In this episode of the Wealth Architect Podcast, Mark sits down with Brian Eyster, founder of the GRAD Process, to uncover a powerful and little-known concept: **"tax scholarships."** Brian explains how high-income families can legally use tax strategies to reduce their adjusted gross income—potentially unlocking financial aid and dramatically lowering the cost of college. The conversation also dives into the future of education, the role of AI, and why traditional college planning may be outdated. If you're thinking about college funding—or want to stop overpaying for it—this episode will open your eyes to what's possible. Connect with Brian Eyster:

🌐 Website: [https://essentialstrategies.net]

🔗 LinkedIn: Available via website contact section

In this episode, Mark sits down with business broker and M&A expert Richard Green to break down how buying and selling businesses really works.

They cover what makes a business valuable, why most businesses never sell, and how investors can use acquisitions and roll-ups to build serious wealth.

If you've ever considered owning, scaling, or exiting a business—this is a must-listen.

Connect with Richard Green:

https://greenandco.biz/

In this episode of the Wealth Architect Podcast, Mark sits down with entrepreneur and investor Sean Tepper, founder and CEO of TYKR—a platform designed to simplify stock investing using data, discipline, and a clear decision-making framework.

Sean shares how he went from struggling retail investor to building a system rooted in process engineering—transforming complex financial data into a simple "traffic light" approach for buying and selling stocks. We dive into the philosophy behind value investing, how to remove emotion from decision-making, and why confidence—not just returns—is the real key to long-term success in the market.

If you've ever wondered when to buy, when to sell, or how to cut through the noise, this episode delivers a practical, systematic approach that aligns perfectly with building consistent wealth over time.

Connect with Sean Tepper & TYKR:

• 🌐 Website: https://tykr.com

• 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seantepper/

• ⭐ Reviews: https://www.trustpilot.com/review/tykr.com