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Culture From the Top Down: Executive Compensation Plans Explained

Carson Wealth

At their most basic level, executive compensation plans are designed to attract, retain and motivate top talent and leadership. But truly successful plans are designed to be much more than providing a high salary to a key employee – they support the business’s philosophies, values, and mission. .

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Does being a fiduciary financial advisor REALLY matter – or is it “meh?”

Sara Grillo

So we’ve got a lively crew here today to debate, does it really matter if someone is a fiduciary financial advisor, or not? I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. Let’s debate it! Let’s talk about it.

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Job Loss Financial Checklist

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

As a Financial Advisor I do not offer legal advice; it may make sense to hire an attorney to review a separation agreement before signing. Retirement plans. Deferred compensation plans. It is common for a separation agreement to be signed before you are able to collect your severance pay.

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Job Loss Financial Checklist

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

As a Financial Advisor I do not offer legal advice; it may make sense to hire an attorney to review a separation agreement before signing. Retirement plans. Deferred compensation plans. It is common for a separation agreement to be signed before you are able to collect your severance pay.

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Massachusetts ‘Millionaires’ Tax Applies to Sudden Wealth Events

Darrow Wealth Management

Considering tax planning strategies to reduce the impact of the new MA surtax. Here are a few to discuss with your tax and financial advisor: Rethink your MA residency. Depending on the situation, the 4% surtax may be unavoidable. But for others, there might be some strategies to consider.

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How Does Microsoft Compensation Work?

Cordant Wealth Partners

While you get no tax deduction today for these additional contributions, the power of the Roth account is that the money grows tax-deferred and is tax-free when you pull it out at retirement. Planning Note: In some of the proposed tax changes currently in Congress for 2022, this Mega Backdoor Roth option is eliminated.

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Microsoft Compensation and Benefits Guide for 2021

Cordant Wealth Partners

While you get no tax deduction today for these additional contributions, the power of the Roth account is that the money grows tax-deferred and is tax-free when you pull it out at retirement. Planning Note: In some of the proposed tax changes currently in Congress for 2022, this Mega Backdoor Roth option is eliminated.