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    Charitable Giving Basics

    With the end of year coming quickly, I wanted to cover the common questions we get about on charitable giving while there is still time to squeeze some giving in. The topic of charitable giving is…

    By Matthew Nelson
    November 28, 2025

    5 Min Read
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    Charitable Giving: Using a Donor-Advised Fund

    When it comes to charitable giving, some strategies are more beneficial (and complex) than others. In a follow up to Charitable Giving Basics I’ll explore how to elevate your charitable giving with a donor-advised fund. This…

    By Matthew Nelson
    November 28, 2025

    7 Min Read
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    Key Retirement Plan Contribution Limits for 2026

    Here we are again, it’s close to year end and that means we have some new retirement plan contribution limits to pay attention to heading into 2026. Let’s take a look at what is changing! 401(k)/403(b)/457…

    By Emily Janak
    November 27, 2025

    3 Min Read

    351 Exchanges & Exchange Funds: Diversify Portfolio & Skip Taxes

    Diversifying a large stock position without triggering a massive tax bill can feel impossible, but there are advanced strategies designed specifically for this challenge. In this episode, Matt breaks down two powerful but often misunderstood tools: the 351 Exchange and the Exchange Fund.

    By Emily Janak
    November 20, 2025

    2 Min Read
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    The Global Shift: How Digital Assets are Reshaping Reserve Currencies

    Lately, I’ve been digging deep into the world of money — thinking about the dollar, U.S. Treasuries, digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, tokenization, and what it really means to be a “reserve currency.” While I…

    By Matthew Finley
    November 19, 2025

    5 Min Read

    Launching a MedTech Company? Funding, Regulation & Success Strategies with Karandeep Singh Badwal

    In this episode, Matt sits down with Karandeep Singh Badwal, a UK-based consultant, content creator, and host of The Medtech Podcast. They explore the realities of launching and funding MedTech ventures.

    By Matthew Nelson
    November 6, 2025

    2 Min Read

    Don’t Let Bad Timing Ruin Your Retirement Savings

    Did you know two investors could earn the same average return, pay the same fees, and still retire with very different outcomes? In this episode, Matt explains why sequence of returns risk is one of the most important concepts to understand within 5–7 years of retirement.

    By Matthew Nelson
    October 2, 2025

    2 Min Read

    Should You Convert to a Roth Before Retirement?

    Roth conversions can be a powerful tax strategy, but are they the right move when you’re just about to retire? In this video, Matt walks through a real-life case study to test that very question. Using Jerry and Ruth Crawford’s $7.3 million portfolio, he explores different strategies, from converting everything at once to filling tax brackets little by little.

    By Matthew Nelson
    September 18, 2025

    2 Min Read
    Mega Backdoor Roth

    Mega Backdoor Roth Explained: The Tax-Free Growth Strategy for High Earners

    Have you ever maxed out your 401k and thought, ‘Where else can I put money that grows tax-free?’ If you’re a high earner, especially working in MedTech or the corporate world, this strategy might change the way you save for retirement. Matt breaks down one of the most powerful (and often overlooked) retirement strategies available today: the Mega Backdoor Roth.

    By Matthew Nelson
    August 28, 2025

    2 Min Read
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    Plan Your Stock Compensation for the Year

    Stock compensation can be one of the most rewarding benefits your employer can offer you. However, it also carries complexities that require careful planning. Whether you’re dealing with restricted stock units (RSUs), stock options, or performance…

    By Matthew Nelson
    August 19, 2025

    5 Min Read