With tax deadlines approaching and regulatory expectations continuing to evolve, this issue brings together important perspectives on tax planning, compliance, marketing, operations, and values-based investing. We also revisit the importance of articulating the Fee-Only fiduciary model.
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Leading Through Service and Connection
Meet Janelle Woods, CFP®, MBA, chair of the Midwest Region Board, who’s built her NAPFA involvement around consistent service and collaboration.
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Sharing is Caring
By Jonathan Harrington, CFP®, MSFP, MST
It’s tax time! Learn some tips for ensuring clients get to the finish line before April 15—especially if you are helping them prepare their own return or working directly with their tax preparer.
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The Strategic Case for ESG Investing: A Win-Win for Clients & Advisors
By Brandon Wester, CFA®
Values-based investing isn’t just good for clients’ consciences; it’s good for their financial behavior and potentially your practice. When clients connect deeply with investments, they make better behavioral decisions, stay invested through volatility, and remain loyal to advisors who help align their wealth with their values.
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Repurposing Tax-Disadvantaged Assets into Tax-Free Long-Term Care Benefits
By Brian Gordon and Peter Florek
Uncle Sam will get his money one way or another. But products exist that can leverage assets from a tax-disadvantaged retirement account into valuable LTC benefits worth many times more.
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In-House CPAs: Beneficial for Clients, Firms
By Marianela Collado, CPA/PFS, CFP®, CDS®
Maintaining tax expertise within the firm supports consistency, coordination, and scalability. Advisors and tax professionals operate under the same planning philosophy and have access to shared client context.
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Getting Your Tax Planning in Shape
By Catherine Tindall, CPA
The solution to paying less tax as an advisor is a coordinated process: forecast income, project tax liability, decide which planning techniques to implement, make safe harbor payments, and set aside the remaining expected liability. Your goal? Approaching April 15 without surprises.
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SEC Turns Spotlight on Adviser Shortfalls in Testimonials, Endorsements, and Ratings
By Thomas D. Giachetti, Esq. and Mittal Patel, Esq.
Advisers may showcase client satisfaction, recommendations, and industry recognition provided such materials comply with the Marketing Rule. Make sure your firm isn’t among those cited as falling short by the SEC’s Division of Examinations.
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My Best Advice About Marketing Fee-Only
By Bob Veres
Let’s talk about making this the year Fee-Only planning becomes a talking point in the financial press. How can NAPFA and Fee-Only advisors lead the charge?
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