The Scholar Wealth Podcast
Complex Wealth Questions. Expert Answers.
Displaying all 4 Episode of The Scholar Wealth Podcast with the tag “family business”.
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Episode 32: Irish-Domiciled ETFs, 2026 IPS Refresh, and Luxury Holiday Design
November 24th, 2025 | 25 mins 34 secs
charitable giving, donor-advised funds, estate planning, expat investing, family business, family governance, financial independence, financial literacy, ips updates, irish etfs, luxury holiday décor, seasonal planning, tax planning
This episode explores three sides of global wealth management and seasonal lifestyle planning. Stephan Shipe, Ph.D., CFA, CFP®, explains how non-U.S. residents can access index-fund diversification through Irish-domiciled ETFs, then breaks down what modern family offices should include in a 2026 Investment Policy Statement refresh. In our From the Field segment, holiday designer Christine Mango shares how luxury families create festive, elegant spaces for the season.
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Episode 25: When Spouses Disagree on Legacy Goals, Family Business Concentration Risk, and IRS Audit Insights
October 6th, 2025 | 37 mins 1 sec
concentration risk, estate planning, family business, family company, family dynamics, gifting strategies, inheritance planning, irs audits, legacy disagreements, private business risk, tax planning
This episode tackles family and financial crossroads: how couples can resolve different visions for their legacy, the risks of tying too much wealth to a relative’s business, and expert strategies for handling IRS audits with David De Jong.
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Episode 7: Wealth Concentration to Weekend Plans: Retirement Prep and Financial Literacy for Heirs
June 2nd, 2025 | 28 mins 15 secs
concentration risk, family business, financial literacy, gifting strategies, incentive trusts, over-contribution correction, retirement transition
Holding most of your wealth in a family business? We cover how to reduce concentration risk when wealth is tied to a family business, how to prepare for the emotional and financial transition into retirement, and how to structure gifts to children with financial literacy in mind. Plus, a bonus question on managing over-contributions after a large bonus payout.
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Episode 1: Launching the Scholar Wealth Podcast
April 21st, 2025 | 5 mins 45 secs
asset protection, business exit strategy, charitable giving, concentration risk, corporate cash strategy, deferred compensation, estate planning, executive compensation, family business, family wealth, financial education, financial independence, financial planning, gifting strategies, high net worth, inflation planning, inheritance planning, investment strategy, ipo planning, legacy planning, liquidity event, market timing, philanthropy, physician finance, portfolio rebalancing, private equity investment, real estate investing, retirement planning, stock option exercise, tax planning, trust strategies, vacation rental, wealth management
In our debut episode, host Stephan Shipe shares the story behind the Scholar Wealth Podcast and what listeners can expect each week. Designed for families with complex wealth, the show goes beyond the basics to deliver expert insights, real stories, and practical answers to your most sophisticated financial questions.