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4 Pitfalls of Not Having a Financial Plan

Carson Wealth

There are some things in life you just can’t plan for: an unexpected illness, job loss, death of spouse, disability. And while experiencing one of these major events can drastically impact your life, having an effective financial plan can help ensure that it doesn’t ruin your financial well-being.

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How Estate and Gift Taxes Can Impact Your Financial Plan

Carson Wealth

It’s a simple, human act – one that seems like it shouldn’t take too much planning to do it correctly. But when does gifting become a tax issue? What do you need to consider about gifting as it relates to your overall estate plan? Taxes on Giving??? Why do you have to pay taxes on money you’re giving away?

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Tax Advice Restrictions For Financial Advisors: How To Offer Tax Planning And Remain In Compliance

Nerd's Eye View

Taxes are a central component of financial planning. Almost every financial planning issue – whether it is retirement, investments, cash flow, insurance, or estate planning – has tax considerations, and advisors provide a great deal of value in helping clients minimize their overall tax burden.

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Increasing Financial Planning Efficiency With A Systematized Annual Process

Nerd's Eye View

A common service model for many financial advisory firms is to schedule annual client meetings throughout the year where the advisor meets with each client in the month they started working with the firm, and conducts a comprehensive review of all planning topics for the client. Read More.

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Offering Tax Preparation As A Solo Advisor: How To Attain Designations And Create A Schedule By Next Tax Season

Nerd's Eye View

Traditionally, financial advice and tax preparation have existed as 2 related, but separate, services. Besides the fact that many financial advisors don’t hold the necessary credentials (e.g., by tailoring client data-gathering worksheets to focus on the information that is relevant to a client’s tax situation).

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Adviser links: exciting plans

Abnormal Returns

(citywire.com) Creative Planning is getting creative to retain former United Capital advisers. theirrelevantinvestor.com) Taxes Why clients need to start planning now for the coming dip in the estate tax exemption. smokestack.beehiiv.com) The first rule of financial advice is 'do no harm.'

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CFP® Certification Course: From Novice to Expert in Holistic Financial Planning

International College of Financial Planning

This certification is recognized globally and showcases a deep, systematic understanding of personal financial management, including investment planning, risk management, tax planning, and retirement planning. Individuals who earn this certification are thoroughly prepared to offer expert financial advice.