan Merrill and Jeff Krommendyk interview Monroe "Roey" Diefendorf, who is a member of a 5 generational family legacy business.  Roey discusses many of the challenges which multi-generational families (or those desiring to transmit family business and wealth among multiple generations) face.  He talks about the challenges his family had to overcome to make it to 5 generations, and observations he made of the counsel that affluent families are receiving which is not necessarily in harmony with their concerns and goals, specifically "how to prepare the family for the money".  From this he pioneered a "3D" portfolio management approach to advising clients, as well as being instrumental in developing the "Fam Tec" foundation for More Than Money 360, which is his admitted final career but utmost passion.  Part 1 of a 2 part series with Roey.  

Expert Network team provides free consultations. Just mention that you listened to the podcast. 

Nathan Merrill, attorney
Working with affluent families and entrepreneurs in implementing tax-efficient strategies and wealth preservation
Goodspeed, Merrill
(720) 473-7644
[email protected]

Taylor Smith, attorney
Helping affluent families build their legacy through complex estate planning
Goodspeed Merrill
(720) 512-2008

[email protected]

www.goodspeedmerrill.com  

Karl Frank
Financial planner helping a small number of successful families grow and protect their wealth
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
A&I Wealth Management
(303) 690.5070
[email protected]

Webcasts, Podcasts, Streaming Video, Streaming Audio

A&I webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are provided free of charge solely for use by individuals for personal, noncommercial uses, and may be downloaded for such uses only, provided that the content is not edited or modified in any way and provided that all copyright and other notices are not erased or deleted.

All webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are subject to and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws and may not be sold, edited, modified, used to create new works, redistributed or used for the purpose of promoting, advertising, endorsing or implying a connection with A&I.

A&I reserves the right, at any time and for any reason, to stop offering webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios and to stop access to or use of webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audio and any content contained therein A&I shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of, or connected with, the downloading or use of the webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios.

• A&I Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that only conducts business in jurisdictions where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration as an investment adviser is not an endorsement of the firm by securities regulators and does not mean the adviser has achieved a specific level of skill or ability. The firm is not engaged in the practice of law or accounting.
• The information presented is believed to be current. It should not be viewed as personalized investment advice. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the presenter on the date of the podcast and are subject to change. The information presented is not an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell, any of the securities discussed. You should consult with a professional adviser before implementing any of the strategies discussed. Any legal or tax information provided in this podcast is general in nature. Always consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific legal or tax situation.

A Family Reunion Can Help Prepare Your Heirs

Nathan Merrill and Karl Frank, CFP talk about a fun way to help prepare the heirs–the family reunion! Here are a handful of fun and practical ideas to turn an event that has been the butt of many jokes, and funny movies, and turn it into something that could be impactful. Plus, it could prepare the heirs by giving them the stories and sharing the legacy of your family.

• First, ask why? Why do we have a family reunion? 
• Get the buy-in from younger generations. Everyone needs to bring something to the reunion to make it work.
• Story-time.
• Fun events.
• Symbols can be a big part of legacy; and they could be as small as a cuff-link!
• Consider a book; here is a way that everyone can contribute something they want to remember.
• Make sure everyone is invited and feels safe.
• Bring in the spouse’s stories too!

Sometimes the elder generations are saddled with putting on this event. The younger generations have a lot at stake. Importantly, the expert team offers a free discovery meeting. Contact any one of us at 

www.expertnetworkteam.com

 or email 

[email protected]

Expert Network team provides free consultations. Just mention that you listened to the podcast. 

Nathan Merrill, attorney
Working with affluent families and entrepreneurs in implementing tax-efficient strategies and wealth preservation
Goodspeed, Merrill
(720) 473-7644
[email protected]

Taylor Smith, attorney
Helping affluent families build their legacy through complex estate planning
Goodspeed Merrill
(720) 512-2008

[email protected]

www.goodspeedmerrill.com  

Karl Frank
Financial planner helping a small number of successful families grow and protect their wealth
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
A&I Wealth Management
(303) 690.5070
[email protected]

Webcasts, Podcasts, Streaming Video, Streaming Audio

A&I webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are provided free of charge solely for use by individuals for personal, noncommercial uses, and may be downloaded for such uses only, provided that the content is not edited or modified in any way and provided that all copyright and other notices are not erased or deleted.

All webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are subject to and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws and may not be sold, edited, modified, used to create new works, redistributed or used for the purpose of promoting, advertising, endorsing or implying a connection with A&I.

A&I reserves the right, at any time and for any reason, to stop offering webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios and to stop access to or use of webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audio and any content contained therein A&I shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of, or connected with, the downloading or use of the webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios.

• A&I Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that only conducts business in jurisdictions where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration as an investment adviser is not an endorsement of the firm by securities regulators and does not mean the adviser has achieved a specific level of skill or ability. The firm is not engaged in the practice of law or accounting.
• The information presented is believed to be current. It should not be viewed as personalized investment advice. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the presenter on the date of the podcast and are subject to change. The information presented is not an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell, any of the securities discussed. You should consult with a professional adviser before implementing any of the strategies discussed. Any legal or tax information provided in this podcast is general in nature. Always consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific legal or tax situation.

A Good Inheritor of Wealth

Nathan Merrill and Karl Frank, CFP discuss how to prepare an inheritor of wealth. Building off previous podcasts, we discuss some practical and fun actions we can take to help the next generations become the best versions of themselves they can be.

• Like training your kids to be good at golf, do you want them to start learning to play golf when young or old? Young!
• Similarly, do you want to prepare your heirs for their inheritance when they are young or old? Young!
• Financial education is important.
• Values, stories, ethics–these are more important than financial education to prepare your heirs.
• Think about the items, the symbols, in your family. Learn how to turn them into a catalyst for creating a multi-generational legacy.
• Native peoples have oral traditions that we can learn from.
• Learn how to help the future generations you will never meet, and help them understand your ancestors’ stories as well.

In this podcast, we discuss previous podcasts about estate planning. Make sure to listen to them! Importantly, the expert team offers a free discovery meeting. Contact any one of us at 

www.expertnetworkteam.com

 or email 

[email protected]

Expert Network team provides free consultations. Just mention that you listened to the podcast. 

Nathan Merrill, attorney
Working with affluent families and entrepreneurs in implementing tax-efficient strategies and wealth preservation
Goodspeed, Merrill
(720) 473-7644
[email protected]

Taylor Smith, attorney
Helping affluent families build their legacy through complex estate planning
Goodspeed Merrill
(720) 512-2008

[email protected]

www.goodspeedmerrill.com  

Karl Frank
Financial planner helping a small number of successful families grow and protect their wealth
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
A&I Wealth Management
(303) 690.5070
[email protected]

Webcasts, Podcasts, Streaming Video, Streaming Audio

A&I webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are provided free of charge solely for use by individuals for personal, noncommercial uses, and may be downloaded for such uses only, provided that the content is not edited or modified in any way and provided that all copyright and other notices are not erased or deleted.

All webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are subject to and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws and may not be sold, edited, modified, used to create new works, redistributed or used for the purpose of promoting, advertising, endorsing or implying a connection with A&I.

A&I reserves the right, at any time and for any reason, to stop offering webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios and to stop access to or use of webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audio and any content contained therein A&I shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of, or connected with, the downloading or use of the webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios.

• A&I Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that only conducts business in jurisdictions where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration as an investment adviser is not an endorsement of the firm by securities regulators and does not mean the adviser has achieved a specific level of skill or ability. The firm is not engaged in the practice of law or accounting.
• The information presented is believed to be current. It should not be viewed as personalized investment advice. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the presenter on the date of the podcast and are subject to change. The information presented is not an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell, any of the securities discussed. You should consult with a professional adviser before implementing any of the strategies discussed. Any legal or tax information provided in this podcast is general in nature. Always consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific legal or tax situation.

Wealth is a Disruptor 

Nathan Merrill and Karl Frank, CFP say wealth is a disruptor. It could be a force for good or bad! 

• First principles, how is money a disruptor? 
• Help define the benefactor’s goals
• Think about it from the inheritor’s side
• Now think about it four generations out, what will they value? Likely not the money…
• Hear a story about a ranch in the family and another story that goes all the way back to Colonial Virginia. What do the relatives most value today?
• Learn the importance and usefulness of having a guide
• Learn a few techniques to navigate important conversations safely.

In this podcast, we discuss the book, 

Cycle of a Gift

 by James Hughes etc. Importantly, the expert team offers a free discovery meeting. Contact any one of us at 

www.expertnetworkteam.com

 or email 

[email protected]

Expert Network team provides free consultations. Just mention that you listened to the podcast. 

Nathan Merrill, attorney
Working with affluent families and entrepreneurs in implementing tax-efficient strategies and wealth preservation
Goodspeed, Merrill
(720) 473-7644
[email protected]

Taylor Smith, attorney
Helping affluent families build their legacy through complex estate planning
Goodspeed Merrill
(720) 512-2008

[email protected]

www.goodspeedmerrill.com  

Karl Frank
Financial planner helping a small number of successful families grow and protect their wealth
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
A&I Wealth Management
(303) 690.5070
[email protected]

Webcasts, Podcasts, Streaming Video, Streaming Audio

A&I webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are provided free of charge solely for use by individuals for personal, noncommercial uses, and may be downloaded for such uses only, provided that the content is not edited or modified in any way and provided that all copyright and other notices are not erased or deleted.

All webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are subject to and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws and may not be sold, edited, modified, used to create new works, redistributed or used for the purpose of promoting, advertising, endorsing or implying a connection with A&I.

A&I reserves the right, at any time and for any reason, to stop offering webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios and to stop access to or use of webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audio and any content contained therein A&I shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of, or connected with, the downloading or use of the webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios.

• A&I Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that only conducts business in jurisdictions where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration as an investment adviser is not an endorsement of the firm by securities regulators and does not mean the adviser has achieved a specific level of skill or ability. The firm is not engaged in the practice of law or accounting.
• The information presented is believed to be current. It should not be viewed as personalized investment advice. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the presenter on the date of the podcast and are subject to change. The information presented is not an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell, any of the securities discussed. You should consult with a professional adviser before implementing any of the strategies discussed. Any legal or tax information provided in this podcast is general in nature. Always consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific legal or tax situation.

Karl Frank, CFP and Nathan Merrill go back to first principles and discuss something that means the most to most of us: family. How do you transfer significant money to people who may or may not be part of your biological family?

• Learn how a “relational family” and a “family of affinity” are different. 
• Learn some questions a financially successful person can ask.
• How do we get closer to our family? How do we keep them close?
• When you leave the money out of the conversation, you sometimes get closer to what is most important.
• On the other hand, avoiding the money conversation can make things even worse.
• Learn a few techniques to navigate important conversations safely.

As always, the expert team offers a free discovery meeting. Contact any one of us at www.expertnetworkteam.com or email [email protected]

Expert Network team provides free consultations. Just mention that you listened to the podcast. 

Nathan Merrill, attorney
Working with affluent families and entrepreneurs in implementing tax-efficient strategies and wealth preservation
Goodspeed, Merrill
(720) 473-7644
[email protected]

Taylor Smith, attorney
Helping affluent families build their legacy through complex estate planning
Goodspeed Merrill
(720) 512-2008

[email protected]

www.goodspeedmerrill.com  

Karl Frank
Financial planner helping a small number of successful families grow and protect their wealth
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
A&I Wealth Management
(303) 690.5070
[email protected]

Webcasts, Podcasts, Streaming Video, Streaming Audio

A&I webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are provided free of charge solely for use by individuals for personal, noncommercial uses, and may be downloaded for such uses only, provided that the content is not edited or modified in any way and provided that all copyright and other notices are not erased or deleted.

All webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are subject to and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws and may not be sold, edited, modified, used to create new works, redistributed or used for the purpose of promoting, advertising, endorsing or implying a connection with A&I.

A&I reserves the right, at any time and for any reason, to stop offering webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios and to stop access to or use of webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audio and any content contained therein A&I shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of, or connected with, the downloading or use of the webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios.

• A&I Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that only conducts business in jurisdictions where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration as an investment adviser is not an endorsement of the firm by securities regulators and does not mean the adviser has achieved a specific level of skill or ability. The firm is not engaged in the practice of law or accounting.
• The information presented is believed to be current. It should not be viewed as personalized investment advice. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the presenter on the date of the podcast and are subject to change. The information presented is not an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell, any of the securities discussed. You should consult with a professional adviser before implementing any of the strategies discussed. Any legal or tax information provided in this podcast is general in nature. Always consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific legal or tax situation.