Asset protection strategies can help people build a wall around their wealth that stops others from unjustly taking what’s theirs. But asset protection is tricky, technical stuff. Today we’re examining five asset protection mistakes that have the potential to blow up your wall of protection—and how to sidestep them.

When it comes to trust & estate planning for women certain demographic shifts indicate how important it is for women to have estate plans. Why? There is about a 90% probability that a woman will be managing her finances on her own at some point due to divorce or the death of her spouse, and, will be responsible not just for the ultimate disposition of her wealth if she is single, but for the ultimate disposition of her wealth and her spouse's wealth if she is married. Our guest today is Lara Sass, of boutique firm Sass & Associates LLP to discuss this important topic.

Hannes and Max dive into the lack of financial literacy among the population worldwide, how to navigate foundational concepts and ideas about money, and how parents and grandparents can help their heirs and even themselves become more financially literate.

Hannes and Max welcome on Mark Tepsich of UBS’ Family Office Solutions Team (Private Wealth Management), who discusses the concept of the “family-focused family office,” a more comprehensive and inclusive approach to the family office role and function.

Security , including cybersecurity, is often overlooked by the owners of mega yachts but is absolutely necessary to guard the privacy of the owners and prevent financial fraud. Hannes invites experts Adam Pauska and Dominic Sylvester of AXG Advisors to dive into the topic.

If you’re a business owner who decides to sell or transition the ownership of your business, do you know what your next move will be? For some entrepreneurs who want to stay part of the business world they know so well, becoming an independent consultant can be a new stage in their entrepreneurial lives. This episode takes a look at some key issues involved in transitioning from being a business owner to being a business consultant.

Hannes invites special guest Matthew Sawyer, Columbia and NYU professor and author of “Make It In America”, to discuss his book, its examination of businesses from Fortune 500 companies to high-tech start-ups and some of the most important lessons they can teach for businesses trying to establish themselves in the U.S. marketplace today.

Hannes is joined by fellow advisor and NYIG colleague, Max Grascher, to discuss the recent trend of high-profile musicians selling their music catalogues and what to consider when going through the process.

Calling all business owners and entrepreneurs! Hannes and Ryan discuss how those that run their own businesses can properly compensate themselves as well as their valued employees, to make sure both stay motivated to perform to the best of their abilities and ultimately keep the business in top shape.

Hannes is joined by Beth Tractenberg, expert trust and estate attorney of Steptoe and Johnson, to truly define what “wealth planning” is and how this relates to wealth protection, tax mitigation, estate planning, and charitable giving.