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Intentional Family Wealth Podcast

Intentional Family Wealth Podcast

By: Stephen H. Nelson CFA CFP® & Matthew E. Higbie CFA CFP® TPCP®
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Summary

For families with significant wealth, the question shifts from "Will I have enough?" to "How do I steward this well?" Over years of working with affluent families, we've seen recurring concerns: How much should we give our children without harming their motivation or well-being? How do we live with purpose? How can we protect family unity from the challenges wealth can bring? And how do we balance enjoying our resources with giving? Join Stephen Nelson, CFA®, CFP® and Matt Higbie, CFA®, CFP®, TPCP® as they share insights on investing, tax planning, and raising grounded, capable children. This isn't generic advice—it's clarity for those with more at stake.Birchwood Capital 2026 Economics Parenting & Families Personal Finance Relationships
Episodes
  • How Much Can You REALLY Write Off With Charitable Donations?
    May 15 2026

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    Think you can write off 100% of your income with charitable donations? Not so fast. In this video, we break down the IRS rules for charitable tax deductions, including the real limits on cash donations, appreciated stock, donor-advised funds, and private foundations.

    Learn how high-income earners, business owners, and charitably inclined families can maximize tax savings, avoid costly mistakes, and use strategies like donating appreciated stock to reduce both income taxes and capital gains taxes. We also cover the new charitable deduction changes starting in 2026 and walk through real tax software examples to show how the rules actually work.

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    23 mins
  • GRAT Strategy Explained (Grantor Retained Annuity Trust)
    May 1 2026

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    What is a GRAT (Grantor Retained Annuity Trust) and how do the wealthy use it to pass on millions tax-efficiently? In this video, we break down how GRATs work, who they're for, and why billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg and Jensen Huang use them for estate planning.

    You'll learn the step-by-step mechanics, real-world examples, key benefits, risks, and strategies like "zeroing out" GRATs to potentially transfer massive wealth with little to no estate tax.

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    22 mins
  • What Wealthy Families Do Differently To Raise Financially Responsible Kids
    Apr 15 2026

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    Wondering when and how to talk to your kids about money and wealth?

    In this video, we break down the best age to start financial conversations, how to teach strong money values, and what wealthy families do differently to raise financially responsible kids.

    Learn practical strategies to avoid entitlement, build financial literacy, and prepare the next generation for wealth the right way.

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    25 mins
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