Rob Black looks at late Friday headlines and looking back at the week, EP Wealth's advisor Chad Burton discusses building your wealth, More on the Thursday October 16th Retirement & Wealth Strategies for Your Future seminar at the Palo Alto Elks Lodge where you can meet EP Wealth Advisors CFP Chad Burton and CFP CFA Ryan Ignacio

This episode recaps Chad Burton daily guest spots with Rob Black for the week of July 24th. Sign up for the live retirement event on 2/1 in Palo Alto at www.ChadBurton.com.

Chad tackles real-world scenario where a high-net-worth investor owns several million in rental properties but has limited liquidity in traditional accounts. With inflation outpacing rental growth, what’s the smartest way to unlock equity? Chad explores loan strategies, strategic property sales, 1031 exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), and 721 exchanges to optimize wealth while minimizing tax burdens. But that’s just the beginning—this episode also dives into critical financial planning questions: Do I have enough? Where will each dollar come from? How do I navigate tough markets?

Chad also breaks down the 7 essential steps to building a tax-efficient portfolio, including cash flow modeling, risk tolerance, tax-efficient withdrawal strategies, and Monte Carlo simulations for order of returns risk. Plus, he examines whether the primary issue is Roth conversions or single stock risk with capital gains and how to structure a portfolio for lower turnover and optimized tax efficiency. If you’re serious about long-term financial security, estate planning, and maximizing your investment potential, this episode is packed with expert insights you won’t want to miss!

Chad joins Rob Black to dive into the latest updates on 401(k) contribution limits for 2025, including new IRS catch-up provisions for older workers, mega Roth strategies, and backdoor Roth IRAs. Explore retirement planning essentials like Morningstar's revised 3.7% withdrawal rate, strategies for optimizing Social Security timing, and the pros and cons of bond ladders versus ETFs. Chad also discusses common retirement mistakes—from underestimating inflation to overlooking health priorities—and offers actionable insights for a secure and fulfilling retirement.

In this episode, Chad joins Rob Black and dives into key financial market trends, including a recap of December's performance where the S&P 500 dropped, and bonds fell. Chad discusses high expectations for Q4 2024 earnings growth, the elevated forward P/E ratio for the S&P 500, and the unprecedented concentration of 10 companies comprising 39% of the S&P 500 index. Chad explores retirement portfolio strategies, emphasizing long-term planning, diversification between asset classes, and careful repositioning for those nearing retirement. He provides advice on managing windfalls, highlighting the benefits of dollar-cost averaging, individual tax-free bonds, and direct indexing, while also examining the role and risks of alternative investments such as private REITs, private credit, and private equity. The episode concludes with an analysis of California rental properties amid rising insurance challenges, detailing stringent requirements for coverage, the limitations of the FAIR plan, and the potential advantages of 1031 exchanges for property owners reassessing their investments.

Are you looking for ways to optimize your real estate investments and potentially defer taxes? Watch our latest recording where we explore how 1031 exchanges into Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) may potentially provide a path to passive income while reducing the burden of property management.

Presented by Chad Burton, CFP®, this seminar walks you through the current real estate environment, trends in 1031 exchanges, and how DSTs can likely enhance your investment strategy.

In this recording, we discuss topics such as:

• Understanding 1031 exchanges and how they work

• Exploring the factors of DSTs for passive investment income

• Considerations for real estate owners looking to diversify

• Strategies for deferring capital gains taxes while maintaining income flow

This seminar is ideal for real estate investors, property owners, and individuals interested in simplifying their real estate portfolios while seeking tax-efficient investment strategies.

The information being presented in this video is aimed at individuals who have at least $500,000 in investable assets.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.

*Investable assets include qualified retirement plans (IRA, Roth IRA, 401(k), taxable brokerage, cash (savings/checking) and CDs. Investable assets do not include your home, vehicles, or collectibles.