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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Lifetime Earnings

This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.

Required Minimum Distributions

Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.

Disability Income Insurance

How much Disability Income Insurance do you need?

Credit Card Debt

How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?

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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.

Taxing Social Security Benefits: Clearing the Confusion

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act did not change the rules for taxing Social Security benefits, but it did create a new deduction for seniors that could help reduce their tax burden.

Location, Location, Location: The Premium Parents Pay for Top Schools

Homes in neighborhoods with access to top schools tend to cost significantly more than a typical home in the surrounding area.

Cash Balance Plans Help Some Business Owners Supersize Retirement Savings

These plans have generous contribution limits that increase with age, which may allow high-income business owners to catch up on retirement savings and significantly reduce their taxable incomes.

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8209 Market St, A-305
Wilmington, NC 28405

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

dmsmith @financialguide.com
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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