The Hidden Traps Americans Abroad Never See Coming: A Father, a Founder, and a Family’s Global Move

Moving abroad sounds romantic. Until the hidden traps start to surface.

In this episode of the Expatpreneur Series, I sit down with Alex Ingrim, founder of Liberty Atlantic, a cross-border financial advisory firm serving Americans living in Europe, to talk about the realities most people never see coming when they move overseas.

Alex’s journey spans the United States, Canada, the UK, France, Malta, and now Italy. But what makes his story extraordinary isn’t just the list of countries — it’s the why behind each move.

He relocated to Italy with two toddlers, built a business from scratch during global uncertainty, and carved out one of the most specialized niches in the financial world: helping Americans navigate the overwhelming maze of cross-border compliance, investments, and retirement planning.

His expertise sits at the intersection of finance, international mobility, U.S. tax complexity, and real family life abroad. And in this episode, we go far beyond surface-level “expat tips.”

About the Guest

Alex Ingrim is the founder of Liberty Atlantic, a U.S.-registered investment advisory firm specializing in cross-border financial planning for Americans living in Europe.

He helps clients navigate:

• Dual tax residency
• Cross-border investment compliance
• Retirement planning abroad
• Inheritance and estate planning complexity
• U.S. tax exposure while living overseas
• Financial structuring that actually works for Americans abroad

Liberty Atlantic — Alex Ingrim
https://www.libertyatlantic.com

Connect with Alex on LinkedIn
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Important Disclaimer
This episode is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. Every individual situation is different, and viewers should consult qualified professionals regarding their specific circumstances.

About the Expatpreneur Series
The Expatpreneur Series explores the real stories behind entrepreneurs building their lives and businesses across borders.

About the Host & Creavanzi
The Expatpreneur Series is hosted by Kimberly Vanzi, founder of Creavanzi, who designs Digital Presence Systems for Entrepreneurs & Expat Businesses with a focus on UX Architecture, Web Strategy, SEO & Cross-Border Compliance.

Through the Expatpreneur Series, she explores the real stories behind building businesses and lives across borders, going beyond surface-level success narratives to unpack the legal, financial, identity, and structural realities expats face.

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If you are an expat entrepreneur building a business across borders and believe your story could help others navigate the realities of life and entrepreneurship abroad, you are welcome to reach out.

This series focuses on structurally honest journeys, not polished success narratives.

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