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#FA Success Ep 333: Scaling A Small-Business-Owner Boutique To A $31M Retainer-Based Valuation, With Jim Dew

Nerd's Eye View

What's unique about Jim, though, is how he has scaled his retainer-based boutique firm to more than $7 million in revenue, a $31 million enterprise valuation, and is growing organically at a 40% growth rate, by providing a high-touch comprehensive advice offering for his business owner niche clientele.

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How financial advisors should approach succession planning

Nationwide Financial

Succession planning is much more than just the act of selling your practice; there are many items to consider when planning the successful transition of your firm, like finding the right successor, client/relationship communications, receiving the proper value, and reducing taxes on the sale of your firm.

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Weekly Market Insights – February 26, 2024

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

Nvidia’s market cap rose by $277 billion on the news, pushing it to a $2 trillion valuation. WDAY), Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (ZM) ” – August Wilson Be On Alert For IRS Scams This tax season, the IRS expects an uptick in tax-related scams. Demand that you immediately pay your taxes over the phone.

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Weekly Market Insights – April 22, 2024

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

This Week: Companies Reporting Earnings Monday: Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) ” – Larry Niven Can You Claim The Child Tax Credit For Other Dependents? Even if you cannot claim the child tax credit, you may be able to claim the credit for other dependents under your care. The forecasts also are subject to revision.

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This Present is Accounted For: An Overview of Low-Basis Gifting Strategies

Brown Advisory

This Present is Accounted For: An Overview of Low-Basis Gifting Strategies achen Wed, 11/01/2023 - 11:20 After spending a career helping clients with tax and estate advice, I often see reminders and lessons about my job in the unlikeliest places. That was not the most interesting angle of the story for many readers.

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Private Credit Outshines Many High-Valuation Stocks, Bonds

Brown Advisory

Private Credit Outshines Many High-Valuation Stocks, Bonds. With interest rates at record lows and many publicly traded bonds and stocks approaching historically high valuations, private credit has become increasingly attractive to investors because of its total return prospects, steady income and role in diversification.

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Proposed Tax Law Changes Prompt Estate Planning Review

Brown Advisory

Proposed Tax Law Changes Prompt Estate Planning Review achen Mon, 09/12/2016 - 06:00 A plan to maximize a family’s financial legacy usually saves the most tax by leveraging the longterm compounding of investments outside of the taxable estate. Of course this is not the first time that a change in the law has spurred action.