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New Year, New Tax Laws with Ed Slott, CPA (Ep. 57)

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Every time a new tax law gets introduced, it is increasingly important to understand its impact on our portfolio and, ultimately, on our taxes. 

In this episode, Ed Slott joins Brad Swineheart to navigate the ins and outs of the SECURE Act 2.0 and its role within the new tax laws rolling out this year. 

When navigating these changes, it’s common for consumers to skip over the fine print and not fully understand how their taxes will be affected. So, advisors, get ready to explore the world of taxes going into 2023 and how you can help your clients save on them.

Ed and Brad discuss: 

  • Ways the SECURE Act 2.0 is changing the regulations around RMDs
  • Why high inflation can help us save on taxes
  • What you should know about rollovers from 529 plans to Roth IRAs
  • The importance of advisors supporting and assisting clients with their planning 
  • The value of building client-advisor relationships 
  • And more!

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Ed Slott is a nationally recognized IRA distribution expert, professional speaker, television personality, and best-selling author. He is known for his unparalleled ability to turn advanced tax strategies into understandable, actionable, and entertaining advice. He has been named “The Best Source for IRA Advice” by The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today wrote, “It would be tough to find anyone who knows more about IRAs than CPA Slott.”

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36. When Life Punches You in the Face, Fight Back With Erik Allen

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Some financial advisors quit their business because it can be a grind and feel like it is a constant punch in the face. 

But, are you going to be someone who stands up and fights back?

In this episode, Brad Swineheart speaks with Erik Allen, host of “Top Rated MMA” and “The Erik Allen Show.” Erik shares how he overcame addiction, bankruptcy, and other challenges to turn his life around to become a successful entrepreneur.

Erik discusses: 

  • His childhood living in a cold garage––and going down the path of destruction
  • The moment he decided to turn his whole life around
  • How to remain focused on your end goal
  • How surrounding himself with partners has helped change his life
  • And more

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Erik Allen is truly a man of integrity, work ethic, and an overcomer. Despite being raised in a broken home, battling addiction, being jailed at 18, and filing for bankruptcy at 21, Erik managed to turn everything around. He is now 16+ years sober, 16+ years married with two kids, an entrepreneur, a podcaster, and a speaker, who helps up-and-coming MMA and entrepreneurs get noticed online. Erik might have been dealt a rough hand, but with the help of his Heavenly Father and a humble heart, Erik is taking each day as it comes and making it count.

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34. The Power of Using Seminars to Grow Your Business With Dean Thurman

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Are you looking for advice about what’s working to grow your business from an advisor who has tried it all?

In this episode, Brad Swineheart speaks with Dean Thurman, co-founder of WhiteGlove and co-founder and senior partner of InvestWise Financial. Dean shares his expertise in building relationships through seminars and the tactics he has used to find significant growth for his business over the past several years.

Dean discusses: 

  • The marketing, operations, and entrepreneurial strategies he tested on his pathway to growing his business
  • Three key tactics he implemented to embrace the hybrid working environment
  • His advice for seeing real business growth right away
  • And more

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Dean Thurman is the co-founder and senior partner for InvestWise Financial, LLC, he has dedicated himself to the financial industry for over 30 successful years, continuously enjoying every minute of his endeavor. Offering honest advice has helped him build his foundation on strong, long-standing relationships with all of his clients, giving them the safety and security they deserve. Many have said that ‘Dean excels at making complicated investment concepts easy to understand.’

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32. Chasing A Clear Goal With Paul Kingsman

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Are you an advisor who is struggling with putting processes in place that allow you to see real growth in your practice?

In this episode, Brad Swineheart speaks with Paul Kingsman, speaker, author, coach and Olympic medalist to discuss how financial professionals can identify and accomplish their objectives without distraction. Paul shares relevant industry proven tactics and ideas to help you reach your own goals and those of your clients.

Paul discusses: 

  • How to chase a clear goal instead of using the ‘scatter gun approach’ 
  • How to balance the need of your entrepreneurial spirit and staying the course towards your goals
  • The first step to get rid of the shiny object syndrome to no longer be a distracted advisor
  • And more

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Paul Kingsman: Paul Kingsman is a sought-after expert on how to be distraction-proof. He teaches financial services professionals how to maintain focus to successfully grow their businesses and achieve outstanding long-term results. He knows the importance of keeping focused in life’s split seconds first hand: he trained for 13 years to swim a two-minute backstroke race at the Olympics, and won a medal by only four one-hundredths of a second.