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. 

Lifetime Earnings

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Taxable Equivalent Yield

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Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.

Mortgage Acceleration

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

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