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. 

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Calculators

Lifetime Earnings

This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.

Mortgage Acceleration

This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.

Roth IRA Conversion

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

Life Expectancy

Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.

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Newsletters

HOT TOPIC: Geopolitics and the U.S. Financial Markets

This article looks at market reactions to previous global conflicts and emphasizes that long-term market movements are generally driven by corporate earnings, interest rates, and the broader economy.

Midyear Checkup: Can You Contribute More to Your Retirement Plan?

With traditional pensions in decline, it’s up to the individual employee to build retirement savings in a work-based account.

The Evolution of Retirement Savings

The retirement savings landscape has changed dramatically over the past 50 years. How might these developments affect tomorrow’s retirees?

HOT TOPIC: The Shutdown is Over: What Now?

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended on November 12, 2025. This article looks at the bill that ended the shutdown, issues that are unresolved, and estimates of the economic impact.

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