wealth management

how to flip the switch to wealth preservation

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businessman sitting on stacks of paper currency

at some point, entrepreneurs might need to change their risk perspective.

by anthony glomski

after helping clients sell a business, it’s crucial to focus on preserving wealth. this may require them to adopt a new mindset about their money, investing and risk.

more: how to outline your client’s big picture | your entrepreneurs need advice, but which kind? | three ways to work together on wealth | target the family ceo | five challenges of liquidating a business
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in the old world, you could choose not to help your clients with their investments. now it’s expected that at a minimum you will understand their investment plan and overall retirement plan. you don’t have to be the expert in every aspect of their financial plan, but you do need to make sure that all the different parts of the plan are aligned – and that all the other specialists working on behalf of your clients are aligned in their efforts.
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how to outline your client’s big picture

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three worksheets to guide you.

by anthony glomski

i realize that not all of your clients are entrepreneurs. but, consider this: 90 percent of all the wealth in the u.s. is owned by business owners and 10 percent is inherited. nearly every cpa i know works with business owners and their families. with all the changes impacting the cpa profession today, it’s imperative that you get comfortable changing lanes and adopt a more consultative role with your clients.

more: your entrepreneurs need advice, but which kind? | three ways to work together on wealth | target the family ceo | how to implement collaborative wealth management | five challenges of liquidating a business
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if you’re a cpa and you’re not actively overseeing all the people helping your clients with their financial lives, then you’re missing a big opportunity with your practice. you’re overlooking the opportunity to make a massive impact on the lives of your best clients, their families and the causes they care about.
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your entrepreneurs need advice, but which kind?

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two women looking at laptop

the collaborative wealth management process outlined.

by anthony glomski

the financial services industry has failed some of your clients who are entrepreneurs. a big gap can exist between what they pay (and the services delivered) versus what they need.

more: three ways to work together on wealth | target the family ceo | how to implement collaborative wealth management | five challenges of liquidating a business
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we can agree that your clients will usually need an investment management solution. but how can you help your client sort through the different advice options to get them aligned with the right professional?  how can you determine who is the right fit for your practice to develop a working relationship? the diagram below is the hierarchy of advice available:
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it’s time to fix the problem of qtips and llcs

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goldberg urges the irs to address new state laws that pose a threat to the qtip marital decuction.

by seymour goldberg, cpa, mba (taxation), jd
the practitioner’s guide to the ira distribution rules under the secure act

lately, some clients and others have inquired about transferring their ownership in limited liability companies to trusts for estate planning and asset protection. i cautioned them that doing so could lead to complex tax and legal problems. to address this, i recently made a formal request to the irs for guidance on a unique situation.

read goldberg’s revenue ruling request here (pdf, 5 pages.)

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three ways to work together on wealth

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collaboration can be in house, but it doesn’t have to be.

by anthony glomski

the term “wealth management” comes up time and time again as you seek advice about helping your clients with their financial challenges and opportunities.

more: target the family ceo | how to implement collaborative wealth management | five challenges of liquidating a business
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people throughout the financial services industry like to call themselves “wealth managers” or “wealth advisors,” but research shows that only about 1 in 16 financial professionals really provide collaborative wealth management. this type of client relationship includes not only investment consulting, but all aspects of advanced planning and relationship management. mostly they focus on investment management services that everyone else provides. in most cases, standard investment management services are not enough to make a meaningful difference in your client’s total financial picture. but your role as your clients’ personal cfo does make a huge impact.
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how to implement collaborative wealth management

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closeup of two older businessmen talking

this is an ongoing process, not one and done.

by anthony glomski
your $5 million high-net-worth practice

just like starting a business or building a practice, most of your successful clients know that nothing truly valuable is free or easy. same goes for their pursuit of financial freedom. it will take hard work, discipline and smart thinking to overcome and solve those challenges.

more: five challenges of liquidating a business
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but what most type-a business owners, executives and professionals you work with don’t realize is that they don’t have to do it alone. there is plenty of help available to empower them to close the gap between where they are today and where they want to be down the road. chances are they’re going to reach out to reach out to you (their cpa) first for guidance. will you be ready when they call?
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stress test: will clients get the outcome they want?

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keep their cleverness from turning fraudulent.

by anthony glomski and russ alan prince
your $5-million high-net-worth practice

for the extremely wealthy, financial stress testing is quite common. just consider the following case.

more: why the ultrawealthy favor family offices | three steps to thought leadership | six ways to offer financial products | where to find wealthy clients | take time to tune your practice goals | here’s where your next $5 million is coming from | help clients avoid fallout from personal complications
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a super-rich individual (net worth = $500 million or more) asked us to examine a tax mitigation strategy he was using. he was quite proud of how ingenious it was and how well it worked. the complication was that some of his business dealings were under scrutiny, and he wanted to make sure his wealth planning would not cause any problems. as part of this tax strategy, he had done several things:
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why the ultrawealthy favor family offices

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businesswoman smiling at two clients, man and woman

six benefits they offer.

by russ alan prince and anthony glomski
your $5-million high-net-worth practice

in many ways, the accounting industry is under pressure from fee compression and seriously increasing competition. the current crisis is exacerbating the problems some accounting firms are having.

more: three steps to thought leadership | referrals best for gaining wealthy clients | family offices come in three types | how everyone can win | nurture referrals from wealthy clients | four steps to a high-net-worth practice | why tax planning matters so much to the wealthy
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at the same time, certain types of clients and sets of services prove to be extremely profitable for accounting firms. one such type of client is the ultrawealthy. furthermore, a potentially highly profitable segment of the ultrawealthy is those with single-family offices.
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three steps to thought leadership

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hand below light bulb

will you create, curate or both?

by anthony glomski and russ alan prince

becoming a thought leader is one of the most effective ways to effectively position you and your practice to the ultrawealthy and the other professionals who serve them. think of it as complementing and augmenting the powerful relationships you are building using the everyone wins process.

more: set your processes apart in nine steps | is it time for your firm to outsource? | raise cas awareness among your clients | which clients are best for cas | how much can automating bank feeds save you? | wants vs. needs: why not fill both? | get sticky with cas
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while there are different ways people define a thought leader, the following captures the actions and outcomes of becoming a thought leader:
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six qualities the best wealth coaching candidates share

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they enhance not only their businesses but their lives.

by anthony glomski and russ alan prince

personal wealth creation coaching is a methodology we use with the wealthy, including the super-rich as well as select professionals. we start personal wealth creation coaching with clients by having them identify where they are today and where they want to be.

more: referrals best for gaining wealthy clients | why stress testing matters | help pros become experts through thought leadership | five questions for your high-net-worth practice | what your wealthy clients aren’t telling you | three ways the wealthy use life insurance | why tax planning matters so much to the wealthy
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we find there is always a gap. by leveraging and increasing their networks while enhancing the depth of their business relationships, we show them how to close the gap.
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referrals best for gaining wealthy clients

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some of your potentials prefer obscurity.

by anthony glomski and russ alan prince

client-focused business development is fundamental. the everyone wins process is effective at every level of wealth. as we said, the everyone wins process is not only business-enhancing, it’s life-enhancing. so, if you are interested in working with the super-rich and with single-family offices, mastering the everyone wins process will serve you well.

more: why stress testing matters | six ways to offer financial products | where to find wealthy clients | take time to tune your practice goals | here’s where your next $5 million is coming from | help clients avoid fallout from personal complications
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on the other hand, you will need to make modifications to how you operate, including what you can deliver to these cohorts when it comes to your high-net-worth practice. an obvious example is that a single-family office will turn to you for all that most high-net-worth practices can deliver. this is extremely rare.
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be the flywheel to increase revenue

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“this will be the largest transfer of wealth the nation has ever seen in such a short period of time.”

by rory henry, cfp®, bfa

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rory henry is a director at arrowroot family office and host of the wealth management forward podcast. he can be reached to discuss ways to integrate financial planning into your practice through the cpa partnership program at (310) 566-5865 or at rory@arrowrootfamilyoffice.com.

the financial advice business is undergoing significant change, particularly in the accounting and wealth management sectors. the arrival of private equity firms, combined with the rise of m&a and rapid advancements in technology, has shifted the landscape considerably. while these changes are unsettling to some practitioners, i view them as opportunities.

more: four core principles for elite wealth management | why you need a team of experts | why a virtual family office? why now? | is your client’s umbrella big enough? | your client’s instincts are wrong | preserving wealth is a different mindset | three approaches to investment consulting
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in many ways, a cpa is a flywheel at the center of the financial advisory engine. all the other providers and advisors rotate around the cpa, and together they build momentum as the firm expands its offerings and as the advice engine gains speed and confidence.

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