Chimes & Dimes

In this episode of Chimes & Dimes brought to you by First Wealth & Trust of Winter Garden, you will learn how charitable giving can impact your taxes and what pitfalls to avoid. Pete Baksh, CFA, Chief Investment Officer at First Wealth and Trust of Winter Garden is joined by Steve Jerina, Vice President of Philanthropic Strategies and Partnerships with the Central Florida Foundation and Je...

In episode 9 of Chimes & Dimes, you will hear how investing and estate planning differs for business owners. Pete Baksh, CFA, Chief Investment Officer at First Wealth and Trust of Winter Garden is joined by Joe Liguori, President and Founder of The Hangry Bison and Jeanette Mora, Managing Attorney with the Estate & Elder Law Counsel to learn more about these complex financial topics. Chime...

For people newly eligible for Medicare, getting enrolled can be a confusing challenge. With multiple options and supplemental plans, it can be difficult to know which is best for you and your unique situation. In episode 8 of Chimes & Dimes brought to you by First Wealth & Trust of Winter Garden, you will learn the ins-and-outs of Medicare and Medicaid from a verified broker. Pete Baksh, C...

In episode 7 of Chimes & Dimes brought to you by First Wealth & Trust of Winter Garden, you will learn about community trusts; what they are, how you can get involved, and how they can have a positive impact on your local community. Pete Baksh, CFA, Chief Investment Officer at First Wealth & Trust in Winter Garden is joined by Sarah Herrick, the Executive Director of the Mount Dora Com...

In episode 6 of Chimes & Dimes you will learn about a trust that most don’t know about: special needs trusts. Pete Baksh, CFA, Chief Investment Officer at First Wealth & Trust in Winter Garden is joined by Tami Dacey, attorney with Sikes Law Group, and Shelley Bradford, the President of Matthew’s Hope Ministries to discuss these lesser-known trusts. As parents of children with special need...

In episode 5 of Chimes & Dimes you will learn the pitfalls of improper estate planning. Pete Baksh, CFA, Chief Investment Officer at First Wealth & Trust in Winter Garden is joined by Alice Taft, Vice President & Trust Officer for First Wealth & Trust in Winter Garden and Harry Hackney, Of counsel for Merideth Nagel and The Legacy Legal Team. They each share a few horror stories of...

In this episode of Chimes & Dimes brought to you by First Wealth & Trust of Winter Garden you will learn the importance of playing the long game when it comes to financial planning. Pete Baksh, CFA, Chief Investment Officer at First Wealth & Trust in Winter Garden is joined by Alice Taft, Vice President & Trust Officer for First Wealth & Trust in Winter Garden and Fran Amato, C...

In Episode 3 of Chimes & Dimes brought to you by First Wealth & Trust of Winter Garden, Pete Baksh, CFA and Chief Investment Officer at First Wealth & Trust is joined by Fran Amato, CFA and CFP for First Wealth & Trust and Travis Shaw, Trust Investment officer at First Wealth & Trust to discuss the Santa Claus Effect. You will hear the elements of a good investment strategy and...

In episode 2 of Chimes & Dimes presented by First Wealth & Trust in Winter Garden, you will learn about estate planning, probate, wills, trusts and more. You’ll hear from both attorneys and realtors to understand the key differences between wills and trusts and what you should consider when making a plan for your family. In this episode Pete Baksh, Chief Investment Officer at First Wealth...

“We’re going to be available for our customers when they need us.” ~ John D. Pease IV In episode 1 of Chimes & Dimes presented by First Wealth & Trust in Winter Garden you will learn some of the basics about trusts, estate planning, the advantages of working with a local bank, the inspiration behind this podcast and more. Plus meet a few of the key members of the team including Chief Inves...