Month: November 2023

Navigating Family Dynamics With Family Coaching featuring Alex Kirby (Ep. 115)

Navigating Family Dynamics With Family Coaching featuring Alex Kirby (Ep. 115)

Every strong family is like a winning team, and just like any successful team, they thrive with the guidance of a dedicated coach. 

Alex Kirby, the Founder and CEO of Total Family Management, joins John and Michael Parise to talk about the concept of family coaching. Alex explains how his company helps families improve their dynamics and communication, particularly in the context of wealth management. 

Listen in as Alex emphasizes the importance of values, goals, and a shared vision in family coaching while covering a case study of a family business and the unique, systematic approach of Total Family Management.

Alex, John, and Michael discuss:

  • An introduction to Total Family Management (TFM) and its services
  • The importance of communication and healthy dynamics within families
  • The customization of TFM’s coaching approach based on each family’s needs and objectives
  • The value of approaching difficult conversations gradually
  • How family coaching helps families establish their values and goals across generations
  • And more!

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About Our Guest: 

Alex Kirby is the Founder and CEO of Total Family Management (TFM), a pioneering firm specializing in private virtual family coaching within the wealth management sphere. 

With a distinguished career in leadership development across both large and small companies, Alex brings a wealth of experience to TFM. His vision centers around the concept of families as teams, where the principles of leadership development are applied to create harmonious and prosperous family dynamics. 

TFM’s unique approach spans family governance and family dynamics, making a significant impact on the wealth management landscape. Through TFM, Alex is dedicated to helping families achieve their shared vision and build a strong, cohesive unit.

Estate Planning: Making The Backstage Process Easier (Ep. 114)

Estate Planning: Making The Backstage Process Easier (Ep. 114)

Do you have a plan for the backstage of generational wealth management? 

If you don’t, it’s never too early to start capturing the history and values of your family founders.

In this episode, John and Michael Parise discuss the importance of planning for the backstage of wealth management, particularly in the event of the passing of a family’s matriarch or patriarch. 

John and Michael also highlight the significance of documenting family business history, the evolving role of wealth advisors, and the challenges of teaching and learning a holistic approach to wealth management.

Throughout this conversation, you will learn:

  • The importance of planning for the backstage of wealth management
  • The lack of plans for financial affairs after the passing of a matriarch or patriarch
  • How creating videos to capture the history of family founders can help preserve their values
  • Why family business owners should document the history and values of the business for future generations
  • How to prepare for the future and the uncertainty of changing values
  • Why a mission statement, strategy, estate plan, and legacy letter are important to creating a family legacy
  • And more!

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The Hidden World of the U.S. Mint with David J. Ryder (Ep. 113)

The Hidden World of the U.S. Mint with David J. Ryder (Ep. 113)

Ever wondered about the journey of the coins in your pocket?

This week on The Truth About Wealth, John and Michael Parise from Copper Beech Financial Group dive into this fascinating world with David J. Ryder, who served as the U.S. Mint Director under two different presidents. 

From his early days on Wall Street to modernizing the U.S. Mint, David shares valuable insights into the world of coinage and physical currency.

Key topics covered in the episode include:

  • David’s unique career path and the rigorous process for becoming Mint Director
  • An inside look at the operations of the self-funded U.S. Mint, which contributed over $550 million to the general fund in David’s last year
  • David’s contributions to coin collecting and educational initiatives for the youth
  • The enduring value of physical currency despite digital advancements
  • An exclusive discount code for purchasing coins on GovMint.com
  • And more!

Resources:

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About Our Guest: 

David J. Ryder, the 34th and 39th Director of the U.S. Mint. Starting on Wall Street and joining Ronald Reagan’s campaign, David has served under two presidential administrations. Under his leadership, the self-funded Mint contributed over $550 million to the U.S. general fund and launched innovative programs that energized coin collectors of all ages. In addition to being a passionate educator and creator of programs targeting young coin collectors, David remains a vocal advocate for the importance of physical currency in our digital age.