The Wilson Wealth Show

In this episode of the Wilson Wealth Show, the team reflects on their experience at the Association of African‑American Financial Advisors (Vision) conference. For the first time Wilson Wealth had a booth in the exhibit hall, Toccara Houston moderated a panel on Independent IRAs, and Chris Watson served on an advanced estate planning panel. The conversation centers on what the event meant for the...

In this episode of the Wilson Wealth Show we recap Wilson Wealth’s experience at the Quad A 25th anniversary Vision Conference. The team reflects on attending with their first exhibit booth, Takara Houston moderating the Independent IRA Playbook panel, and Chris Watson serving on the Estate Planning Mastery 2.0 panel. Hosts discuss why Wilson Wealth attended, who attends Quad A, and major industry...

Welcome to the Wilson Wealth Show’s special recap of the Association of African American Financial Advisors (Quad A) Vision Conference. In this episode the Wilson Wealth team—Maurice Wilson, Jonathan Bolston, Chris Watson, and others—reflect on attending the 25th anniversary Vision Conference, where this year’s theme was The Wealth Shift: Ownership, Legacy, and the Next Era. For the first time, Wi...

In this episode of the Wilson Wealth Show, hosts Ablavi Gbenyon-Little and Maurice Wilson explore whether married people are actually wealthier than singles and why the answer isn’t simple. Research shows married households often have higher net worth on average, but correlation doesn’t equal causation — factors like income, education, age, and when people marry play a big role. Maurice explains h...

On this episode of The Wilson Wealth Show, host Ablavi Gbenyon-Little welcomes founder and CIO Maurice Wilson and guest Kimi Walker to debate whether business debt helps growth or harms stability. The conversation opens with each expert sharing their background and why financial security matters. Maurice argues that strategic, productive debt can accelerate growth—when it funds staff, inventory, e...

On this episode of the Wilson Wealth Show, host Ablavi Gbenyon-Little sits down with Founder and CIO Maurice Wilson to tackle a question many parents are asking in 2026: Does college still make sense for our kids? With rising tuition costs, student loan concerns, and changing career opportunities, Maurice explains why families must approach higher education more strategically than ever. The conver...

On this episode of the Wilson Wealth Show, host Ablavi Gbenyon-Little speaks with founder and CIO Maurice Wilson about whether its too late for 40-year-olds to build wealth for retirement. Maurice explains that 20–30 years is still plenty of time for compounding to work and gives a clear example of how consistent investing can grow into a meaningful nest egg. The episode covers practical first ste...

On this episode of the Wilson Wealth Show, host Ablavi Gbenyon-Little and founder Maurice Wilson explore a common but seldom-discussed problem: earning six figures yet feeling unfulfilled. Their guest, Shawnte Bell, a former HR executive turned entrepreneur, shares her journey from corporate leadership to building two businesses. Shawnte explains why money alone doesn’t guarantee happiness—coverin...

Hosts Maurice L. Wilson and Jon Bolston discuss why many high-income earners miss obvious but important financial moves and outline practical steps to take control of taxes, investments, and legacy planning. They explain Roth options inside employer plans, after-tax contributions and the backdoor Roth technique as ways to build a tax-free bucket for retirement and avoid a large taxable bill later....

Episode 45 of The Wilson Wealth Show features special guest Nakia Gray and focuses on how credit and financial scams target businesses, seniors, and families. The hosts discuss rising phishing attacks, cyber insurance, and best practices for small businesses such as separating personal and business emails and using security checks. Nakia explains common scams against seniors — including romance an...

There was a time scams arrived by mail; now they arrive by text, email, and phone, often sounding official and targeting people when they're most vulnerable. This episode explains why fraud matters to anyone building wealth: a single wire fraud, identity theft, or targeted scam can wipe out years of disciplined saving and transfer wealth to criminals. We discuss impersonation scams and real estate...

On this episode of the Wilson Wealth Show, host Ablavi  Gbenyon-Little speaks with Maurice Wilson and gastroenterologist Dr. Kimmyeh Eboh about Colon Cancer Awareness Month and why colorectal cancer disproportionately affects African Americans. They explain what colon cancer is, how it develops from precancerous polyps, and why colonoscopy is powerful—it both detects and removes polyps, preventing...

Two business owners earn the same revenue, but different tax architecture leads to very different outcomes. This episode explains how the tax code rewards business ownership, investments, real estate, retirement plans, and philanthropy when structured correctly. Practical strategies covered include the S‑Corp election to reduce self‑employment tax, defined‑benefit and cash‑balance retirement plans...

This episode compares two doctors with the same income and net worth but very different financial resilience. Dr. One has no debt and no liquid assets; Dr. Two carries high-interest debt but also holds cash, brokerage accounts, and retirement savings. The hosts explain why people instinctively label debt as bad and why that reaction misses the bigger picture. High-interest debt is a problem, but w...

What does financial independence really mean inside a marriage? In this episode of The Wilson Wealth Show, host Ablavi Gbenyon-Little and CEO Maurice Wilson break down the difference between shared responsibility and true shared empowerment when it comes to money. Using a real client story, they explore how one capable spouse can unintentionally become the default financial manager—and how that dy...

In this episode Maurice Wilson and Ablobi explain why taxes—not market returns—often determine how much wealth you actually keep. They break down practical, legal tools to build tax-free and tax-efficient wealth, including Roth accounts for tax-free growth and withdrawals, HSAs as triple tax-free savings, 529 plans for tax-free education (and recent conversions to Roth), and cash-value life insura...

If you ever said "we'll open this account for the kids," this episode is for you. Hosts Ablavi Gbenyon-Little and Maurice Wilson explain what a UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) account really is: an account where assets legally belong to the child immediately and an adult only serves as custodian until the age of majority. The episode covers why families use UTMAs—simplicity, no contribution...

If you've ever heard the words "your position has been eliminated," this episode walks you through a clear, step-by-step plan for responding—emotionally, financially, and professionally—when a layoff hits in your 40s. Host Ablavi Gbenyon-Little and Maurice Wilson cover immediate stabilization, evaluating severance and RSUs, building runway, health insurance choices, emotional recovery, choosing yo...

Episode breaks down why the largest wealth transfer in U.S. history is happening without plans, causing families to lose homes, money, and relationships when loved ones die without wills or trusts. Learn simple solutions — wills, powers of attorney, beneficiary updates, trusts, and legacy letters — and ask yourself: Do I have a will? Do I have a trust? Do my decision makers know the plan?

Welcome to the latest episode of the Wilson Wells show. This episode poses an essential question about the recent successes of Nvidia in the artificial intelligence landscape: Is this a bullish trend, a market bubble, or a bit of both? Grounded in engineering with a keen interest in history, we attempt to apply the lessons of historical industry leaders like Nike, Microsoft, and Apple, and evaluat...

In this riveting episode of the Wilson Wealth Show, our host Ablavi, along with Maurice and special guest Gregory Devon, embarks on an illuminating discussion about traditional gender roles and their impact on financial stability and wealth generation. This deep-dive conversation delves into the complex debate surrounding the perception of a "high-value man," challenging the stereotypes associated...

It’s all about time-honored, savvy advice tailored especially for Millennials on this special episode of The Wilson Wealth Show. Hosted by Maurice Wilson, Founder of Wilson Wealth, the focus is on smart financial planning strategies for people born between 1981 and 1996 – a huge group facing very particular challenges, thanks to things like high interest rates, a tight housing market, career insta...

Episode 33 – The Wilson Wealth Show New South Real Estate Host: Ablavi Gbenyon-Little Guests: Jahlil Lord, Derrick Salter and Herman Hicks, Maurice Wilson & Marcus Johnson Summary: Nashville, Charlotte and Atlanta – an area dubbed the Piedmont-Atlantic mega-region – is having a moment. Join Maurice Wilson, founder of Wilson Wealth, for an in-depth look at these dynamic markets on this episode...

In this episode we discuss the themes that dominated first half of 2023.  Artificial intelligence, inflation, and the banking crisis.  Is AI real?  What are the short and long term impacts of AI?  How should we invest?  What do we make of the banking crisis and inflation?   Connect with the Wilson Wealth Show Team: Website  |  Facebook  |  LinkedIn  |  Instagram

Episode 31 – The Wilson Wealth Show The Great Resignation with Guest Bryan Woodward   Summary: Have you heard about The Great Resignation? Are you feeling its effects? The Bureau of Labor statistics reports that as of November 2021 some 4.5 million Americans had quit their jobs – a trend that doesn’t seem to be letting up. It could be attributable to a number of things, but the consensus is that p...