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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (November 2–3)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that SIFMA, which represents broker-dealers, investment banks, and asset managers, released a white paper that argues that CFP Board "increasingly functions as a de facto private regulator for CFP certificants" and proposes that CFP (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (October 28-29)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the shift in financial advice from pure investment management to comprehensive financial planning continues, with more individuals becoming CFP professionals than CFAs in the past few years as consumers increasing the diversity (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Nov 19-20)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: The CFP Board has proposed a series of changes to its disciplinary processes, including a two-year deadline for advisors subject to an interim suspension to file a petition for reinstatement. A new research study suggests that delaying taxes in retirement is often not the optimal course of action.

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What Does an IPO Mean for Stock Options? What Happens to Employees When a Company Goes Public

Darrow Wealth Management

Here’s an outline of key considerations; the rest of this article discusses these items in detail. Exercise strategy: Timing: Consider the tax implications of exercising vested options before or after the IPO, timing of sales, and tax planning opportunities. The post What Does an IPO Mean for Stock Options?

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The Corporate Transparency Act: What You Need to Know

Carson Wealth

By Mike Valenti, CPA, CFP®, Director,Tax Planning LLCs can provide legal protections and a level of anonymity, either or both of which can be beneficial for business owners, investors, and others with valid intentions. From the business : Legal business name and all DBA names Physical address (not a P.O.

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83(b) Election: Tax Strategies for Unvested Company Stock

Darrow Wealth Management

For founders, employees, and executives with stock-based compensation, an 83(b) election can be a powerful tax planning tool. When you make an 83(b) election, you’re opting to pay tax on unvested shares now, instead of when the stock vests. It can also preclude some tax planning strategies down the road.

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Major Tax Changes Are Coming in 2026. Are You Ready?

Darrow Wealth Management

This tax benefit is scheduled to sunset at the end of 2026. Tax planning for 2026 Depending on your situation, income, and goals, your planning options will vary. As with anything in tax planning, it’s important not to let the tax-tail wag the dog.

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