Live Life Liberated

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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