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Adviser links: going back to work

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investmentnews.com) Startups, like Cashmere, are using AI to identify wealth management prospects. riabiz.com) CFP professionals make more money. (morningstar.com) Custodians How many custodians is too many? investmentnews.com) What to look for in a new custodian. thinkadvisor.com) Advisers Future Proof 2024 is bigger and better.

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Adviser links: referral-worthy advice

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Fintech Why fintech startups need advisers onboard to help them sell to wealth management firms. kitces.com) How the NAPFA, CFP and FPA define 'no fee' is increasingly controversial. matts-newsletter-7a3f46.beehiiv.com) beehiiv.com) A round-up of the past month's advisor-tech news including Vanilla's new "estate advisory" platform.

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Adviser links: the long road

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kitces.com) What the CFP Board is saying about cryptocurrencies. thinkadvisor.com) Startup Ocho wants to make it easier for business owners to have a solo 401(k). (blogs.cfainstitute.org) Advisers How the SEC now regulates investment performance advertising. riaintel.com) Older Americans are planning to stay in the homes.

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

Darrow Wealth Management

Startup founders, early employees, executives, and other service providers can make an 83(b) election. Stock at early-stage startups usually will have a very, very low valuation, making this tax strategy possible. For fast-growing startups, this can be a big headache, especially when there isn’t a public market for the stock.

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The Basics of Stock Option Compensation

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

Stock options are a common form of compensation for employees, particularly in startup companies. Jonathan Jordan, Financial Advisor, CFP®, CEPA The post The Basics of Stock Option Compensation appeared first on Walkner Condon Financial Advisors.

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What Is An Early Exercise of Stock Options?

Darrow Wealth Management

If you work for a private startup, you may be able to exercise your stock options early. So employees with equity compensation still need to earn their startup equity. It may make sense to consider exercising startup shares immediately if: Shares currently qualify for Section 1202, qualified small business stock.

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

Darrow Wealth Management

Startup founders, early employees, executives, and other service providers can make an 83(b) election. Stock at early-stage startups usually will have a very, very low valuation, making this tax strategy possible. For fast-growing startups, this can be a big headache, especially when there isn’t a public market for the stock.

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