Legacy Beyond Wealth with Rob Shelton

Trump Accounts for Kids: Should You Open One, or Are There Better Options?

A brand-new savings option is making headlines: Trump Accounts. Eligible children could receive a $1,000 federal investment to jump-start their financial future, but does that make it the best place to save? For parents and grandparents, don’t focus on whether these are good. Instead, let’s determine whether they're the right tool for your family's goals.  In this episode of Legacy Beyond Wealth, Rob breaks down how the new Trump Accounts compare to 529 plans, Roth IRAs for kids, and UTMA/UGMA custodial accounts.  Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 💰 Trump Accounts – Understanding the new $1,000 government-funded investment account 🎓 529 Plans – Why they're still the gold standard for education savings 📈 Roth IRAs for Kids – The power of decades of tax-free compounding 🎁 Grandparent Strategies – Building wealth while teaching financial responsibility 🧩 Choosing the Right Mix – Matching the account to your family's goals Learn more about the Trump Accounts now: https://www.trumpaccounts.gov/ Our website: https://www.axiowm.com/ [https://www.axiowm.com/] Phone: 801-717-9237 Schedule your no-cost discovery meeting: https://www.axiowm.com/what-we-do [https://www.axiowm.com/what-we-do] Get your copy of Rob’s books: https://www.axiowm.com/book [https://www.axiowm.com/book] Let us speak at your next event: https://www.axiowm.com/speaking [https://www.axiowm.com/speaking] Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtidWpldZGUBLmr24oWy87Q [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtidWpldZGUBLmr24oWy87Q] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AxioWM [https://www.facebook.com/AxioWM] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/axio-wealth-management-llc/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/axio-wealth-management-llc/] X: https://x.com/RobShelton_FA [https://x.com/RobShelton_FA] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axio.wm/ [https://www.instagram.com/axio.wm/]

Donor-Advised Fund or Private Foundation? Choosing the Right Giving Vehicle After an Exit

Discover how Axio's tailored collaboration can elevate your financial future 👉 https://www.axiowm.com/what-we-do [https://www.axiowm.com/what-we-do]  A business sale can create an opportunity to make a lasting impact through charitable giving, but choosing the right approach requires more thought than many people realize. In this episode, Rob explores how generosity, values, and long-term family goals should shape charitable decisions after an exit. He also discusses why giving can be one of the most meaningful ways to define a legacy beyond wealth.  Here’s what we discuss in this episode: ⚖️ Key Differences: DAFs versus private foundations ⏳ Smart Timing: Separate deductions from distributions 🧭 Right Fit: Choosing the best structure 👨‍👩‍👧 Family Legacy: Teaching values through giving 📅 Early Planning: Coordinate before the sale 🚫 Avoid Mistakes: Common charitable giving pitfalls Our website: https://www.axiowm.com/ [https://www.axiowm.com/] Phone: 801-717-9237 Schedule your no-cost discovery meeting: https://www.axiowm.com/what-we-do [https://www.axiowm.com/what-we-do] Get your copy of Rob’s books: https://www.axiowm.com/book [https://www.axiowm.com/book] Let us speak at your next event: https://www.axiowm.com/speaking [https://www.axiowm.com/speaking] Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtidWpldZGUBLmr24oWy87Q [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtidWpldZGUBLmr24oWy87Q] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AxioWM [https://www.facebook.com/AxioWM] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/axio-wealth-management-llc/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/axio-wealth-management-llc/] X: https://x.com/RobShelton_FA [https://x.com/RobShelton_FA] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axio.wm/ [https://www.instagram.com/axio.wm/]

The Business Exit Nobody Regrets: Why Wealth Is Not the Goal

Selling a business is often viewed as a financial milestone, but the real challenges begin after the deal closes. In this episode, Rob explores why a successful exit requires more than maximizing value and how business owners can prepare for the personal, emotional, and lifestyle transitions that follow. He shares insights on creating a meaningful next chapter and ensuring that wealth serves a purpose beyond the balance sheet. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 🧭 Deep Questions: Planning starts with intentionality 🚪 The Life After an Exit: Exits create unexpected challenges ⏸️ Slow Down: Avoid rushed post-sale decisions 👨‍👩‍👧 Family Impact: Wealth changes relationships 🤲 Stewardship: Directing wealth with purpose 🎯 Best Life: Aligning money with values Our website: https://www.axiowm.com/ [https://www.axiowm.com/] Phone: 801-717-9237 Schedule your no-cost discovery meeting: https://www.axiowm.com/what-we-do [https://www.axiowm.com/what-we-do] Get your copy of Rob’s books: https://www.axiowm.com/book [https://www.axiowm.com/book] Let us speak at your next event: https://www.axiowm.com/speaking [https://www.axiowm.com/speaking] Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtidWpldZGUBLmr24oWy87Q [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtidWpldZGUBLmr24oWy87Q] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AxioWM [https://www.facebook.com/AxioWM] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/axio-wealth-management-llc/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/axio-wealth-management-llc/] X: https://x.com/RobShelton_FA [https://x.com/RobShelton_FA] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axio.wm/ [https://www.instagram.com/axio.wm/]

The Deal Is Closed. Why Isn’t All Your Money Safe Yet?

Selling your business should be a time of celebration. After years—sometimes decades—of hard work, you've finally reached the finish line. But what many business owners don't realize is that closing the deal doesn't necessarily mean all of the risk is gone. Rob breaks down the hidden complexities that can impact your financial future long after the paperwork is signed. If you're preparing for an exit, or recently completed one, Rob explains what risks may remain and how to plan around them. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 📑 Deal Structures: Understanding what's really being sold 🎯 Earn-Out Risk: When future payouts depend on others 🔒 Escrow Holdbacks: Money that isn't yours yet 📈 Rollover Equity: The promise—and risk—of a second bite 🚩 Red Flags: Protecting yourself from costly mistakes Our website: https://www.axiowm.com/ [https://www.axiowm.com/] Phone: 801-717-9237 Schedule your no-cost discovery meeting: https://www.axiowm.com/what-we-do [https://www.axiowm.com/what-we-do] Get your copy of Rob’s books: https://www.axiowm.com/book [https://www.axiowm.com/book] Let us speak at your next event: https://www.axiowm.com/speaking [https://www.axiowm.com/speaking] Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtidWpldZGUBLmr24oWy87Q [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtidWpldZGUBLmr24oWy87Q] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AxioWM [https://www.facebook.com/AxioWM] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/axio-wealth-management-llc/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/axio-wealth-management-llc/] X: https://x.com/RobShelton_FA [https://x.com/RobShelton_FA] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axio.wm/ [https://www.instagram.com/axio.wm/]

Before the Wire Hits: What to Do in the First 90 Days After a Business Sale

Selling a business is often viewed as the finish line. The paperwork is signed, the wire hits the account, and years of hard work have finally paid off. But according to Rob, that's exactly when some of the biggest mistakes can occur.  He explains why the first 90 days after a business sale are so important and why business owners should build a post-sale financial plan before making major commitments. If a business sale is in your future or recently happened, this conversation offers a practical roadmap for what comes next.  Here’s what we discuss in this episode: ⚠️ Emotional Risks: Why the first 90 days matter 📊 Usable Wealth: Understanding what you actually have 🧾 Tax Strategy: Preparing before surprises arrive 🪣 Bucket Planning: Giving every dollar a purpose 🚫 Common Mistakes: Avoiding irreversible decisions 🤝 Dream Team: Coordinating advisors before and after sale Our website: https://www.axiowm.com/ [https://www.axiowm.com/] Phone: 801-717-9237 Schedule your no-cost discovery meeting: https://www.axiowm.com/what-we-do [https://www.axiowm.com/what-we-do] Get your copy of Rob’s books: https://www.axiowm.com/book [https://www.axiowm.com/book] Let us speak at your next event: https://www.axiowm.com/speaking [https://www.axiowm.com/speaking] Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtidWpldZGUBLmr24oWy87Q [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtidWpldZGUBLmr24oWy87Q] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AxioWM [https://www.facebook.com/AxioWM] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/axio-wealth-management-llc/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/axio-wealth-management-llc/] X: https://x.com/RobShelton_FA [https://x.com/RobShelton_FA] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axio.wm/ [https://www.instagram.com/axio.wm/]