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.

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Mortgage Acceleration

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

LTCI Cost of Waiting

Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.

Loan Payoff

How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?

Taxable Equivalent Yield

Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.

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Newsletters

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.

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.

Variable Annuities: Strategies to Help Counter Retirement Risks

Unlike retirement accounts, there are no federal contribution limits for variable annuities, and the investment gains won’t be taxed until they are withdrawn.

Locked Out? How to Break Into Today’s Housing Market

Homeownership can still be an attainable goal, but it may take more planning, flexibility, and creativity than it did in the past.

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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