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. 

Roth IRA Conversion

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

Savings Accumulation

Estimate the future value of your current savings.

Home Affordability

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

Federal Income Tax

This calculator can help you estimate your annual federal income tax liability.

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HOT TOPIC: What’s Happening in the World of Higher Education?

This article covers the decline in college enrollment, recent developments in student debt and financial aid, and tips for making cost-effective decisions.

How Taxes Impact Your Retirement-Income Strategy

Retirees face unique challenges when managing their income, particularly when it comes to taxes. This article provides an overview of tax-related issues, from taxing Social Security to the new RMD rules and determining when to tap taxable and tax-advantaged accounts.

HOT TOPIC: International Investing: The Diverging Fortunes of China and Japan

Investing Internationally can help increase portfolio diversification and provide access to opportunities that may differ from those in the United States.

Managing Medicare Out-of-Pocket Costs

This article looks at the two different and mutually exclusive options Medicare beneficiaries have to help control retirement health-care spending: Medigap and Medicare Advantage.

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