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. 

Long-Term Care Self Insurance

Will you be able to afford nursing home care?

Mortgage Acceleration

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

Impact of Inflation

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

Federal Income Tax

This calculator can help you estimate your annual federal income tax liability.

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Time to Bulk Up Your Emergency Fund

A financial crisis can strike when least expected, so it’s important to have a sufficient emergency fund. This article offers some suggestions to help increase a fund before it’s needed.

HOT TOPIC: International Investing: The Diverging Fortunes of China and Japan

Investing Internationally can help increase portfolio diversification and provide access to opportunities that may differ from those in the United States.

Fixed Annuities: Retirement Income for Now or Later

Purchasing a fixed annuity shifts the risk for future investment returns to the insurance company and could help create a pension-like income stream for retirement.

Understanding Life Insurance

Life insurance can help replace much-needed income after the death of a provider. With the wide variety of policies available, it’s important to understand the basic types of coverage.

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