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Centura Client Experience from the View of a Lifelong Entrepreneur and Business Owner (Ep. 69)
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 an
How To Cut Your Tax Bill by Navigating the Cap on SALT Deductions (Ep. 68)
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 Kotc
Section 1202: How Business Owners Can Save Millions of Dollars in Taxes (Ep. 67)
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 impleme
“Above-the-Line” Financial Planning: How to Move the Needle on Your Wealth Management Services (Ep. 66)
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 yo
Tax-Efficient Philanthropy With Charitable Remainder Trusts (Ep. 65)
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 you
Centura Client Experience from Retired Executives Point of View (Ep. 64)
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 se
Opportunities in Private Equity With Jeremy Held of Bow River Capital (Ep. 63)
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 priva
What It’s Like To Sell a Business With Our Client Doug Pate (Ep. 62)
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 b
How To Earn Greater Returns in a Risky Environment (Ep. 61)
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
Centura Client Experience from Retired Executives Point of View (Ep. 60)
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