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#FASuccess Ep 409: Adding 1,400 New Clients In A Year As An Extension Of Doing (Profitable) Student Loan Consulting At Scale, With Travis Hornsby

Nerd's Eye View

In this episode, we talk in-depth about how Travis originally developed his specialization of student loan planning through first correcting the misinformation given to his (now-)wife and her friends in the medical field (and realized that he could give high value to a chronically underserved population), how Travis first started his student loan consulting (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Sept 24-25)

Nerd's Eye View

While the new rule allows financial advisors to proactively use testimonials (from clients), endorsements (from non-clients), and highlight their own ratings on various third-party websites, the SEC’s warning suggests that advisory firms will want to take care to abide by the compliance requirements linked to the new rule.

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Why should you stay where you are?

Diamond Consultants

And to be fair, the wirehouses absolutely provide a great degree of support and service (think about the various costs they bear on your behalf, such as asset custody, branding, technology, HR, compliance, investment products, etc.). Stay because you have the ability to serve clients without limitation.

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What is an 83(i) Election and How Do You You File One?

Harness Wealth

The key differences between 83(i) and 83(b) elections The benefits and risks of an 83(i) election The eligibility criteria for an 83(i) election How to file an 83(i) election 83(i) compliance requirements for companies Is an 83(i) election right for you? What is an 83(i) election?

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10 High-Income Tax Planning Strategies to Complete Before 2025: A Year-end Checklist

Harness Wealth

Note that gifting private company stock may require a professional appraisal to establish fair market value and ensure compliance with IRS regulations. Before making any moves, consult with a tax advisor to understand the implications and ensure compliance with all legal requirements. What is the Lifetime Gift Tax Exemption?

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Satisfying an Advisor’s Quest for Independence as an Employee

Diamond Consultants

They want to have a sense of ownership over how they run their practice—including the ability to hire and fire team members, distinguish themselves from their colleagues by marketing their business creatively, and be allowed to run their practice without as much interference from compliance. To him, all employee firms were the same.

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Stock Options, Explained: Incentive Stock Options vs. Non-Qualified Stock Options

Carson Wealth

In practice, ISOs create complex tax compliance and planning issues for both employers and employees. Key Take-Aways The following are four key takeaways when considering how to manage your stock options: Understand your equity compensation plan and how ISOs are taxed versus NQSOs, should you have them.

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