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After moving from China to the US in 1989 to pursue his Ph.D. in psychology at UCSD, Tony Chen transitioned from an academic in post-doctorate studies to business — becoming a lifelong entrepreneur and business owner. Fast forward to 2019, when Tony considered exiting his business and became a client of Matt Griffith, CFP®, Senior …

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In 2017, the state and local tax (SALT) deduction was capped. This severely impacted the taxes for many people, especially the high-income earners in high-income-tax states. In this episode, Roby Kotcamp and Derek Myron talk about the provisions that many states are offering, including California, to help taxpayers minimize the impact of the SALT deduction …

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Section 1202 of the IRS code can potentially save eligible business owners millions of dollars in taxes. However, it is an underutilized section as few business owners know how to successfully implement this strategy. In this episode, Roby Kotcamp and Kyle Malmstrom explain what Section 1202 entails, the primary eligibility criteria for QSBS (qualified small …

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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 …

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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) …

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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 …

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The recent market and economic downturn, combined with high inflation and looming interest rates, are forcing investors to consider alternative asset classes. One such alternative asset class is private equity, which has become highly accessible to individual investors today. In this episode, Chris Osmond, CFA, CAIA®, CFP®, speaks with Jeremy Held, Managing Director at Bow …

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Selling a business is a complex process. You need to tackle several types of taxes. You need to effectively invest the proceeds. Finally, you also need to overcome the emotions of letting go of your business. In this episode, Kyle Malmstrom interviews Doug Pate, a client of Centura Wealth Advisory (Centura) who recently sold his …

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Given the current market gyrations, we are often asked by clients, “What are we doing to manage risk? And how does it impact our portfolios?” In this episode, Roby Kotcamp, Senior Wealth Advisor, and Chris Osmond, Chief Investment Officer, discuss Centura Wealth Advisory’s approach to risk management. They also explore strategies to achieve greater risk-adjusted …

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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 …

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