What Is a Deferred Sales Trust and Why You May Consider One
If you’re not familiar with a Deferred Sales Trust (DST), you’re not alone. While it may be a relatively unknown strategy, a DST, similar to an installment sale, can help mitigate significant tax liability for certain individuals. Primarily used by business owners and real estate investors, the proprietary tool is a flexible and valuable way […]
Read ArticleDoes Your RIA Support Your Entrepreneurial Spirit?
Let me guess… You became a financial advisor because you want to help families secure their financial futures. You envisioned yourself coming to work every day fired up about helping your clients accomplish their dreams. But you’ve hit a roadblock. The RIA you work for is squashing every ounce of passion you have. You feel […]
Read ArticleAdvisory Firm Myths–Busted: What Percentage Of Revenue Do Top Advisors Really Take Home?
For most financial advisors, owning your own firm sounds like a dream. You set your own schedule. You call all the shots. You take home all the profit. But even if you’re pocketing all the profits, do you really earn more as a solo advisor than you would at a larger ensemble firm? Let’s find […]
Read ArticleWhat Should You Do If You’re Recently Retired?
WorthPointe advisors John Chapman and Matt Addington provide their answers to that question in a new video that touches on three areas: the emotional impact of the pandemic; what you seek to accomplish; and what changes, if any, may be required with respect to income planning. Discover why we feel you shouldn’t be panicking, why […]
Read ArticleHow Should You Get Back In?
Are you one of the many people who sold at the end of March when the market dipped — and are now wondering what to do next? In a new video, WorthPointe founder Christopher Van Slyke and advisor John Chapman discuss the value of putting the past behind you and moving forward with a focus […]
Read ArticleWorthPointe Advisor Authors Book on Caring for Aging Parents
Drawing from his experiences as a financial planner and a son who cared for both parents before their deaths, WorthPointe advisor Morgan Smith has written a book — Generation Squeezed™: A Holistic Guide for Taking Care of Aging Parents. Weaving his personal experiences with his professional expertise, he provides plenty of food for thought about […]
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