In this episode of Money Matters, Scott and Pat break down smart Roth conversion strategies for retirees who want to reduce lifetime taxes, manage future RMDs, and avoid costly bracket mistakes. A caller with $4+ million asks how much to convert each year — and whether moving IRA withdrawals into a brokerage account makes sense as part of a long-term Roth conversion plan.
They also discuss direct indexing, including how it works, whether low-cost providers are safe, and when direct indexing makes sense compared to backdoor Roth contributions.
Plus, a real client case study highlights asset location, ETF overconcentration, muni bond mistakes, and how coordinated Roth conversion and tax planning can potentially add six figures over time.
What You’ll Learn:
-How to structure a Roth conversion tax-efficiently
-When direct indexing makes sense — and when it doesn’t
-Why asset location matters more than most investors realize
-How to reduce future RMD and IRMAA surprises
-The hidden risks inside “diversified” ETF portfolios
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