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Kitces & Carl Ep 103: Balancing Client Responsiveness With The Proactive Sledgehammer Of Value

Nerd's Eye View

In our 103rd episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss the challenges of finding an optimal balance between proactively providing value and the consistency of simply being available to respond to clients when they come to their advisor for assistance. and gaining their trust.

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Massachusetts ‘Millionaires’ Tax Applies to Sudden Wealth Events

Darrow Wealth Management

The ‘millionaires’ tax will also ensnare taxpayers who exceed the $1M limit after selling a home, business, stock options, or other types of one-time events. Article is a general communication only and should not be used as the basis for making any type of tax, financial, legal, or investment decision.

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Philanthropic Risk Management: Ensuring Effective and Compliant Giving

Carson Wealth

When you have the resources to make an impact, this type of planning helps you pinpoint what you want to accomplish for your family, community, and society. Steps to Setting Up a Philanthropy Fund Taking the proper steps in the beginning can give your charitable giving plan a solid foundation. Reputational risk. Governance risk.

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Tax Planning Strategies for Executive Compensation

Carson Wealth

By Mike Valenti, CPA, CFP ® , Director, Tax Planning Corporate executives often receive the brunt of the U.S. tax system. Typically, most or all of their income is W-2 income and subject to the higher ordinary tax rates as well as FICA taxes.

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83(b) Election: Tax Strategies for Unvested Company Stock

Darrow Wealth Management

For founders, employees, and executives with stock-based compensation, an 83(b) election can be a powerful tax planning tool. When you make an 83(b) election, you’re opting to pay tax on unvested shares now, instead of when the stock vests. It can also preclude some tax planning strategies down the road.

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Creating a Charitable Endowment: Long-Term Support Strategies for Your Causes

Carson Wealth

Donations to endowment funds are tax-deductible, giving them a place in your overall financial management and tax plan. An endowment offers benefits that can extend beyond tax deductions and financial efficiency. Managing a Charitable Endowment Fund Once an endowment is established, it must be maintained.

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Why a CRM for Financial Advisors is Critical For Growing Your Business

FMG

SmartOffice — SmartOffice , the customer relationship managemen t s olution from Ebix, is a financial planning CRM that helps financial advisors tackle critical tasks like analysis, communication, and client services. . CRM systems make it easier to juggle tasks, opportunities, and communications.