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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Calculators

Tax-Deferred Savings

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

College Funding

Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.

Savings Goals

How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?

Roth IRA Conversion

This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.

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Newsletters

Midyear Checkup: Can You Contribute More to Your Retirement Plan?

With traditional pensions in decline, it’s up to the individual employee to build retirement savings in a work-based account.

HOT TOPIC: 530A Trump Accounts Officially Open

A new tax-advantaged investment account officially launched on July 4th: the 530A account, also known as a Trump Account, which is designed to help children get a head start on their financial future.

Foreign Stocks Outperformed in 2025

Although U.S. stocks have provided a higher return over the past 20 years, foreign stocks outperformed in seven of those years, including 2025.

Strategies for Taking RMDs

This article provides an overview of rules, options, and strategies for taking required minimum distributions (RMDs).

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