Live Life Liberated Podcast

Real Stories and Interviews

Welcome to the Live Life Liberated Podcast, where Centura Wealth Advisory delivers the strategies, insights, and techniques you need to take control of your wealth.

We cut through complexity to bring you innovative tax planning and wealth management solutions—helping you protect and grow your assets with precision. Join us as we share real-world strategies, backed by experience and research, to turn financial burdens into opportunities to live your live… liberated

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Expanding Your Investment Horizons Alternative investments offer significant opportunities for superior risk-adjusted returns and portfolio diversification. Yet, many high-net-worth investors find their portfolios under-allocated to these assets. In Episode 95 of the Live Life Liberated podcast, Chris Osmond, CFA, CAIA®, CFP®, Chief Investment Officer at Centura Wealth Advisory, shares insights on the role of alternative […]

Navigating State Taxes on Capital Gains For high-net-worth individuals, founder-led business owners, and C-level executives, managing capital gains taxes is a crucial component of wealth preservation. In this episode of Live Life Liberated, Centura Wealth Advisory’s Managing Director, Derek Myron, speaks with Adam Buchwalter, Partner at Wilson Elser, about the intricacies of state-level capital gains […]

Unlocking Exponential Results with Centura Wealth Advisory Navigating wealth management as an ultra-high-net-worth individual requires a sophisticated, proactive approach that delivers exponential financial results. Centura Wealth Advisory’s Liberated Wealth® Process is a five-step, structured journey designed to help founder-led business owners, C-level executives, and other high-net-worth individuals optimize their financial strategies while preserving and growing […]

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How Can High-Income Business Owners Supercharge Their Retirement Savings? Business owners with significant surplus cash flow often seek ways to maximize their retirement savings while minimizing tax burdens. Traditional retirement plans like 401(k)s and SEP IRAs offer tax deferral, but they come with contribution limits that may not fully utilize the financial potential of high-income […]

Life insurance is often viewed as a way to provide a death benefit. However, for high-net-worth individuals and business owners, life insurance can serve as a strategic financial tool for tax planning, and wealth transfer, and even as an alternative investment. In this episode of the Live Life Liberated podcast, Centura Wealth Advisory’s Sean Clark, […]

In 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) introduced major changes to income and estate tax laws, offering tax cuts and adjustments that have shaped financial planning for high-net-worth individuals and business owners. However, these provisions are set to expire on December 31, 2025, which could result in higher tax rates and reduced exemptions. […]

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) significantly increased estate and gift tax exemptions, offering relief for high-net-worth families. However, with the law set to sunset on December 31, 2025, the exemption will be cut in half—exposing many more estates to a 40% tax rate on assets above the threshold. In this episode of Live […]

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The financial services industry has undergone a major transformation, shifting from commission-based models to fee-based Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs). While this change aimed to align client and advisor interests, it also led to the bundling of investment management with financial planning—raising the question: Are clients actually getting maximum value from bundled services? In this episode […]

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With the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaching, investors are facing increased market uncertainty. Geopolitical tensions, potential tax law changes, and congressional instability—including the ousting of the Speaker of the House and the risk of a government shutdown—are all adding to the complexity. In this episode of Live Life Liberated, Matt Griffith, CFP®, Senior Wealth Advisor, […]

Fostering a Thriving Corporate Culture in a Hybrid World With hybrid work environments becoming the norm, many companies struggle to maintain a strong culture, attract top talent, and build cohesive, high-performing teams. At Centura Wealth Advisory, we have implemented innovative strategies to create an engaging, supportive, and productive workplace—whether employees are in San Diego or […]

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As wealth increases, financial planning needs become more complex. Centura Wealth Advisory (Centura) specializes in serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, helping them optimize taxes, protect assets, and structure their wealth efficiently. In this episode of the Live Life Liberated podcast, Kyle Malmstrom and Sean Clark, MBA, share insights into Centura’s Liberated Wealth® process and discuss […]

The Power of Joint Casework in Wealth Advisory Advisors, are you looking to deliver exceptional value to your high-net-worth clients? The wealth management landscape is evolving, and collaboration is proving to be a key driver of success. In this episode of Live Life Liberated, Samantha Lawrence, CFP®, Associate Advisor at Centura Wealth Advisory (Centura), speaks […]