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Episode 171: 2026 Tax Law Changes Explained

The information we provide is our opinion and not necessarily that of our firm or this platform. We provide general information on the podcast, not any customized investment advice. Nothing should be construed as financial, tax, or legal advice. You should consult with your own professionals about your personal situation. In this episode, Kris Flammang kicks off the first Confident Retirement Podcast episode of 2026 with Colin Habig and Armando Faucy-Smith to break down the new tax laws and what actually matters for real people and real business owners. Tax headlines can feel like noise, so this conversation slows things down, translates the big changes into plain English, and highlights the planning opportunities hidden in the fine print. ➤ What You’ll Learn  → The estate tax exemption update and why it matters for long-term wealth transfer  → SALT deduction changes and who may benefit  → Charitable deduction updates and how strategy matters more than ever  → Trump Accounts for kids and why people are paying attention  → Retirement contribution changes and why business owners should take note  → Bonus depreciation returning and what it means for growing companies  → New senior deductions and the income limits to watch 🎯 Bottom Line:  The tax law changed, but panic is optional. Listen to understand the updates, spot opportunities, and make decisions with a plan rather than a headline. 📌 Resources & Contact → Learn more: https://www.lpfadvisors.com [https://www.lpfadvisors.com/] → Connect with Kris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristopher-flammang-lpfadv/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristopher-flammang-lpfadv/] → Connect with Colin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinhabig/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinhabig/] → Connect with Armando: https://www.linkedin.com/in/armando-faucy-smith/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/armando-faucy-smith/] → Subscribe to the podcast for more retirement and tax planning conversations that keep it clear and practical Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 170: New 401k Catch Up Rules 4 High Earners

The information we provide is our opinion and not necessarily that of our firm or this platform. We provide general information on the podcast, not any customized investment advice. Nothing should be construed as financial, tax, or legal advice. You should consult with your own professionals about your personal situation In this episode, Kris Flammang is joined by guest host Colin Habig to break down the new 401(k) catch-up contribution rules under SECURE Act 2.0—and how they specifically impact high earners and plan sponsors. Starting in 2026, individuals making over $145,000 annually will see big changes in how they can contribute catch-up dollars—and Roth contributions may be the only option. Whether you're a high-income employee or a business owner running a retirement plan, this is your heads-up episode. ➤ What You’ll Learn → The key 401(k) changes coming for earners above $145K → How Roth-only catch-up rules will affect retirement strategies → What small business owners and plan sponsors need to do NOW → Compliance and automation strategies to avoid mistakes → The timeline for plan amendments and why 2026 matters 🎯 Bottom Line: Catch-up contributions aren’t going away—but they are changing fast. Tune in to get ahead of the curve and protect your retirement strategy. 📌 Resources & Contact → Learn more: https://www.lpfadvisors.com [https://www.lpfadvisors.com/] → Connect with Kris: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristopher-flammang-lpfadv/] → Connect with Colin: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinhabig/] → Subscribe to the podcast for more smart money strategies for HENRYs (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)New boost [https://3.basecamp.com/3996486/buckets/20053843/boosts/new?boost%5Bboostable_gid%5D=Z2lkOi8vYmMzL1JlY29yZGluZy85MjU2OTIyNDYx] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 169: If Jerry Maguire was a Wealth Advisor - Part II

DISCLAIMER: The information I am providing is my opinion and not necessarily that of my firm or this platform. I am only providing general educational information and not any customized investment recommendations. You should consult with your Financial Advisor, Tax Advisor or Attorney on your specific situation. Nothing shall be construed as Financial, Tax or legal advice or recommendations. 🎙️ This Week on The Confident Retirement Podcast Kris Flammang is back for Part II of his Jerry Maguire-style perspective on the financial services industry — and this time, he's getting real about transparency, client care, and why the best advisors should act more like agents than salespeople. Kris shares how today’s wealth advisors must go beyond investments and build true relationships rooted in trust, planning, and purpose. He also discusses how regulatory shifts and growing complexity demand a more holistic approach to wealth, and why clients deserve advice that’s always in their best interest — no compromises. 💬 Quote to Remember: "A wealth advisor is not a salesperson. They're your advocate. Someone who walks beside you through life’s financial decisions, big and small." ➤ Hear why Kris believes clients should expect more — and how the industry is finally catching up. 👉 Connect with LPF Advisors: Website ➝ https://www.lpfadvisors.com/ [https://www.lpfadvisors.com/] 👉 Connect with Kris Flammang: LinkedIn ➝ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristopher-flammang-lpfadv/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristopher-flammang-lpfadv/] 📅 Schedule a Consultation: Take your “money temperature” and create a personalized wealth-building strategy with Kris and the LPF team. 🎧 Subscribe for More: Never miss an episode filled with smart money strategies for HENRYs (High Earners, Not Rich Yet). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ep 168 If Jerry Maguire was a Wealth Advisor - Part I

📌 The information I am providing is my opinion and not necessarily that of my firm or this platform. I am only providing general educational information and not any customized investment recommendations. You should consult with your Financial Advisor, Tax Advisor, or Attorney on your specific situation. Nothing shall be construed as Financial, Tax, or legal advice or recommendations. 🎙️ This week on The Confident Retirement Podcast, Kris Flammang goes solo for a powerful and personal episode inspired by his chapter from a post-recession finance book. Using lessons from the 2008 financial crisis, the pandemic, and his own near-death experience, Kris unpacks the cultural and behavioral mindsets that have shaped our view of money, wealth, and success. It's part motivational manifesto, part financial wake-up call — and totally unforgettable. ➤ Why Kris compares this episode to Jerry Maguire’s “mission statement moment” ➤ The six dangerous mindsets that led to the Great Recession (and still exist today) ➤ A redefined, simplified definition of wealth that moves beyond income and appearances ➤ The difference between income and accumulated wealth ➤ A reflection on purpose, happiness, and how to spend your next 1,500 weeks ➤ Why we can’t control when the next crisis comes — but we can control how we prepare for it 💬 Featured Quote: “Wealth is what one accumulates that allows them to independently enjoy what is most important to them in life.” — Kris Flammang 📲 Connect with LPF Advisors: ➤ Website: https://www.lpfadvisors.com/ [https://www.lpfadvisors.com/] ➤ Connect with Kris Flammang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristopher-flammang-lpfadv/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristopher-flammang-lpfadv/] ➤ Schedule a consultation to take your "money temperature" and create a personalized wealth-building strategy ➤ Subscribe to the podcast for more Smart Money strategies for HENRYs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ep 167: Great Money Moves for Young Careers

📌 The information I am providing is my opinion and not necessarily that of my firm or this platform. I am only providing general educational information and not any customized investment recommendations. You should consult with your Financial Advisor, Tax Advisor, or Attorney on your specific situation. Nothing shall be construed as Financial, Tax, or legal advice or recommendations. This week on The Confident Retirement Podcast, Kris Flammang is joined by Colin Habig and Armando Faucy-Smith to walk through the five (and a half!) foundational money habits every young accumulator needs to build long-term wealth. If you're in your 20s or 30s and ready to make smarter money decisions, this episode is your starting line. ➤ What’s an emergency fund — and why it shouldn’t be in your checking account ➤ The critical difference between good debt and bad debt ➤ Why automating your savings could be the best financial habit you build ➤ Pre-tax vs. post-tax contributions: which is right for you? ➤ The must-have estate documents most people overlook ➤ Bonus: the protective power of insurance, even early in your career Whether you’re building your first budget or maxing out a 401(k), this episode simplifies the most important steps to secure your financial future. 📲 Connect with LPF Advisors: ➤ Website: https://www.lpfadvisors.com/ [https://www.lpfadvisors.com/] ➤ Connect with Kris Flammang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristopher-flammang-lpfadv/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristopher-flammang-lpfadv/] ➤ Connect with Collin Habig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinhabig/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinhabig/] ➤ Connect with Armando Faucy-Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/armando-faucy-smith/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/armando-faucy-smith/] ➤ Schedule a consultation to take your "money temperature" and create a personalized wealth-building strategy ➤ Subscribe to the podcast for more Smart Money strategies for HENRYs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]