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

How much Disability Income Insurance do you need?

Mortgage Acceleration

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

IRA Eligibility

Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.

Net Worth

A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.

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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.

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?

REITs Offer Income and Diversification

Most broad stock funds contain real estate investment trusts (REITs), but for a more strategic approach, investors can choose from a variety of REIT funds and individual REITs.

HOT TOPIC: Social Security and Medicare: The Clock Is Ticking

According to this year’s Trustees report, Social Security recipients might face a benefit cut in 2034 unless Congress acts soon to strengthen the program.

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