Newton Knowledge Podcast

Patrick Conner - Estate, Business Succession and Tax Planning

Join Newton One Advisors (Mark Singer and Steve Target) and Patrick Conner from Husch Blackwell's Private Wealth Group as they delve into estate, business succession and tax planning strategies. Gain insights on navigating the uncertain economic landscape and evolving legislation.

Josh Caron - Legislative Update

Join Newton One Advisors (Mark Singer and Steve Target) and Josh Caron, Vice President of Government Relations at M Financial, for a comprehensive legislative update on the dynamic landscape in Washington. Stay informed on the latest developments shaping our future (Recorded June 10th, 2025). 

Marty Babitz - Hoensheid V. U.S. Tax Court Ruling

Join Newton One Advisors (Mark Singer and Stephen Target) and Marty Babitz, Family Wealth Strategist for BNY Mellon Wealth Management, as they delve into the U.S. Tax Court Ruling on the Hoensheid v. Commissioner case. The discussion focuses on the tax implications of donating appreciated stock in a closely held corporation to charity just before the company's sale.

Michael Gordon – Modernization and Modification of Trusts

Join Newton One Advisors (Mark Singer and Steve Target) and Michael Gordon, Trusts and Estate Planning Attorney and Director at Gordon, Fournaris & Mammarella, for an insightful discussion on trust modernization. Discover the compelling reasons for considering trust updates and explore the common changes observed in this evolving landscape.

Jennifer Smith - Trust Planning for Divorce

Join Newton One Advisors (Mark Singer and Steve Target) and Jennifer Smith, Trusts and Estate Planning Attorney and Partner at McCollom, D'Emilio, Smith, Uebler, as they discuss strategic planning of irrevocable trust structuring. Discover how proactive and deliberate preparation safeguards assets from potential claims during divorce proceedings.

Amy Mister and Brittany Vavala – Underwriting Process and Policy Stewardship

Join Newton One Advisors (Steve Target and Mark Singer) and their internal support team, Amy Mister, Director of Underwriting, and Brittany Vavala, Lead Client Specialist, as they discuss the art and science behind underwriting and the importance of policy reviews. 

Michael Francisco and Colin Devlin - Navigating the Sale of Your Business

Join Newton One Advisors (Mark Singer and Stephen Target) and Michael Francisco, Vice President of Investments at SSG Executive Advisory Group of Raymond James, and Colin Devlin, Partner and Business/Estate Planning Attorney at Lex Nova Law as they share insights on pre and post planning considerations for selling a privately held business. Discover how proactive planning can optimize the transaction outcome and secure funds for effective estate planning and future business endeavors. Remember, business planning is an ongoing journey where the focus evolves but the strategic vision remains constant.

Tami Barraclough and Courtney Russell – M Financials’ Executive Disability Insurance Directors

Join Newton One Advisors (Mark Singer and Steve Target) and Tami Barraclough and Courtney Russell, M Financials’ Executive Disability Insurance Directors, as they discuss the group disability insurance marketplace and how Executive Disability Insurance Programs compliment current benefit portfolios in a turnkey manner. Tune in to find out what is actually protected under employer sponsored plans, what’s at risk and what contractual features are becoming noticeably concerning from a holistic financial wellness planning standpoint. With top talent being an organization’s most valuable asset; recruitment, rewarding and retention has never been more valuable.

Kyle Davis - Sr. Director & Actuary

Join Newton One Advisors (Mark Singer and Stephen Target) and Kyle Davis, Sr. Director and Actuary with The M Financial Group, as they dive into pricing of life insurance policies, options for guarantees and factors to consider when structuring and placing a policy.  

Brendan Flatow - Evergreen Settlements

Join Newton One Advisors (Mark Singer and Stephen Target) and Brendan Flatow, Managing Partner at Evergreen Settlements, for a discussion on life settlements. Gain valuable insights into the nature of the business and what the future holds for this ever-growing marketplace.