Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Welcome to the October 2024 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!

Clients 246

Clients B2B Estate Planning Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 31, 2024

This shift has led financial advisors to explore new strategies for mitigating the resulting tax-planning challenges. Under the new law, non-spouse beneficiaries (with few exceptions) must now withdraw the entirety of an inherited IRA within 10 years of the account owner's passing rather than over their own lifetimes. Read More.

Financial Advisor 246

Financial Advisor Estate Planning Nonprofit Financial Planner 246

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 23, 2023

However, the caveat with current CGAs has been that they could only be funded with after-tax dollars before the donor’s death, meaning that if an individual only had tax-deferred funds (e.g., But the SECURE 2.0 But the SECURE 2.0 legislation at the end of 2022. Read More.

Taxes 246

Taxes Retirement Clients Estate Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 21, 2024

million in assets to both retire and pass on a legacy interest (though many have yet to establish an estate plan), according to a recent survey. Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that affluent Americans believe they need an average of $5.5

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Financial Advisor Taxes Math 246

Darrow Wealth Management

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Choosing whether to fund a trust with your assets is an important decision in the estate planning process. Here are three main reasons you may want to consider putting your assets in a trust. A will and a trust are two different estate planning tools. Do I need a revocable living trust?

Assets 98

Assets Estate Planning Distribution Fiduciary Duty 98

Harness Wealth

JULY 29, 2024

In this guest post, Harness Tax Advisory Council member, Griffin Bridgers, J.D., covers some of the top estate planning trends that tax advisors should be tracking during the second half of 2024. contained a number of changes relevant to estate planning. citizens and residents. The SECURE Act 2.0

Estate Planning 59

Estate Planning Taxes Planning Tax Planning 59

Nationwide Financial

MARCH 6, 2023

Like individuals, businesses holding investments and other capital assets should consider other income, gains, and losses when determining when to sell capital assets. Defer income Clients may consider putting off asset sales or delaying receipt of other income until next year to reduce 2023 taxable income.

Tax Planning 78

Tax Planning Taxes Planning Distribution 78

Zajac Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Creating wealth that can provide financial security for generations to come is an incredible feat, and it requires careful planning, consideration, and communication among family members. Let’s take a look at the tax impact and other considerations of each. 200/share (today’s fair market value) – $188.44/share

Planning 52

Planning Estate Planning Taxes Assets 52

Darrow Wealth Management

JANUARY 29, 2024

However, at death, a living trust can provide two key benefits compared to owning assets not held in trust. What happens to my assets after I die? Before diving into a discussion on the benefits of living trusts, it’s important to first understand what happens to different types of assets after someone dies. non-attorney).

Estate Planning 93

Estate Planning Distribution Taxes Assets 93

Carson Wealth

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

While there are certainly ways to do estate planning without a lawyer, for most people hiring an estate planning attorney makes the most sense. Estate plans can get complex fast, and even fairly straightforward estates can feel overwhelming if you’re not trained in the area. Do your research.

Estate Planning 52

Estate Planning Planning Consulting Financial Advisor 52

WiserAdvisor

MARCH 13, 2024

At its core, investment planning ensures that your financial resources are strategically allocated to various asset classes in accordance with your risk tolerance and investment objectives. Another important aspect of investment planning is its role in combating inflation. This makes them a valuable tool for tax planning.

Retirement Planning 105

Retirement Planning Retirement Planning Estate Planning 105

Harness Wealth

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Tax loss harvesting involves selling losing investments to offset capital gains, thus limiting the taxes you owe. While it doesn’t always make sense to take a loss on investments, evaluate your portfolio and consider whether selling some poorly performing assets may make sense in your situation. Estate planning.

Tax Planning 52

Tax Planning Taxes Planning Estate Planning 52

Harness Wealth

JUNE 23, 2023

Estate planning is a critical component of a comprehensive financial plan. It involves deciding how your assets will be distributed upon your death or incapacitation. Furthermore, estate planning includes aspects such as tax minimization strategies, asset protection, and charitable giving.

Estate Planning 52

Estate Planning Financial Planning Planning Taxes 52

WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 31, 2023

They can help you diversify your money across various asset classes and reduce your portfolio’s risk while aiming for consistent returns. A financial advisor can craft tax-efficient withdrawal strategies to minimize the tax burden on your retirement income. Tax planning is not solely about federal taxes.

Financial Advisor 90

Financial Advisor Retirement Risk Tolerance Estate Planning 90

Ballast Advisors

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Navigating the complexities of estate planning can often feel like charting through uncharted waters, especially when it comes to handling assets, taxes, and ensuring one’s legacy is preserved according to their wishes. However, there are nuances to consider.

Estate Planning 40

Estate Planning Taxes Planning Tax Planning 40

AdvicePay

JUNE 13, 2024

With the fee-for-service model, you can customize service offerings for clients seeking advice who don’t (yet) have traditional portfolio assets to transfer to your firm’s custodian for full-time management. This approach allows you to engage these clients by charging a fee that’s covered through their monthly cash flow.

Insurance Coverage 87

Insurance Coverage Financial Planning Estate Planning Tax Planning 87

Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In this article, well explore all the details of alternative investments, the reasons behind their growth as an investment choice, and how their tax treatment differs from traditional assets. Well also go into some potential strategies to optimize tax efficiency. What Are the Tax Strategies for Alternative Investments?

Taxes 52

Taxes Investing Investments Startup 52

Darrow Wealth Management

JULY 1, 2024

This tax benefit is scheduled to sunset at the end of 2026. Tax planning for 2026 Depending on your situation, income, and goals, your planning options will vary. As with anything in tax planning, it’s important not to let the tax-tail wag the dog.

Taxes 101

Taxes Tax Planning Planning Estate Planning 101

Yardley Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The post Part 1: The Tools of the Tax-Planning Trade appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Part 1: The Tools of the Tax-Planning Trade Whether you’re saving, investing, spending, bequeathing, or receiving wealth, there’s scarcely a move you can make without considering how taxes might influence the outcome.

Tax Planning 40

Tax Planning Taxes Planning Healthcare 40

Yardley Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The post Part 1: The Tools of the Tax-Planning Trade appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Part 1: The Tools of the Tax-Planning Trade. Whether you’re saving, investing, spending, bequeathing, or receiving wealth, there’s scarcely a move you can make without considering how taxes might influence the outcome.

Tax Planning 40

Tax Planning Taxes Planning Healthcare 40

Harness Wealth

JANUARY 24, 2023

This is a particularly important example for those considering leaving New York City for the New Jersey suburbs, as, in a liquidity event, that move would end up costing you a lot in state taxes. Estate tax should not be mistaken for inheritance tax, which is applied to the person who inherits the asset of the estate.

Startup 52

Startup Tax Planning Taxes Planning 52

Carson Wealth

APRIL 25, 2024

Investment strategy: Determine asset allocation and investment vehicles aligned with risk tolerance and financial goals. Retirement planning: Calculate retirement needs and contribute regularly to retirement accounts. What Could Happen if You Don’t Have a Financial Plan?

Financial Planning 96

Financial Planning Planning Retirement Insurance Coverage 96

Carson Wealth

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

What do you need to consider about gifting as it relates to your overall estate plan? Let’s take a closer look at estate and gift taxes and how you can approach them with a financial planning mindset. Taxes on Giving??? Why do you have to pay taxes on money you’re giving away? The tax above the $13.61

Financial Planning 96

Financial Planning Taxes Planning Estate Planning 96

Yardley Wealth Management

MARCH 1, 2022

Part 3: Tax-Wise Financial Planning In our last two pieces, we covered some tools of the tax-planning trade, as well as how to deploy them for tax-efficient investing. But tax planning isn’t just for your investments. But we can weave each event into the tax-planning fabric of your financial life.

Financial Planning 52

Financial Planning Taxes Planning Tax Planning 52

Yardley Wealth Management

MARCH 1, 2022

Part 3: Tax-Wise Financial Planning. In our last two pieces, we covered some tools of the tax-planning trade, as well as how to deploy them for tax-efficient investing. . But tax planning isn’t just for your investments. Each can translate into tax-planning challenges and opportunities: .

Financial Planning 52

Financial Planning Taxes Planning Tax Planning 52

Harness Wealth

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Only 26% of Americans have an estate plan. If you’re thinking, “But my clients are high-net-worth…many more have an estate plan.” These numbers show an opportunity for tax practices to build deeper, meaningful relationships with their clients, helping them to navigate some of life’s most challenging financial decisions.

Taxes 52

Taxes Clients Planning Estate Planning 52

Park Place Financial

MARCH 16, 2022

FINANCIAL PLANNING 4 Areas Your Financial Planner Should Cover as a High-Net-Worth Individual Schedule a Complimentary Financial Review CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE. Unlike average investors, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) typically utilize accumulated assets and a constant income stream to pay for their future expenses.

Financial Planner 52

Financial Planner Estate Planning Certified Financial Planner Retirement Planning 52

Fortune Financial

JULY 28, 2022

Anyone who owns company stock will eventually have to decide how to distribute their assets — typically when there is a job change or retirement involved. When you transfer most assets to a taxable account, there will be income tax, but with company stock, you can take advantage of net unrealized appreciation (NUA). .

Taxes 98

Taxes Planning Retirement Planning Distribution 98

Yardley Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Part 2: Tax-Wise Investment Techniques In our last piece, we introduced some of the tools of the tax-planning trade. In other words, your tax-planning techniques matter at least as much as the tools. Tax breaks come and go, and are beyond our control. It’s another to make best use of them.

Taxes 52

Taxes Investing Investments Tax Planning 52

Yardley Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Part 2: Tax-Wise Investment Techniques. In our last piece, we introduced some of the tools of the tax-planning trade. These include tax-sheltered accounts for saving toward retirement, healthcare, and education, as well as tax-efficient tools for charitable giving, emergency spending, and estate planning. .

Taxes 52

Taxes Investing Investments Tax Planning 52

eMoney Advisor

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

According to a Fidelity study, 45 percent of younger investors are more inclined to consolidate their assets with one advisor as opposed to spreading assets across multiple advisors. Starting Out clients are typically focused on beginning to build wealth.

Financial Planning 95

Financial Planning Clients Planning Education 95

Discipline Funds

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The end of the year is an ideal time to start planning for the year ahead and make sure you’re on target to achieve those goals. Asset and Liability Matching. Good financial planning is all about asset and liability matching across time. A financial plan with an asset liability mismatch is likely to fail over time.

Financial Planning 74

Financial Planning Planning Asset Allocation Retirement Planning 74

WiserAdvisor

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Blind Spot 3: Inadequate estate planning In today’s age, where 60 is the new 50 and people are more active and health-conscious than ever before, it is common to think that estate planning can wait. Life is inherently unpredictable, and unanticipated circumstances can arise at any moment.

Retirement 66

Retirement Retirement Planning Healthcare Estate Planning 66

Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Long-term goals typically encompass retirement planning, wealth preservation and estate planning. Your risk tolerance will influence your investment strategy and asset allocation. They are well-versed in various aspects of financial planning, including investments, retirement planning, estate planning and tax management.

Wealth Management 59

Wealth Management Management Risk Tolerance Retirement Planning 59

Darrow Wealth Management

AUGUST 28, 2023

Your business advisory team may consist of: a business broker or M&A advisor, accounting and tax advisors, and transaction/M&A attorney. On the personal side, your financial advisor , estate planning attorney, and CPA/tax advisor should be involved throughout the process.

Sales 91

Sales Estate Planning Wealth Advisor Taxes 91

Carson Wealth

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The six-person team, led by managing partner, wealth advisor, Ty Vogele, and wealth advisors David Guenthner, CEPA ® and Ryan Wittman, AIF ® , manages over $400 million in assets. Now, we have the resources and support to deepen client relationships and explore innovative financial planning solutions.

Wealth Advisor 52

Wealth Advisor Estate Planning Clients Tax Planning 52

Integrity Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Gift Tax Exemptions Each year, you can give up to $17,000 to any number of people tax-free. This means that if you have two children, you can give each of them $17,000 without a tax penalty in 2023. [1] 1] This can be something you do as part of your estate plan.

Taxes 96

Taxes Retirement Estate Planning Planning 96