In business and life, summer presents an opportunity to review your goals and ensure that you remain on track. As part of a regular discipline, it will help protect against unexpected surprises at year end, when time and flexibility are limited. A meaningful mid-year review goes beyond comparing results to a budget. It should answer three…
Strong businesses aren’t built on strategy alone—they’re shaped by relationships, trust, and shared experiences. In this episode of the Planning Perspectives Podcast, hosts Jamie Hopkins and Kate Duffy explore how leadership, family, and business growth intersect—and how leaders can maintain alignment and long‑term vision without losing what matters most. Jamie and Kate are joined by…
What does it take to build a brand that inspires lasting loyalty while navigating decades of growth and rapid change? In this episode, Jamie Hopkins and Kate Duffy sit down with Chris Gheysens, CEO and Chairman of Wawa Inc., to explore the leadership mindset, ownership structure, and long‑term strategy behind one of the nation’s most…
Exit planning requires time, reflection, and coordinated expertise to execute well. According to the Exit Planning Institute’s (EPI) State of Business Owner Readiness survey, 69% of business owners say exit planning is a priority, yet fewer than half have a formal plan or transition team.1 With statistics like that, it’s worth asking: What are the…
What does life look like after selling the business you’ve poured decades into building? How do you prepare for one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make? In this episode, Jamie Hopkins and Kate Duffy are joined by Mark Bradford, CFP®, ChFC®, CRPC®, AEP®, AWMA®, CEPA®, Director of Wealth Planning at Bryn Mawr Trust…
Periods of rapid growth can be both exhilarating and overwhelming—especially when new opportunities arrive faster than the plans to support them. So how do family‑run businesses scale without losing their values, identity, or sanity? In this episode, Jamie Hopkins and Kate Duffy talk with Katey Evans, Founder of The Frozen Farmer, about how she transformed…
If you have employees earning over $150,000, a significant change to your company’s retirement plan is coming in 2026. Under the SECURE 2.0 Act, high earners will be required to make catch-up contributions to Roth 401(k) accounts rather than traditional pre-tax accounts.[1,3] While this may sound like a minor technical adjustment, it could have substantial…
For many professionals, bonus season is both rewarding and complex. While a year-end payout can represent a substantial portion of total compensation, it also presents an opportunity—and a challenge—for effective financial and tax planning. Thoughtful preparation can help ensure that your bonus works harder for you, aligning short-term windfalls with long-term wealth strategies. Bonuses are…
Many people talk about building relationships in business, but few live it the way Sal Patti does. In our latest episode, Jamie Hopkins and Kate Duffy sit down with Sal Patti, Senior Vice President and Director of Commercial Banking at WSFS Bank, to uncover the principles that shaped his rise from humble beginnings to leading…
Conversations about money, family, and purpose can be the hardest ones to have, yet they’re often the most important. In this episode of The Planning Perspectives Podcast, hosts Jamie Hopkins and Kate Duffy sit down with Dr. George James, LMFT, MBA, licensed therapist, executive coach, and CEO of George Talks, to explore how communication, family…
Leadership transitions often bring uncertainty, but with the right mindset, they can create opportunity and growth. How do you step into bigger roles with confidence? How do mentorship, values, and community shape the journey of a leader? In this episode of The Planning Perspectives Podcast, hosts Jamie Hopkins and Kate Duffy welcome Rodger Levenson, Chairman,…
As you accumulate wealth over a lifetime, complexity follows. Early in your career, financial planning may have consisted of budgeting, cash flow, building an emergency fund, and getting proper insurance in place. You may even engage an advisor for investing, an attorney to draft wills, or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to do your taxes….
In this episode, Jamie Hopkins and Kate Duffy sit down with Chris Buccini, Co-founder of the Buccini Pollin Group (BPG), to explore how a local dream grew into a $6 billion enterprise. Chris shares lessons from three decades in real estate, the power of teamwork, and how hospitality drives business success. His story blends family,…
Life insurance can be a powerful tool to incorporate into your estate and broader financial plan, particularly if you are a business owner. This is due, in large part, to the tax-free nature of income tax treatment of life insurance death benefits. Life insurance serves as a tax-efficient tool that allows you to pass wealth…
Women entrepreneurs are transforming economies worldwide, driving innovation, and overcoming systemic barriers to success. In 2024, women-owned businesses accounted for 39% of all businesses in the U.S., employing 12.2 million workers and generating $2.7 trillion in revenue1. Despite these achievements, women entrepreneurs continue to face challenges in accessing capital, securing industry representation, and gaining visibility.
When the foundation of a structure becomes unstable, everything built on top must adjust or risk collapse. This principle is not only true in construction but also in financial and estate planning. In the United States, financial and estate planning is deeply intertwined with legal and tax codes, which form the foundation for achieving our financial…
In the digital age, our lives and businesses are intricately woven into the fabric of the online world. From financial transactions to client communications, much of our business activity now takes place in the digital realm. Yet, many small business owners overlook a crucial aspect of estate planning: the digital estate.
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