Community Global Forum: Matt Costa - Bitcoin

Abstract

The only thing more contentious than politics today is Bitcoin. The media has been filled with stories about Bitcoin, Doge and other forms of cryptocurrency and the extremely high market prices they have had.  But do you really have a clue what a Bitcoin is or how it works? If you do not know much about them, don’t be embarrassed, it’s confusing and new to the mainstream. Matt Costa will cover the history of bitcoin, what is cryptocurrency and how it works, and common misconceptions. 

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Biography

Matthew Costa is a CPA and Certified Financial Planner™ with over 12 years of financial advisory and tax experience. Besides being a founding partner at Bestgate Wealth Advisors, Matt is a principal at RCN & Associates LLC, a Maryland accounting firm. Before partnering in these firms, Matt was a manager at RSM, a top 5 national advisory and accounting firm. Matt graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Master of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Majors in Finance, Accounting, and a directed study in Economics in 2010. Matt works closely with retirees, pre-retirees, and business owners to maximize their financial potential and security. In a world of changing technology and demographics, Matt is passionate about helping people create, preserve, and transfer wealth in the most future minded and tax efficient way.