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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (October 5–6)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey found that while 1/3 of advisory firms are currently using AI tools, another 1/3 are fearful of doing so, indicating that while some firms are eager to be early adopters of this technology, others are taking a wait-and-see approach, perhaps as regulation surrounding this technology evolves over time (..)

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Kitces & Carl Ep 136: Should Internal Succession Plans Provide A G2 Discount For Lack Of Affordability?

Nerd's Eye View

For over a decade, the financial advice industry has been bracing for an "any-minute-now" tsunami of advisor retirements and concomitant sales of financial planning practices. Which begs the question, to what extent should an advisory firm owner discount the sale price of their firm for a next-gen successor?

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Strategy of the Week: The Peter Lynch P/E/Growth Investor Model

Validea

Lynch was also a gifted communicator. By using the PEG ratio, Lynch sought to identify stocks that were not only growing quickly but also trading at valuations that made sense relative to that growth. Inventory/Sales Ratio Highlights companies efficiently managing inventorya key sign of healthy operations. over the same period.

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The Ten Most Fundamentally Sound S&P 500 Stocks

Validea

The methodology incorporates principles from Warren Buffett’s focus on sustainable competitive advantages and strong returns on capital, Peter Lynch’s emphasis on reasonable valuations relative to growth rates, and Benjamin Graham’s insistence on margin of safety. VZ VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC $40.49 $170,463 9.8

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Succeed At Succession Planning: A 4-Step Playbook For Firm Ownership Transition

Nerd's Eye View

Key components of this transition include client service oversight, sales oversight, strategy leadership, and financial management. Next, the founder and their successor(s) can work together to create a structured process to guide the operational transition between Generation 1 (G1) and Generation 2 (G2).

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

Darrow Wealth Management

Stock at early-stage startups usually will have a very, very low valuation, making this tax strategy possible. For employees with stock options, making an 83(b) election can be important later if valuations increase. There’s a risk of over-paying tax if the valuation doesn’t go up or if the company isn’t successful.

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What to Do When a Parent Dies and You’re the Executor

Darrow Wealth Management

Later in the process you’ll work with the attorney to discuss what assets may potentially need a valuation. Discuss eligibility for a federal capital gain exclusion on the sale of the home with your CPA. There are rules for this and it can only be done if the alternate valuation date reduces the federal estate tax liability.