Since 1978, Daniel M. Smith & Associates has been helping individuals, families and businesses guard against some key perils in life:

• Estate Planning to help maximize the orderly transfer of assets to the next generation in a tax efficient manner
• Business Succession Planning to help protect the future of the Family Business
• Retirement Planning so that we strive to not outlive our income
• Long Term Care Planning so that unforeseen illnesses or injuries do not adversely impact your Financial Plan
• Special Care Planning for families with Special Needs.

 

Our experienced staff and strategic relationships pledge our knowledge, our
resources and our dedication to integrity in all that we do. 

Disability Income Insurance

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Cash Flow Analysis

This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

Roth IRA Conversion

This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.

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Beware of These Life Insurance Beneficiary Mistakes

Naming a life insurance policy’s beneficiaries should be a relatively simple task, but there are some situations that can lead to unintended and adverse consequences.

SECURE 2.0 Act Expands Early Withdrawal Exceptions

Discover exceptions to the federal income penalty for early withdrawals from tax-advantaged retirement accounts, including new exceptions added by the SECURE 2.0 Act.

All Eyes on the Earnings Picture

Earnings season can be a volatile period for stocks. As investors digest and respond to new data, the marketplace rewards some companies and punishes others.

Much Ado About RMDs

This article provides an overview of the changes the SECURE 2.0 Act made and a brief explanation of how to calculate required minimum distributions from tax-advantaged retirement accounts.

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