Episode 34 – 10 Questions Every Business Owner Should Be Asking

Episode 34 – 10 Questions Every Business Owner Should Be Asking

What is your plan for retirement? Will you lock the doors and close your business on your last day? Have you considered a successor to carry on your legacy? In this episode, Tim Scannell takes us through the top 10 questions as a business owner; your financial team should be asking you, especially as you …

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Episode 33 – Review Your Accounts The SECURE Act is Now Law!

Episode 33 – Review Your Accounts The SECURE Act is Now Law!

Have you considered what kind of impact the SECURE Act is having on your current financial plan? In this episode, Tim Scannell discusses specific areas of the newly approved SECURE Act that may affect you and your portfolio. This is a timely and informative conversation that addresses four areas of concern: wealth enhancement, wealth transfer, …

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Episode 32 – Answering the Top Questions About Advanced Planning for Your Estate — With John Wiktor

Episode 32 – Answering the Top Questions About Advanced Planning for Your Estate — With John Wiktor

When you eventually pass on your estate to the next generation, do you know if your loved ones will be protected from creditors?  In this episode, Tim Scannell is joined by John Wiktor from HMB Legal Counsel to answer the most common questions about advanced planning for estates. Together, Tim and John share experiences and …

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Episode 31 – How to Be Tax-Efficient With Your Charitable Giving

Episode 31 – How to Be Tax-Efficient With Your Charitable Giving

Are you hoping to give more to your favorite charities and save money in taxes at the same time? In this episode, Tim Scannell uncovers strategies that may allow you and the recipients of your generosity to get the best bang for the buck. Contributing straight from your required minimum distribution (RMD) or even donating …

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Episode 30 – Exploring the Top Concerns of Commercial-Industry Business Owners

Episode 30 – Exploring the Top Concerns of Commercial-Industry Business Owners

Tim Scannell’s clients generally have five primary concerns around wealth preservation, wealth enhancement, wealth protection, charitable giving, and transferring wealth. As it turns out, business owners in the commercial industry are no exception.  In this episode, Tim Scannell shares the takeaways from his study that identifies the biggest concerns of family business owners in the …

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Episode 29 – 6 Signs That Your Kids Are Entrepreneurial

Episode 29 – 6 Signs That Your Kids Are Entrepreneurial

Are your children — your heirs — clearly passionate about your business? Do they express their vision for the future? Will they problem-solve their way to prosperity? In this episode, Tim Scannell uncovers six traits that entrepreneurial kids tend to possess. Using examples from his own life and that of his clients, Tim shows you …

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Episode 28 – Start Living in Your Optimal Financial World

Episode 28 – Start Living in Your Optimal Financial World

Wouldn’t it be great to have the confidence of knowing your wealth is preserved, your assets are protected, or even that the next generation is equipped to manage their wealth? In this episode, Tim Scannell discusses how entrepreneurial business owners, even with the most complicated financial situations, can achieve their optimal financial world. Listen in …

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Episode 27 – 3 Keys to Wealth Protection That Every High-Earner Should Know

Episode 27 – 3 Keys to Wealth Protection That Every High-Earner Should Know

Everyone wants to protect their wealth, no question about it. But have you considered that if you’re a high-income earner, you’re more vulnerable to litigation? In this episode, Tim Scannell unwraps strategies for shielding your wealth, with a special focus on asset protection strategies. This is a must-listen conversation in which Tim walks you through …

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Episode 26 – 4 Ways the Super Rich Manage Their Wealth

Episode 26 – 4 Ways the Super Rich Manage Their Wealth

What separates the rich from the not-so-rich?  In this episode, Tim Scannell uncovers the answers by sharing four major things the super-rich do to manage, grow, and protect their wealth. He also shares how the HighTower Great Lakes team helps their clients address the primary concerns that inspire these four habits. In this episode, you …

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Episode 25 — How to Stay One Step Ahead With Cybersecurity — With Sarah Khan

Episode 25 — How to Stay One Step Ahead With Cybersecurity — With Sarah Khan

Protecting client data is of great importance to the HighTower Great Lakes team. That’s why they’ve enlisted Sarah Khan to help protect clients and advisors from digital threats. Today, Tim Scannell is joined by Sarah, HighTower’s chief information and security officer, to explore how she works behind the scenes to protect clients. Sarah also shares …

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