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Deals & Moves: Focus Partners Wealth Merges in $5.6B California RIA

Wealth Management

Bordeaux joined the Focus partnership in 2017 and represented the aggregator’s first deal since private equity firms KKR and Stone Point Capital acquired stakes in Focus. Jacob William Advisory has proactively recruited next-generation advisors as part of its business continuity plan. billion AUM RIA in Menlo Park, Calif.,

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Reversing a Roth IRA Conversion

Harness Wealth

The stakes became higher after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 eliminated recharacterizationthe ability to reverse conversions that did not work as planned. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 eliminated recharacterization, transforming Roth conversions into permanent decisions requiring thorough analysis before execution.

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Incorporating Equity Compensation into a Multi-Generational Wealth Transfer Plan

Zajac Group

Creating wealth that can provide financial security for generations to come is an incredible feat, and it requires careful planning, consideration, and communication among family members. For average earners or those with modest-sized estates, doing so will not create a federal estate tax event for their estate or inheritors. .

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What are the Tax Brackets and Federal Income Tax Rates for the 2025-2026 Tax Year?

WiserAdvisor

Estate tax credits and gift tax exclusion e. Health flexible spending cafeteria plans So, how can you take advantage of these new 2025 tax brackets and other changes? You can credit the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 for this. b. Estate tax credits and gift tax exclusion Let’s talk estate planning for a moment.

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Knowing When to Update Your Estate Plan

Carson Wealth

Whats less common, but just as important, is outlining a specific plan for this transfer and updating it as circumstances change. If its been some time since you established your estate plan, you may want to think about giving it a review. How will this affect your overall plan? million.

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A Guide to the Key Tax Changes for 2025

Harness Wealth

What are the changes to 529 plans in 2025? Higher 401(k) contribution limits: Starting in 2025, individuals can contribute up to $23,500 to their 401(k) plans, marking an increase from the 2024 limit of $23,000. This adjustment also applies to participants in 403(b) plans, governmental 457 plans, and the Federal Thrift Savings Plan.

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Here’s How Your Taxes Could Be Impacted

Zajac Group

TCJA Provisions Made Permanent During his first term, President Trump signed into law the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Estate Tax and Lifetime Gifting Exemption Limit In 2017, the TCJA doubled the estate tax exemption limit, creating immense tax-advantaged wealth transfer opportunities for families.

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