Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

tax policy are predicting that Congress will inevitably be forced to again increase tax rates in order to raise revenue and balance the national budget – and that the current regime of relatively low tax rates will prove to be a temporary phenomenon. However, with the national debt expanding rapidly, observers of U.S.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 21, 2025

What's unique about Daniel, though, is how his firm has expanded its tax focus to include "in-house" tax return preparation for its clients as a one-stop shop, but actually outsources the tax preparation work itself to trusted CPAs that he pays out of his own revenue (rather than bringing this service fully in-house) so that he can focus his staff (..)

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Carson Wealth

JUNE 27, 2025

What Is Financial Planning and Why Does It Matter in a Crisis? Financial planning begins with a thorough analysis of your short- and long-term financial situation, including all sources of income, your current spending patterns and debt, and your plans for the future. Tax planning.

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Carson Wealth

JULY 3, 2024

Develop a risk management plan to implement strategies that minimize or eliminate risks, and protect your business with appropriate insurance coverage, such as liability, property and business interruption insurance. Get Help with Tax Planning Tax planning is a critical component of financial management.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 10, 2025

RIA Edge Podcast: Schwab’s Jalina Kerr on How Resilient RIAs Can Turn Market Volatility Into Growth RIA Edge Podcast: Schwab’s Jalina Kerr on How Resilient RIAs Can Turn Market Volatility Into Growth Jalina Kerr of Charles Schwab shares how the most adaptive firms are expanding beyond portfolio management, into areas like estate and tax planning.

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Abnormal Returns

AUGUST 28, 2023

riabiz.com) Charles Schwab ($SCHW) is planning more job cuts due to the TDA integration. investmentnews.com) Pro bono planning Does financial planning have a pro bono problem? mywealthplanners.com) The CFP Board wants to encourage pro bono planning. kitces.com) How to send a follow-up e-mail.

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Workable Wealth

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Financial planning can take your money game up a notch by bringing clarity, strategy, and intention to your financial life. A healthy financial plan gives you the tools to take control of your finances and start living your life with passion, purpose, and freedom. So what’s the value of a financial plan?

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Harness Wealth

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As the year comes to a close, now is the time to review potential financial moves to help minimize your tax burden heading into 2025. Proactive year-end tax planning can lead to significant savings and set you up for financial success in the new year. GET STARTED 1. For those over 50, the limit is $8,000.

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Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

(citywire.com) Creative Planning is expanding its reach in the retirement plan space. papers.ssrn.com) Taxes A 2023 year-end tax planning guide. kitces.com) Advisers How the profession of financial planning has changed over time. riaintel.com) How to prep an RIA for sale. (fa-mag.com)

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Welcome back to the 297th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Andy is the owner of Tenon Financial, a virtual independent RIA that oversees $70 million in assets under management for 43 retired client households. My guest on today's podcast is Andy Panko. Read More.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As December unfolds, it’s easy to overlook year-end tax planning amid the holiday hustle. However, dedicating a few moments now can lead to significant savings come tax season. To help you retain more of your hard-earned money and reduce your tax liability, consider these five strategic moves before the year concludes.

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Integrity Financial Planning

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Taxes are among the most common concern for people in retirement. You might be wondering how to start thinking about your tax strategy so you aren’t taxed more than you need to be. These three mistakes can help start the conversation about what a comprehensive tax strategy might look like for you.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the shift in financial advice from pure investment management to comprehensive financial planning continues, with more individuals becoming CFP professionals than CFAs in the past few years as consumers increasing the diversity (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 8, 2023

In this post, Kitces.com Senior Financial Planning Nerd Ben Henry-Moreland writes about how he went from being hesitant to offer tax preparation at his solo RIA (given how common it is for tax preparers to work long hours throughout tax season) to embracing it as a core part of the business’ service offering.

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WiserAdvisor

JUNE 27, 2025

Let’s be honest, retirement isn’t what it used to be. The traditional blueprint of working until 65, collecting a pension, and retiring feels outdated, especially for mid-level professionals who’ve started thinking early about what their ideal retirement should look like. Start planning early. And the best way to do that?

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Tobias Financial

JUNE 16, 2025

In contrast, your financial life often lacks such clear signals. Yet just like your vehicle, your financial plan benefits from regular maintenance and timely adjustments. At Tobias Financial Advisors, we view financial planning as an ongoing process designed to evolve with your life.

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Financial Symmetry

APRIL 9, 2025

Tax planning might not top everyone’s list of leisure activities, but in the middle of tax season, theres a hidden opportunity. What if, instead of seeing it as a mere logistic hurdle, we embraced it as a moment to refine our financial strategy?

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Yardley Wealth Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Interest rates remain a significant factor in financial planning, affecting everything from mortgage rates to investment returns. The past few years have taught us valuable lessons about the importance of building resilient financial strategies that can weather various economic conditions.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 11, 2025

Whether clients support the policies with cash gifts or split-dollar, the discussion of options will necessarily involve a combination of insurance planning, tax planning, income and gift tax-oriented wealth transfer planning and investment planning.

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Wealth Management

JULY 2, 2025

Lothes focuses on estate planning for high net worth individuals including estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning, will and trust preparation, estate and trust administration, and charitable giving. Lothes is a partner at Gilmore, Rees & Carlson, P.C., located in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

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Clever Girl Finance

MARCH 19, 2024

No one cares more about your financial well-being than you, so having a personal financial plan is important. Knowing how to make a financial plan will allow you to save money, afford the things you want, and achieve long-term goals like saving for college and retirement. What is a full financial plan?

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Zoe Financial

JUNE 20, 2025

At Zoe Financial, we’ve seen firsthand how proactive planning with a fiduciary advisor helps individuals protect and grow their wealth across generations. This guide consolidates what we’ve learned to help you refine, update, or pressure-test your current retirement and estate strategy with confidence.

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Integrity Financial Planning

AUGUST 21, 2023

Retirement is different for folks who are running a small business. Your retirement is something that isn’t set up by an employer, and you often must manage it on your own. If you are running your own business and are interested in setting yourself up for retirement, contacting a financial advisor can be a great idea.

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WiserAdvisor

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

For these reasons and several others, it is essential to follow specific financial planning tips for dual-income families. If you wish to learn about financial strategies that can help dual-income families plan their finances better, consider seeking the services of a professional financial advisor for the same.

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eMoney Advisor

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Of an estimated 104 million households seeking some level of financial advice, 88 million of those households want that advice from a financial professional. In this overview, we will explore the demographics of each stage, the financial planning needs of people in each stage, and strategies for serving them.

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Integrity Financial Planning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

After you’ve spent your whole life working, you may find that in retirement, you want to give some money to charity. But if you are living off of income streams from sources like your retirement accounts and Social Security, you may be worried about finding a way to make charity work for your financial picture.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 31, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the Financial Planning Association and Money.com are planning to publish a “Best Financial Advisors” list based on advisors’ education, credentials, and experience, as well as harder-to-quantify (..)

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Integrity Financial Planning

AUGUST 3, 2022

Why does tax planning matter for your retirement plan? Brian talks through the difference it can make and why you should pay attention to it now as a part of your financial plan. When it comes to taxes, should you use the same person that files taxes to do tax planning and retirement planning for you?

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eMoney Advisor

MARCH 16, 2023

Along the way, I’ve gathered six key insights about financial planning for Millennials. However, sometimes it gets to be too much when it comes to financial topics. I have to tell them there’s a small chance of that happening, but an easier route would be to buy a boring business from someone who’s retiring.

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Integrity Financial Planning

JULY 17, 2023

How you handle taxes and when you are taxed are two of the most important factors when it comes to retirement planning. Your contributions have already been taxed, meaning that your income tax owed for the year in which you contribute to a Roth IRA will not exclude the amount contributed. [1]

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International College of Financial Planning

JULY 2, 2025

In this detailed guide, we’ll break down what the CFP certification is, its structure, who it’s meant for, the career benefits it offers, and why it can be a game-changer in India’s evolving financial advisory space. The Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification is widely regarded as the gold standard in personal financial planning.

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Integrity Financial Planning

JUNE 12, 2023

As you plan for retirement, it’s important to consider tax optimization strategies to minimize your tax liabilities. Here are three key ways to optimize taxes in retirement, based on information from sources published between 2022 and 2023.

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eMoney Advisor

DECEMBER 27, 2022

As client expectations continue to evolve, there is an opportunity for financial planners to broaden and deepen their service offerings by providing holistic financial planning. Accumulating wealth refers to growing investments, paying down debt, and saving for retirement. 3 Deckers, Lambert. Routledge Press, 2018.

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WiserAdvisor

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Most people start financial planning with the goal of growing their finances through savings and investments. But financial planning is not limited to increasing your wealth alone. Tax planning is essential. Tax is charged on every penny you earn. What impact do taxes have on your financial planning?

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

If you think retirement planning moves stop at retirement, think again. Although it won’t make sense in every situation, retirement can be a unique opportunity for Roth conversions for some investors. For high earners, converting an IRA to a Roth IRA while you’re still working could be the worst time of all.

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Yardley Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

We’ll also explore the role of income tiers, provide real-world case studies, and highlight key considerations when implementing this strategy in your financial plan. Waterfall wealth management simplifies the process by categorizing financial goals into priority levels.

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WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 31, 2023

Financial advisors play a crucial role in assisting you before your retire. They can assess your financial situation, long-term goals, risk tolerance, and investment preferences to create personalized strategies. Here are 5 benefits of hiring a financial advisor after you retire: 1.

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