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Alex M. Lynch CFA®
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Money Talks with CFA Society Nigeria
The Role of Solicitors in the Capital Market
Capital markets rely on more than investors and regulators; they also depend on strong legal frameworks and trusted advisors. In this episode, we speak with Simisola Eyisanmi, Partner at Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA) and Chairman of the Capital Market Solicitors Association, on the critical role solicitors play in the investment and securities ecosystem.Simisola explains what it means to be a capital market solicitor, how this role differs from general legal practice, and the responsibilities solicitors carry in transactions such as public offers and initial public offerings. The conversation also highlights why investors should care about the...
2026-02-09
28 min
Lead-Lag Live
Diversification Is Misunderstood: Alex Shahidi on Inflation Risk, Portfolio Balance, and Investing Into 2026
In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Alex Shahidi, Managing Partner and Co-Chief Investment Officer at Evoke Advisors, to break down why markets heading into 2026 are forcing investors to rethink diversification, risk, and portfolio construction.With inflation remaining sticky, political uncertainty rising, and stocks and bonds often moving together during inflation shocks, Alex explains why the traditional 60/40 framework falls short and what true diversification actually looks like in an environment defined by wide-ranging macro outcomes.Throughout the conversation, we discuss how his work around balanced asset allocation and risk parity...
2026-02-05
11 min
Smart Money Conversations
Episode 20- Wealth Audits, The ABC's of Trusts, and Changing Your State Residency: Part 2 of our conversation with Alex Popovich, JD, LLM
In Episode 20, we welcome back Alexander M. Popovich, JD, LLM, Principal and Founder of Planning Advisory Services, LLC, and a seasoned expert in tax, trusts, and estate planning for high-net-worth families. Building on his previous appearance, Alex tackles our questions and dives into three essential topics: conducting effective wealth audits to identify gaps in your current plan, breaking down the ABC's of trusts (from revocable living trusts to advanced structures like A/B trusts), and critical considerations when changing residency to another state—including impacts on estate taxes, document validity, probate rules, and domicile planning. Packed with practical strategies an...
2026-01-15
1h 58
Lead-Lag Live
The Truth About Risk Parity: Alex Shahidi on Building a Real Balanced Portfolio
Markets sit near record highs even as economic signals send mixed messages, and many portfolios are more concentrated today than ever. In this Lead-Lag Deep Dive, Melanie Schaeffer sits down with Alex Shahidi, CO-CIO at Evoke Advisors, to break down what risk parity really is and why traditional frameworks like 60 40 may leave investors exposed.Shahidi explains how growth and inflation cycles historically drive long term returns, why diversification is often misunderstood, and how a true balanced allocation uses equities, commodities, gold, treasuries, and inflation linked bonds to weather very different market regimes. He also discusses the philosophy...
2025-12-18
20 min
CFA Archives
HollyShorts LIVE: Shooting Two Films at Once w/ Alex Bush writer, director & producer of "Thaw"
We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for the 19th annual Oscar Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival, as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers.In this episode, Hae sits down with writer, director & producer Alex Bush to discuss Alex’s film, “Thaw”. Logline: While isolated on a remote farm, two friends enter into a game of gender-reversed role play.Follow the film on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thawfilm/Follow Alex: https://alexpbush.com...
2025-12-08
10 min
Lead-Lag Live
Regime Shift Ahead: Alex Shahidi on Inflation Risk, True Diversification, and Building Resilient Portfolios
In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Alex Shahidi, Co-Chief Investment Officer at Evoke Advisors, to unpack the structural forces reshaping markets — from persistent inflation to weakening growth, rising deficits, and the return of macro volatility.From the limitations of the traditional 60-40 portfolio to the misunderstood mechanics behind risk parity, Shahidi explains how investors can build portfolios that survive multiple economic regimes without relying on forecasts or market timing.In this episode:– Why inflation volatility poses the biggest risk to portfolios today– How the past decade...
2025-12-03
20 min
The Game with Alex Hormozi
8. The Three Levers of CFA | $100M Lost Chapters Audiobook
Welcome to The Game w/ Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned and will learn on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Wanna scale your business? Click here.Follow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
2025-11-14
03 min
Lead-Lag Live
Beyond 60/40: Alex Shahidi on Diversification, Inflation, and Risk Parity Investing
In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Alex Shahidi, Managing Partner and Co-Chief Investment Officer at Evoke Advisors, to explore why traditional portfolio construction is failing investors.From lost decades in the S&P 500 to the dangers of overconcentration, Alex lays out why diversification is more than a buzzword—and how risk parity creates a framework that can withstand both growth and inflation shocks.In this episode:– Why owning the S&P 500 alone exposes investors to hidden– The lessons from the 1970s inflation era and what they mean– How risk par...
2025-10-07
16 min
Smart Money Conversations
Episode 13: Avoid Costly Planning Mistakes with Alex Popovich
In this episode we hear from Alexander M. Popovich, JD, LLM, Principal and Founder of Planning Advisory Services, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in tax, estate, and legal advisory planning for high-net-worth families and businesses.Alex leads an in depth discussion of good planning gone bad: , unfunded trusts, not documenting gifts correctly, unintentional gaps in insurance coverage, tax return mishaps, correct use and registration of LLC's , and more. Be sure to listen to the end where Alex handles how to talk to loved ones about your estate plan and when.Website: www...
2025-09-23
1h 18
Lead-Lag Live
Rethinking Diversification: Alex Shahidi on Risk Parity and the 60/40 Problem
Rethinking Diversification: Alex Shahidi on Risk Parity and the 60/40 ProblemIn this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Alex Shahidi, Managing Partner and Co-CIO at Evoke Advisors, to talk about why most portfolios aren’t nearly as diversified as investors think — and how risk parity aims to fix that.We dig into why the traditional 60/40 portfolio fails, how to truly diversify against growth and inflation shocks, and why today’s market risks make balance more important than ever.In this episode:Why “balanced” portfolios are still stock-heavyHow risk parity works — and why it’s...
2025-08-13
18 min
STUZZ - Finanzapéro (die Ausbildungsplattform für Investitionen)
Einzelaktien, Fonds oder ETFs: Reto war zu Gast bei Alex Bartl im PlanningFinance Podcast
In dieser Folge besprechen wir, ob man in Einzelaktien, ETFs oder Fonds investieren soll.Wann macht es Sinn, in einzelne Aktien zu investieren?Warum sind ETFs eine sehr gute Wahl, aber nicht immer die beste Lösung?Haben aktive Fonds eine Existenzberechtigung?Wie hängt die Anlagestrategie von deiner Lebensphase ab?Falls dir die Folge gefallen hat:🔔 Abonniere den Podcast, damit du keine Folge verpasst.📲 Teile ihn mit Freunden, die das auch hören sollten.Für weitere Insights abonniere unseren Newsletter auf:📬 https://www.stu...
2025-07-30
1h 03
Experience-Focused Leaders
1 – From Idea to Impact: How to Make Your Innovations Actually Stick
Your host, Alex Shevelenko, sits down with Nick Jane, CFA and CEO of IdeaScale, to unpack what it really takes to drive innovation inside large organizations. Nick shares his journey from academia and Wall Street to leading one of the most impactful platforms in idea management. Along the way, he highlights what slows innovation down—bureaucracy, unclear communication, and the loss of creative hunger—and how leaders can design systems that do the opposite.Nick makes the case for passionate teams, clear structures, and fast feedback loops. He draws a sharp contrast between the rapid, decisive style of l...
2025-07-29
45 min
Lead-Lag Live
Predicting the Unpredictable with Alex Shahidi
The investment world is filled with overconfidence. We obsessively track our wins while conveniently forgetting our losses, leading most investors—even professionals—to achieve prediction accuracy barely above 50%. This sobering reality forms the foundation of a fascinating conversation about why predicting markets is so difficult and how diversification offers protection against our behavioral biases.When we zoom in too closely on market movements, every fluctuation appears significant, triggering emotional responses that frequently sabotage our long-term success. The natural instincts that serve us well in everyday life often lead to counterproductive investment behaviors—buying high and selling low in res...
2025-07-12
41 min
Lead-Lag Live
Diversification: The Free Lunch Nobody's Taking with Alex Shahidi
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2025-07-05
44 min
STUZZ - Finanzapéro (die Ausbildungsplattform für Investitionen)
Bitcoin und Gold: Jeff war zu Gast bei Alex Bartl im PlanningFinance Podcast
In dieser Folge sprechen wir über die Rolle von Gold und Bitcoin in einem diversifizierten Portfolio. Wieso soll man in diese Anlageklassen investieren, Welche Anlagemöglichkeiten gibt es, von ETFs (Exchange Traded, Funds) über ETPs (Exchange Traded Products) bis zur Eigenverwahrung ("not your keys, not your coins'" und "If you can’t touch it, it’s not your gold“),Wieviel soll man in diese Anlageklassen investieren und was dein Alter damit zu tun hat?Falls dir die Folge gefallen hat:🔔 Abonniere den Podcast, damit du keine Folge verpasst.📲 Teile ihn mit Freunden, d...
2025-06-30
58 min
Lead-Lag Live
Diversification Trumps Conviction with Alex Shahidi
Are you prepared for a financial landscape unlike anything we've seen in decades? The investing playbook that worked for the past ten years might be obsolete as we navigate unprecedented uncertainty in markets."It's very possible there's a sea change and the next decade looks very different from the last decade," warns Alex Shahidi of Evoke Advisors. After years of low interest rates, stable volatility, and US stock dominance, today's environment features sticky inflation, political uncertainty, and a significantly constrained policy response toolkit. The potential range of outcomes is wider than at any point in recent memory...
2025-05-01
50 min
Alliance Wealth Advisors
Inflection Points: Buffett & Munger Unscripted with Alex Morris
For episode 20, our guest is Alex Morris, founder of TSOH Investment Research and author of the newly released book Buffett and Munger Unscripted: Three Decades of Investment and Business Insights from the Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meetings. Before starting his own firm, Alex spent a decade as a buy-side analyst. He earned both his undergraduate degree and MBA from the University of Florida and is a CFA Charterholder.We sat down to talk about his new book, which pulls together decades of insights from Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger. It is organized by topic and covers everything from...
2025-05-01
1h 26
Allan Nyamutale, CFA Podcast
Operating an effective Sacco
Here is a link to Kakande Alex’s Introduction to Bonds - This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit allannyamutale.substack.com
2025-03-13
47 min
roadmap to RETIREMENT
EP 49: Oh Canada w Lucas Wennersten
In this episode of Roadmap to Retirement Podcast, I am joined by Lucas Wennersten CFA, CFP®(Canada), CFP®(U.S.A.) of 49th Parallel Wealth Management to discuss the complexities of cross-border financial planning between the US and Canada. Lucas shares his journey from the mortgage business to becoming a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) specializing in cross-border financial planning, highlighting the unique challenges and strategies involved. We delve into topics such as the deemed disposition rules for Canadians moving to the US, tax implications for retirement accounts, gifting money across borders, inheritance rules for IRAs, and the healthcare systems of...
2025-03-12
27 min
Lead-Lag Live
Diversified Returns: The Case for Risk Parity with Alex Shahidi
Dive into the world of investment strategies with our latest episode focused on risk parity and the innovative ETFs, RPAR and UPAR. Join financial expert Alex Shahidi as he unpacks the evolving landscape of portfolio management, encouraging listeners to reassess their traditional views on asset allocation. The conversation covers the importance of diversification, revealing the limitations of the conventional 60/40 model that many investors continue to favor. With insights backed by historical data, we explore how equities, commodities, treasuries, and gold have performed through various market cycles. Shahidi clarifies the concept of risk parity, shedding light on how i...
2025-02-27
55 min
This Week in Intelligent Investing
Alex Morris on His New Book, "Buffett and Munger Unscripted", and Disney $DIS
In this episode, co-hosts Elliot Turner and John Mihaljevic welcome Alex Morris, founder of the TSOH Investment Research Service, a long-term focused equity research service. Alex discusses key takeaways from his new book, Buffett and Munger Unscripted: Three Decades of Investment and Business Insights from the Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meetings. Enjoy the conversation! Helpful links: Amazon book page TSOH Investment Research Alex Morris is the founder of the TSOH Investment Research Service, a long-term focused equity research service with 100% portfolio transparency. He earned his undergraduate degree and MBA from the University of Florida...
2025-02-27
1h 18
Lead-Lag Live
Alex Shahidi on Risk Parity Investing, Portfolio Diversification Strategies, and Mitigating Market Volatility
Unlock the secrets to crafting a truly balanced investment strategy that withstands the test of time and market volatility. Join us for an insightful episode with Alex Shahidi from Evoke Advisors as we dissect risk parity investing and its potential to revolutionize traditional portfolio strategies. Discover how this approach aims to mitigate the shortcomings of the classic 60-40 asset allocation model by evenly distributing risk across various economic environments and asset classes.We challenge conventional wisdom by diving into historical market events like the dot-com bubble and the global financial crisis, examining how they exposed vulnerabilities in...
2024-11-30
51 min
Lead-Lag Live
Navigating Financial Turbulence and Embracing New Portfolio Models with Alex Shahidi
What if the conventional wisdom you've trusted for years is actually leading you astray in your investments? Join us as we unravel the complexities of financial advising with Alex Shahidi, co-CIO of Evoke Advisors. With 25 years of experience, Alex shares how market expectations from the late 90s often clashed with reality, especially in the turbulent 2000s. Together, we explore the evolution of financial advising, transitioning from commission-driven stockbroking to a more client-focused advisory model that prioritizes independent thinking over firm profits.As we navigate the challenges of our current financial landscape, Alex and I discuss the crucial...
2024-10-10
48 min
The Startup Club Podcast
Alex Forsyth-Thompson (Float): Helping Consumers Buy Now and Pay Waaay Later, Responsibly.
In this episode, we’re thrilled to sit down with Alex Forsyth-Thompson, Founder and CEO of Float, Africa's first card-linked instalment platform that's disrupting traditional BNPL and encouraging responsible spending, by letting shoppers split big-ticket payments over time using existing credit. Despite reaching an executive position at a leading financial services business in his late twenties - Alex took the leap into tech entrepreneurship after spotting the gap to offer BNPL in a way that better serves the customer and merchant alike.After 18 months in "the wilderness" (as he describes it) building an MVP, he lan...
2024-07-18
1h 00
The Pivot Experience Podcast
TPE EP 34 Is This Worth It? ft. Tyler Mumford
What’s up TPE family! We are back with another episode of The Pivot Experience podcast! On today’s show we have another special guest that we feel will bring value to your leadership journey. Tyler Mumford has come to TPE to share some of his story as he is currently a part of Chick-fil-A’s Leadership Development Program. Tyler is aspiring to become a Chick-fil-A operator and he shares his experience on our broadcast. We are appreciative of Tyler’s time and we believe he is providing a lot of value for those who tune in! Please share this show wit...
2024-06-07
28 min
Financial Perspectives
Leveraging Generative AI within Private Equity: Insights from Alex Chitea, CFA, Founder and Managing Partner of Funston Capital
Send us a message!On this episode of the CFA Society San Francisco Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Alex Chitea, CFA, Founder and Managing Partner of Funston Capital, an entrepreneurial investment fund. Prior to founding Funston, Alex led the programs and startup partnerships for cybersecurity and identity at Orange Silicon Valley - a subsidiary of Orange, a French multinational telecommunications company, that collaborates with startups, investors, researchers and other partners to bring innovation to the group’s operations around the world. He started his career as an early employee at Google and als...
2024-05-28
14 min
How to Lend Money to Strangers
Zero interest Zero fees Zero new credit, with Alex Forsyth-Thompson (Float)
“Buy now and pay in up to 24 monthly instalments using your existing credit card. Zero interest. Zero fees. Zero new credit.” With copy that good, you might not actually need to listen to this week’s episode 😉 But please do, it’s a really good one as we hear first hand from one of South Africa’s most exciting new fintech founders. Float is all about taking a payment tool that you already know and love, stripping away the cost, to providing cash flow management that enables spend without an unnecessary expansion of unsecured credi...
2024-04-18
28 min
Orion's The Weighing Machine
Alex Rabinovich of Halo Investing - Protective Investing: What Is It and Can It Work for Your Clients?
Alex Rabinovich, CFA has a diverse range of work experience in the finance industry. Alex is currently the Head of Enterprise Sales at Halo Investing, a position they have held since January 2023. Prior to that, Alex worked at Russell Investments for almost a decade. Their roles at Russell Investments include Head of Strategic Accounts, where they led a team focused on expanding distribution with national intermediary partners and was responsible for planning and executing business plans. Alex also served as Director of Strategic Accounts, where they initiated and launched new strategic relationships with top broker dealers/distributors. Additionally, Alex...
2024-01-30
38 min
IglesiaCFA
Pr. Alex Sampedro | El único Dios | 22-10-2023
➡️ SIGUENOS EN: ▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iglesiacfa/ ▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IglesiaCFA ▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFAcentral
2023-12-11
53 min
DecentraLounge
Ep 01 Alex Botte, CFA, CAIA – Runa Digital Assets
In the inaugural episode of DecentraLounge, co-hosts Ryan Haczynski and Jordan Knecht sit down with Alex Botte, CFA, CAIA, from Runa Digital Assets. The discussion covers the intricacies of digital asset investment strategies, the importance of institutional adoption in the cryptocurrency space, and the future potential of decentralized finance (DeFi). Alex shares insights into Runa […] The post Ep 01 Alex Botte, CFA, CAIA – Runa Digital Assets appeared first on DecentraLounge.
2023-10-24
26 min
DecentraLounge
Ep 01 Alex Botte, CFA, CAIA – Runa Digital Assets
In the inaugural episode of DecentraLounge, co-hosts Ryan Haczynski and Jordan Knecht sit down with Alex Botte, CFA, CAIA, from Runa Digital Assets. The discussion covers the intricacies of digital asset investment strategies, the importance of institutional adoption in the cryptocurrency space, and the future potential of decentralized finance (DeFi). Alex shares insights into Runa […] The post Ep 01 Alex Botte, CFA, CAIA – Runa Digital Assets appeared first on DecentraLounge.
2023-10-24
26 min
We Are Actuaries
Emerging Actuarial Leaders with Alex Leung
Tell us what you thought of this episode!Alex is a senior actuary of the Wealth Protection valuation team in ResolutionLife Australasia, managing the technical and delivery aspects of management and regulatory reporting. In this role, Alex is also involved in transformation projects such as separation from AMP, US GAAP, and IFRS17. Alex has 10+ years of experience in valuation, pricing strategy, and data analytics across life insurance, wealth management, and banking practices. He spent 3.5 years working in Hong Kong in his early career but relocated back to Sydney in 2013, and in the same year he c...
2023-10-17
23 min
Web3 Deep Dive
Web3’s impact on the Internet with Alex Tapscott
Rachel Wolfson sat down with Alex Tapscott – entrepreneur, business author, and seasoned capital markets professional – to discuss how businesses are using Web3 today and how they may use the technology moving forward. Alex also spoke about how Web3 will advance the internet, along with the release of his new book, “Web3: Charting the Internet's Next Economic and Cultural Frontier.” This week's guest: Alex Tapscott is an entrepreneur, business author, and seasoned capital markets professional focused on the impact of emerging technologies such as Web3, AI, VR/AR and the Metaverse on business, governmen...
2023-08-29
44 min
Lead-Lag Live
Exploring Bitcoin's Potential in Fighting Monetary Repression and Upholding Freedom with Alex Gladstein
Join us on a journey with Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer of the Human Rights Foundation, as we unlock the massive potential of Bitcoin in the fight against monetary repression and the quest for freedom. Gladstein takes us into a world where governments manipulate money systems to oppress citizens and paints a vivid picture of how Bitcoin is becoming a beacon of hope for modern-day freedom fighters. With insights from his book, "Hidden Repression", he peels back the layers of the dollar system's history and its role in causing global suffering. This compelling narrative promises to leave you questioning...
2023-08-20
47 min
Cinematography for Actors
HollyShorts LIVE: Building India in Atlanta w/ Alex Woodruff (Writer/Producer) of “Mysore Magic"
We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for the 19th annual Oscar Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival, as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers.In this episode, Hae & Inde sit down with Alex Woodruff (Writer/Producer) of the film, “Mysore Magic”.Logline: The true story of an unlikely romance in 1982 at a disco competition in Mysore, India.Alex talks about the process of co-writing & the origin of this story and plans for the future. Working in Atlanta and building a palace in collaboration with the locations & production designer...
2023-08-12
11 min
Cinematography for Actors
HollyShorts LIVE: Shooting Two Films at Once w/ Alex Bush writer, director & producer of "Thaw"
We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for the 19th annual Oscar Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival, as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers.In this episode, Hae sits down with writer, director & producer Alex Bush to discuss Alex’s film, “Thaw”. Logline: While isolated on a remote farm, two friends enter into a game of gender-reversed role play.Follow the film on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thawfilm/Follow Alex: https://alexpbush.com...
2023-08-11
10 min
The Leadership in Insurance Podcast - Insurtech & Innovation
Kita, Carbon Risks & the Responsibility of the Insurance Industry : An Interview with Natalia Dorfman, CEO & Co-Founder & James Kench, Head of Insurance at Kita
We are sharing a very exciting episode on The Leadership In Insurance Podcast today as we’re joined by two guests from the Kita team, Natalia Dorfman, CEO & Co-Founder & James Kench, CFA Kench, Head of Insurance to discuss all things #Carbon insurance.We love talking about emerging risks a lot on this podcast, and this episode is just that…🎙 Our conversation covers all things climate risk - If we as an industry say we are committed to ESG, what responsibility do we have to cover such risks?🎙 We look at the origin story of...
2023-08-07
34 min
Freelance Finance Fix
Tax-Free Rental Income
Are you aware you can rent out your home for tax-free income? That’s right—for freelancers, solopreneurs, and small business owners who love to travel, renting your property might be an excellent way to earn tax-free income. In this episode, Alex covers what the Augusta Rule is and how to take full advantage of renting your home for tax-free income, along with details about Section 280A. In this episode, you’ll also hear: How the Master’s Golf Tournament changed short term rental rules Tips for taking advantage of the Augusta Rule...
2023-05-30
09 min
Freelance Finance Fix
Tempted by High Interest CDs? Here's How to Protect Your Financial Future
Have you noticed more banks enticing you with higher rates? Higher rates generally mean higher savings but there’s no guarantee to how long this seemingly win/win situation will actually last. In this episode, Alex shares why banks are offering high rates and why you should review your long term financial goals before making any changes to your current investments. In this episode, you’ll also hear: Why banks are pushing longer term investment offers Inflation as a benchmark for financial planning Long-term power of compounding and equity market’s...
2023-05-23
11 min
Freelance Finance Fix
Common Questions about Home Office Deductions
Our last episode, “Are You Maximizing Your Home Office Deductions?”, focused on home office deductions and details about Form 8829 Expenses for Business Use of Your Home. Be sure to review IRS Publication 587 and make sure you're using the most advantageous calculation when determining the business use percentage of your home. In this episode, Alex answers the most common questions about home office deductions to ensure your claim is as legitimate as possible. In this episode, you’ll also hear: Which spaces in your home qualify for deductions Storage use and exclusive use by busine...
2023-05-16
12 min
The Freedom Formula for Physicians | How Doctors Cut Debt & Slash Taxes | Business Of Medicine | Financial Education
S8, Episode 19 - From Burnout to Telemedicine with Dr. Cherisa Sandrow & Dr. Alex Sandrow
Dr. Cherisa and Dr. Alex Sandrow have faced multiple challenges as they take a unique path to solve health care crisis and create a sustainable future. Today, they are experts in telemedicine, burnout, and creating a thriving independent telemedicine practice that gave them more time, freedom, and family. They are passionate about sharing their journey with others in hopes of helping other physicians transform their lives, realize their potential, and learn to live life on their own terms. In this episode, you will discover... What influences them to pursue a medical degree? ...
2023-05-12
57 min
Educational Alpha
S1: Conversation with Jennifer Murphy, CFA, founder and CEO of Runa Digital Assets, LLC and Alex Botte, CFA, CAIA, Head of Client & Portfolio Solutions at Runa Digital Assets, LLC
In this episode, Bill catches up with two guests from the digital assets space, Jennifer Murphy, Founder & CEO of Runa Digital Assets and Alex Botte, Head of Client & Portfolio Solutions at Runa. It’s no secret that the evolution of the “Web” has transformed our world. Its first phase, Web 1, opened the unprecedented availability of information, and Web 2’s interactive social and mobile applications created some of the world’s most powerful networks and most valuable companies. Listen in to hear how Jennifer and Alex believe digital assets to be the start of Web3.
2023-05-09
25 min
Freelance Finance Fix
Are You Maximizing Your Home Office Deductions?
Although the April tax deadline has passed, now is a great time to review your return to ensure you’re maximizing your home office deductions. In this episode, Alex dives into home office deductions, different ways to compute your home office use, and what to know about Form 8829 Expenses for Business Use of Your Home. In this episode, you’ll also hear: What constitutes a business use area in the home Gross square footage and usable square footage calculations Getting the most out of your home office deduction Must...
2023-05-09
12 min
Freelance Finance Fix
Quarterly Tax Payments Simplified
Our previous episode, “A Freelancer’s Guide to Quarterly Tax Payments,” covered the basics of estimated tax payments and avoiding underpayment penalties. In this episode, Alex discusses safe harbor provisions and determining your estimated tax payment. Be sure to check out Publication 505 by the IRS to learn more about estimated tax withholdings and safe harbor provisions. In this episode, you’ll also hear: Benefits of safe harbor provisions for non-W2 income earners 90% accuracy for estimated payments and paying 110% of prior year taxes Pro-tips for making estimated payments as a freelancer or...
2023-05-02
10 min
Freelance Finance Fix
A Freelancer’s Guide to Quarterly Tax Payments
You might be mistaken if you’re a small business owner or freelancer and think you only have to pay the IRS once a year. Estimated tax payments only apply in certain states, so review your local tax laws to avoid any penalty. In this episode, Alex breaks down what estimated tax payments are, who has to pay them, and how to pay them on time, and shares some insight to keep clear of paying the IRS more than is absolutely necessary. In this episode, you’ll also hear: Avoiding underpayment penalties Pay-as...
2023-04-25
13 min
Cinematography for Actors
Ep 24 - Know Me By My Work with Alex Wright & Monica McCarthy
A special episode in collaboration with Monica McCarthy, and Alexandra Wright of Delta Acting Community!Cinematography for ActorsWe teach actors the technical side of performance through education and community-building eventswww.cinematographyforactors.comJoin the CFA Community, sign up to our newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/e27e1a2bc895/newsletter0:01:30 - Monica McCarthy and Alexandra Wright are back!0:02:02 - Hae fumbles through the soundboard0:02:57 - Where are we? What are we doing?0:05:28 - Alex & London0:10:11 - Monica & London0:15:56 - Hae & London0:18:03 - Healing old wounds / bridging old gaps0:24:00 - Women supporting Women! Surrounding ourselves with women!0:28:13...
2023-04-20
1h 06
Freelance Finance Fix
Most Common 529 Questions
Our prior episode, “529 Plans are for More than Education” highlighted that the traditional 529 College Savings plans are set for big changes. While 529 accounts used to be where parents and grandparents invested money to fund the next generation's higher-level education costs like tuition, the Secure Act 2.0 includes provisions that if unused, this money can be rolled into a beneficiary’s Roth IRA. There are restrictions and rules that must be followed, but listen to the Freelance Finance Fix Episode 13 for all of the details. In this episode, Alex addresses 8 of the most common 529 plan questions and answers and shares...
2023-04-18
13 min
特许金融街
EPISODE 48:听听币圈OG怎么说?聊聊数字货币的机会与风险
主播 | 頔枫 / Carl策划 | Sunny制作人 | 红豆文案 | 红豆 / 筠凡统筹 | 嘉澍 / Frances2023年一季度以来,比特币上涨了72%,是今年表现最好的资产品种。随着近几年虚拟货币价值的成千倍高涨和过山车式的回落调整,比特币、狗狗币、以太币等虚拟货币逐渐为人们所熟知,而公众对虚拟货币的了解大多仅局限于耳熟能详的名词,对于其专业知识和投资门道仍知之甚少。本期播客节目我们请到深耕币圈的两位专业人士,来听听业内OG们对于数字货币在技术壁垒、行业趋势、安全性和投资机会等方面的见解和思考,希望本期节目能够带给各位听众对web3.0和币圈的新的认知和理解。「本期嘉宾」Allen,资深web3行业投资机构负责人,管理多支美元基金,从业以来综合回报率超过一百倍Alex,来自香港的web3从业者,入行5年,是从事资产交易平台、区域链大数据、Dapp、公链相关业务技术研发的资深专家「本期内容」一、技术背景和概念02:20 嘉宾介绍05:44 币圈的基础是区块链,在此基础之上,衍生出了layer2、layer3层级。对于Layer2基础设施层和Layer3应用层来说,基础设施层的加密公司服务对象更偏向于TO B,而应用层更TO C?15:04 如何看待中心化稳定币接连暴雷,以及监管认为稳定币拥有证券性质?未来去中心化稳定币有哪些机会?24:00 数字资产的NFT这种认证方式,其护城河有多宽?二、交易和资产配置
2023-04-12
1h 41
Freelance Finance Fix
How to Use a 529 College Savings Plan for More than Education
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12 min
Freelance Finance Fix
How Much Tax Would I Owe if I Sell My Home?
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2023-04-04
11 min
Freelance Finance Fix
10 Situations Where a Roth Conversion Doesn’t Make Sense
Although Roth IRA conversions offer many financial benefits, they can also create financial woes if converted too soon or if tax filings aren’t managed properly. In this episode, Alex shares 10 scenarios where it’ll pay to think twice before executing a Roth conversion. In this episode, you’ll also hear: How Roth conversions impact income benefits and taxes Recognizing Roth conversions do not have a limited time window Why age doesn’t matter for Roth conversions Must-listen moments: [00:03:28] Often, a mistake with Roth conversions or contribution...
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11 min
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Pr Alex Sampedro | Los Favoritos de Dios | 12-03-2023
Adoración Si te quitan todo lo que crees que te da valor, que te queda, cuál es el sentido de tu existencia ? Cuál es tu motor de vida, que es lo que te mueve? Génesis La historia de la humanidad no es de un Dios que se esconde del ser humano, es del ser humano escondiéndose de un Dios que esta desesperado, buscando lo que se había perdido Terapia Ocupacional ✨ Todos estamos rotos pero Dios te ama tal y como eres y no por cómo deberías ser El milagro más increíble no es re...
2023-03-26
1h 00
Freelance Finance Fix
How Wealthy People Get More Tax-Free Growth
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2023-03-21
12 min
TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast
#406: Debt-Based Colonialism and Structural Adjustment with Alex Gladstein
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2023-03-20
1h 21
Freelance Finance Fix
Funding a Freelance Lifestyle with an Old 401K
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11 min
Freelance Finance Fix
Do Bonds Belong in Roth?
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2023-03-07
12 min
Freelance Finance Fix
7 Things for Freelancers to Prepare For Tax Season
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12 min
Freelance Finance Fix
Gifting Without a Paper Trail
Every year brings the opportunity to take advantage of the annual gift tax exemption to non-charities when filing taxes, but many don’t understand the gift tax limit or its benefits. In this episode, Alex explains the annual gifting limit, how to increase your 2023 gifting limit from $17,000 to potentially $68,000, and why it’s important to plan your gifts. In this episode, you’ll also hear: Defining what the IRS considers a gift Common misunderstandings about the annual gift tax exemption Suggestions for creating a gifting plan and what forms are required for gifts Must-liste...
2023-02-21
13 min
Freelance Finance Fix
The Power of an HSA Part 2
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2023-02-14
11 min
Freelance Finance Fix
The Power of an HSA Part 1
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2023-02-07
11 min
Freelance Finance Fix
Roth IRA Features That Benefit Freelancers
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2023-01-31
09 min