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Adviser links: Roth crazy

Abnormal Returns

citywire.com) Advisers Compensation plans should align with your firm's overall goals. theconversation.com) On the ins and outs of health insurance for the pre-Medicare crowd. (citywire.com) Most advisers have not implemented a direct indexing option. thinkadvisor.com) Why couples could benefit from separate AND joint accounts.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Sept 24-25)

Nerd's Eye View

From there, we have several articles on insurance and investment planning: Why the chair of the Senate Finance Committee has taken an interest in the private placement life insurance market. A new designation is available for advisors looking to serve clients with nonqualified deferred compensation plans.

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3 Risk Reduction Strategies for Deferred Compensation Plans

Cordant Wealth Partners

In this post, we cover three ways you can reduce the risk you have in your deferred compensation plan (DCP) for those that have a substantial portion of their net worth tied up in deferred compensation. 409(a) Nonqualified Deferred Compensation plans present a fantastic way to defer taxes and build net worth.

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

Harness Wealth

Employers have the discretion to opt out of permitting 83(i) elections by declining to establish these conditions or explicitly excluding the election from equity compensation plans. This ensures employers maintain control over the application of 83(i) elections within their equity compensation plans.

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Intel SERPLUS Elections 2020: 4 Steps to Consider Given the Recent Company Uncertainty

Cordant Wealth Partners

409(a) Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans present one of these opportunities. As a participant in your company’s deferred compensation plan, you’ve become an unsecured creditor of your company. The Benefits of Deferred Compensation Plans. The Risks of Deferred Compensation Plans.

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Siemens Deferred Compensation Elections for Former Employees of Mentor Graphics: 4 Steps to Consider

Cordant Wealth Partners

Employees of what was formerly Mentor Graphics, now Siemens, may find that they are eligible for Siemens’ Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) and wonder if they should defer their salary and/or bonus into the plan. The Benefits of Deferred Compensation. The Risks of Deferred Compensation Plans. Let’s dive in.

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Microsoft Compensation and Benefits Guide for 2021

Cordant Wealth Partners

In this article, we’ll group your benefits at Microsoft into the following categories: Compensation : Salary, Bonus, and RSUs. Savings Opportunities : 401(k), the Mega Backdoor Roth 401(k), ESPP, and Deferred Compensation. Insurance & Health Benefits. Compensation at Microsoft. Health, Vision and Dental Insurance.