Talking Wealth

On this episode of Talking Wealth, Michael Batnick is joined by Brent Sullivan, author of Tax Alpha Insider, to discuss the growing scrutiny around tax-aware investing strategies. They break down new Treasury and IRS guidance targeting Section 351 ETF conversions, why regulators are taking a closer look at box-spread ETFs and related partnership structures, and whether this signals the beginning of a broader crackdown on tax optimization. Plus, which strategies remain on solid ground, where advi

On this episode of Talking Wealth, Josh Brown is joined by Roger Paradiso, Executive Chairman at O’Shaughnessy Asset Management, to discuss: how advisors can use custom client portfolios, how to use different technologies to solve for difficult situations, how the Canvas platform can be a hub where advisors can work in, what advisors are currently discussing with their clients, and more! This podcast is sponsored by DBMF, the world’s largest managed futures ETF. Discover why DBMF’s liquid, unco

On this episode of Talking Wealth, Josh Brown is joined by economist and author Allison Schrager to discuss her new book Worth the Risk and why Americans have become more risk-averse even as the world has become safer and more economically abundant. They break down why the things that feel safest—like holding cash and avoiding the stock market—can create risks of their own, how excessive caution can contribute to wealth inequality, and why technology, parenting, and the media have changed the wa

On this episode of Talking Wealth, Ben Carlson is joined by Nick Maggiulli of Of Dollars and Data to discuss the growing popularity of tax-aware long/short strategies and when they actually make sense for investors. They break down tax-loss harvesting, the costs and risks that come with leverage and shorting, and why tax deferral shouldn’t be confused with tax avoidance. Plus, why investors hate paying taxes more than they like making money, when minimizing taxes can actually hurt your financial

On this episode of Talking Wealth, Michael Batnick is joined by David Armstrong from WealthManagement.com to discuss two stories that reveal the risks of building your business on platforms you don’t control. They break down the controversy surrounding the Forbes advisor rankings, why major firms are pulling back, and Schwab’s decision to raise the minimum for its advisor referral program to $5 million. Plus, what both stories teach financial advisors about rankings, referrals, brand building, a

On this episode of Talking Wealth, Ben Carlson is joined by Will Bergen from Canvas to discuss the Canvas Managed Options program to break down how advisors can use managed options strategies to address real-world client needs—from generating incremental cash flow and managing downside risk to navigating concentrated stock positions. We explore how covered-call and hedged-equity strategies work, what investors are giving up in exchange for income or protection, and why an options overlay can off

On this episode of Talking Wealth, Michael Batnick sits down with Robb Baldwin, CEO of TradePMR, to discuss the evolution of the RIA custody business and what comes next now that TradePMR is part of Robinhood. Robb shares the story behind founding TradePMR, the types of independent advisors the platform was built to serve, and how Robinhood’s entrance into wealth management changes the competitive landscape. They dig into the opportunities to challenge incumbents like Schwab and Fidelity, the c

On this episode of Talking Wealth, Joseph Moore, author of How to Get Rich in American History, joins Ben Carlson to discuss 300 years of financial advice. What works, what doesn’t, and how our ideas about building wealth have changed over time. They also discuss real estate as a wealth-building tool, when it makes sense to sell versus hold, how real estate compares with stocks, and why your personality should play a role in how you invest. This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solut

How much money do you actually need to start an RIA? On this episode of Talking Wealth, Michael Batnick asked Tobias Salinger, Chief Correspondent at Financial Planning, who has probably talked to more first year firm owners than anyone alive. He wrote a 30 part series on the whole thing, from launch to exit. They covered the stuff nobody tells you before you leave. What it costs on day one. How long until the business pays you anything. Compliance, tech, custodians, and everything in between. I