Daniel M. Smith & Associates

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.

Calculators

Life Insurance

How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?

Home Affordability

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

Credit Card Debt

How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?

Retirement Plan Early Distribution

Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.

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Newsletters

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.

Navigating Medicare Open Enrollment

The Medicare Open Enrollment period runs from October 15 to December 7 and allows various changes related to Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Prescription Drug plans.

Balancing Life in the Sandwich Generation

The day-to-day demands of supporting multiple generations can take a toll, but planning and support might help achieve a workable balance.

Don’t Take the Bait: Top Tax Scams in 2025

As tax filing season approaches, the IRS warns taxpayers to watch for scams that can cause identity theft, financial loss, or criminal penalties.

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8209 Market St, A-305
Wilmington, NC 28405

Phone: 910-208-2678
Fax: 910-208-2685

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LICENSING INFORMATION

Daniel M. Smith is licensed to sell insurance products in the following jurisdiction(s): FL, NC, NY, and CT, MA, ME, PA, SC, TN, NM and is licensed to sell securities products in the following jurisdiction(s): CT, NC, FL, and NY. I cannot communicate with, nor respond to requests from users who reside in jurisdictions where I am not licensed to conduct insurance and/or securities business. State of Domicile: NC. Daniel M. Smith is a registered representative of and offer securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC (www.SIPC.org). Supervisory Office: 4350 Congress Street, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28209. 704-557-9600. Daniel M. Smith & Associates is not a subsidiary or affiliate of MML Investors Services, LLC or its affiliated companies. CRN202808-9129131