Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Travis is the founder of Student Loan Planner, an RIA and student loan consulting company based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that serves nearly 1,400 households with ongoing financial planning (as well as consulting with over 15,000 clients on student loan debt).

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

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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Harness Wealth

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Proactive year-end tax planning can lead to significant savings and set you up for financial success in the new year. Checklist: Year-end Tax Planning Strategies Review the following tax strategies with your tax advisor and/or financial advisor before the end of the year.

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Diamond Consultants

JANUARY 21, 2025

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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Harness Wealth

DECEMBER 30, 2024

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? Broad-based equity plan: At least 80% of U.S.-based What is an 83(i) election?

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Diamond Consultants

JUNE 28, 2023

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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Carson Wealth

MAY 4, 2023

In practice, ISOs create complex tax compliance and planning issues for both employers and employees. Depending on the plan agreement, there are several ways to “pay” for the stock at the strike price. As such, it is necessary to factor in AMT when planning for ISOs.

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