Nerd's Eye View

JULY 7, 2023

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey indicates that a strong majority of financial advisory clients have maintained their trust in their advisors despite the investment market setbacks experienced last year A report from the SEC shows that a majority RIAs have mandatory arbitration clauses in their client agreements, a practice that has (..)

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Abnormal Returns

JULY 19, 2022

ft.com) Venture Tomasz Tunguz, "The bid/ask spread in VC is the difference between the post-money valuation between a VC (the bidder) & a company (seller)." wsj.com) Economy There is a record number of housing units currently under construction. abnormalreturns.com) Adviser links: estate tax intricacies.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

We also have a number of articles on taxes and end-of-year planning: The importance for advisors of understanding current RMD rules to ensure their clients take the proper distributions (and avoid a 50% penalty in the process!). While private valuations have soared in recent years, public markets continue to be less kind to RIAs.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 12, 2023

Also in industry news this week: Why industry groups representing investment advisers and others have blasted an SEC proposal that would significantly expand its Custody Rule A new study suggests that organic client growth and profit margins are the key factors driving RIA valuations, with the firm’s affiliation model having little to no impact (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 23, 2022

While RIA M&A activity has been red hot during the past couple of years, a survey suggests that advisors are expecting lower valuations in 2023. A review of financial planning actions, from tax-loss harvesting to charitable giving, that have a December 31 deadline.

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Abnormal Returns

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

howardlindzon.com) Private assets Why private equity needs much better valuations. axios.com) Funds Tax efficiency is the secret sauce of ETFs. apricitas.io) There are a near-record number of housing units currently under construction. (nytimes.com) AI requires a lot of semiconductors. pragcap.com) Fidelity is hiring!

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Abnormal Returns

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

wsj.com) Taxes on share buybacks are a speed bump. axios.com) Job number one for CEOs is capital allocation. capitalgains.thediff.co) Startups How increased regulatory risk is affecting startup valuations. (msn.com) S&P 500 companies could do $1 trillion in buybacks in 2023.

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Darrow Wealth Management

MAY 6, 2024

Later in the process you’ll work with the attorney to discuss what assets may potentially need a valuation. The estate account will need to get a separate Employer Identification Number (EIN). A real estate tax lien can delay closing. Depending on your state, there may be state estate and/or inheritance tax due.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 28, 2024

On Tuesday, Standard & Poor’s reported that the number of stocks above their 20-day moving average fell to nearly 50 percent. Food for Thought… “ Keep your thoughts free from hate, and you need have no fear from those who hate you.” – George Washington Carver Tax Tip… Is Your Office in a Historic Building?

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Food for Thought… “Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.” – Mary Oliver Tax Tip… Did You Know That You Have the Right to Challenge the IRS? This information is not a substitute for individualized tax advice. Please discuss your specific tax issues with a qualified tax professional.

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Carson Wealth

JUNE 16, 2023

If that’s the case with your organization, you could be missing out on the benefits of a business valuation, which can provide a comprehensive understanding of your company’s financial standing and overall health. What Is a Business Valuation? A business valuation is far harder to conduct during a crisis.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 5, 2024

From there, the latest highlights also feature a number of other interesting advisor technology announcements, including: Envestnet has announced that it is being acquired and taken private in a $4.5

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Tax implications of exercising and selling stock options If you have stock options as a large part of your income, taxes are especially important. How stock options are taxed depends on the type of options you have and your sale and exercise strategy. However, that doesn’t mean you won’t need to pay taxes!

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The Big Picture

JANUARY 21, 2025

Barry Ritholtz : The the funny thing is, the behavioral aspect of mutual funds seems to have been when people finally learn about a manager who’s put up great numbers, by the time it makes to make makes it to Forbes, hey, most of that run is probably over and a little mean reversion is about to kick in.

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Trade Brains

APRIL 9, 2023

The annual reports of many of companies are over hundreds of pages and consist of a number of financial jargon. Nevertheless, there are a number of financial ratios that have made the life of investors very simple. Now, you do not need to make a number of calculations and you can just use these financial ratios to understand the gist.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Treasury note yield is expressed in basis points. Tariff Talk Some of the post-election rally has been driven by investor expectations for less regulation and lower corporate taxes proposed by the incoming administration. This information is not a substitute for individualized tax advice. It will make the time go by faster!

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This also includes specific tax advice for military members on combat zone tax benefits, special extensions, and other special rules. This also includes specific tax advice for military members on combat zone tax benefits, special extensions, and other special rules.

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Diamond Consultants

JUNE 1, 2023

Here are 3 valuation scenarios to address that curiosity. Focus Financial Partners, the largest investor in the independent space, is being taken private at a $7B valuation. Prolific RIA acquirer CI Financial recently monetized a stake in their business at a $5B valuation. Those are some eye-popping numbers.

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Zajac Group

JANUARY 24, 2025

IPOs or mergers and acquisitions (M&As) take timeand they can be delayed or disrupted for any number of reasons. Your advisor should be able to provide you with an updated net worth projection and tax liability projection, as well as take a look at your portfolios overall diversification. Another downside to consider?

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Ironically, strong retail sales numbers—while a sign of a strong economy—send a mixed message to investors. Please discuss your specific tax issues with a qualified tax professional. The information in this material is not intended as tax or legal advice. Companies may reschedule when they report earnings without notice.

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Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 24, 2024

6 tax strategies for incentive stock options and AMT Triggering the alternative minimum tax isn’t the end of the world, but you don’t want to do it by accident. Exercise ISOs early in the year to manage or avoid AMT To get long-term capital gains tax treatment, you need to hold ISOs through the end of the year of exercise.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JANUARY 2, 2024

The four-week moving average, which better illustrates jobless claim trends, was little changed, coming in at 212,000; this was the lowest number since late October. 5 Continuing jobless claims, which measures the number of individuals collecting unemployment benefits, was flat from the previous week at 1.88 Order a tax transcript.

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Abnormal Returns

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

marketwatch.com) Food The numbers show no-till farmland is more highly valued. sciencedaily.com) The case for raising taxes on alcohol to reduce alcohol-related deaths. sportico.com) Dedicated sports funds could further boost sports club valuations. (washingtonpost.com) Seriously, just go to sleep.

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The Big Picture

MARCH 25, 2025

And, and I kind of raised my hand and said, dad, uncle John, don’t you think it might be a better idea to look at it by the numbers? Valuations tended to crash and burn very, very cheap valuations tended to do well. The numbers are pretty bad. And they dismissed me. This is 1976. So I decided what’s a quant?

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

DECEMBER 9, 2024

” – Helen Keller Tax Tip… Beware of the Fake Charity Scam There are so many scams out there. You can research charity organizations using the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search toolthis will help you narrow down a list of legitimate charities. You may even be able to claim a deduction on your tax return.

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Cost-saving tax planning can be much more difficult to implement after your company is well-established and has reached the stage where an IPO, merger, or acquisition becomes a likely event. The first three options are pass-through entities, so profits and losses are distributed to the owners who are taxed on them.

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Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Private Credit Outshines Many High-Valuation Stocks, Bonds. With interest rates at record lows and many publicly traded bonds and stocks approaching historically high valuations, private credit has become increasingly attractive to investors because of its total return prospects, steady income and role in diversification.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 2, 2023

However, beneath the headline number, consumer spending was cut to a 0.8 ” –John Steinbeck Who Can Deduct Car Expenses On Their Tax Returns? Can you deduct expenses such as gas, depreciation, and lease payments on your tax returns? This information is not intended to substitute for specific individualized tax advice.

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Founders, board members, and employees of startups that get acquired can experience tax consequences as a result of a liquidity event. It’s imperative to plan for the tax implications so you can be prepared to pay what you owe the IRS. For example: How much do you need to budget for taxes?

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

AUGUST 7, 2023

.” – Desmond Tutu Add Social Security Numbers Of Your Dependents On Your Return On your tax return, add the Social Security Numbers for your children and other dependents. Otherwise, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) might deny any dependent credits you might be due, including the Child Tax Credit.

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The Big Picture

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

But ETFs had this core advantage, which were they were lower cost, they were more tax efficient, they were easier to use. And we’ve had a number of them when for a year or two crypto currencies can be down, you know, 50 percent or worse. Bitcoin’s valuation technique is different from other crypto assets like Ethereum.

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Darrow Wealth Management

AUGUST 28, 2023

Make your business more sellable later by getting advice now Business brokers often recommend getting a valuation done years before expecting to sell the company. Your business advisory team may consist of: a business broker or M&A advisor, accounting and tax advisors, and transaction/M&A attorney.

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Darrow Wealth Management

OCTOBER 21, 2024

When unexercised ISOs are cashed out at closing, it’s considered a cancellation of stock options for tax purposes, not a disqualifying disposition. This is important, as the former will be subject to payroll tax. That will determine the number of options you have. The value is based on the fair market value at grant.

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Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 24, 2024

6 tax strategies for incentive stock options and AMT Triggering the alternative minimum tax isn’t the end of the world, but you don’t want to do it by accident. Exercise ISOs early in the year to manage or avoid AMT To get long-term capital gains tax treatment, you need to hold ISOs through the end of the year of exercise.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JANUARY 8, 2024

The interactive tax assistant tool can also help to determine your filing status and any relevant credits you should (or should not) claim. Giving an incorrect account number can delay your refund even further. This information is not intended to substitute for specific individualized tax advice. What is it?

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Nvidia’s market cap rose by $277 billion on the news, pushing it to a $2 trillion valuation. ” – August Wilson Be On Alert For IRS Scams This tax season, the IRS expects an uptick in tax-related scams. Demand that you immediately pay your taxes over the phone. Take a debit or credit card number over the phone.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

There’s no better time to check your withholding status and make sure your paycheck accurately reflects the taxes you should be paying. These expenses can also impact your tax liability. This information is not intended to substitute for specific individualized tax advice. The man runs north, and the bear runs west.

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