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The Preferred Way: A Retirement Podcast

Unlock the full potential of your IRA with The Preferred Way, a retirement podcast that explores the often-overlooked powerhouse in the investment landscape: The Self-Directed IRA. Join us as we demystify this unique retirement account,...more

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2026 Tax Season Prep Guide: How to Prepare for the 2026 Tax Season

December 25, 2025

2026 Tax Season Prep Guide: How to Prepare for the 2026 Tax Season

If you wait until the last minute every tax season, this episode is your wake-up call. Preferred Trust Company CEO Carrie Cook sits down...

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Last-Minute Tax Saving Strategies CPAs Wish You’d Use

December 11, 2025

Last-Minute Tax Saving Strategies CPAs Wish You’d Use

In this episode of The Preferred Way, CEO Carrie Cook sits down with CPA Larry Pendleton for a tactical deep dive into last-minute tax...

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00:36:04

The Trust Mistakes That Cost Families Millions | Family Legacy with Larry Pendleton Part 2

November 26, 2025

The Trust Mistakes That Cost Families Millions | Family Legacy with Larry Pendleton Part 2

In Part 2 of our Family Legacy series, Carrie Cook and CPA Larry Pendleton dive deeper into the real-life challenges families face when building,...

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00:30:24

What Your CPA ISN'T Telling You, Real Estate, IRAs and Family Legacy

November 13, 2025

What Your CPA ISN'T Telling You, Real Estate, IRAs and Family Legacy

How do you decide between buying property with cash or through your IRA? And more importantly—how do you turn those investments into a lasting...

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00:33:50

IRS Red Flags & Fair Market Valuations: What Every SDIRA Investor Should Know Part 2

October 30, 2025

IRS Red Flags & Fair Market Valuations: What Every SDIRA Investor Should Know Part 2

In this continuation of The Preferred Way’s two-part series on Audits, Recordkeeping & Reporting, CEO Carrie Cook dives deeper into what happens after an...

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IRS Audits & Self-Directed IRAs: What Every Investor Should Know

October 16, 2025

IRS Audits & Self-Directed IRAs: What Every Investor Should Know

Ever wondered what could trigger an IRS audit on your self-directed IRA? In this episode of The Preferred Way, CEO Carrie Cook and Client...

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