The Wealth Cafe

Caroline Tanis

🎙️ The Wealth Cafe  Sip on confidence. Build your wealth. Live your dream life. Welcome to The Wealth Cafe—the financial podcast where money meets meaning. Hosted by Caroline Tanis, Lead Financial Advisor and Founder of Tanis Financial Group, this show is brewed especially for high-earning women and their families who are ready to take control of their finances and build a life they love. Each week, Caroline breaks down the money moves that matter—from investing and retirement planning to private equity compensation, family finances, and mindset shifts around wealth. Whether you're in the boardroom or at the kitchen table, this is your space to get smart, honest advice without the jargon. And in our Coffee Conversations series, Caroline sits down with inspiring guests—entrepreneurs, creators, executives, and changemakers—to talk candidly about money, career pivots, and the real-life lessons behind success. ☕️ New episodes weekly. Subscribe and join us at the table—because your financial future deserves a seat.

  1. 6d ago

    NEW Children’s Savings Accounts: What Parents & Grandparents Need to Know in 2026

    In this episode of The Wealth Café, we break down what the new children’s savings accounts are, who can open them, who can contribute, how the federal $1,000 seed contribution works for eligible children, and how these accounts compare to 529 plans. You’ll also learn how they may fit into broader gifting, estate planning, and wealth transfer conversations—especially for parents and grandparents thinking intentionally about the next generation. What we’ll cover:  ✅ The $1,000 federal seed contribution for eligible children ✅ Children’s savings accounts vs. 529 plans ✅ Who can open and contribute to the new children’s savings account ✅ Annual contribution limits and employer contributions ✅ How the account grows and what happens at age 18 If you haven’t already, we encourage you to meet with your financial team ASAP to find out if the new Children’s Savings Plan is right for your family! If there are any specific things you're thinking about or questions you may have, make sure to drop them in the comments below.  👍 For more tips and advice like this, hit ‘subscribe'  🔍INSTAGRAM: / /    / tanisfingroup    LINKEDIN: / /    / caroline-tanis    PODCAST: / / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  BLOG: / / https://tanisfingroup.com/blog/  ------------  🔗CONNECT  Website: https://tanisfingroup.com/  Email: caroline@tanisfingroup.com  #TheWealthCafe #CarolineTanis #TanisFinancialGroup #ChildrensSavingsAccount #GenerationalWealth #WealthPlanning #529Plan #FinancialPlanning #Grandparents #Parents #EstatePlanning #TaxAdvantagedSavings #FamilyWealth #WomenAndWealth

  2. Sep 24

    How To Find Your Roth Conversion Sweet Spot

    Fall always delivers delicious pumpkin spice and everything nice, but the changing of the seasons also brings some advantageous financial opportunities. Namely, what we at The Wealth Cafe call the Roth Conversion Sweet Spot. In this special episode, we help affluent women like you better understand how converting money from traditional IRAs or 401(k)s into Roth IRAs can create future tax-free income and reduce RMDs. This episode is all about helping you avoid the common mistakes many retirees make when building tax-free wealth for themselves and their heirs. So, sit back, relax, and get ready for actionable insights you can implement immediately to make informed decisions before year’s end and beyond! What we’ll cover: ✅ Roth conversions & how they work. ✅ How Roth conversions can affect your tax bracket.  ✅ The retirement "conversion corridor" explained. ✅ Strategies for reducing future RMDs.  If you haven’t already, we encourage you to meet with your financial team ASAP, so that you can design a framework to implement a well-planned Roth conversion to help you potentially save thousands in future taxes!  ☕️For more tips and advice, make sure to subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode! 🔍INSTAGRAM:  /  / https://www.instagram.com/tanisfingroup/   LINKEDIN:  /  / https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-tanis/  YOUTUBE:  /  / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHxRZmUZwZVHD4ihCu2iK-w  BLOG:  /  / https://tanisfingroup.com/blog/  ------------ 🔗CONNECT Website: https://tanisfingroup.com/   Email: caroline@tanisfingroup.com

  3. Sep 17

    Navigating Market Uncertainty: A Guide For Investors

    Market volatility scares even the savviest investors. In our ever-changing economic climate, it’s not uncommon to see people act irrationally due to anxiety when the markets start to go haywire. Sadly, volatility is out of your control, but what you do during times of volatility is completely in your control. On this one-of-a-kind episode of The Wealth Cafe, we are going to help alleviate stress by providing a powerful framework for affluent women, like yourself, to navigate stock market uncertainty with confidence and grace. After this episode, you should be able to leave your seat knowing that all your long-term goals can be achieved and all costly decisions can be avoided! What we’ll cover: ✅ Managing investment anxiety during market volatility. ✅ Importance of liquidity & cash reserves.  ✅ How to avoid panic selling. ✅ The value of working with a trusted financial advisor.  As always, we encourage you to speak with your financial team about any market-related anxiety you feel, so they can help devise a plan of action to put your mind at ease. From building out investment frameworks to implementing purpose-driven strategies, you have full control over your financial future—you just need the right roadmap in place to secure it! ☕️For more tips and advice, make sure to subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode! 🔍INSTAGRAM:  /  / https://www.instagram.com/tanisfingroup/   LINKEDIN:  /  / https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-tanis/  YOUTUBE:  /  / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHxRZmUZwZVHD4ihCu2iK-w  BLOG:  /  / https://tanisfingroup.com/blog/  ------------ 🔗CONNECT Website: https://tanisfingroup.com/   Email: caroline@tanisfingroup.com

  4. Sep 10

    What Every Woman Needs To Know About Capital Gains

    For many affluent woman investors out there, tax season can be a bear because of the significant amount of money owed to the government by year’s end. Due to strong market performance in recent years and people’s affinity to hold concentrated stock positions, capital gains exposure is a real risk for even some of the savviest investors out there. For many women, capital gains taxes may be the biggest burden of 2026 and in the entirety of their financial lives. So, if you’re someone sitting on SIGNIFICANT unrealized investment gains, we highly encourage you to tune in for this episode. What we’ll cover: ✅ Why understanding capital gains taxes is more important than ever. ✅ Tax-loss harvesting strategies.  ✅ Key actions to take before EOY. ✅ The real-life impacts of poor planning.  No matter what your stage in life, if you consider yourself a savvy investor, properly planning for this is more important than ever. This could ultimately help you keep your money where it belongs; IN YOUR WALLET. We encourage you to meet with your financial team as soon as possible, so that you can put yourself and your investments in the best position now and in the future! ☕️For more tips and advice, make sure to subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode! 🔍INSTAGRAM:  /  / https://www.instagram.com/tanisfingroup/   LINKEDIN:  /  / https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-tanis/  YOUTUBE:  /  / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHxRZmUZwZVHD4ihCu2iK-w  BLOG:  /  / https://tanisfingroup.com/blog/  ------------ 🔗CONNECT Website: https://tanisfingroup.com/   Email: caroline@tanisfingroup.com

  5. Sep 3

    Is Your Financial Plan Still On Track? Why September Is The Perfect Time For A Reset

    BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER! On the Season 3 premiere of The Wealth Cafe, we provide an in-depth look at why September is the most important month of the year for financial planning. This episode is a MUST listen if you’re a high-net-worth individual looking for insights into maximizing market gains, saving on taxes, passing on wealth, and much more. So, fill up that mug, cup, or glass and get all your year-end questions answered, so you’re prepared to make decisions that could impact you up to and through 2027!  What we’ll cover: ✅ Three of the most important questions to ask your financial team. ✅ Important year-end deadlines.  ✅ How to evaluate your 2026 income & tax situation. ✅ Planning strategies & considerations to maximize the rest of 2026.  No matter your situation, connecting with your financial team and discussing your year-end financial goals is the best path forward to ensure that you’re as prepared as possible to take advantage of the rest of 2026. The best financial outcomes often come from strategies implemented prior to the end of the year.  ☕️For more tips and advice, make sure to subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode! 🔍INSTAGRAM:  /  / https://www.instagram.com/tanisfingroup/   LINKEDIN:  /  / https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-tanis/  YOUTUBE:  /  / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHxRZmUZwZVHD4ihCu2iK-w  BLOG:  /  / https://tanisfingroup.com/blog/  ------------ 🔗CONNECT Website: https://tanisfingroup.com/   Email: caroline@tanisfingroup.com

  6. Jul 23

    How Working Moms Can Reclaim Time, Energy & Balance: Meet Courtney Cecil

    Motherhood is still one of the hardest jobs out there. Trying to balance a career and home life, especially for new moms, can be almost impossible these days. That’s why we invited the one-and-only Courtney Cecil, Founder & CEO of the Working Moms Movement, for a sit down to provide information and insights on how she helps women who feel stretched thin, overwhelmed, or stuck in the mud reclaim their well-being. So, if you’re a woman who’s feeling exhausted and is carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders, this Coffee Conversation is exactly what you needed!    🎯 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How to prioritize health, wellness & personal goals.  ✅ The powerful 3W Framework.  ✅ Why working moms feel overwhelmed. ✅ Practical strategies for improving work-life balance.   ✅ Mindsets that allow woman to thrive in all aspects of their lives.  Whether you’re a working mom, woman in the C-suite, and/or someone who just wants to align their life goals with variables, such as finances, intellectual stimulation, relationships, and more, it’s all about mindset. Having the right team of people in your corner personally and professionally is a great place to start, then finding ways to invest in yourself will help put you on a path towards sustained success!    🔗CONNECT WITH COURTNEY Website: https://www.workingmomsmovement.com/         LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyca/      Working Moms Movement Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsmovement/     The Life Management System™ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifemanagementsystem/     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsmovement/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-life-management-system-a-podcast-for-working-moms/id1762298645  ☕️For more tips and advice, make sure to subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode! 🔍INSTAGRAM:  /  / https://www.instagram.com/tanisfingroup/   LINKEDIN:  /  / https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-tanis/  YOUTUBE:  /  / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHxRZmUZwZVHD4ihCu2iK-w  BLOG:  /  / https://tanisfingroup.com/blog/  ------------ 🔗CONNECT Website: https://tanisfingroup.com/   Email: caroline@tanisfingroup.com

  7. Jul 16

    From Patient To Periodontist: Meet Dr. Morgan Atanasio, DDS, MDS

    Precise, personable, and an accomplished Periodontist, meet the one-and-only Dr. Morgan Atanasio, DDS, MDS! On this special episode of The Wealth Cafe, we breakdown more than just plaque build-up, we get the glorious opportunity to have a one-on-one Coffee Conversation with friend of the show, Morgan Atanasio. During this episode she details her journey from patient to industry leader. Doing so by discussing how she overcame the stigma of being a woman in a male dominated field, all the while learning life lessons when it came to resilience, leadership, confidence, and building a career with purpose. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, entrepreneur, business leader, or someone looking for inspiration to pursue specific goals, we highly encourage you and your loved ones to tune in for this installment of Coffee Conversations! 🎯 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How to overcome obstacles & setbacks.  ✅ Lessons in leadership.  ✅ Guide to navigating male-dominated industries. ✅ Opportunities for women in dentistry.   ✅ Importance of a smile.  Finding purpose in life looks different for everyone, but one thing people who’ve found that purpose have in common is a mindset that when they see a door, they’re walking through it. We at the Wealth Cafe, know this all too well being a women-led organization in a male-dominated industry, which is why we encourage you to take what you’ve learned from Dr. Morgan in this episode and apply it to your own life’s journey. Stop doing the bare minimum and start taking control of your career, relationships, and life, so that you can find purpose in everything you do!  🔗CONNECT WITH DR. MORGAN Website: https://www.periodonticsnj.com/dr-morgan-atanasio        LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmorganperio/     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmorgan.perio/  The Social Smile Network: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialsmilenetwork   ☕️For more tips and advice, make sure to subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode! 🔍INSTAGRAM:  /  / https://www.instagram.com/tanisfingroup/   LINKEDIN:  /  / https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-tanis/  YOUTUBE:  /  / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHxRZmUZwZVHD4ihCu2iK-w  BLOG:  /  / https://tanisfingroup.com/blog/  ------------ 🔗CONNECT Website: https://tanisfingroup.com/   Email: caroline@tanisfingroup.com

  8. Jul 9

    Why An Executive Presence Matters More Than Ever: Meet Liz Batsche

    Typically, on The Wealth Cafe we talk about building wealth as it pertains to passing assets from generation to generation, but today we’re going to be focusing on building wealth in the workplace and presenting oneself in a strong independent way. That’s why we brought in the one and only Liz Batch, founder of Well Hosted, who’s an expert when it comes to helping clients understand how relationships, careers, and overall long-term success can be positively impacted by implementing what she calls the “host mindset” to create relational wealth through the art of personal investment. So, tune in for this one-of-a-kind episode, you’ll be glad you did! 🎯 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How to stand out in the workplace.  ✅ Why relationships matter.  ✅ What investing in yourself truly means. ✅ Practical ways to elevate client interactions.  ✅ Differences between hosting by default & hosting by design.  Focusing on financial gains is great, but we always encourage our clients to focus just as hard on building fulfilling lives. Whether it be personally or professionally, finding ways to enhance presence, connection, and confidence are paramount to long-term success! 🔗CONNECT WITH WELL HOSTED Website: https://www.wellhosted.com/       LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/well-hosted/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellhostedbyliz   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WellHosted   ☕️For more tips and advice, make sure to subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode! 🔍INSTAGRAM:  /  / https://www.instagram.com/tanisfingroup/   LINKEDIN:  /  / https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-tanis/  YOUTUBE:  /  / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHxRZmUZwZVHD4ihCu2iK-w  BLOG:  /  / https://tanisfingroup.com/blog/  ------------ 🔗CONNECT Website: https://tanisfingroup.com/   Email: caroline@tanisfingroup.com

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🎙️ The Wealth Cafe  Sip on confidence. Build your wealth. Live your dream life. Welcome to The Wealth Cafe—the financial podcast where money meets meaning. Hosted by Caroline Tanis, Lead Financial Advisor and Founder of Tanis Financial Group, this show is brewed especially for high-earning women and their families who are ready to take control of their finances and build a life they love. Each week, Caroline breaks down the money moves that matter—from investing and retirement planning to private equity compensation, family finances, and mindset shifts around wealth. Whether you're in the boardroom or at the kitchen table, this is your space to get smart, honest advice without the jargon. And in our Coffee Conversations series, Caroline sits down with inspiring guests—entrepreneurs, creators, executives, and changemakers—to talk candidly about money, career pivots, and the real-life lessons behind success. ☕️ New episodes weekly. Subscribe and join us at the table—because your financial future deserves a seat.

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