U.S. Supreme Court Decision Upholds Constitutionality of Transition Tax
Wealth Management
JUNE 21, 2024
What wealth advisors need to know about taxing unrealized gains.
RIA Roundup: Mariner Wealth Advisors Acquires Arizona Tax Practice
Wealth Management
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
The RIA space was on fire this week—eight acquisitions were announced, along with three newly created roles, one rebranding and a new head of NAPFA.
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Utilizing Swap Powers In Irrevocable Trusts To Add Flexibility And Income Tax Efficiency
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 21, 2024
Irrevocable trusts lie at the heart of a variety of estate planning strategies, as gifts to irrevocable trusts can allow for the transfer of assets outside of an owner’s estate for estate tax purposes with more structure than an outright gift. the assets' original owner).
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Adviser links: a unique experience
Abnormal Returns
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Podcasts Daniel Crosby talks with Christina Lynn about Motivational Interviewing in order to enhance the work of wealth advisors. justincastelli.io) Taxes Some speculation on what is next for the TCJA. kitces.com) Tax planning and wealth management go hand-in-hand.
Wealth Advisor Catalina Franco-Cicero earns her Certified Tax Specialist (CTS™) designation
Tobias Financial
JANUARY 18, 2023
Tobias Financial Advisors is proud that our team members constantly strive to grow and expand their knowledge. We are excited to announce that our Wealth Advisor Catalina Franco-Cicero recently earned her Certified Tax Specialist ( CTS ) designation. . To read more about Catalina, visit her bio here. .
Sequoia Pens Deal to Acquire $3.8B Minneapolis-St. Paul RIA
Wealth Management
JANUARY 29, 2025
The deal with Carlson Capital Management is Sequoias largest by number of employees and wealth advisors. It also allows the firm to offer internal tax planning and preparation services.
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From Tax Season to Team Growth: A Look at Q1 at Carson Wealth Pella
Carson Wealth
APRIL 9, 2025
As the first quarter of 2025 comes to a close, the team at Carson Wealth Pella has been hard at work helping to ensure our clients remain on track with their financial goals. From tax season preparations to professional development and a few well-deserved breaks, heres a look at what weve been up to.
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Adviser links: the RMD mentality
Abnormal Returns
AUGUST 5, 2024
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.
83(b) Election: Tax Strategies for Unvested Company Stock
Darrow Wealth Management
JULY 30, 2024
For founders, employees, and executives with stock-based compensation, an 83(b) election can be a powerful tax planning tool. When you make an 83(b) election, you’re opting to pay tax on unvested shares now, instead of when the stock vests. In tax lingo, this is known as substantial risk of forfeiture.
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6 Ways to Manage Concentrated Stock Positions
Darrow Wealth Management
MARCH 13, 2025
Charitable Contributions: Donating appreciated stock to charity while reducing capital gains tax. Work with a wealth advisor to discuss your financial goals and individual risk tolerances. But if you’re looking to reduce capital gains tax, this strategy won’t help. Finally, options are complex instruments.
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Adviser links: additional designations
Abnormal Returns
JANUARY 16, 2023
(standarddeviationspod.com) Michael Kitces talks with Lisa Brown who is a Partner and Wealth Advisor for CI Brightworth about finding your ideal clients. thinkadvisor.com) Taxes Some steps you can take to upgrade your tax-planning game. thinkadvisor.com) Taxes Some steps you can take to upgrade your tax-planning game.
#FA Success Ep 308: Accelerating Growth From Referrals By Building Checklists For Every Meeting Detail, With Matthew Blocki
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Welcome back to the 308th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Matthew is the CEO of Equilibrium Wealth Advisors, an independent RIA based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that oversees more than $275 million in assets under management for 330 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Matthew Blocki.
9 Year-End Planning Tips from a Wealth Planner
Carson Wealth
DECEMBER 8, 2023
That must mean it’s time to roll up my sleeves and get to work on year-end financial planning – with an emphasis on 2023 income tax. One consideration this year is that we’re two years from the expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TJCA). AGI impacts multiple other tax considerations.
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Financial Advisor Showcase: FSC Wealth Advisors
FMG
MAY 22, 2023
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?
Financial Advisor Website Showcase: Navis Wealth Advisors
FMG
JULY 14, 2022
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.
New Year, New Wealth: A Guide to Financial Resolutions for 2025
Zoe Financial
DECEMBER 28, 2024
Plan Your Tax Strategy Work with a financial advisor to optimize your tax situation. This could include leveraging tax-advantaged accounts, maximizing deductions, or planning for capital gains. Schedule a Financial Advisor Check-In Regularly meet with your wealth advisor to review your progress and refine your strategies.
Tax Strategies to Consider After a Prolonged Job Layoff
Tobias Financial
JULY 5, 2024
In a recent CNBC article, our Wealth Advisor, Catalina Franco-Cicero, MS, CFP®, CTS , was quoted on the topic of tax strategies during periods of unemployment. However, a period of lower income in 2024 could present valuable tax planning opportunities.
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Managing Sudden Wealth
Darrow Wealth Management
JUNE 14, 2023
For example, the tax laws and distribution terms for an inheritance is quite different to the tax and liquidity considerations during an IPO. Managing sudden wealth paid in cash after the sale of a business or winning the lottery also requires planning, but perhaps with a bit less to unpack in the beginning.
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Q&A: How Tax Practices Can Work with Wealth Managers to Grow Client Relationships
Harness Wealth
OCTOBER 16, 2024
We recently connected with Michael Paley, Chief Operating Officer of Klingman & Associates , for a Q&A on how tax advisors can collaborate with wealth managers to better serve clients. Q: How can tax advisors align with the work of wealth advisors? Unlike an endowment, taxes really matter.
Wealth Advisors Edzai Chimedza and Franklin Gay lead Financial Planning Seminars at Nova Southeastern University – April 12th and May 3rd at 11 a.m.
Tobias Financial
APRIL 11, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that our Wealth Advisors, Edzai Chimedza, CFP® and Franklin Gay , CFP®, EA will be leading two Financial Planning Seminars at Nova Southeastern University. These seminars, scheduled for Friday, April 12th and Friday, May 3rd at 11 a.m., will cater specifically to the students of the dental school.
Tax Planning
Carson Wealth
MARCH 19, 2024
I’m talking about taxes. For many folks planning for taxes is a lot like asking for their first date. Most people look at me a little funny when I say that I try to run tax projections for their plan. I’ve said before, that I want clients to have a diversified tax strategy.
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Tax in the Capital Market Spotlight: Unleashing the Potential of Entrepreneurial Advisors
Harness Wealth
MAY 18, 2023
Is the Tax Industry in an Unprecedented Era? Though all of this change may seem unprecedented, it has a very relevant analog in one of the taxes sibling professions, financial advisory. This trend has also taken hold in other advisor markets like insurance brokerage where new platforms are creating additional leverage for advisors.
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7 Key Tax Questions About Paying off Student Loan Debt
Tobias Financial
AUGUST 22, 2023
Our Wealth Advisor Catalina Franco-Cicero , MS, CFP®, CTS was recently quoted in Financial Planning, sharing her thoughts on paying off student loan debt. She also believes that it’s essential for financial advisors to be prepared to educate and guide younger generations who will likely be burdened with significant student loan debt.
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Market Drama
Zoe Financial
APRIL 23, 2023
Stay tuned for next week. – Andres Disclosure: This page is not investment advice and should not be relied on for such advice or as a substitute for consultation with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors. Ready to Grow Your Wealth?
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What To Do With The Money From The Sale Of Your Business
Darrow Wealth Management
OCTOBER 28, 2024
A strategy for managing your investments is also key: understanding your risk capacity vs appetite, balancing a need for a current income stream and future growth, and ways to be more tax efficient in taxable accounts. With the help of a financial advisor , cash proceeds from the sale of your business can be invested in the financial markets.
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Tax Planning During Stock Market Volatility
Harness Wealth
MARCH 29, 2023
Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell is a full-service accounting and advisory firm in the Mid-Atlantic region in the Harness Wealth Advisor network. Below are some insights from Richard Morris, Executive Vice President and Director of Tax Services, and Alex Seleznev, Senior Investment Advisor and Chief Operating Officer of MBI, LLC.
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83(b) Election: Tax Strategies for Unvested Company Stock
Darrow Wealth Management
JULY 30, 2024
For founders, employees, and executives with stock-based compensation, an 83(b) election can be a powerful tax planning tool. When you make an 83(b) election, you’re opting to pay tax on unvested shares now, instead of when the stock vests. In tax lingo, this is known as substantial risk of forfeiture.
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Bill Keen and Matt Wilson On How a Hyper-Local Niche Built a $1B RIA Organically
Steve Sanduski
APRIL 8, 2025
Guests: Bill Keen, Founder and CEO, and Matt Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and President, of Keen Wealth Advisors , a billion-dollar-plus RIA in Overland Park, Kansas. And then pivoting over into, ‘Who does your taxes? In a nutshell: Bill Keen named his book Keen on Retirement: Engineering the Second Half of Your Life.
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#FA Success Ep 380: Expanding Capacity For $500M Of Organic AUM Growth In Just 4 Years By Increasing The Density Of Team Talent, With Andrew Leonard
Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 9, 2024
Welcome to the 380th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Andrew is the Managing Partner of Geometric Wealth Advisors, an RIA based in Washington, D.C., Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Andrew Leonard.
Selling a Business? Brokers Share Tips on How to Maximize the Sale Price
Darrow Wealth Management
AUGUST 28, 2023
Your team of business and personal advisors will be instrumental in getting the deal over the finish line. Your business advisory team may consist of: a business broker or M&A advisor, accounting and tax advisors, and transaction/M&A attorney. And also how to protect your interests and prioritize your goals.
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What Happens to Your Stock When a Company is Bought?
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. Should the deal not go through, you may be left with a large tax bill and no liquidity to pay it.
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How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor
Darrow Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
How to find a fiduciary financial advisor Here are 5 ways to find a financial planner who will work in your best interests. If you’re working with a CPA for your taxes or have an estate planning attorney, consider asking them for a recommendation also. Personal referrals are especially helpful to get a sense of fees and services.
The Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Navigating the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)
Harness Wealth
APRIL 17, 2023
The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) is an aspect of the US tax code designed to ensure that individuals pay a minimum amount of tax. AMT was introduced in 1969 in response to high-income Americans taking advantage of loopholes in the tax code to bring their taxable income to zero. How is AMT Calculated?
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Market Drama
Zoe Financial
MAY 8, 2023
Stay tuned for next week. – Andres Disclosure: This page is not investment advice and should not be relied on for such advice or as a substitute for consultation with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors. Ready to Grow Your Wealth?
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#FA Success Ep 315: Learning Business Development By Consistently Being Seen Where Your Ideal Clients Are, With Lisa Brown
Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 10, 2023
Welcome back to the 315th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Lisa is a Partner and Wealth Advisor for CI Brightworth, an RIA under the CI Financial umbrella with offices in Atlanta, Georgia, and Charlotte, North Carolina, that oversees nearly $5 billion in assets under management * for over 1,500 client households.
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Slow Adoption for Many Reasons
Inside Information
JANUARY 31, 2025
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.
Planning Your Exit on Your Terms
Carson Wealth
APRIL 18, 2024
Carson Wealth’s Thom Hall CFP®️, ChFC®️, CExP, CEPA Managing Director, Partner & Wealth Advisor and Rick Krebs CPA, CEPA discuss business exit planning and how to make an intelligent exit. Rick Krebs and BSales Group are not an affiliate of Cetera Advisor Networks, LLC, or CWM, LLC.
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10 Expenses to Include in Your Retirement Budget
WiserAdvisor
OCTOBER 4, 2022
There are multiple factors to weigh in, right from healthcare and inflation to estate planning, business succession planning, tax planning, and more. Some states have higher taxes than others. You may pick one where you have minimal tax liabilities and the standard of living is low. Retirement planning can be a bit complex.
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Market Drama
Zoe Financial
MAY 1, 2023
Stay tuned for data on this week, next week. – Andres Disclosure: This page is not investment advice and should not be relied on for such advice or as a substitute for consultation with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors. Ready to Grow Your Wealth?
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Assemble Your Business Exit Planning Team
Carson Wealth
JULY 30, 2024
Carson Wealth’s Thom Hall CFP®️, ChFC®️, CExP, CEPA Managing Director, Partner & Wealth Advisor and Rick Krebs CPA, CEPA discuss business exit planning and how to make an intelligent exit. Rick Krebs and BSales Group are not an affiliate of Cetera Advisor Networks, LLC, or CWM, LLC.
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Do You Still Need A Financial Advisor After You Retire?
WiserAdvisor
AUGUST 31, 2023
A financial advisor can help with maximizing your retirement income through tax planning After retirement, your income sources may become limited to pensions, Social Security benefits, and investment income. A financial advisor can craft tax-efficient withdrawal strategies to minimize the tax burden on your retirement income.
Valuations
Carson Wealth
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Carson Wealth’s Thom Hall CFP®️, ChFC ®️, CExP , CEPA Managing Director, Partner & Wealth Advisor and Rick Krebs CPA, CEPA discuss the importance of an accurate valuation when considering a business exit. Rick Krebs and BSales Group are not an affiliate of Cetera Advisor Networks, LLC, or CWM, LLC.
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FPA NexGen Gathering – Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino – August 23-25, 2022
Tobias Financial
AUGUST 15, 2022
Tobias Financial Advisors is proud to announce that our Wealth Advisor Franklin “Franko” Gay serves on the National FPA NexGen Task Force and is one of the planners responsible for this year’s content at the 2022 FPA NexGen Gathering in Las Vegas from August 23 rd to 25 th.
The Exit Planning Process
Carson Wealth
AUGUST 19, 2024
Carson Wealth’s Thom Hall CFP®️, ChFC®️, CExP, CEPA Managing Director, Partner & Wealth Advisor and Rick Krebs CPA, CEPA discuss business exit planning and how to make an intelligent exit. Rick Krebs and BSales Group are not an affiliate of Cetera Advisor Networks, LLC, or CWM, LLC.
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