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Adviser links: the RMD mentality

Abnormal Returns

Podcasts Michael Kitces talks divorce planning with Michelle Klisanich who is a Wealth Advisor for Financially Wise Divorce. youtube.com) Ted Seides talks with Jeff Assaf who is the founder and CIO of ICG Advisors. kitces.com) Taxes Following the RMD rules for inherited IRAs may not be optimal. forbes.com)

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What is a Stepped Up Basis? Cost Basis of Inherited Stock and Other Assets

Darrow Wealth Management

At a high level, if the asset is part of the decedent’s estate it’s typically eligible for a step-up. This can get very tricky so it’s important to work with the estate planning attorney settling the estate. Assets that bypass the estate through a trust or another mechanism are usually not eligible.

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Estate Planning: 2024 Trends for Tax Professionals to Watch

Harness Wealth

In this guest post, Harness Tax Advisory Council member, Griffin Bridgers, J.D., covers some of the top estate planning trends that tax advisors should be tracking during the second half of 2024. contained a number of changes relevant to estate planning. citizens and residents. The SECURE Act 2.0

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2 Key Benefits of Living Trusts

Darrow Wealth Management

This article is a high-level overview of the various estate planning techniques and considerations when using revocable living trusts from the perspective of a wealth advisor (e.g. The US has 50 states – each with their own tax laws and estate planning opportunities. non-attorney).

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Financial Advisor Showcase: FSC Wealth Advisors

FMG

For our latest Financial Advisor Website Showcase, we are joined by James. M Comblo, CEO of FSC Wealth Advisors. FSC Wealth Advisors was started by my grandfather in the 60s, and my uncle took over in the 80s. Initially, I didn’t plan to become an advisor. Tell us about your firm. What is your story?

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Financial Advisor Website Showcase: Navis Wealth Advisors

FMG

For today’s Advisor Website Showcase, we are joined by Letizia Carlisto of Navis Wealth Advisors. Making use of FMG’s website engine, Navis Wealth Advisor took aim at creating a website themed around its logo – the compass. Modernize Your Website.

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Slow Adoption for Many Reasons

Inside Information

Ayasha Jones, partner and Director of Operations at BlueSky Wealth Advisors in New Bern, NC said that she and other ops professionals are inundated with new fintech options all the time, and the IT percentage of the operating budget is larger than it ever was. But a number of readers got back to me with a reality check.