Wealth Management

JUNE 10, 2025

You can't do this in isolation, you need a team," said Terranova, senior managing director at Virtus Investment Partners, when asked by WealthManagement.com Executive Editor Diana Britton about who he uses as his advisor to handle tax and estate planning and more. “I

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 21, 2024

Irrevocable trusts lie at the heart of a variety of estate planning strategies, as gifts to irrevocable trusts can allow for the transfer of assets outside of an owner’s estate for estate tax purposes with more structure than an outright gift. the assets' original owner).

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Which could prove to be a boon for the financial advice industry as more consumers are willing to entrust their assets to an advisor (while at the same time possibly making it tougher for some advisors to differentiate themselves primarily by how they put their clients' interests first?).

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Wealth Management

JULY 2, 2025

As a result, financial advisors should start honing the services Gen X members will likely benefit from the most, including retirement planning, estate and tax planning and mortgage refinancing. trillion annually over the next decade as part of the great wealth transfer, a new report finds. trillion annually.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 30, 2025

Will More Wealth Advisors Gravitate to 401(k) Plans? Edward Jones has over $50 billion in assets in its UMA business. Overlay management services implement clients’ investments through a professionally managed diversified portfolio, including tax strategies. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 11, 2025

Ratner June 11, 2025 2 Min Read A client whose estate will remain non-taxable after 2025 has a policy in an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) that was presumably purchased for estate tax liquidity.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

While asset protection is a popular planning topic for High-Net-Worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth clients, those who are not HNW are susceptible to the same threats to wealth. Notably, certain client assets have built-in creditor protection without the use of (often expensive) products or tools.

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Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Podcasts Christine Benz talks 2025 taxes with Ed Slott author of "The Retirement Savings Time Bomb Ticks Louder." humansvsretirement.com) Barry Ritholtz talks with Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise Asset Management, about how to get crypto exposure. apolloacademy.com) Taxes Some things to know about doing a QCD. Well, you should.

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Abnormal Returns

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

morningstar.com) Early in retirement is the time to do some tax planning. nextavenue.org) Estate planning Mistakes to avoid in your estate planning. theretirementmanifesto.com) If you have a valuable collection you need a plan for its eventual disposition.

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Tobias Financial

JUNE 2, 2025

Estate planning is one of the most important steps in securing your financial legacy, but its also among the most complex. Understanding how assets will be distributed, navigating tax implications, and aligning these decisions with your personal goals can feel overwhelming.

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Abnormal Returns

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

morningstar.com) The biz Creative Planning was able to retain some 60% of the United Capital assets. riabiz.com) XY Planning Network is launching a new in-house RIA, XYPN Sapphire. obliviousinvestor.com) Estate planning Changing an estate plan takes time. billion in donor-recommended grants in 2023.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 10, 2025

RIA Edge Podcast: Schwab’s Jalina Kerr on How Resilient RIAs Can Turn Market Volatility Into Growth RIA Edge Podcast: Schwab’s Jalina Kerr on How Resilient RIAs Can Turn Market Volatility Into Growth Jalina Kerr of Charles Schwab shares how the most adaptive firms are expanding beyond portfolio management, into areas like estate and tax planning.

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Carson Wealth

MAY 23, 2024

One of the most important decisions you’ll make when designing your estate plan is who to name in the various fiduciary roles: trustee, personal representative, executor and agent. While a critical decision, it’s often given significantly less thought than the distribution of your assets.

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Integrity Financial Planning

AUGUST 28, 2022

Understand the basics first, and then create an estate plan. Wills and trusts are both important estate planning tools with important differences. Know the Rules for Passing on Your Assets. If you don’t, these assets will likely be paid to your probate estate, possibly triggering income tax.

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Harness Wealth

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As the year comes to a close, now is the time to review potential financial moves to help minimize your tax burden heading into 2025. Proactive year-end tax planning can lead to significant savings and set you up for financial success in the new year. Find your next tax advisor at Harness today. Starting at $2,500.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Jon is the Founder and CIO for Echo45 Advisors, an independent RIA based in Walnut Creek, California, that oversees $163 million in assets under management for more than 180 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Jon Henderson.

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Integrity Financial Planning

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Estate planning can be difficult to think about, let alone plan for. Maybe you’ve avoided putting together a concrete plan because you don’t want to think too far into the future when it’s time to pass on what you have. Or maybe you don’t think an estate plan is necessary because you’re not rich enough to warrant one.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 19, 2024

The role of estate planning is most commonly considered to be about transferring assets from one generation to the next in the most efficient manner possible (e.g., how to minimize the burden of estate taxes and avoid the public spectacle of the probate process).

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 19, 2024

The role of estate planning is most commonly considered to be about transferring assets from one generation to the next in the most efficient manner possible (e.g., how to minimize the burden of estate taxes and avoid the public spectacle of the probate process).

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Welcome to the October 2024 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

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Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Podcasts Rick Ferri talks estate planning with Ryan Barrett and Mike Piper. advisorperspectives.com) IRAs Why asset location matters from a tax-perspective. wsj.com) Planning The ways that a financial planner can add value for a client are nearly limitless.

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WiserAdvisor

JUNE 13, 2025

Below are some of the mistakes you should avoid making to secure your wealth: Mistake #1: Not diversifying your investments Investing too much of your money into one sector, one type of asset, or one region can expose your wealth to unnecessary risk. A good estate plan ensures your assets go where you want them to.

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 17, 2025

Tax deductions can save you thousands annually by reducing your taxable income through legitimate business expenses. Understanding these deductions is more critical than ever as tax laws evolve, presenting new opportunities for savings. Understanding this distinction is crucial for maximizing your tax benefits effectively.

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The Big Picture

MAY 29, 2024

Not just the stocks and bonds, but your taxes, your will, your estate, any trusts, insurance, credit line, real estate, and anything that affects your financial health. He’s the CEO of Creative Planning. The firm manages over 300 billion in client assets. He is the author Money, Simplified.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

From there, the latest highlights also feature a number of other interesting advisor technology announcements, including: Dispatch (formerly OneAdvisory) recently raised $8 million in seed funding as it seeks to provide a centralized data warehousing solution for advisory firms and eliminate the need for point-to-point data integrations between individual (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 21, 2024

million in assets to both retire and pass on a legacy interest (though many have yet to establish an estate plan), according to a recent survey. Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that affluent Americans believe they need an average of $5.5

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Carson Wealth

JUNE 27, 2025

Unexpected events can derail your progress toward your goals and even your financial security if you don’t have a plan for managing them. Financial planning should ideally involve every area of your financial life because they are all interrelated. Losses in one asset class may be balanced out by gains in another.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 22, 2024

For example, an advisor may think of "risk management" in terms of life and property insurance coverage, whereas HNW clients may instead think of tax and estate-planning strategies as asset protection measures – particularly for the future wealth of their heirs.

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Yardley Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The post Tax Strategies for High-Income Earners 2025 appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Tax Strategies for High-Income Earners in 2025. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore proven strategies to help you minimize tax liability while staying compliant with current regulations.

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Yardley Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Benefits of Waterfall Wealth Management Managing significant assets can be complex. Key benefits include: Ensuring essential financial obligations are met first – Taxes, estate planning, and retirement savings take precedence. Strategic long-term planning – Provides a roadmap for surplus wealth allocation.

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Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 13, 2025

If one stock makes up more than 10% of your overall asset allocation, it’s probably too much. Diversifying Around It: Balancing the portfolio by investing in assets that offset the concentrated position’s risk. Charitable Contributions: Donating appreciated stock to charity while reducing capital gains tax.

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WiserAdvisor

JUNE 16, 2025

High-net-worth individuals are typically categorized as those with over $1 million in liquid assets. million or $750,000 in investable assets to meet certain regulatory definitions. are some high-value assets that can be vulnerable to theft and damage. These structures separate your personal assets from the business.

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Darrow Wealth Management

JULY 1, 2024

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) brought sweeping changes to the tax code, impacting every taxpayer and business owner. Here’s a summary of the major tax law changes coming in 2026 and some steps individuals and business owners can take to prepare. For some, this may lead to more taxes paid on capital gains.

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eMoney Advisor

MARCH 7, 2023

Fortunately, financial professionals have tools and wealth transfer strategies that can help couples be intentional about the use of their assets in an estate plan. Why Focus on Estate Planning for Blended Families A thoughtful plan and good communication can go a long way in heading off conflict in large families.

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Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 23, 2023

advisorperspectives.com) Vanilla is rolling out more AI tools for estate planning. kitces.com) The SEC's examination priorities for 2024 include the marketing rule and alternative assets. riabiz.com) The upside of pro bono financial planning. wealthmanagement.com) Another example of an RIA adding tax capabilities.

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eMoney Advisor

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

And if they’re unprepared—or worse, if the family estate planning strategies are less than buttoned up—how will that affect your practice down the line? The Softer Side of Finance While it may seem easier to use structural solutions to control the transfer of client assets (think trusts, 529 accounts, etc.), Caregiving.

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Yardley Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Start saving early by contributing to tax-advantaged accounts like 529 Plans or Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). These accounts come with tax benefits that can alleviate future financial pressures when it’s time for your child to attend college.

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