Abnormal Returns

JUNE 17, 2024

kitces.com) Amy Arnott and Christine Benz talk with Andrew Blake who is associate director of wealth management for Cerulli Associates about the upcoming wave of adviser retirements. citywire.com) Advisers Compensation plans should align with your firm's overall goals.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 14, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study found that advisory teams tend to have higher assets under management per advisor, serve wealthier clients on average, and have stronger growth than solo advisors, thanks in part to the efficiencies gained from (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

A survey shows that more RIAs are outsourcing investment management, and that those who do are largely happy with the decision. 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.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 8, 2023

Lori is the CEO of LVW Advisors, an independent RIA based in Pittsford, New York, that oversees more than $2 billion in assets under management for over 450 small-to-mid-sized institutions and ultra-high-net-worth families. My guest on today's podcast is Lori Van Dusen.

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Cordant Wealth Partners

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

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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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

Advisors regularly get calls from recruiters, consultants, branch managers, complex directors, business development officersthe list goes on and on. But this question is a fair one, especially in light of the recent compensation plan announcement from UBS: Are the big firms delivering value commensurate with what they are charging?

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Darrow Wealth Management doesn’t provide tax advice; consult your tax advisor to discuss your personal situation. . Considering tax planning strategies to reduce the impact of the new MA surtax. Further, if you weren’t planning to sell the asset, it’s usually not advisable to do so for tax reasons alone.

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Harness Wealth

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Employee equity compensation, such as Restricted Stock Units ( RSUs ) or Non-Qualified Stock Options (NQSOs), is a relatively common way for companies to attract and retain talent. However, as appealing as these forms of compensation may be, they can result in sizable and unexpected tax bills.

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Cordant Wealth Partners

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

This article will discuss the key features of the Microsoft 401(k) plan, and after reading it, you should leave with a clear game plan of how to: Maximize the match (free money! ) The key benefits of any 401(k) plan (including Microsoft’s) include: Free Money : A company match on your contributions.

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Harness Wealth

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Harness Marketplace attracts employees, founders, and investors in tech, healthcare, management consulting, and other high-earning industries who need help managing complex tax needs. Many clients are in the wealth accumulation phase of life and need help setting a foundation to successfully manage their finances for years to come.

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Cordant Wealth Partners

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Like any major corporation, Microsoft’s compensation package includes various programs and benefits for its employees. Microsoft Compensation: Salaries Like any company, your base salary at Microsoft is determined by your role and experience. Incorporate tax planning with your RSU vesting schedule to minimize taxes.

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Cordant Wealth Partners

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

And while these benefits can be quite valuable, in most cases, they do require a fair amount of time, planning, and intentionality to take advantage of them and incorporate them into your overall financial strategy. Planning opportunities with RSUs: Use RSU income to maximize contributions to other benefits programs.

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Diamond Consultants

JUNE 28, 2023

However, more often than not, advisors discover that going independent comes with a lot of work, from the initial setup to the ongoing management of the day-to-day minutia. Overall, RBC had a more entrepreneurial culture, offering an extra support team member and a simplified and consistent compensation plan that no longer emphasized banking.

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Zoe Financial

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

However, once you get into the best practices, you can plan ahead and maximize your tools in preparation for every tax season. However, once you get into the best practices, you can plan ahead and maximize your tools in preparation for every tax season. Tax planning can be overwhelming , but it doesn’t have to be.

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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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Zajac Group

JANUARY 10, 2023

While this may not be the right solution for everyone, it’s a benchmark you can use in your planning. Whatever your metric, or whatever your plan calls for, evaluating how much equity you want to keep is one step in the plan. One way around this, particularly for executives, may be to establish a 10b5-1 plan.

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Zajac Group

JANUARY 24, 2023

This is important from a year-end planning perspective, particularly if you e xercise ISO early in the calendar year at one price, and the stock price by year-end is significantly lower. For a more thorough discussion on AMT payments and credits, we recommend our companion post: 6 Tips to Manage and Mitigate the AMMT on ISOs.

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Sara Grillo

AUGUST 14, 2023

How large the extent of the conflict matters, as well as how it is managed and disclosed. If an AUM advisor is managing a $5MM account, and a client comes in and says, “I’m taking half of this to buy a commercial property”, the AUM advisor is essentially taking a 50% pay cut. And they are supposed to advise in your best interest?

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Zoe Financial

MARCH 22, 2023

Considering your retirement lifestyle plans and associated costs, it’s important to consider inflation. Avoid Dependency Other sources of income that some people receive include a pension, deferred compensation plan, or the sale of a business. There are going to be investment events that you must also plan for.

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Carson Wealth

JULY 19, 2022

At their most basic level, executive compensation plans are designed to attract, retain and motivate top talent and leadership. But truly successful plans are designed to be much more than providing a high salary to a key employee – they support the business’s philosophies, values, and mission. .

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Cordant Wealth Partners

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Every November, the Microsoft Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) opens for enrollment and salary deferral elections for the upcoming year. And every year, we hear similar questions from those eligible to allocate money into a deferred compensation plan. You must defer compensation for at least 12 months. “At

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Cordant Wealth Partners

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In this article, we cover what you need to know about the Microsoft Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) for the upcoming enrollment period. Every November, the Microsoft deferred compensation plan opens for enrollment and salary deferral elections for the upcoming year. You must defer compensation for at least 12 months. “At

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Nationwide Financial

MARCH 6, 2023

For example, they could make most of their charitable contributions and medical expenditures in a year they plan to itemize. Tax season has begun, and it’s not too early to think about planning for the 2023 tax year. One strategy is to accumulate deductions that a client would normally take over 2 years into a single year.

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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

JUNE 27, 2023

As it turned out, financial planning is where I felt I could have the most impact. I wanted to help others with financial planning and advice. Some job loss severance packages may offer you to stay on the same health plan for a period of time, potentially even with the same premium rate. Retirement plans. Life insurance.

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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

JUNE 27, 2023

As it turned out, financial planning is where I felt I could have the most impact. I wanted to help others with financial planning and advice. Some job loss severance packages may offer you to stay on the same health plan for a period of time, potentially even with the same premium rate. Retirement plans. Life insurance.

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Brown Advisory

OCTOBER 6, 2020

It conducts its Community Needs Health Assessment—a study that all hospitals conduct to determine program and budget priorities—using a racial equity lens, so it can effectively incorporate underlying factors like poverty that impact children’s health into its plans.

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Brown Advisory

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Environmental Management. Labor Management. Environmental Management. Environmental Management. . Its management and executive compensation plans are also tied to factors related to racial equity. Access & Affordability. Quality of Care & Patient Satisfaction. Climate Change Vulnerability.

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