Abacus Financial Business Management

10/23/2026

I'm honored to be a confirmed speaker at the 2026 Annual Conference of the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association (BESLA Inc. ), taking place October 28 to November 1 at the Conrad Punta de Mita in Mexico.

This event brings together attorneys, executives, and industry leaders for important conversations at the intersection of entertainment, sports, business, and law. I'm looking forward to contributing and learning from so many sharp voices.

If you'll be there, please reach out. I'd love to connect in person and hear what you're working on.

Thank you to BESLA for the invitation. See you in Mexico!

10/22/2026

Budget for the job you have, not the job you hope is coming. The time between projects is longer than it's been in years.

I say this because income doesn't always arrive on a neat schedule. Contract work, freelance gigs, and project-based roles can mean strong months followed by quiet ones, and those quiet stretches are lasting longer right now.

My approach is simple. Plan around your lowest reliable income, keep a cushion that can cover the gaps between projects, and let the stronger months replenish your savings. It's not about expecting the worst. It's about making sure a slow season doesn't throw off everything else.

If your income varies and you'd like a plan that reflects it, reach out to Abacus Financial and schedule a consultation with me.

10/21/2026

I'm honored to be recognized in The Hollywood Reporter's 2026 Power Business Managers List. 🥂

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/hollywood-top-business-managers-2026-1236736392/

For more than 25 years, I've done this work my way: personalized, hands-on, and built around the people I serve. I started out as an accountant after UCLA, did a short stint at Disney, then went out on my own. I'm proud of what I've built.

What drives me hasn't changed. I want your kids to be able to go to college. I want you to be able to retire. And I want the business behind your creativity to be as strong as the art itself.

Thank you to every client who has trusted me with their future. This one is for you.

If you're ready to build a financial plan that fits your creative life, my DMs are open for a consultation.

10/21/2026

Netflix delivered a strong Q3 this week: $12.9 billion in revenue and profit that beat Wall Street's expectations. Yet the stock still fell more than 5% after the report. The reason comes down to guidance, not performance. Netflix's own forecast for Q4 growth, 11.5%, is a notable slowdown from the 17.6% growth it posted a year earlier. That slower outlook, paired with recent staff cuts and a new chief content officer, was enough to rattle investors even with the earnings beat.

It's a useful reminder for anyone paying attention to entertainment industry headlines: strong numbers don't automatically mean stability, and a stock drop doesn't always mean a company is struggling. The full picture is almost always more nuanced than the headline.

A few takeaways that apply whether or not you work in entertainment:

If your income connects to a specific company or industry, build savings that don't depend on any one employer's quarter.

If you hold stock in entertainment or media companies, short-term price swings rarely reflect long-term value.

Build your financial plan around your own goals and numbers, not the news cycle.
Headlines will keep moving. A solid plan helps you stay steady through all of it. If you want to talk through how market news like this affects your own financial picture, Abacus Financial is here to help.

10/20/2026

Roth individual retirement account conversions can potentially reduce lifetime taxes. But the strategy isn’t right for everyone, and the choice is now more complex amid updates from President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill” and other changes.

If you're considering a year-end Roth conversion for 2026, there are some key things to know, experts say.

10/19/2026

🎥 Creating the next big thing is a full-time job. Managing the money behind it is another one.

Abacus Financial Group offers business management built for creatives, in plain language and without the jargon. From tax planning to virtual CFO services, the team handles the financial details so you can put your energy into your art. 💰✨

Curious what that support could look like for you? Reach out to schedule a consultation with me.

10/16/2026

The actors are revisiting the classic sitcom together, blending behind-the-scenes memories with their enduring real-life bond.

In a chat with theGrio, Kadeem Hardison and Darryl M. Bell reflect on years of friendship, their 'A Different World View' podcast and more.

10/14/2026

The holidays will be here before we know it, and while it’s the most wonderful time of year, it can also be one of the most expensive and stressful.

Finance expert Jean Chatzky shares her tips for the holiday season.

10/13/2026

A headline worth a second look this week: top Warner Bros. executives cashed out more than $1.1 billion combined in stock and options as part of the Paramount acquisition, with the outgoing CEO's share alone topping $600 million. It's a striking example of what a major liquidity event looks like at the highest level, and a useful reminder of the planning that has to happen behind a payout like that.

Whether it's eight figures or a much smaller windfall, cashing out stock, selling a business, or receiving a large bonus all raise similar questions:

How much of this is owed in taxes, and when?

Should the proceeds be reinvested immediately, or does it make more sense to phase that in?

What does this change about retirement timelines, estate planning, or long-term goals?
Big paydays make headlines. Thoughtful plans are what make them last. If you're navigating a liquidity event of your own, Abacus Financial is here to help you think it through.