Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 15, 2025

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Retirement

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Welcome to the February 2025 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

Insurance

Wealth Management

JULY 17, 2025

based accounting firm, is taking a page from large registered investment advisors by bringing together taxes and wealth management. In these cases, the RIA will agree to non-solicitation agreements regarding tax clients, but a revenue-sharing model for the wealth management services. Conversely, tax firm Wright Ford Young & Co.

Wealth Management

Harness Wealth

APRIL 17, 2025

Tax deductions can save you thousands annually by reducing your taxable income through legitimate business expenses. Understanding these deductions is more critical than ever as tax laws evolve, presenting new opportunities for savings. Understanding this distinction is crucial for maximizing your tax benefits effectively.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

APRIL 17, 2025

Tax season can be overwhelming, but understanding how to leverage deductions and credits can significantly impact your bottom line. While both mechanisms help reduce what you owe, they operate in fundamentally different ways that affect your final tax bill. And tax law is not static. of your AGI. of your AGI.

Taxes

Wealth Management

AUGUST 14, 2025

Putting Personalization Into Practice Here are a few ways firms are applying these principles in the real world: Tax-Efficient Portfolios: With investors expecting tax optimization, advisors can offer significant value by delivering thoughtful, tax-efficient portfolio strategies.

Wealth Management

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.

Wealth Management

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 7, 2025

From there, the latest highlights also feature a number of other interesting advisor technology announcements, including: All-in-one platform Advisor360 has announced the launch of a new standalone CRM designed specifically for independent RIAs as it attempts to make more inroads into the RIA channel – which raises the question of what other (..)

Tax Planning

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 28, 2024

As someone who has been speaking at 50–70 conferences a year for 20 years myself, I've seen the good and bad of our wide range of industry events, from the industry associations to the broker-dealers and insurance companies and RIA custodians, the rise of vendor conferences and media-driven events, private company events, and more.

Financial Advisor

Harness Wealth

APRIL 30, 2025

This article will explore how to navigate complex tax situations arising from multiple income sources, examining various income types, reporting requirements, self-employment obligations, and strategic approaches to record-keeping and tax planning that can help protect your financial interests. What is an RSU?

Taxes

Carson Wealth

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Understanding Tax Compliance and Risk Management Ultra-high-net-worth individuals face unique tax challenges, including high rates and ever-changing complex tax codes. If managed improperly or inefficiently, tax issues could significantly erode your familys wealth and even lead to legal complications. And, if the U.S.

Risk Management

Wealth Management

JUNE 11, 2025

Ratner June 11, 2025 2 Min Read A client whose estate will remain non-taxable after 2025 has a policy in an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) that was presumably purchased for estate tax liquidity.

Wealth Management

Harness Wealth

MARCH 6, 2025

Freelancers and contractors may enjoy greater flexibility and independence than full-time employees, however, this autonomy brings increased tax responsibility. Unlike W-2 employees, freelancers and independent contractors are responsible for managing their own tax obligations, which can be a complex process.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

APRIL 16, 2025

Tax planning serves as the cornerstone of the entire acquisition deal, extending far beyond a simple checkbox. Every element, from structure to price negotiations, hinges on understanding tax implications for all parties involved. Get it right, and you will have set yourself up for a smooth transition and maximized returns.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

JULY 14, 2025

These alternative investments can offer distinct advantages in the shape of portfolio diversification and the potential for higher returns, but they can come with equally distinct tax complications that need to be carefully planned for. What are the key tax strategies for alternative investments in 2025?

Taxes

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. In this episode, we talk about five strategies you can use during tax season to create opportunities to help you reach your financial goals.

Taxes

The Big Picture

JULY 16, 2025

Not purchased long-term care insurance and may have really good reasons to not have done so. So I would urge planners and individuals pursuing their own retirement plans to think about building in some of those lifetime, uh, giving, uh, aspirations. Yeah, get, get some advice on the tax aspect of this. That people who have.

Retirement

WiserAdvisor

JUNE 16, 2025

It is important to invest in high-value item insurance to protect them. You can look for insurance companies that offer comprehensive insurance for luxury items to ensure your possessions are financially protected. Comprehensive property insurance is a must to protect your holdings from natural disasters and legal claims.

Wealth Management

Harness Wealth

APRIL 16, 2025

Let us face ittech startups encounter a unique set of tax challenges that can make or break their financial future. The complex interplay between traditional tax regulations and the innovative nature of tech businesses demands smart planning from day one.

Startup

Tobias Financial

JUNE 16, 2025

These events may affect your investment approach, tax planning strategies, insurance needs, and estate planning documents. Without periodic evaluations, it’s possible for parts of your plan to become misaligned with your current circumstances.

Planning

Carson Wealth

JUNE 27, 2025

Insurance can be a safety net against many types of losses, shielding your assets from unexpected events and liabilities. Mass-market insurance may not fit all your needs, so working with an insurance professional who understands the UHNW market is essential. Tax planning. Estate planning.

Financial Planning

Harness Wealth

AUGUST 13, 2025

High-net-worth individuals have faced significant uncertainty on many of the tax reductions in the TJCA which was passed in 2017. The “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) makes permanent many key tax provisions. The legislation also preserves existing tax benefits that many saw as temporary.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

DECEMBER 30, 2024

However, as appealing as these forms of compensation may be, they can result in sizable and unexpected tax bills. Along with the 83(b) election, there is a less well-known provisionthe 83(i) election that offers other tax advantages to certain types of employees. Table of Contents What is an 83(i) election?

Taxes

Harness Wealth

JULY 14, 2025

While the appeal of real estate may be evident, complex federal, state, and local tax regulations can present a major challenge to the profitability of your property investments. Table of Contents Understanding real estate taxes What are the most tax-efficient ownership structures? Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT): A 3.8%

Taxes

Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The rise of remote work and digital nomadism has made FEIE a common tax minimization strategy for Americans living abroad. What is the Foreign Tax Credit (FTC)? Financial and lifestyle considerations of living abroad The importance of professional tax advice for expats FAQs about the FEIE What is the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion?

Taxes

International College of Financial Planning

JULY 2, 2025

Rising incomes, complex tax rules, countless investment options, and growing aspirations have made personal finance decisions more challenging than ever. Here’s the pathway under the current education structure: Investment Planning Specialist – Focuses on asset classes, portfolio strategies, and wealth accumulation.

Financial Planner

Harness Wealth

MAY 2, 2025

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)the 2017 tax code overhaul designed to boost economic growthis set to expire on December 31, 2025. Unless Congress intervenes, the TCJAs sunset will usher in a swathe of tax increases in 2026, with analysts estimating that over $4 trillion worth of tax hikes could take effect.

Taxes

Workable Wealth

OCTOBER 14, 2020

This could come in many forms: Negative spending habits Little to no emergency fund Inadequate investment vehicles Improper risk management and insurance coverage Making emotional financial decisions Overpaying on taxes Acquiring unnecessary debt Incurring penalties and fees Let’s look at a few of these examples more in-depth.

Financial Planning

Wealth Management

JULY 2, 2025

He is a member of the Tax Management Estates, Gifts and Trusts Advisory Board, and an Editorial Advisory Board Member of Trusts & Estates Magazine for which he currently writes the monthly "Tax Update" column. David is a co-author of a book on estate planning, Drafting the Estate Plan: Law and Forms.

Distribution

Harness Wealth

APRIL 16, 2025

Roth IRA conversions present a significant challenge for retirement planners: pay taxes now or later? Moving funds from traditional IRAs to Roth accounts triggers immediate taxation but promises tax-free withdrawals in retirement. One of the Roth IRA’s most compelling features?

Taxes

WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 13, 2025

They offer services such as tax planning, retirement strategies, estate planning, budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management. Or why long-term care insurance might be a good idea. You will need a withdrawal plan, an emergency fund, insurance that suits your stage of life, and more. The good news?

Financial Advisor

NAIFA Advisor Today

MAY 12, 2025

Cash balance plans have quickly become one of the most popular options in the defined benefit spacenow representing over 50% of all such plans. Their appeal lies in their flexibility, tax advantages, and ability to help small business owners save more for retirement while reducing taxable income.

Planning

Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Many shell companies are often used to shield illicit activities such as money laundering, tax evasion, and terrorist financing. and have reported more than $5 million in gross receipts or sales on their previous year’s tax return. Get started Harness makes it easy to find tax and financial advisors best suited to your needs.

Taxes

Harness Wealth

JULY 31, 2025

As gig work becomes increasingly prevalent, managing multiple income streams has become common, but tax season brings complexity as various 1099 forms flood your mailbox. The real challenge extends beyond paperwork—understanding how different income streams interact with each other affects your overall tax picture.

Management

Darrow Wealth Management

JULY 24, 2025

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBB Act), signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, represents a massive overhaul of federal tax policy. The expanse and complexity of the new tax bill cannot be understated. Please discuss your situation with a CPA or qualified tax advisor.

Taxes

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 30, 2024

We start with several articles on retirement planning: Why considering a client's retirement time horizon and spending flexibility could lead to more accurate (and often higher) safe withdrawal rates than the simpler "4% rule" Four unique risks retirees face when drawing down their assets, from sequence of returns risk to tax risk, and how financial (..)

Financial Advisor

Yardley Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

A financial professional can handle the day-to-day tasks of financial management, such as investment research, portfolio rebalancing, and tax planning, allowing you to enjoy greater efficiency and peace of mind. Comprehensive Financial Planning: Financial planning is a holistic process. It also includes estate planning.

Tax Planning