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. 

Required Minimum Distributions

Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.

Disability Income Insurance

How much Disability Income Insurance do you need?

Home Affordability

Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.

College Funding

Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.

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Can Your Personality Influence Your Portfolio? New Research Points to Yes

The findings of two recent academic studies may offer insight into how investors can make more fruitful financial decisions.

Roth 401(k) News: Is It Time to Rethink How You Save for Retirement?

High-income participants will not be allowed to make pre-tax catch-up contributions to a traditional 401(k) or similar plan starting in 2026, but they will be able to contribute to a workplace Roth.

SECURE 2.0: Big Impact for Small Businesses

This article discusses provisions in the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 that may be of particular interest to small business owners.

Do You Have These Key Estate Planning Documents?

This article provides an overview of four estate planning documents that almost everyone should have: a durable power of attorney, a medical directive, a will, and a letter of instruction.

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