Wealth & Everything Else

Ascent Private Capital Management of U.S. Bank
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Wealth & Everything Else is a podcast for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and trusted advisors seeking thoughtful, practical insight into every dimension of wealth. Hosted by John Zimmerman, President of Ascent Private Capital Management of U.S. Bank, each episode features conversations with leading experts, experienced practitioners, and families navigating real-world wealth decisions across investments, private banking, trusts and estate planning, philanthropy, leadership and legacy, and more. To learn more about Ascent, please visit ascent.usbank.com

Episodes

  1. Difficult Conversations Around Wealth & Estate Planning

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    Difficult Conversations Around Wealth & Estate Planning

    In the first episode of our Legacy in Motion series, we examine why conversations around wealth are often among the most challenging for families to initiate, yet essential to long-term continuity. Discussions about expectations, stewardship, and estate planning carry both emotional weight and structural complexity. Without deliberate engagement, families may find themselves navigating critical transitions without the clarity or alignment they need. Guests Tom Thiegs and Justin Flach explore the reasons these conversations are frequently deferred, the distinction between reactive and proactive planning, and how intentional preparation strengthens both governance frameworks and family relationships. Key themes include: Beginning with incremental, ongoing dialogue rather than a single “reveal”Prioritizing shared values before discussing financial mechanicsApproaching planning proactively rather than reactivelyLeveraging trusted advisors and resources to guide complex conversationsFor more information on Ascent, please visit ascent.usbank.com Additional resources: https://www.usbank.com/content/dam/usbank/en/documents/pdfs/about-us-bank/usbank-wealth-survey-designed-report-final-2024.pdf

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Wealth & Everything Else is a podcast for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and trusted advisors seeking thoughtful, practical insight into every dimension of wealth. Hosted by John Zimmerman, President of Ascent Private Capital Management of U.S. Bank, each episode features conversations with leading experts, experienced practitioners, and families navigating real-world wealth decisions across investments, private banking, trusts and estate planning, philanthropy, leadership and legacy, and more. To learn more about Ascent, please visit ascent.usbank.com

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