Episodes

In this episode of Clarity Cast, Derek DiManno and Brian Villec explore how summer creates unique opportunities for meaningful financial planning. Family vacations, multigenerational gatherings, and longer days often bring clients' priorities into focus—opening the door to conversations about funding a grandchild's education, easing into retirement, and scheduling those hard-to-pin-down family meetings. It's a reminder that summer and thoughtful planning can go hand in hand.

In this episode of Clarity Cast, Derek DiManno and Brian Villec dive into tax planning—one of the firm's core pillars. Through real client examples, they cover strategies like batching charitable gifts with a donor-advised fund, tax-smart rebalancing, and the case for starting Roth conversions early rather than waiting for RMDs. Their takeaway: great tax planning isn't about the lowest bill this year, it's about coordinating with a client's other advisors to support their goals over a lifetime.

Welcome back! In this episode, advisor Derek DiManno and co-advisor Brian Villec continue the Clarity Cast with a new mini-series on financial planning done differently. Instead of starting with the numbers, they start with the why — using Simon Sinek's Golden Circle framework to show how a client's "clarity statement" shapes every plan, investment, and decision that follows. Tune in for a candid conversation on aligning your finances with what matters most.

In this latest of Clarity Cast, Derek DiManno and Brian Villec dig into Step 2 of Flagship Asset Services' financial planning process: the Clarity Builder. It's all about organization—turning decades of scattered accounts and financial info into one clear, usable picture. Tune in as they build on the why from last episode and set the stage for what's ahead.

In this episode of The Clarity Cast, host Derek DiManno, CFP® sits down with Brian Villec, CFP® to pull back the curtain on what a true, comprehensive financial planning process looks like. Too often, wealth management is mistaken for a series of disconnected transactions. Derek and Brian break down why an intentional, process-driven framework is essential for protecting your lifestyle and scaling your wealth. From establishing your initial "Why" to building out a stress-tested blueprint, they ...

In this episode of The Clarity Cast, host Derek DiManno, CFP® sits down with Brian Villec, CFP® to pull back the curtain on what a true, comprehensive financial planning process looks like. Too often, wealth management is mistaken for a series of disconnected transactions. Derek and Brian break down why an intentional, process-driven framework is essential for protecting your lifestyle and scaling your wealth. From establishing your initial "Why" to building out a stress-tested blueprint, they ...

In the latest episode of The Clarity Kelly Jurgensen of the FC Group joins Derek DiManno of Flagship Asset Services to discuss insurance considerations for high-value assets such as homes, collectibles, and cars. They discuss the nuances of insuring these assets, the difference between regular and private client insurance, and the importance of understanding the terms and conditions of insurance policies. Learn more at https://www.theclaritycast.com or visit https://flagshipassetservices.com

In this episode of The Clarity Cast, host Derek DiManno is joined by Aaron Moore as they dive into the crucial process of finding the right financial advisor FIT for you. From asking the essential questions like fiduciary status and compensation models to understanding the advisor’s approach and client base, they explore the key considerations for establishing a successful financial advisory relationship. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting your financial journey, this discussio...

In the latest episode of The Clarity Cast, brought to you by Flagship Asset Services, Derek DiManno welcomes Brian Villec to explore crucial aspects of long-term care planning to help individuals and families make informed decisions. They delve into the definitions of long-term care and custodial care, highlighting the activities of daily living that may require assistance. The conversation covers the role of insurance coverage, including how policies handle different care settings and the impo...

In this episode of The Clarity Cast, we speak with Joseph A. Catanzaro, CFP® of Ambler, PA about and important topic this time of year: Year End Planning. #ClarityAhead Derek R. DiManno, CFP®, CLU®, CLTC® Founder Flagship Asset Services Investing | Insurance | Retirement | Goals Based Financial Planning