True Wealth Design

True Wealth Design We help successful families and individuals Plan Retirement Smarter and Live Retirement Better. They value time, transparency, and financial independence.

True Wealth Design was created to make a substantial positive difference in our clients’ lives, our employees’ lives and the communities where we live and work. The means by which we strive to do this is by delivering holistic financial advice. With our uncommon and deep expertise in retirement, tax, and investment planning, we provide complete integration of your financial life, giving you the cl

arity and confidence to pursue your dreams while protecting your family’s future. Over the years, we have found our clients—while diverse and unique—have similar needs and traits at their core. Our clients tend to be like ourselves—ambitious, friendly, generous, and optimistic people. They love their families and do their best to live life on purpose. They are successful, smart, and seek advice from subject-matter experts. They prefer to stay informed but delegate day-to-day management duties to free up their time. Clients most often come to us when they are experiencing financial complexities that arise when planning for retirement. Whether you are at the end of a successful career or at the earlier stages of one, we can effectively serve you with an appropriate level of services, helping make the most of what you have and providing the financial peace of mind you seek.

🚨 The new Social Security report is out.And once again, the headlines are screaming:"Social Security is running out of m...
06/25/2026

🚨 The new Social Security report is out.

And once again, the headlines are screaming:
"Social Security is running out of money!"

But that's not what the report actually says.

In this episode, Tyler breaks down the 2026 Social Security Trustees Report, explains why benefits aren't disappearing, what the 2032 trust fund projection really means, and why affluent retirees should focus on planning—not panic.

📊 Facts over fear.
🎯 Strategy over headlines.

Watch the show here: https://bit.ly/4xLN5pB

06/23/2026

Maybe you've heard of a donor-advised fund but aren't quite sure what it is or how it works. Here's a quick explanation of how it's used and why it can provide some strong tax benefits.

06/20/2026

Generally speaking, putting a highly-appreciated asset into donor-advised fund is the ideal move because you can then sell it and not have to deal with the tax hit.

💰 What if you could potentially lower taxes, simplify charitable giving, and support the causes you love—all with one st...
06/18/2026

💰 What if you could potentially lower taxes, simplify charitable giving, and support the causes you love—all with one strategy?

That's exactly why donor-advised funds have become one of the fastest-growing tools in charitable planning.

In this episode, Tyler Emrick, CFA®, CFP®, explains how donor-advised funds work, who should consider them, and how retirees can use appreciated investments, tax deductions, and strategic giving to make a bigger impact.

Watch the video here: https://bit.ly/3PUTPQZ

06/16/2026

We talked in a recent episode about the benefits of a 351 exchange for portfolios that have appreciated nicely, but not every investment fits the criteria.

06/13/2026

The 351 exchange strategy is a way to move investments you no longer want and shift them over to an ETF without having to sell them and paying a big tax bill.

💰 Imagine building wealth for decades... only to realize selling your investments could trigger a massive tax bill.That'...
06/11/2026

💰 Imagine building wealth for decades... only to realize selling your investments could trigger a massive tax bill.

That's the challenge many investors face with highly appreciated stocks, ETFs, and concentrated positions.

In this episode, Tyler Emrick, CFA®, CFP®, breaks down a little-known strategy called a 351 Exchange, a potential way to diversify investments without immediately triggering capital gains taxes.

If you've ever felt trapped by a successful investment, this conversation is worth your time.

Watch it here: https://bit.ly/3RTFGnO

06/09/2026

You have the option of paying the taxes from your Roth conversion out of the money you're converting, but here's why that might not be the optimal approach.

06/06/2026

An important law got changed a number of years ago that effectively eliminated the option of undoing a Roth conversion. So that makes your decision to convert even more worthy of a conversation and plan ahead of time.

🚨 Most people spend all their time asking:“Should I do a Roth conversion?”But almost nobody talks about what happens AFT...
06/04/2026

🚨 Most people spend all their time asking:
“Should I do a Roth conversion?”

But almost nobody talks about what happens AFTER you decide to move forward.

📅 When should you complete the conversion?
💸 How should you pay the taxes?
📈 Which investments should you move?
⚠️ What happens if the market drops afterward?
🧩 How does age 59½ change the strategy?

In this episode, Tyler Emrick, CFA®, CFP®, breaks down the implementation side of Roth conversions like the details that can materially impact long-term tax savings, portfolio growth, and retirement planning outcomes.

Check it out here: https://bit.ly/42WXZe2

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