A $1M Investment Could Create Nearly $5M of Tax Savings

A $1M Investment Could Create Nearly $5M of Tax...

Just how valuable can a tax-aware hedge fund be to a high earner in CA? In addition to the diversifying return stream, there could be additional tax benefits. Say you...

A $1M Investment Could Create Nearly $5M of Tax...

Just how valuable can a tax-aware hedge fund be to a high earner in CA? In addition to the diversifying return stream, there could be additional tax benefits. Say you...

I Just Spoke to Someone With a $20M Portfolio in One Stock

I Just Spoke to Someone With a $20M Portfolio i...

I just spoke to someone with a $20m portfolio. All in one stock… What are we doing here people That’s it for this post.

I Just Spoke to Someone With a $20M Portfolio i...

I just spoke to someone with a $20m portfolio. All in one stock… What are we doing here people That’s it for this post.

I Worked at PIMCO. Your Financial Advisor Is Not a Portfolio Manager.

I Worked at PIMCO. Your Financial Advisor Is No...

I always laugh at financial advisors who make this mistake There’s a big difference between a financial advisor and a portfolio manager - and it matters. I worked at PIMCO,...

I Worked at PIMCO. Your Financial Advisor Is No...

I always laugh at financial advisors who make this mistake There’s a big difference between a financial advisor and a portfolio manager - and it matters. I worked at PIMCO,...

You Can Be More, But You’re Enough Already

You Can Be More, But You’re Enough Already

Sharing some Chris Williamson‑inspired thoughts today. In a clip, he asks how many men have heard something like: “You’re going to be great… but you don’t need to be.” A...

You Can Be More, But You’re Enough Already

Sharing some Chris Williamson‑inspired thoughts today. In a clip, he asks how many men have heard something like: “You’re going to be great… but you don’t need to be.” A...

Stop Asking This Question

Stop Asking This Question

Some people reach out and their first question is: “What kind of returns can you get me?” I always have to start by explaining that investing is inherently uncertain. What...

Stop Asking This Question

Some people reach out and their first question is: “What kind of returns can you get me?” I always have to start by explaining that investing is inherently uncertain. What...

Why a “9% Return” in California Might Only Really Be 5-6%

Why a “9% Return” in California Might Only Real...

This guy thought his 9% return from hard money loans was good. But he lives in California and his marginal tax rate is ~40%. On an after‑tax basis, that 9% is really...

Why a “9% Return” in California Might Only Real...

This guy thought his 9% return from hard money loans was good. But he lives in California and his marginal tax rate is ~40%. On an after‑tax basis, that 9% is really...