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The Long Game

Thomas Kopelmanwww.thomaskopelman.com
The Long Game podcast is all about educating 30-50 year old business owners and those with equity compensation on how to build wealth. You will learn everything from the basics to complex tax, estate, and financial planning concepts from Thomas Kopelman as well as other qualified professionals.
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Episodes

The Value of Good Advice (and I Introduce My New Co-host)

In this episode and the start of a new season, I welcome on a new Cohost, Jacob Turner. In this episode we share our stories of why we became financial advisors. We also talk about: - the value of good advice - the impact of avoiding big mistakes - how much of a change a few key decisions can make

Dec 29, 202339 min

The Power of Backdoor Roths and How To Do Them Correctly

For the last episode of this season, I did my first and hopefully last solo episode (with a sore throat). In this episode, I talked about: - the power of doing backdoor Roth contributions - how to properly do them - why you need all other IRA balances to be $0 at year end - how to accomplish that and having them be at $0 - the need for form 8606 If you want to read more about that, here is a great blog post I did on this topic before....

Dec 22, 202313 min

Financial Planning For People Who Are Planning To Move Out of The US

Financial planning is complex enough for US citizens. Yet many plan to move out of the US for retirement. So how do you best plan for that? In this weeks podcast with Jack Thomas, we talk about this and what to consider. As well as help talk through financial planning for people who are from abroad and working in the US now.

Dec 15, 202333 min

How To Plan For A Liquidity Event (IPO) with Mark Cecchini, CFP®

In this episode with Mark Cecchini, CFP® we talk about: - The various types of liquidity events - How to best plan for them - Tax planning based on type of equity - What equity to sell first - How to best take the emotion out of the decision

Dec 08, 202340 min

How To Get A Mortgage As A Business Owner With Carl Oguamanam

So many people say they cannot get a mortgage because they are a business owner and they aren't wrong. It is more complex... but doable. You just have to know the right people and the things you need to do to make yourself a better candidate. We walk through what that looks like in this episode with Carl.

Dec 01, 202335 min

End of Year Tax Planning Moves To Make With Ryan Dolan

The end of the year is the BEST time to be doing tax planning. But you may be wondering what you need to think about doing. In this episode with Ryan Dolan, we walk through 10+ tax planning moves you should be thinking about. We talk through both business owners and employees.

Nov 24, 202338 min

Some Things You Need To Learn About Money and Investing With Daniel Crosby

IN this episode with Daniel Crosby we talk about: - How the Jones's are not as rich or happy as you think - How time is scarcer than money - How a house is a place to live, not an investment - How market corrections are more common than your birthday, expect them - How if you are excited about an investment, it's probably a bad idea - Why infrequent splurges bring the greatest happiness You guys will love this one!

Nov 17, 202347 min

How To Create A Portfolio In A High Interest Rate Environment With Rubin J. Miller, CFA

In this episode with Rubin J. Miller, CFA we talk: - what is going on with interest rates and how that effects the way you should create a portfolio - what makes a good portfolio - why the bond allocation should be different for everyone - why allocation to just US stocks might not be the best move - why I do not hold bolds - and so much more

Nov 10, 202339 min

Donor-Advised Funds: How to Optimize Charitable Giving With Adam Nash

In this episode with Adam Nash, we talk: His journey and all the major companies he has been apart of an ran (Linkedin, dropbox, Acorns, Wealthfront, and now Daffy) The benefits of donating to charity What a donor advised fund is How to best use donor advised funds Some real life examples And then we go through his new company helping make this easier, Daffy You can check out more about Adam and Daffy below: Twitter : (@DaffyGiving) LinkedIn Facebook YouTube Adam’s Twitter (@adamnash) Adam’s Lin...

Oct 27, 202340 min

Roth vs Traditional With Cody Garrett, CFP

In this episode with Cody Garrett, CFP we talk: - the difference between Roth and traditional - why all Roth all the time is not often the right move - the pro's and con's of each - real life example - the power of Roth conversions - and much more!

Oct 20, 202350 min

Why You Need To Protect Your Wealth (And How) With Christopher Gipe

In this episode with Christopher Gipe we chat about: - why you need to protect your wealth - how to protect your wealth - the basics parts of asset protection - the more complex parts like domestic asset trusts - the "it cannot happen to me" mentality - some stories to help people understand what CAN happen to you

Oct 13, 202353 min

How To Plan For The Estate Tax Changes Coming In 2026 With Frazer Rice

In this episode with Frazer Rice, Author & Host of the Podcast "Wealth Actually", we talk: - All about the corporate transparency act coming in 2024 - What changes are coming in 2026 as tax laws sunset - How to plan for them based on what wealth level you are at - Why waiting till 2025 is a bad choice - Some charitable planning ideas for families to instill values in their children

Oct 06, 20231 hr 1 min

So You Have A Trust Now What (How to Fund It) With Anne Rhodes

In this episode with Anne Rhodes (my co host for my wealth.com podcast) we talk what to do after you have a trust: - How to fund it - What accounts/investments should go in - What should be named in the trust vs beneficiary - And much more This is a really important topic as way too many have unfunded trusts out there.

Sep 22, 202331 min

What We Can Learn From Athletes On Financial Planning, Retirement, Etc. With Jacob Turner

In this episode of the Long Game Podcast, we have on Jacob Turner, fellow financial planner as well as former pro baseball player. He was actually a top 10 pick in the draft out of high school. He took this experience, what he went through, learned, etc. and decided that he wanted to be a financial planner that helps pro athletes and business owners. You can hear us talk about: - financial planning for athletes - the power of making a lot of income early on - how to help yourself make decisions ...

Sep 01, 202347 min

Understanding Business Tax Planning With Roger Ledbetter CPA

In this episode we Roger Ledbetter, CPA we talk: - Why entity structure is the first place to start - QBI and how it applies and effects taxes - Why you don't typically want to hold real estate in your business - How to maximize and think through deductions

Aug 18, 202350 min

Ways To Invest In Your Financial Education With Rachael Camp, CFP®

In this episode we talk about the various ways you can invest in your education like: - books/podcasts/blogs - courses - financial plans - ongoing relationship with an advisor As well as who fits in each bucket and why. If you want to sign up for your course and get $50 off, join the waitlist here.

Aug 04, 202333 min

Restricted Stock, ISO's, & 83(b) Elections With Mike Gorback

In this episode with startup lawyer Mike Gorback, we talk: - Why S corps are not ideal for companies who plan to take on funding - How founders get compensated through Restricted stock - Why ISO's are carved out - How ISO's and restricted stock are taxed - What an 83(b) election is and the power of them - How to best do and 83(b) election And much more!

Jul 28, 202337 min

Special Announcement: I Am Now The Head of Community For Wealth.com

This is a special episode! I recently (in the last couple of weeks) took the head of community role at wealth.com. The second I saw this product and me the team, I was blown away with it. So I asked for this role and now got it. If you have not yet, go checkout wealth.com

Jul 12, 202327 min
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