Your Active Wealth

Alicia Levine and Dan Clifton on 2026: consumer refunds, deregulation, Fed cuts, tariffs and midterm dynamics—why policy could turn headwinds into tailwinds for growth and earnings.

Terry Sylvester Charron, head of investment advisory and planning solutions, and Jere Doyle, senior wealth strategist, unpack changes to Qualified Small Business Stock as result of OBBBA. 

Scott Lillis, regional president, Mid-Atlantic Region, and Lynda Ly, private banking manager, explain our strategic cash management framework. 

BNY Wealth experts, Jere Doyle, senior wealth strategist, and Lesley Holland, regional director of portfolio management, provide valuable insights on tax and investment planning for 2025. 

Alex Murray, market president of Newport Beach, and Boryana Zamanoff, senior wealth strategist, break down key insights from our report, Mastering the Sale. 

There is more to selling a business than the financial implications. For instance, how will you continue to find purpose when you’re no longer at the helm? In this episode of Your Active Wealth, Ryan Szczepanik, senior wealth strategist at BNY Wealth, sheds light on the most important considerations leading up to the sale in addition to the emotional factors that can arise after the business is sold. Pulling from his wealth of experience in helping business owners navigate the sales process, Ryan shares real-life examples to explain who should be involved and why, what specific qualifications are required to ensure the process goes smoothly, and how to successfully transition from running your own business to leading a new lifestyle post-sale. Subscribe to Your Active Wealth on your favorite podcast platform via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Pocketcast and more. 

When legacy and livelihood are intertwined, selling a family business can be complex. Samy Dwek, Chief Executive Officer of The Family Office Doctor, shares tips for navigating this process in a way that preserves the family dynamic. 

A strong entrepreneurial spirit is behind every great business success. Christi Coors Ficeli, Co-Owner of Goosecross Cellars, shares how courage and determination guided her journey to forging her own path.

The private assets investment landscape has evolved in recent years, especially since the Federal Reserve began to cut interest rates in 2024. Head of Alternative Investments Paul Vittone meets with Senior Alternative Investments Strategist Joanna Berg and Portfolio Manager and Head of Secondaries Arjun Bains to break down the opportunities they are seeing as a result. They discuss the improved environment for dealmaking and exits in private equity, a new source of diversification through secondaries, how to access the growth of this innovation cycle, and how private credit can complement traditional fixed income.For additional insights on the subjects that matter most to you, visit bny.com/wealth. Follow us on: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram

Stronger-than-expected economic data and uncertainty about the scope of President Trump’s policies have contributed to a volatile start of the year. Although equities have fallen 5% from their December high and Treasury bond yields have tested key levels, we think the U.S. macro environment remains favorable for financial markets. Join Head of Investment Strategy and Equities, Alicia Levine, and Head of Fixed Income, John Flahive, for an exploration of current themes impacting stocks and bonds, and a discussion on their outlook for 2025.For additional insights on the subjects that matter most to you, visit bny.com/wealth. Follow us on: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram

Divorce is never easy, but proactive planning can help. Assembling a team of specialists, who are knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of a settlement, is essential to helping ensure a more positive outcome. In this episode of Your Active Wealth, Judy Barton, wealth and transition advisor at BNY Wealth, provides valuable insight into building a divorce team, as well as what a pre-settlement review should look like and why it is a necessity. Throughout the discussion, she also touches on the different types of divorce proceedings, including litigation and mediation, in addition to the nature of gray divorces, and how they can result in unique financial repercussions that require a nuanced approach. Regardless of marital status, there are always planning steps that can be taken to better protect you and your financial future.For additional insights on the subjects that matter most to you, visit bny.com/wealth. Follow us on: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram

History proves that election results do not significantly impact the stock market. In fact, equities have performed well no matter what type of administration or Congress takes office. However, the outcome of the election may drive returns at the sector level. In this episode of Your Active Wealth, Alicia Levine, head of investment strategy and equities, and Kevin Shea and Matt Keeler, senior equity analysts, identify four key policy themes that equity sectors will contend with and analyze the implications of the candidates’ proposals if they are adopted.For additional insights on the subjects that matter most to you, visit bny.com/wealth. Follow us on: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram

Tax planning is usually not top of mind until it’s spring and the deadline to file is around the corner. However, there are multiple considerations to be aware of this year, prompting the need for more proactive planning. In this episode of Your Active Wealth, Jere Doyle, senior wealth strategist at BNY Wealth, reveals why taxpayers need to have earlier conversations with their advisors when evaluating potential strategies to protect their wealth. Throughout the discussion, he touches on timely tax provisions to take advantage of before they expire, such as the estate and gift tax exemption from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and sheds light on the Corporate Transparency Act, which went into effect earlier this year, highlighting important reporting requirements and reminders. For additional insights on the subjects that matter most to you, visit bny.com/wealth. Follow us on: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram

The world is filled with entrepreneurs, as businesses fuel many of the fastest growing and most powerful economies. But in this day and age, what does it take to create and run a successful business? According to Aaron Dinin, Faculty at Duke University Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Co-Founder of Audience Acceleration Labs, the hardest part of launching a new product or service is not ideation, but marketing. Drawing from his time as a serial entrepreneur, in this episode of Your Active Wealth, Dinin shares tips for cutting through the noise and effectively marketing your business with social media. In addition, he discusses the common misconceptions and pitfalls of starting a business as well as knowing when to step away. For additional insights on the subjects that matter most to you, visit bny.com/wealth. Follow us on: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram

When it comes to navigating major life events, proactive wealth management is essential for individuals and their families. On this episode of Your Active Wealth, BNY Wealth’s Jessica Brennan, director and senior wealth manager, and Lesley Holland, senior director and portfolio manager, share how they guide clients through major life events, such as receiving an inheritance or selling a business, as well as what attracted them to the industry. Part of the discussion also entails how they’re positioning their practices for the great wealth transfer, which by 2030, is expected to see American women control a dominant share of the $30 trillion in investible assets possessed by baby boomers.For additional insights on the subjects that matter most to you, visit bny.com/wealth. Follow us on: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram

Engaging your tax advisor early can potentially save you a lot of money. Taxes can impact all aspects of wealth, including income, investments, charitable giving and estates. With Tax Day still months away, many may not be fully prepared; however, with year-end just around the corner, it pays to be proactive and organized. In our latest episode, Jere Doyle, senior wealth strategist at BNY Wealth, provides valuable insight into the significance of year-end tax considerations. Throughout a discussion with Terry Sylvester Charron, head of investment advisory and planning solutions at BNY Wealth, Jere addresses some of the most pressing questions regarding how to make your wealth plan as tax efficient as possible going into next year. For additional insights on the subjects that matter most to you, visit bny.com/wealth. Follow us on: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram

Did you know roughly 100 regional markets in 22 states make up the luxury residential real estate market in the United States? In our latest #podcast, Catherine Finney, head of residential appraisals at BNY Wealth, shares best practices on gauging the market, creative financing solutions and personal factors to consider when buying or selling a home at this echelon. For additional insights on the subjects that matter most to you, visit bny.com/wealth. Follow us on: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram

BNY Wealth’s “Do Well Better” campaign highlights and celebrates clients who are wielding their wealth with purpose, be it through their philanthropy or by launching ventures that positively impact society. In this episode of Your Active Wealth, Carlos Martinez, founder of Clement Capital Partners, a visionary leader and entrepreneur with over 30 years of consulting experience talks about his upbringing, his inspirational journey to the United States from Puerto Rico, his work with underrepresented groups and the ways Carlos is doing well better in his community. Carlos also shares how there’s more to entrepreneurship than generating revenue.For additional insights on the subjects that matter most to you, visit bny.com/wealth. Follow us on: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram

Start with a breakthrough idea, stir in hard work, add some perseverance, quality service, a positive culture and mix. The result: a tasty business that rises to 450 locations. On the final episode of the Your Active Wealth business owner podcast series, Dena Tripp, an entrepreneur and co-founder of Nothing Bundt Cakes, discusses how a business she started with a friend in her kitchen grew into a thriving nationwide venture. Dena reveals the power of quality, the importance of ambiance, the value of branding and how she’s giving back to her community in meaningful ways. For additional insights on the subjects that matter most to you, visit bny.com/wealth. Follow us on: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram

How can a business build a winning corporate culture that empowers employees, helps clients thrive and drives profitability? In the third episode of our business owner series, Paul Spiegelman, an entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist, discusses how a business he started with his brothers in his parents’ garage grew into a successful healthcare enterprise that was acquired by Stericycle. Paul reveals the power of culture, the three things every employee wants and how he’s giving back to his community in meaningful ways. For additional insights on the subjects that matter most to you, visit bny.com/wealth. Follow us on: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram