The Dentist Money Show | Financial Planning & Wealth Management

While 401(k)s aren't common at dental practices, they are available to many dentists' partners or spouses. So what are the pros and cons of typical 401(k) investment options? And when is it OK to own a permanent life policy? On this listener Q&R (Question and Response!) episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt answer financial questions from our loyal listeners. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program.

Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a weekly look at the latest financial and economic news. On this show Matt, Rabih, and Will talk about the recent Fed interest rate decision, look at why student loan payments are back, and discuss whether money can buy happiness. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program.

Building a secure foundation that supports your money decisions doesn't require constant stress about finances. Follow these three steps to reduce your money worries even as you find greater enjoyment in life's meaningful moments. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt explain how to lay the groundwork for a financial house that will stand the test of time. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program.

Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a weekly look at the latest financial and economic news. On this show Matt, Rabih, and Will give an update on inflation and the markets, talk about some Dave Ramsey advice they can get behind, and discuss more about what AI's effect on society might be. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

With conditions fluctuating within the dental industry as more consolidation occurs, it's important to know how to react to a buyout overture from a DSO. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan interviews Brannon Moncrief, of McLerran & Associates, who talks about current market conditions, how to understand practice value, and why a buyout might be a good move for some dentists, but not for others. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

Welcome to Two Cents, a weekly look at the latest financial and economic news. On this show Matt, Rabih, and Jake consider whether the fascination with Chat GPT and AI has brought about the end of crypto. Plus, they look at how the debt ceiling resolution affects student loans. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

As costs rise, finances become increasingly complicated. Today the accounting services a practice owner needs must go beyond compliance work like bookkeeping and taxes. You also need help with strategic planning for the future. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan interviews Jaime Staley whose firm, PJS & Co., offers comprehensive CFO and Controller services. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

Welcome to Two Cents, a weekly look at the latest financial and economic news. On this show Matt, Ryan, and Rabih discuss the difficulties rising housing costs are causing, take a close look at the run on AI stocks, and examine the possibility of AI predicting future stock market movements. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

Have you heard financial claims repeated so often you know they must be true—yet those claims lack any supporting evidence. They are financial woozles. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt shine the light on several financial woozles that could prove costly if you continue to believe them. When you don't understand the truth, mistakes will always happen. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

Welcome to Two Cents, a new podcast that takes a weekly look at the latest financial and economic news. On this show Matt, Rabih, and Taylor define the term recession and include some additional parameters to what might consistute one. Plus, they take a closer look at the recent run-up of technology sector stocks. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

Not every stock goes up. Luckily, the IRS has approved tax-loss harvesting as a way to help offset capital gain taxes owed from selling profitable assets. So how does this tax strategy work and should every investor be using it? On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Rabih get into the nitty-gritty of how to use tax-loss harvesting strategies in your portfolio. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

On this episode of Dentists Are People Too, Ryan talks with Dr. Ashley Joves. Business owner, podcaster, "foodie", dentist, mother and wife, Ashley reveals what inspired her vision to do dentistry differently. She is the founder of Smile & Co., a space to laugh and have fun, all while delivering outstanding dental care.

Welcome to Two Cents, a new podcast that takes a weekly look at the latest financial and economic news. On this show Matt, Rabih, and Will take a closer look at what is involved in the current debt ceiling discussions; look at the latest on the inflation front; and discuss the potential ramifications of Robin Hood's move to 24-hour trading. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

Dentists have diverse legal needs whether it's incorporating; real estate—purchasing, selling, or leasing a building; associate agreements; and don't forget the issues that come when selling a practice. A lot can go wrong. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan welcomes dental-speciific attorney David Cohen to talk about legal concerns that come with ownership. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

Welcome to Two Cents, a new podcast that takes a weekly look at the latest financial and economic news. On this show Matt, Rabih, and Jake discuss headlines that may affect the market and your money; debate who is happier, homeowners or renters; and examine what Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger said at the 58th Berkshire Hathaway investor meeting. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

What advice would Ryan and Matt give to a startup about how to use their early funding—especially if they find themselves with access to extra cash? And, what traps might await a dentist who is in practice accumulation mode? On this listener Q&R (Question and Response!) episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt answer financial questions from our loyal listeners. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

Does the membership plan you use give fee-for-service patients the benefits that they really want? To keep them satisfied and coming back, it should. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan welcomes Paul Lowry of Dental Menu. There's a big difference between Groupon-like discount plans and a Netflix-style membership plan that actually improves patient retention. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

"How much money do I need to retire?" That answer varies depending on who you ask. Retirement experts will offer various rules of thumb about how much the average American needs … but how much does that average American think they need? On this Dentist Money™ Show Ryan and Matt offer what they believe is a fair answer for dentists, and what variables make the answer unique to each dentist. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

Grief, it's our natural response to loss. And whatever the loss, there's no right or wrong way to grieve. But to stay emotionally healthy, you must grieve. After seeing The Art of Grieving, Ryan was moved to interview Preston Zeller, whose art project is the film's focal point. Talking about grief is not easy, but Ryan felt it was important to share their conversation on this Dentist Money™ Show. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

On this episode of Dentists Are People Too, a Dentist Money Show series, Ryan talks with Dr. Jared Hill. Jared discusses his journey through dentistry and tells why he now helps others to work together to elevate their businesses and bring greater significance to their lives through the Elevation Association.

Alternative investments—venture capital, private equity, collectibles—are assets usually held by institutional investors. With more complexity and a greater degree of risk, should individual investors still look into them? On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan, Matt and Rabih talk about five factors an investor should consider before jumping into private investing. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

Until recently BRICS was made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Now that other nations are applying for membership in the alliance, what does that mean for U.S. global power, the dollar, and your investments? On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan asks Rabih Dimachki, head of our investment strategies, to talk about what investors should know about BRICS. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

On this episode of Dentists Are People Too, a Dentist Money Show series, Ryan talks with Dr. Brian Harris. The founder of Smile Virtual, Brian describes the philosophies that drive his life and businesses, and what entrepreneurial risks taught him lessons that ultimately defined his successful career.

Is it time to reevaluate how your practice approaches its hygiene department? Labor shortages and demand for higher wages are changing the hygienist market. So what can you do to stabilize hygiene and ensure it's not merely a loss-leader? On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan welcomes Wendy Briggs of Hygiene Diamonds to talk about why there's a need to rethink the role of the hygienist. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

Banks need to be considered safe and stable places to keep people's money. There's a plethora of problems that occur if people lose faith in that fact. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt examine why there was a run on Silicon Valley Bank deposits, the history of bank failures, and the role of the FDIC to ensure people have confidence in the banking system. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

On this episode of Dentists Are People Too, a Dentist Money Show series, Ryan welcomes Meredith Papadea. A pediatric dentist from South Carolina, Meredith shares with Ryan the unusual path that brought her to dentistry, her love of serving children, of running races, of pursuing happiness … and of the Disney way!

The industry is becoming more entrepreneurial, but there are pitfalls and perils awaiting those who don't know the ins and outs of building a group practice. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan talks with Perrin DesPortes of Polaris Healthcare Partners, a strategic advisory firm focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurial dentists build successful group practices.

When someone is unable to fully grasp the importance of something, it's called a blind spot. While we all have them, early recognition of personal financial blind spots can prevent us from making costly mistakes. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt warn about five common blind spots every dentist should consistently guard against. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

On the inaugural episode of Dentists Are People Too, a Dental Money Show Series podcast, Ryan welcomes Mark Costes. Writer, coach, serial entrepreneur, podcaster, and dentist, Mark shares stories about his entrepreneurial successes … and failures, his personal passions, and why he loves the philosophy of Stoicism.

If you don't believe fraud will happen at your practice, you're not paying attention to the high number of dentists who get embezzled by a staff member. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan talks about fraud in the dental industry with David Harris, founder of Prosperident, a forensic investigation firm that specializes in protecting dentists from financial crimes. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

DSOs are in a buying mode, but before you act too fast, there is a lot to consider as selling a practice is a huge financial and emotional decision. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan talks with Kyle Francis of Professional Transition Strategies about industry consolidation, how DSOs make money, and if selling, finding a partner, or just holding is right for you. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

Want financial peace of mind? First uncover what really matters to you when it comes to your money, then align those core values with your finances. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt welcome back Reese Harper to talk about the philosophy behind the Elements app and how it can help people connect their financial decisions to their values and purpose. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

Dentists face financial complications that far exceed a normal person's. How to conquer that complexity was the proving ground for the development of Elements. The Elements app is now ready and Dentist Advisors is using it with clients. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt explain how Elements helps people get organized and find financial peace of mind. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

You read headlines like, "After a brutal 2022, Wall Street predicts 2023", "Market Forecast 2023: Challenges Abound", and you know analysts pour over numbers and trends to come up with their predictions. So are they accurate? On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Rabih discuss what economists base their predictions on—and what can end up going right … or wrong. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program.Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

If a DSO comes calling, making a mistake during negotiations could be extremely costly. Here's how to control the discussion and maximize the outcome. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan interviews Brannon Moncrief of McLerran & Associates. Whether a DSO is showing interest, or you're selling a practice, find out why adding a sell-side advisor improves your position. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program.Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

Even though 2022 was a tough one for stocks, Dentist Advisors' clients continued to grow their net worth through smart financial decisions. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt examine Dentist Advisors' year-end data for client averages for income, net worth, debt reduction, and more. How do you stack up as you advance on your own path to wealth? Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program.Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

Retirement creates a balancing act—you don't want to run out of savings, but you want to enjoy that money too. Does the "4% Rule" still work for retirees? On this listener Q&A episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt illustrate how the 4% Rule is used. Plus, they explain the scary side of kids' education accounts and where real estate fits in a well-diversified portfolio. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program.Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

When marketing, dentists tend to list their selling points rather than focus on the reputation they're trying to build. Here's the problem with that approach … without a core brand you look just like everyone else. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan welcomes Grace Rizza, CEO of Identity Dental Marketing, to discuss how branding creates patient loyalty. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program. Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

Large companies work hard for solid credit ratings based on their history, financial strength, and future. They want to be investment grade. Your practice is your #1 asset, how do you make sure it's "investment grade"? On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan welcomes Dr. Victoria Peterson, Dr. Chad Johnson, and Regan Robertson of the Productive Dental Academy. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program.Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

You're a clinical virtuoso but really don't enjoy the business side. Adding to your team or working at multiple locations adds revenue but also stress. Plus, it takes you away from what you really love about dentistry. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan welcomes Kiera Dent of the Dental A Team to talk about how to rightsize your practice so it's a good fit for you. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program.Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

Want to know how to prevent unexpected money woes? To ensure you're following a healthy strategy, make sure you track these financial indicators. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt highlight Elements scores that quickly help you understand your financial health. There will always be uncertainty on the road to financial freedom—unless you follow the right signs. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program.Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

Breaking up is hard to do—but when it comes to your financial future, these five warning signs could indicate it's time to find a new advisor. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan, Matt, and Amanda talk about why a dentist might not be satisfied with their advisor. The good news is they also explain how to find one who can provide the service you expect. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program.Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

There's a degree of uncertainty and potential for loss that comes with every investment. But some come with much greater risk—and you need to know why. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt expose some of the issues that led to the FTX crypto exchange collapse, which scammed even elite firms. It's a reminder of what we all should remember when taking a risk. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program.Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

You've made a long-term commitment to dentistry. You also need to approach your investments with the same in-it-for-the-long-haul attitude. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan, Matt, and Rabih take a close look at portfolio diversification. How does it work and why does it help—and what does career longevity have to do with your investment strategy? Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program.Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

No matter where you are in your investing career, bonds offer low risk and benefits—like income and capital preservation—that you need to understand. Bonds often don't get enough attention, despite being an essential investment vehicle. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan, Matt, and Rabih look at bonds and the role they might play in each investor's portfolio. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program.Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

Would you like to level the playing field when competing with big DSOs? Start by joining with thousands of practices to improve your purchasing power. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and John Stamper discuss how Dental Whale offers dentists a central place to shop, to learn more about technology, and to join with other practices to beef up their buying power. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program.Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

When you hear "estate planning" what do you think? It's only for the wealthy? Or, maybe it makes you consider your own mortality, which you don't care to do. If you're delaying yours, know this: each dentist needs an estate plan. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt look at estate planning basics, plus some life complexities that may need estate attention. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program.Are you ready for full service financial planning and investment management with a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

Is putting money into stocks more like gambling than investing? While there are those who believe that's true, seasoned investors will explain how investing over a long period skews the expected outcome in favor of the investor. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt illustrate how you can alter your investment odds to come out ahead—just like Vegas casinos do. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program.Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

Close to 54,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year. By encouraging patients to add a simple oral cancer screening light exam with their traditional head and neck oral exam, you can help reduce that number. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan talks with Amber Young of OralCancerCause.org about oral cancer and why there's a need to raise awareness. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program.Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.

Starting a business may be easier than ever before. Not much stands in the way of a dentist who believes they have the golden solution to a unique problem. But while startup obstacles are few, numerous roadblocks remain. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan talks with Vivik Kinra about hurdles he has faced as he builds two new dental software companies. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program.Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in working with dentists? Check out our Private Wealth Management service.