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. 

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

Impact of Inflation

Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.

Taxable Equivalent Yield

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

Life Expectancy

Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.

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What Happens to Your Time Horizon at Retirement?

When entering retirement, investment strategy typically shifts from a single, goal-based fixed time horizon to a multilayered, interrelated series of time periods.

Strategies for Smarter Giving

In addition to advancing philanthropic goals, strategic charitable donations may offer tax advantages.

HOT TOPIC: Will Tax Law Changes Impact Your Giving Strategy?

New tax rules will determine the deductibility of donations in 2026 for better or worse, which means taxpayers may want to rethink the timing and amount of their donations for 2025 and beyond.

The Corporate World Is All-In on AI

As the race among large tech companies to monetize AI hits full throttle, it’s worth considering how adoption of AI-enabled technologies might affect the economic prospects of businesses and workers.

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