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Serving Clients at All Stages of the Financial Planning Lifecycle Effectively and Efficiently

eMoney Advisor

Recent research 1 found that there is a large population of Americans interested in financial guidance. Of an estimated 104 million households seeking some level of financial advice, 88 million of those households want that advice from a financial professional.

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Accounting Advisory Services: A Comprehensive Guide for CPAs

Harness Wealth

Key Takeaways: Accounting advisory services extend beyond traditional tax preparation to offer strategic financial guidance. Specialized areas can include estate planning and tax-efficient investment strategies.

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How to Determine If Your Financial Advisor Is Doing a Good Job Each Year

WiserAdvisor

This is particularly important if you expect additional income in retirement beyond Social Security benefits, such as pensions and Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or 401(k) plan. Developing a plan to navigate the complexities of Social Security taxes is essential.

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Transcript: Karin Risi, Vanguard’s Chief of Strategy & Product

The Big Picture

So all of those, you know, through different lenses were opportunities outside of my day-to-day swim lane or, you know, job, if you will, to give back to either the community with regard to the Vanguard Foundation or get involved in our international business through our Irish Funds distribution through that board, or in Vanguard Charitables case.

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Five Attributes of Successful Entrepreneurs, Five Tips for Running a Business and Succession Planning 101

James Hendries

Obtain financial guidance. In the opening stages of the discussion regarding the succession plan, the question of compensation or other distributions will probably arise. Successful tech whiz–kids often bring more stable, level–headed pros to manage operational aspects of fast–growing businesses.

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A Guide to the Key Tax Changes for 2025

Harness Wealth

No required minimum distributions (RMDs). On the other hand, tax-efficient assets like stocks, index funds, or exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which generate minimal taxable distributions due to their low turnover, should be kept in taxable accounts. Enjoy tax-free growth and withdrawals. Drawbacks: Conversions may trigger taxes.

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