Episodes

  • Episode 43: Unlocking Growth Through Strategic Financial Decisions

    Episode 43: Unlocking Growth Through Strategic Financial Decisions
    Jan 6 2026
    Want to simplify your financial systems for better growth and decision-making? On this episode of Jet Setting Wealth Advisory, David T. Yu speaks with Perry Mayer, founder of Vital Accounting Services, for an insightful conversation on small business accounting, financial clarity, and systems for long-term success. From building a firm that prioritizes financial clarity to using data and KPIs to drive growth, Perry’s journey from corporate work to entrepreneurship is filled with valuable lessons. His approach combines strong technical expertise with practical strategies, helping business owners simplify their financial systems and make better decisions. Key Takeaways: → Clear financial systems drive business health and growth.→ Fractional CFOs provide scalable expertise for small businesses.→ Proactive planning helps avoid costly mistakes.→ Bookkeeping is key to understanding your financial impact.→ Technology enhances process efficiency and decision-making. More from Perry Mayer and Vital Accounting Services: Email: perry@vitalacct.comWebsite: vitalacct.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/perry-mayer-cpaFacebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088494293372Instagram: instagram.com/vital_accounting Engage with David T. Yu: Connect on LinkedIn, Instagram, & Facebook Sign up for our newsletter or book a call! Visit: DTY Wealth Planning Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Episode 42: Reflecting on a Successful Year at DTY Wealth Planning Solutions

    Episode 42: Reflecting on a Successful Year at DTY Wealth Planning Solutions
    Dec 30 2025
    In this final episode of 2025, David reflects on the milestones and memorable moments of the past year. From client appreciation events to celebrating retirements, he shares how his team at DTY Wealth Planning Solutions has focused on building strong, lasting relationships with clients. David also discusses the importance of proactive tax planning, the growing wealth transfer, and the recent educational webinars produced by the company. Looking ahead to 2026, he expresses gratitude for the trust and loyalty of clients and partners, as well as the rewarding experiences shared throughout the year. Engage with David T. Yu: Connect on LinkedIn, Instagram, & Facebook Sign up for our newsletter or book a call! Visit: DTY Wealth Planning Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Episode 41: Simplified Financial Strategies: Guiding Entrepreneurs Towards Success

    Episode 41: Simplified Financial Strategies: Guiding Entrepreneurs Towards Success
    Dec 23 2025
    Want to turn your money chaos into clarity and build a business that supports your real life? On this episode of Jet Setting Wealth Advisory, Matt Green, founder of Ledger Medial Accounting Services, shares the unconventional path that shaped his approach to business and finance. From years in Nashville’s music scene to launching his own firm back home in South Carolina, Matt breaks down how creativity, discipline, and empathy translate into smarter money decisions for entrepreneurs. He talks through the financial mistakes he sees most often, the systems that help owners finally feel in control, and why simplifying your numbers is the fastest route to growth, profit, and peace of mind.Key Takeaways: → Your background shapes how you run your business → Financial clarity starts with simple systems you’ll actually maintain → Many tax problems come from avoidable habits, not complex rules → Advisory isn’t just numbers; it’s decision-making, confidence, and peace of mind → Better books = better strategy, fewer surprises, and more profit More from Matt Green and Ledger Medial Accounting Services:Email: matt@ledgermedial.comWebsite: ledgermedial.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/greenmlFacebook: facebook.com/ledgermedialInstagram: instagram.com/ledgermedial Engage with David T. Yu: Connect on LinkedIn, Instagram, & Facebook Sign up for our newsletter or book a call! Visit: DTY Wealth Planning Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Episode 40: Lifestyle-Focused Wealth Planning for Meaningful Retirement

    Episode 40: Lifestyle-Focused Wealth Planning for Meaningful Retirement
    Dec 16 2025
    Design the life first—then build the money plan to match it. In this episode of Jet Setting Wealth Advisory, David speaks with Brian Evans, founder of Madrona Financial & CPAs, host of the long-running radio show Growing Your Wealth, and author of 7 Steps to a Successful Retirement. Brian shares how he evolved from public accounting to leading a billion-dollar, fully integrated advisory firm—and why real retirement success starts with a lifestyle blueprint before portfolio tweaks. From unifying tax, estate, business, and investment decisions to demystifying Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) for longtime landlords, Brian offers a clear, practical playbook for turning experience into lasting prosperity. Key Takeaways: → Start with a lifestyle blueprint; back into assets, cash flow, and timelines. → Getting tax, estate, investment, and real estate voices in the same room → Consider 1031s into DSTs to keep income and time while deferring tax → Risk is felt more on the downside; calibrate portfolios to your true loss tolerance → Build the plan 5–10 years early, then reverse-engineer the path to your ideal next decade More from Brian Evans and Madrona Financial & CPAs: Website: madronafinancial.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brianevanscpapfs Facebook: facebook.com/MadronaFinancial Engage with David T. Yu: Connect on LinkedIn, Instagram, & Facebook Sign up for our newsletter or book a call! Visit: DTY Wealth Planning Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Episode 39: Transforming Accounting into a Tool for Entrepreneurial Success

    Episode 39: Transforming Accounting into a Tool for Entrepreneurial Success
    Dec 9 2025
    Want to keep more of what you earn and build a business that actually serves your life? On today's episode of Jet Setting Wealth Advisory, David speaks with Wendy Barlin, CPA—business strategist, speaker, and author. Wendy shares her immigrant-to-entrepreneur story, how she built and sold a fully remote accounting firm with strong profitability, and why she now coaches professional-service owners to reduce stress, tighten operations, and prepare for exits. The conversation cuts through hype (including AI fears) to the basics that move the needle: meticulous record keeping, smart deductions, clean books, and systems that make you scalable and sellable—plus practical insights on using advisors, stabilizing revenue, and clarifying your personal definition of success. Key Takeaways: → Importance of record keeping: track every dollar, keep receipts, and stay audit-ready → Don’t chase only top-line; manage expenses and systems to maximize what you keep → Use the right advisors at the right time (CPA vs. EA vs. tax attorney) → To sell: show consistent revenue, documented processes, and a team that runs without you → Define success, hire for gaps, and let systems buy back your time More from Wendy Barlin: Email: wendy@wendybarlin.com Website: wendybarlin.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/wendybarlin Instagram: instagram.com/wendybarlincpa Engage with David T. Yu: Connect on LinkedIn, Instagram, & Facebook Sign up for our newsletter or book a call! Visit: DTY Wealth Planning Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Episode 38: Tax Clarity Without the Panic: RSUs, Withholding, and Timing

    Episode 38: Tax Clarity Without the Panic: RSUs, Withholding, and Timing
    Dec 2 2025
    Are your RSUs and year-end taxes about to surprise you—or are you planning now to keep more of what you earn? In this episode of Jet Setting Wealth Advisory, David sits down with Ariel Haughton, Senior Tax Specialist at Goldstein Tax Advisors, and returning guest Barry Kaufman for a clear, candid walkthrough of equity compensation and proactive tax strategy. Ariel explains how RSUs actually hit your paycheck, what “grant” and “vesting” really mean, and the simple habits that prevent April shocks. The conversation expands to ISOs and AMT timing, entity choices for business owners, and why women increasingly leading household finances benefit from jargon-free guidance and year-round planning. Key Takeaways: → RSUs often withhold at 22% while your actual bracket may be higher → Track your basis at vesting so you don’t get taxed twice when you sell → Time ISO exercises with AMT in mind and your full income picture → Proactive, year-round planning beats last-minute filings for stress and penalty avoidance → Separate business and personal accounts to strengthen deductions and clean books More from Ariel Haughton/Barry Kaufman and Goldstein Tax Advisors:Email: tax@goldsteintaxadvisors.comWebsite: goldsteintaxadvisors.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ariel-haughton Engage with David T. Yu:Connect on LinkedIn, Instagram, & Facebook Sign up for our newsletter or book a call Visit: DTY Wealth Planning Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Episode 37: Building Success Through Relationships and Personalized Solutions

    Episode 37: Building Success Through Relationships and Personalized Solutions
    Nov 25 2025
    What if getting fired was the best thing that ever happened to you—and became the spark for building a multimillion-dollar company? In today's episode of Jet Setting Wealth Advisory, David talks with Jennifer Barnes, CEO and Founder of Optima Office, about turning setbacks into strength. Jennifer shares how losing her job led her to launch one of San Diego’s fastest-growing outsourced accounting and HR firms, now topping $14 million in revenue. She reveals the leadership principles that fuel Optima’s 85% retention rate, how she uses AI to empower—not replace—her people, and why kindness, mentorship, and culture are the ultimate competitive edge in business. Key Takeaways: → How being fired weeks before her wedding inspired her to launch a multimillion-dollar firm → Why culture, kindness, and flexibility are the ultimate competitive advantage in business → How to use automation and AI to enhance—not replace—human expertise → The essential financial metrics every growing business should track for stability and scale → Why authentic leadership and mentorship create lasting loyalty and long-term success More from Jennifer Barnes and Optima Office: Email: jennifer@optimaoffice.com Website: optimaoffice.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jennifer-barnes-mba Facebook: facebook.com/OptimaOffice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimaoffice Engage with David T. Yu: Connect on LinkedIn, Instagram, & Facebook Sign up for our newsletter or book a call! Visit: DTY Wealth Planning Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Episode 36: Uncovering Fraud: The Power of Forensic Accounting

    Episode 36: Uncovering Fraud: The Power of Forensic Accounting
    Nov 18 2025
    Are you confident that your business's finances are truly secure? In this episode of Jet Setting Wealth Advisory, host David T. Yu sits down with Jeff Neumeister, Managing Partner at Kelly+Partners Advisory Services, to discuss the art and science of forensic accounting. Jeff explains how most financial frauds are preventable, why even companies with accountants can still be vulnerable, and how a forensic mindset helps uncover risks before they become disasters. From fake vendors to overlooked tax errors, Jeff shares practical advice for entrepreneurs who want to protect their profits, strengthen internal controls, and understand the true value of their business. Key Takeaways:→ Why most financial frauds persist—and how simple oversight could have stopped them → How to use “forensic thinking” to identify hidden risks, even when your books seem clean → The difference between fair market and strategic value→ How owners can prevent losses with proactive internal controls → Why skepticism, not trust, is a business owner’s best defense against fraud More from Jeff Neumeister: Email: Jeff.Neumeister@kellypartners.comWebsite: https://www.kellypartners.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/forensicacctFacebook: facebook.com/neumeistercpaInstagram: instagram.com/neumeistercpa/ Engage with David T. Yu: Connect on LinkedIn, Instagram, & Facebook Sign up for our newsletter or book a call! Visit: DTY Wealth Planning Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins