Wealth Beyond Work

Most families know they should talk about inheritance, but very few actually do. In this episode, Zach Morris sits down with Emily Bouchard of Bouchard Bespoke Consulting to explore why conversations about wealth, legacy, and family values are so often avoided, and what happens when silence fills the gaps. Emily shares practical strategies for discussing inheritance without creating entitlement, b...

Are you planning to retire with a pension and want to make the most of it? Knowing how to optimize your retirement benefits is crucial, and this episode breaks down everything you should consider before making key decisions. Retirement planning goes beyond receiving monthly checks; it's about ensuring stability, flexibility, and financial freedom. We'll explore the history of pensions and why reti...

Most people spend years planning financially for retirement - but what if your health becomes the limiting factor? In this episode, Zach Morris sits down with Dr. Hillary Lin to explore the science of longevity, biological aging, stress, nutrition, and preventive medicine. Dr. Lin is the CEO and Founder of Care Core and the host of The Longevity Show podcast. They discuss the key biomarkers that m...

In this episode, Zach Morris breaks down some of the most common retirement and financial planning questions people quietly wonder about for years — from how much money you actually need to retire to when to claim Social Security, Roth conversions, portfolio risk, withdrawal strategies, and more. Rather than focusing on one-size-fits-all answers, this conversation explores how taxes, spending, inv...

Planning for a loved one with special needs goes far beyond setting money aside. In this episode, Zach Morris sits down with Adam Earl of National Care Advisors to break down how special needs trusts work - and what can go wrong if they're not structured properly. They explore how to protect access to critical public benefits, the true lifetime cost of care, and why trustees need more than good in...

Approaching Medicare can feel overwhelming - but it doesn't have to be. In this episode, Zach Morris sits down with Cole Craven of Move Health to break down the essentials: who qualifies, what each part actually covers, and how to avoid costly gaps and lifelong penalties. They unpack the critical decisions around Parts A, B, C, and D, the hidden 20% cost exposure many overlook, and the key differe...

Oil prices just saw their largest one-week surge in history, but the real story goes far beyond headlines. Zach Morris sits down with Jack Metzger of Paces Ferry Wealth Advisors to break down the true drivers behind the spike, including a little-known insurance crisis halting global oil flows. From the Strait of Hormuz disruption to inflation, LNG, and second-order effects on industries like semic...

Tax credits can reduce what you owe dollar for dollar, and are increasingly accessible to high net worth investors seeking efficient tax strategies. CPA John Carson joins Zach Morris to break down how tax credits differ from deductions, how film credits are created and sold, and what documentation supports a clean and compliant transfer process. They also discuss how recent law changes expanded th...

In this episode, Zach Morris and Jack Metzger break down the AI stack from the top: what "artificial intelligence" actually means, how machine learning and deep learning fit together, and why tools like ChatGPT are best understood as probability engines - not "thinking" machines. You'll also hear a clear explanation of hallucinations, the risk of model collapse as AI-generated content floods the w...

Retiring before 65 can be financially achievable—until health insurance becomes the wildcard. Zach Morris sits down with Cole Craven of Move Health to break down the real options for early retirees: COBRA, Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans, retiree health coverage, off-marketplace private plans, and healthcare sharing programs. They unpack how income drives ACA subsidies through MAGI, wh...

In this crossover episode from our YouTube channel, Zach Morris breaks down how smart tax planning, strategic IRA withdrawals, and Social Security claiming decisions can dramatically impact your retirement income. He walks through qualified distributions, Roth conversion strategies, Social Security timing, and spousal benefit coordination, showing how intentional choices today can have the potenti...

Retirement coach Joe Casey joins host Zach Morris to explore what truly drives fulfillment after leaving full-time work. Drawing on decades of executive coaching and gerontology research, Joe outlines the four core pillars—health, relationships, lifelong learning, and fun—that shape a meaningful next chapter. He shares common mistakes, insights from his coaching practice, and why experimentation i...

In this episode, Zach Morris sits down with Leslie Pine , CEO of The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) , to explore what strategic philanthropy looks like in practice. Leslie shares insights from TPI's work helping donors and foundations align values, purpose, and impact across generations. They discuss the organization's founding by Peter Karoff , the evolution of modern philanthropy, and why intent...

High-net-worth families are facing a new generation of targeted cyber threats—and traditional antivirus tools aren't enough. In this episode, Zach Morris sits down with Kerry Terry and Sarah Rosen of BlackCloak to break down how sophisticated attackers identify and exploit executives, spouses, and even children. They explore the rise of "Ocean's Eleven"-style hackers, the growing role of AI in imp...

In this YouTube crossover episode, host Zach Morris of Paces Ferry Wealth Advisors breaks down how donor-advised funds work and why they have become a leading tool for efficient charitable giving. He explores how DAFs compare with private family foundations, the tax advantages of using appreciated securities, and how front-loading donations can elevate long-term planning. Zach also highlights how...

Estate attorney Ritesh Patel of Cohen Pollock Merlin & Turner joins host Zach Morris to clarify when a trust truly makes sense—and when it doesn't. We cover revocable living trusts for probate avoidance and privacy, how trustees differ from executors, and why beneficiary designations (POD/TOD) should match your plan. Ritesh explains step-up in basis, risks of retitling retirement accounts, using s...

In this episode of Wealth Beyond Work, host Zach Morris speaks with Shelly Donaldson of Cumberland Trust to unpack one of the most misunderstood areas of estate planning: the critical roles of trustees and executors. They discuss how to choose the right person or institution for these roles, avoid common family conflicts, and create guidance that preserves your legacy and supports future generatio...

In this episode of  Wealth Beyond Work , host Zach Morris speaks with Tara Schramm of Assisted Living Locators about one of the most challenging decisions families face — when and how to transition a loved one into senior living. Tara shares how to know when it's time to start the conversation, the differences between independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, and the f...

The Secure Act ended the "Stretch IRA" for most heirs, but a Charitable Remainder Trust can provide a powerful alternative. In this episode, Zach Morris and estate attorney Ritesh Patel explore how CRTs work, their tax benefits, and how they can extend IRA payouts for beneficiaries while supporting charitable causes. Connect With Ritesh Email /// Website Phone: 770-857-4812 Download "Retirement By...