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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Jan 14-15)

Nerd's Eye View

FINRA has released its enforcement priorities for 2023, including a continued focus on compliance with Regulation Best Interest as well as several new priority topics, such as manipulative trading, fixed-income pricing, and trading in fractional shares.

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RIA Code Of Ethics: Important Nuances To Note In Relatively Straightforward Requirements

Nerd's Eye View

In addition to collecting the required reports, the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) also has certain review requirements.

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Save on Taxes with These 5 Year-End Financial Tips

MainStreet Financial Planning

Establishing a donor-advised fund allows you to make a large charitable contribution in one year, receive the tax deduction, and distribute funds to charities over time. This strategy is particularly effective if you have appreciated securities, as donating them can help you avoid capital gains taxes.

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The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (January 2024)

Nerd's Eye View

From there, the latest highlights also feature a number of other interesting advisor technology announcements, including: JPMorgan has announced plans to shut down its robo-advisor offering after just four years, highlighting broadly the challenges of robo-advisors to overcome the challenging economics of acquiring and serving small clients, and in (..)

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Reversing a Roth IRA Conversion

Harness Wealth

Roth IRAs offer unique advantages including tax-free growth, no required minimum distributions during the owner’s lifetime, and potential tax benefits for heirs. The absence of required minimum distributions during the owner’s lifetime. This systematic approach ensures compliance and optimal tax outcomes.

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Performance Advertising Guidelines For Investment Advisers Under the SEC’s New Marketing Rule

Nerd's Eye View

Two final prohibitions under the Marketing Rule include restrictions on the use of predecessor performance (e.g.,

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Tax Savings Tips for Startups

Harness Wealth

For tech founders, S-corporations present a unique opportunity to optimize self-employment tax obligations through a strategic combination of reasonable salary, and distributions. Meeting safe harbor provisions requires either paying 90% of current year tax liability or 100-110% of prior year taxes, providing a clear framework for compliance.

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