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    Charitable Giving Basics

    With the end of year coming quickly, I wanted to cover the common questions we get about on charitable giving while there is still time to squeeze some giving in. The topic of charitable giving is…

    By Matthew Nelson
    November 28, 2025

    5 Min Read
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    Charitable Giving: Using a Donor-Advised Fund

    When it comes to charitable giving, some strategies are more beneficial (and complex) than others. In a follow up to Charitable Giving Basics I’ll explore how to elevate your charitable giving with a donor-advised fund. This…

    By Matthew Nelson
    November 28, 2025

    7 Min Read

    Launching a MedTech Company? Funding, Regulation & Success Strategies with Karandeep Singh Badwal

    In this episode, Matt sits down with Karandeep Singh Badwal, a UK-based consultant, content creator, and host of The Medtech Podcast. They explore the realities of launching and funding MedTech ventures.

    By Matthew Nelson
    November 6, 2025

    2 Min Read

    Don’t Let Bad Timing Ruin Your Retirement Savings

    Did you know two investors could earn the same average return, pay the same fees, and still retire with very different outcomes? In this episode, Matt explains why sequence of returns risk is one of the most important concepts to understand within 5–7 years of retirement.

    By Matthew Nelson
    October 2, 2025

    2 Min Read

    Should You Convert to a Roth Before Retirement?

    Roth conversions can be a powerful tax strategy, but are they the right move when you’re just about to retire? In this video, Matt walks through a real-life case study to test that very question. Using Jerry and Ruth Crawford’s $7.3 million portfolio, he explores different strategies, from converting everything at once to filling tax brackets little by little.

    By Matthew Nelson
    September 18, 2025

    2 Min Read
    Mega Backdoor Roth

    Mega Backdoor Roth Explained: The Tax-Free Growth Strategy for High Earners

    Have you ever maxed out your 401k and thought, ‘Where else can I put money that grows tax-free?’ If you’re a high earner, especially working in MedTech or the corporate world, this strategy might change the way you save for retirement. Matt breaks down one of the most powerful (and often overlooked) retirement strategies available today: the Mega Backdoor Roth.

    By Matthew Nelson
    August 28, 2025

    2 Min Read
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    Plan Your Stock Compensation for the Year

    Stock compensation can be one of the most rewarding benefits your employer can offer you. However, it also carries complexities that require careful planning. Whether you’re dealing with restricted stock units (RSUs), stock options, or performance…

    By Matthew Nelson
    August 19, 2025

    5 Min Read

    Why High Earners Should Sometimes Pay MORE Taxes On Purpose!

    Would you ever pay more to the IRS… on purpose? Sometimes the smartest move in retirement planning is the one that feels most counterintuitive, like voluntarily paying more taxes now. In this episode, Matt breaks down why certain high earners should consider a Roth 401(k) conversion during a lower-income year- if their plan allows it.

    By Matthew Nelson
    August 18, 2025

    2 Min Read
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    Going Public? 5 IPO Planning Tips for Employees with Stock Comp

    In this episode, Matt walks you through what really happens when your private company goes public, and the five things every employee with stock compensation needs to know before making a move.

    By Matthew Nelson
    July 31, 2025

    2 Min Read

    The One Big Beautiful Bill Breakdown

    A new tax bill has officially passed (you’ve probably heard it mentioned as the “Big Beautiful Bill”). While most headlines are focused on the politics, we’re zeroing in on what it means if you’re retired, a business owner, have stock compensation, or are thinking about estate planning. The decisions you make in the next year or two could significantly affect how much of your wealth you keep and how much goes to Uncle Sam.

    By Matthew Nelson
    July 24, 2025

    2 Min Read