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. 

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.

Disability Income Insurance

How much Disability Income Insurance do you need?

Loan Payoff

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

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Consumer Sentiment: Do Americans See Brighter Days Ahead?

Why do policymakers pay attention to how consumers are feeling, and what’s behind Americans’ lack of confidence?

It’s Complicated: Inheriting IRAs and Retirement Plans

The SECURE Act of 2019 dramatically changed the rules governing how IRA and retirement plan assets are distributed to beneficiaries.

ESG Investing in the Spotlight

This article explains environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing and its potential effect on portfolio performance.

Investor, Know Thyself: How Your Biases Can Affect Investment Decisions

While traditional economic models assume that people make rational decisions, most humans don’t think like robots. This article summarizes some common biases that can influence financial decisions.

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