What’s Next?

In part two of this conversation, Terry Cook and Nick Rosenthal move from the mechanics of the new law into the planning decisions that follow. They walk through how census tract redesignations work and what the next cycle of zones might look like, explore the Rural Opportunity Fund provision and who it actually serves, and use the Laurel Apartments project in East Austin as a real-world example o...

Join Terry Cook as he speaks with Nick Rosenthal, co-CEO of Griffin Capital, to walk through what changed in the Opportunity Zone program on July 4th, 2025, and why it matters for business owners preparing for a sale. Nick shares how permanence transforms the planning conversation, how the rolling five-year deferral and restored basis step-up work together, and what a disciplined, investor-aligned...

In this episode of What's Next? from Parcion Private Wealth, host Terry Cook and guest Mike McGrann, from the Fidelity Center for Family Engagement, discuss legacy preservation and wealth communication. They tackle fears surrounding wealth's impact on future generations and strategies for constructive family dialogue. As a subject matter expert on families of wealth and family-owned firms, Mike sh...

Join Terry Cook as he speaks with Natalie Pierce, a leading expert in AI and partner at Gunderson Dettmer. Discover how business owners and leaders can harness the power of AI to transform their operations, enhance efficiency, and stay competitive. Natalie shares insights on generative AI, the importance of prompt engineering, and best practices for AI adoption in the workplace. Tune in to explore...

In this episode of What's Next? from Parcion Private Wealth, host Terry Cook and guest Mike McGrann, from the Fidelity Center for Family Engagement, discuss legacy preservation and wealth communication. They tackle fears surrounding wealth's impact on future generations and strategies for constructive family dialogue. As a subject matter expert on families of wealth and family-owned firms, Mike sh...

In this episode of What’s Next?, host Terry Cook is joined by Ted Lape of Lazear Capital Partners to discuss ESOPs, a tool commonly used to facilitate succession planning, allowing a company owner to sell their shares to support their goals and transition flexibly out of the business. Ted has an impressive 30-year history in the banking industry and has helped many clients with setting up an ESOP...

In this episode of What’s Next?, JoAnna Halk, an associate director for the Stanford SEED Program, and Mark Phelps, a retired serial entrepreneur and Stanford SEED coach, join host Terry Cook to discuss the benefits of the SEED program, the unique opportunities it presents to business owners, and effect that it’s had on participating companies across Africa and Southeast Asia. More resources at ww...

For this episode, Terry Cook is joined by Bruce Feiler. Bruce is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers, including Life Is in the Transitions and Secrets of Happy Families. His three TED Talks have been viewed more than 4 million times. In their conversation, Bruce and Terry dive into navigating challenging life and family moments and discuss Bruce's new book, The Search, about finding mea...

Join Terry Cook and Brendan Wales, general partner of Fuse, an early-stage venture capital firm, as they discuss all things venture capital, including how firms like Fuse operate and the opportunities available to interested investors. More resources at www.parcionpw.com and www.fuse.vc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Terry Cook and Colby Bircher, vice president of charitable planning at Fidelity Charitable, as they discuss how donor-advised funds can be used as a tool for impactful philanthropic planning and the advantages of this form of charitable investing. More resources at www.parcionpw.com and www.fidelitycharitable.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Terry Cook and Craig Ross, CEO and Founder of Aviation Portfolio LLC as they discuss all things private aviation – from the various models currently in vogue to trends in private jet travel. More resources at www.parcionpw.com and www.aviationportfolio.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Terry Cook and Assured Partners Agency COO Lorrie Baldevia as they discuss what business owners should consider – both from a business and a personal perspective – when navigating insurance planning and potential consulting services for a successful business transaction. More resources at www.parcionpw.com and www.assuredpartners.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Join Terry Cook and Carney Badley Spellman Mergers and Acquisition Attorney Tana Materi as they discuss what business owners should consider when choosing a mergers and acquisitions lawyer and share some tips for a successful transaction. More resources at www.parcionpw.com and www.carneylaw.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Terry Cook and Meridian Capital Investment Bank President Brian Murphy as they discuss what business owners should consider when choosing an investment bank and how to go about the search for an investment banker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Terry Cook and Fahlman Olson & Little, PLLC Co-Founder Eric Fahlman as they discuss estate planning basics and tools, such as Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs) and Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts (IDGTs) and walk through a client case study, highlighting aspects that might apply to others going through a wealth event. More resources at www.parcionpw.com and www.faolaw.com. Hosted...

Join Terry Cook and Mutual Materials President Kendall Anderegg as they discuss unconscious gender bias in the workplace, what it means to be a strong female leader in a male-dominated industry and how colleagues can demonstrate effective allyship. More resources at www.parcionpw.com and www.mutualmaterials.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join host Terry Cook and Michael Butler, co-founder and CEO of Cascadia Capital, as they discuss what every business owner needs to know before selling a business. From selecting an investment banking partner to deciding whether moving forward with a sale is the best decision for you, Michael and Terry share what they’ve learned from their joint decades of experience overseeing mergers and acquisi...

In the second episode of our two-part series on Opportunity Zones, we dive into the “nuts and bolts” of this investment structure through the eyes of a developer. Host Terry Cook welcomes Peter Ciganik, managing director of strategy, research and investor relations at GTIS Partners, to share his insights on what factors to consider when evaluating a potential Opportunity Zone investment. Learn mor...

In the inaugural episode of What’s Next?, CBIZ Berntson Porter Managing Director and co-founder of newly acquired Berntson Porter & Company, Greg Porter, joins Parcion Private Wealth’s Terry Cook to discuss the benefits of Qualified Opportunity Zone investments, a powerful tool that can significantly help mitigate the tax implications of wealth events such as the sale of a business. Learn more abo...