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Episode 23 – Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds Updates — With Brandon Hughes

By thetruthaboutwealth | December 30, 2019

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Changes to tax laws made in 2017 saw an increase in qualified opportunity zone funds, and these are starting to have an impact on our clients.

In this episode of The Truth About Wealth Podcast, John and Michael Parise speak with Brandon Hughes of Peachtree Hotel Group about qualified opportunity zone funds and how they may impact your taxes.

In this episode, you will learn:

Why time may be of the essence to invest in a qualified opportunity zone fund
Which avenues you may have access to for saving money in taxes
Why Brandon’s experience in the hospitality sector makes him especially qualified to discuss qualified opportunity zone funds
How the markets impact the funds
And more!

Tune in to learn about changes in tax laws, including how you can use qualified opportunity zone funds to save money in taxes.

Resources: Copper Beech Financial Group | Peachtree Hotel Group | Brandon Hughes

Episode 22 – Buy-Sell Agreements Can Save You Millions

By thetruthaboutwealth | December 18, 2019

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When it comes to buying and selling, it’s critical that you understand the difference between public and privately held companies. While there is a readily available market for public ownership, buying and selling within a private partnership or company can be a bit more complicated.

In this episode of The Truth About Wealth Podcast, John and Michael Parise discuss why buy-sell agreements are so important and what you must know about them.

In this episode, you will learn:

What the common triggers are for buying and selling in a privately-held company
How business structure may impact your buy-sell agreements
Why you should account for capital gains taxes in these documents
Why a “wait and see” strategy can be beneficial
And more!

Tune in now to learn about the importance of buy-sell agreements!

Resources: Copper Beech Financial Group

Episode 21 — Doing Well By Doing Good With ESOPs — With Rick Jaye, AIF®, CRC®

By thetruthaboutwealth | December 4, 2019

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Exit planning is a major part of owning a business. And for many business owners, creating a plan that helps them do good by rewarding the employees that have helped them become successful is incredibly attractive.

Today, John and Michael Parise welcome Rick Jaye of Business Transition Advisors to explore the world of ESOPs. Rick breaks down all the benefits ESOPs can bring to a business and how they can be used to benefit not only a business but also its employees.

In this episode, you will learn:

What an ESOP is
How ESOPs compare to three other business exit strategies
Why ESOPs are so valuable for employers
The importance of a business’ cash flow when considering an ESOP
The unique tax benefits ESOPs offer
And more!

Join John, Michael, and Rick now and consider whether an ESOP is a suitable option for you and your business!

Resources: Copper Beech Financial Group | Business Transition Advisors | Capstone Headwaters

Episode 20 – Turn Your Philanthropy Into a Generational Project

By thetruthaboutwealth | November 20, 2019

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There are many reasons to include philanthropic practices in your family’s overall financial plan.

In this episode, John and Michael Parise discuss the basics of philanthropic planning for families, including how families can work together to choose charities and how this plan should fit into your generational wealth strategy.

In this episode, you will learn:

How philanthropic practices will impact your taxes
Why the generational aspect of financial planning will impact your philanthropy
Ways to involve children in philanthropic planning and how they benefit from this project
How you can retain the value of some of the assets you plan on giving to charity
And more!

Tune in and learn about the basics of philanthropic giving!

Resources: Copper Beech Financial Group

Episode 19 – Life Insurance as an Asset Class

By thetruthaboutwealth | November 6, 2019

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When you consider what your assets are, you might think of belongings such as your car, house, technology, and other valuable possessions. But did you know that your life insurance policy is also an asset?

In this episode of The Truth About Wealth Podcast, John and Michael Parise discuss life insurance and how you can use it as an asset class.

In this episode, you will learn:

How life insurance as an asset fits into the tax conversation
The differences between life insurance policies and retirement accounts when it comes to accessing funds throughout your life
Various case studies that will help you understand how to use life insurance as an asset class
What it means to be selfish with your retirement funds and why it’s not recommended
And more!

Tune in now to learn about life insurance as an asset class!

Resources: Copper Beech Financial Group

Episode 18 – Market Talks With Paul Dietrich, Fairfax Global Markets LLC: Part 2

By thetruthaboutwealth | October 23, 2019

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that China and the U.S. are in the midst of trade negotiations.

In this episode of The Truth About Wealth Podcast, Paul Dietrich returns to finish the market discussion with John and Michael Parise. Listen in as Paul shares his insights on the agreement — or lack thereof — between China and the U.S.

In this episode, you will learn:

About changes from recent trade negotiations between the U.S. and other countries
Paul’s thoughts on tariffs between China and the U.S.
What it means to be classified as a “currency manipulator”
What underlying political effects the trade negotiations may have
And more!

Tune in to hear Paul’s opinions and expertise about the impact of trade negotiations between China and the U.S.

Resources: Copper Beech Financial Group | Fairfax Global Markets | Paul Dietrich LinkedIn | Episode 21 – Market Talks With Paul Dietrich, Fairfax Global Markets LLC: Part 1

Episode 17 – Market Talks With Paul Dietrich, Fairfax Global Markets LLC: Part 1

By thetruthaboutwealth | October 9, 2019

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In today’s economic landscape, it is important to hear from the experts.

In this episode of The Truth About Wealth Podcast, John and Michael Parise sit down with Paul Dietrich, Copper Beech’s chief economic analyst and CEO and CIO of Fairfax Global Markets LLC, to discuss the state of the market and what’s to come in the not-so-distant future.

In this episode, you will learn:

Why Paul believes that a recession is coming (and when he predicts it will happen)
The indicators in the market to predict the state of the economy
How to avoid tax losses using indicators of the state of the market
The state of other nations’ markets in comparison to the U.S. market
What impact the political landscape has on the economy
And more!

Tune into this episode of The Truth About Wealth to hear Paul Dietrich’s insight about the US Stock Market!

Resources: Copper Beech Financial Group | Fairfax Global Markets | Paul Dietrich LinkedIn | Episode 18 – Market Talks With Paul Dietrich, Fairfax Global Markets LLC: Part 2

Episode 16 – Private Insurance Structure — With Guest Mark Sims: Part 2

By thetruthaboutwealth | October 8, 2019

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In this episode of The Truth About Wealth Podcast, guest Mark Sims returns to answer more questions about private insurance structure, including how they function across the United States and Puerto Rico.

In this episode, you will learn:

The top 10 most popular risks that individuals insure themselves against
Reasons for using private insurance structure to protect yourself from catastrophic consequences
What the ongoing annual cost of private insurance is for clients
The overall benefit of having private insurance for you, your family, and your business
And more!

Tune in to hear the second part of Mark Sims’ series on private insurance structure!

Resources: Copper Beech Financial Group | Captive Alternatives | Episode 15: Private Insurance Structure — With Mark Sims: Part 1

Episode 15 – Private Insurance Structure — With Mark Sims: Part 1

By thetruthaboutwealth | September 11, 2019

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Risk management is key, both on the business side and on the personal finance side.

In this episode, John and Michael Parise sit down with guest Mark Sims. Mark discusses his work at Captive Alternatives, specifically his expertise in risk management with private insurance structure within the family office structure.

In this episode, you will learn:

Which risk management sectors Mark and the Captive Alternatives team specialize in, specifically within the family office structure
Various benefits of the private insurance structure, but why you may not have heard about them before
How the private insurance structure compares to more typical insurance policies and the motivation to use a private insurance structure
How to access the surplus on a private insurance structure policy
And more!

Tune in to learn about Mark Sims’ expertise in private insurance structure as a means of risk management within the family office structure!

Resources: Copper Beech Financial Group | Captive Alternatives

Episode 14 – 10 Strategies for Estate Planning

By thetruthaboutwealth | August 28, 2019

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For high-income families, estate planning is a critical part of planning for their financial future. However, sometimes the logistics of estate planning can get complicated.

In this episode of The Truth About Wealth Podcast, Michael Parise shares his legal expertise with 10 strategies and ideas for estate planning.

In this episode, you will learn:

The importance of finding and retaining key talent for your financial team
How to use various trusts in your estate planning to aid in your charitable planning
The benefits of using an ESOP to protect your business culture after a sale of the company — and save money in taxes
How to use life insurance to benefit long-term cash flow
Why you might need to pay a little more to save more in the long-term
And more!

Tune into this teaser episode and hear Michael’s introduction to the Copper Beech strategies for estate planning!

Resources: Copper Beech Financial Group