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.
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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.
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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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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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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. kitces.com) Matt Zeigler talks with Wade Pfau about managing sequence of returns risk in retirement. youtube.com) Ted Seides talks with Jeff Assaf who is the founder and CIO of ICG Advisors.
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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How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor
Darrow Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Looking to find fiduciary financial advisors and wealth managers? Only fiduciary advisors are legally bound to act in your best interest at all times. Here are five ways you can find a full-time fiduciary financial advisor. What is a fiduciary advisor?
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?
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. Options contracts as income and hedging strategies Options are often used in various hedging strategies, including single stock risk management strategies. Taking profits is a key part of managing concentrated stock positions.
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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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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.
The Succession Conundrum: How Advisors Can Balance Legacy and Liquidity
Diamond Consultants
DECEMBER 16, 2024
By Allie Brunwasser & Jason Diamond Its no secret that the wealth management industry has a major impending crisis: A shortage of quality next gen advisor talent. Option 2: Sell the business to a strategic buyer A quality wealth management business is like the holy grail: everyone wants it.
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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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. You receive $20 million dollars from selling your company and 30% goes to federal capital gains taxes and state tax.
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The Wealth Management Digest
Zoe Financial
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The Wealth Management Digest Featuring Zoe CEO & Founder, Andres Garcia-Amaya, CFA November 14, 2023 Watch Time: 3 minutes Transcript : Welcome to this week’s Zoe’s Wealth Management Digest. That’s why Zoe’s extensive vetting process qualifies only the top 5% of managers in the United States.
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.
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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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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Should You Exercise Stock Options During a Pre-IPO Window?
Darrow Wealth Management
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Pros and cons of exercising stock options in a pre-IPO window If you are new to the tax implications and basics about exercising stock options, please read this article first. Unfortunately, for those tax savings to materialize, the post-IPO stock price at sale must be considerably more than the pre-IPO valuation at exercise.
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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What Should You Do with a Cash Windfall?
Darrow Wealth Management
MAY 3, 2024
First Steps in Managing a Windfall: Delay major purchases until you have a plan Partner with a sudden wealth management advisor Develop your financial, tax, and estate plan Managing a Large Financial Windfall A sudden wealth event changes your life.
What Should You Do with a Cash Windfall?
Darrow Wealth Management
MAY 3, 2024
First Steps in Managing a Windfall: Delay major purchases until you have a plan Partner with a sudden wealth management advisor Develop your financial, tax, and estate plan Managing a Large Financial Windfall A sudden wealth event changes your life.
Market Drama
Zoe Financial
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Nothing in these materials is intended to serve as personalized tax and/or investment advice since the availability and effectiveness of any strategy is dependent upon your individual facts and circumstances. That’s why Zoe’s extensive vetting process qualifies only the top 5% of managers in the United States.
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4 Financial Concerns High-Net-Worth Individuals Face
WiserAdvisor
AUGUST 8, 2022
Managing vast sums of money, and investments like venture capital, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and others, can be confusing. It also requires a good understanding of tax policies, laws, market sentiment, etc. It is evident that high-net-worth individuals need a good wealth manager. Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA).
Are You Holding Too Much Cash?
Darrow Wealth Management
MARCH 17, 2025
Even though interest rates have risen in the last few years, over time, holding cash will yield a real negative return after inflation and taxes. Even in periods of higher interest rates, the real return on cash after taxes and inflation can be negative. appeared first on Darrow Wealth Management.
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Market Drama
Zoe Financial
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Nothing in these materials is intended to serve as personalized tax and/or investment advice since the availability and effectiveness of any strategy is dependent upon your individual facts and circumstances. That’s why Zoe’s extensive vetting process qualifies only the top 5% of managers in the United States.
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Empower (formerly Personal Capital) Review – Managing All Your Investments in One Place
Good Financial Cents
JUNE 11, 2023
You see, financial advisors that focus primarily on wealth management can be costly to keep around. They charge either a percentage of assets managed or a flat hourly rate that can run as high as several hundred dollars per hour, plus trading commissions and administrative fees. Personal Capital to the rescue.
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Market Drama
Zoe Financial
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Nothing in these materials is intended to serve as personalized tax and/or investment advice since the availability and effectiveness of any strategy is dependent upon your individual facts and circumstances. That’s why Zoe’s extensive vetting process qualifies only the top 5% of managers in the United States.
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7 Wealth Strategies For High-Net-Worth Individuals In 2023
WiserAdvisor
JANUARY 27, 2023
In general terms, a high-net-worth individual is someone with substantial wealth and a mix of liquid assets, such as cash, stocks, and bonds, as well as non-liquid assets, such as real estate and privately-held businesses. Consider consulting with a wealth advisor who can guide you on how to preserve as well as increase your wealth in 2023.
What Is An Early Exercise of Stock Options?
Darrow Wealth Management
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
In the right situations, early exercising stock options can reduce tax with an 83(b) election, and in the case of incentive stock options, potentially avoid the alternative minimum tax (AMT). Employees with stock options often focus on one thing: taxes. In the typical scenario, there are no tax implications at grant or vesting.
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How Often Should You Rebalance Your 401(k)?
Darrow Wealth Management
OCTOBER 29, 2024
As you can see, there’s a lot to consider, so especially with a taxable account and possible tax implications, rebalancing can be both art and science. Capital gains tax must also must be considered when investing with a brokerage account (versus a retirement account). appeared first on Darrow Wealth Management.
How CFP® Courses Can Transform Your Approach to Financial Planning
International College of Financial Planning
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Modern financial planners must navigate complex investment products, understand evolving tax regulations, and adapt to technological innovations. The Evolution of Financial Planning The financial planning industry has transformed significantly over the past decade.
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Provide Clients with Financial Peace of Mind: Pursue a Certified Financial Planner® Certification
International College of Financial Planning
OCTOBER 26, 2023
A financial advisor isn’t just a title; it’s a commitment. Their wisdom extends to suggesting tax-efficient avenues for pivotal life moments, be it education or the golden years of retirement. They’re well-versed in recommending vital products like life insurance and are wizards at tax planning.
This broker vs. financial advisor debate got ABSOLUTELY crazy!
Sara Grillo
DECEMBER 12, 2022
pay me for investments, for the easy work that I can outsource to a third party manager, and I’ll give you all this hard stuff for free…I don’t believe that., Matt founded Exhale Wealth Management to provide comprehensive financial planning to individuals with complex lives, most notably technology employees with equity compensation.
Does being a fiduciary financial advisor REALLY matter – or is it “meh?”
Sara Grillo
AUGUST 14, 2023
Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors in 2021, Scott worked for a number of the largest Wall Street firms, including UBS, Prudential and Wells Fargo. The Institute exists to preserve, protect and defend fiduciary principles in investment advice, wealth management and financial planning. in English Language and Literature.
What is a Stepped Up Basis? Cost Basis of Inherited Stock and Other Assets
Darrow Wealth Management
JANUARY 16, 2025
A step-up in basis is a tax advantage for individuals who inherit stocks or other assets, like a home. Understanding step-up in basis at death If youve received an inheritance you may have questions about the tax treatment of certain assets. This increases the tax basis, which determines capital gains or losses when the asset is sold.
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The Wealth Management Digest
Zoe Financial
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The Wealth Management Digest Featuring Zoe CEO & Founder, Andres Garcia-Amaya, CFA November 9, 2023 Watch Time: 3 minutes Transcript : All right, so let’s start with the first one here: President Biden’s junk fee crackdown. We believe financial advice should come from unbiased and certified professionals.
The Wealth Management Digest
Zoe Financial
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The Wealth Management Digest Featuring Zoe CEO & Founder, Andres Garcia-Amaya, CFA November 22, 2023 Watch Time: 2.5 minutes Transcript: Welcome to this week’s Wealth Management Digest. And then the second one is that LPL launches their W2 model for high-net-worth advisors. .”
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The Big Picture
MAY 9, 2023
He is the Chief Investment Officer of Asset and Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs. He’s a member of the management committee. He co-chairs a number of the asset management investment committees. JULIAN SALISBURY, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER OF ASSET AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT, GOLDMAN SACHS: Thanks, Barry.
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Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS): Explaining the Gain Exclusion
Darrow Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
If eligible, you may be able to exclude up to 100% of the gain from federal taxes when you sell your shares through the capital gains tax exclusion. The potential tax savings simply cannot be understated. Using IRS Section 1202, taxpayers can sell stock potentially free of federal capital gains taxes if the requirements are met.
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Estate Planning: 2024 Trends for Tax Professionals to Watch
Harness Wealth
JULY 29, 2024
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. However, awareness is key, both for clients and advisors. citizens and residents.
2 Key Benefits of Living Trusts
Darrow Wealth Management
JANUARY 29, 2024
There are no tax benefits during life nor are there any adverse tax implications. 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. Other living trust benefits State estate tax planning.
Financial Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals
WiserAdvisor
JULY 24, 2022
If you are a high-net-worth individual and wish to learn about wealth preservation, tax-saving strategies, and management of large estates; engage the services of a wealth advisor who can advise you on the same. Income and capital gains tax planning: The tax system in the U.S
Adviser links: rolling in rollovers
Abnormal Returns
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Podcasts Meb Faber and Wes Gray talk about how ETFs unlock tax efficiency and the launch of the Cambria Tax Aware ETF ($TAX). awealthofcommonsense.com) Bogumil Baranowski talks the digitization of wealth management with Julia Carreon. podcasts.apple.com) The biz Facet Wealth has a new pile of capital to invest.
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