American Institute of CPAs - Personal Financial Planning (PFP)

Guests: Ted Sarenski, CPA/PFS & panelists: Michael Goodman, Brooke Salvini, and Susan Tillery Category: Practice management In this episode, CPA financial planners share how they set their client fees in their tax & financial planning advisory businesses and answer the questions: What are the benefits of a fee-only hourly, project, and retainer business models? What are the pros and cons of charging based on assets under management (AUM)? What should you consider when setting your fee for service? What are simple actions to take now? Access the related resources from this podcast: AICPA’s Planning & Tax Advisory Services hub Roadmap to Planning & Tax Advisory Services Workshop: Building a Tax and Financial Planning Advisory Business (preceding the Advanced PFP Conference at AICPA ENGAGE) Don’t miss the other episodes in this Building a Tax & Financial Planning Advisory Business series! Step 1: Why should I offer tax & financial planning advisory services? Step 2: How do I get started? Step 3: What are the appropriate fees to charge? Step 4: How do I approach new client meetings & offer financial planning services to current tax clients? Step 5: What is the best way to create deep relationships with clients? Step 6: How do I decide between serving as the primary point of contact or as a hyperspecialist? Step 7: How do I structure staffing and work with other advisers? Step 8: What do I need to know if I decide to offer investment advisory services? Step 9: How do I maximize use of technology? Step 10: What are the simple actions I can take now? The episode is brought to you by the AICPA’s Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice and by the CPA/PFS Credential program which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community and gain access to valuable member-only benefits. Don’t miss an episode – subscribe to our podcast series on iTunes or Pod-o-Matic! And leave us a review so we can continue bringing valuable and relevant content to you.

Guests: Ted Sarenski, CPA/PFS & fellow CPA/PFS panelists: Jean-Luc Bourdon, Ellen Bruno, Chris DeBlanc, Michael Goodman, Brooke Salvini, Scott Sprinkle, David Stolz, and Susan Tillery Category: Practice management In this episode, CPA financial planners share their experiences with building their tax and financial planning advisory businesses. Ted Sarenski, CPA/PFS interviews a panel of seasoned practitioners, who answer the questions: What are the different ways to offer tax & financial planning services? Tax compliance or not? Investment advisory services or not? Which business model is right for me? How do I go about formalizing tax & financial planning services? What are simple actions to take now? Access the related resources from this podcast: AICPA’s Planning & Tax Advisory Services Hub Roadmap to Planning & Tax Advisory Services Workshop: Building a Tax and Financial Planning Advisory Business (preceding the Advanced PFP Conference at AICPA ENGAGE) Don’t miss the other episodes in this Building a Tax & Financial Planning Advisory Business series! Step 1: Why should I offer tax & financial planning advisory services? Step 2: How do I get started? Step 3: What are the appropriate fees to charge? Step 4: How do I approach new client meetings & offer financial planning services to current tax clients? Step 5: What is the best way to create deep relationships with clients? Step 6: How do I decide between serving as the primary point of contact or as a hyperspecialist? Step 7: How do I structure staffing and work with other advisers? Step 8: What do I need to know if I decide to offer investment advisory services? Step 9: How do I maximize use of technology? Step 10: What are the simple actions I can take now? The episode is brought to you by the AICPA’s Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice and by the CPA/PFS Credential program which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community and gain access to valuable member-only benefits. Don’t miss an episode – subscribe to our podcast series on iTunes or Pod-o-Matic! And leave us a review so we can continue bringing valuable and relevant content to you.

Guests: Andrea Millar, CPA/PFS & Susan Tillery, CPA/PFS Category: Professional development CPAs and financial planning have been around for over a century. Not because we’ve stayed the same, but because we evolve and adapt to finding new ways to better serve clients. You are forward-thinking and relationship-oriented professionals. These are exciting times that bring opportunities for you to lead the profession into the future with a focus on your clients’ needs. Andrea Millar and Susan Tillery discuss: How client needs and expectations are evolving What makes CPAs unique How to continue providing the best service in times of change and uncertainty What volunteer leaders and AICPA are doing to help  Access the related resources from this podcast: AICPA’s Planning & Tax Advisory Services hub Roadmap to Planning & Tax Advisory Services Workshop: Building a Tax and Financial Planning Advisory Business (preceding the Advanced PFP Conference at AICPA ENGAGE) Don’t miss the other episodes in this Building a Tax & Financial Planning Advisory Business series! Step 2: How do I get started? Step 3: What are the appropriate fees to charge? Step 4: How do I approach new client meetings & offer financial planning services to current tax clients? Step 5: What is the best way to create deep relationships with clients? Step 6: How do I decide between serving as the primary point of contact or as a hyperspecialist? Step 7: How do I structure staffing and work with other advisers? Step 8: What do I need to know if I decide to offer investment advisory services? Step 9: How do I maximize use of technology? Step 10: What are the simple actions I can take now? The episode is brought to you by the AICPA’s Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice and by the CPA/PFS Credential program which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community and gain access to valuable member-only benefits. Don’t miss an episode – subscribe to our podcast series on iTunes or Pod-o-Matic! And leave us a review so we can continue bringing valuable and relevant content to you.

Guest(s): Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, Mitchell Gans, and Jonathan Blattmachr Category: Technical Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced legislation on April 4th to establish a progressive estate tax on the wealth of the top 0.2% of Americans and significantly increase rates on billionaires. In this episode, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS interviews Jonathan Blattmachr and Professor Mitchells Gans, who answer the questions: What impact would the For the 99.8% Act have on estate, gift, and generations skipping transfer tax exemptions? What strategies should you consider now to best serve your clients? Access the related resources from this podcast: The Adviser’s Guide the Financial and Estate Planning Broadridge Advisor (free access to PFP/PFS members) includes extensive-content written by CPAs, attorneys and other experts on planning strategies, new relevant laws, etc. that are articulated in client terms. The episode is brought to you by the AICPA’s Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community and gain access to valuable member-only benefits. Don’t miss an episode – subscribe to our podcast series on iTunes and Pod-o-matic! And leave us a review so we can continue bringing valuable and relevant content to you.

Guests: Susan Bruno, CPA/PFS & Barry Flagg, CFP®, CLU, ChFC, GFS® Category: Technical Is that insurance policy appropriate for your client? In this episode, Susan Bruno and Barry Flagg talk about just that. Let’s take a sneak peek into this panel session, at the 2019 Advanced Personal Financial Planning Conference at AICPA ENGAGE. Find out: How to take a fiduciary approach to insurance planning with your clients Tools and strategies that you can use to advise your clients on insurance with their best interest in mind Real-life examples and action-oriented takeaways Dig deeper into this topic and other meaningful opportunities at the 2019 Advanced Personal Financial Planning Conference at AICPA ENGAGE. The episode is brought to you by the AICPA’s Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice and by the CPA/PFS Credential program which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community and gain access to valuable member-only benefits. Don’t miss an episode – subscribe to our podcast series on iTunes! And leave us a review so we can continue bringing valuable and relevant content to you.

Guest(s): David Grau, Sr. & Michael Goodman, CPA/PFS Category: Practice management In this episode, Michael Goodman, CPA/PFS interviews David Grau, president & founder of FP Transitions, who shares the ABCs of succession planning. He answers the questions: What exactly is a succession plan? Why is a succession plan important? Does everyone need to have one? How much time do you need to create a successful succession plan? What’s the first thing you should consider when planning for succession? What if the plan fails? Access the related resource from this podcast: Succession Planning for Financial Advisors: Building an Enduring Business by David Grau Practice management tools and resources from AICPA PFP Section The episode is brought to you by the AICPA’s Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice and by the CPA/PFS Credential program which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community and gain access to valuable member-only benefits. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast channel on iTunes or Pod-o-Matic, so that you don’t miss an episode! And leave us a review so we can continue bringing valuable and relevant content to you.

Guest(s): Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS & Mitchell Gans, JD Category: Technical In NC Department of Revenue v. The Kaestner Family Trust, the Supreme Court will determine whether the US Constitution’s due process clause prohibits states from taxing trusts based on trust beneficiaries’ in-state residency. In this episode, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS interviews Professor Mitchells Gans, JD who answers the questions: How does this issue impact your clients? Who should file a protective refund claim? Access the related resources from this podcast: Broadridge Advisor (free access to PFP/PFS members) includes extensive-content written by CPAs, attorneys and other experts on planning strategies, new relevant laws, etc. that are articulated in client terms. The episode is brought to you by the AICPA’s Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community and gain access to valuable member-only benefits. Don’t miss an episode – subscribe to our podcast series on iTunes and Pod-o-matic! And leave us a review so we can continue bringing valuable and relevant content to you.

Guest(s): Paula McMillan, CPA/PFS Category: Technical In this episode, Paula McMillan, CPA/PFS shares what current retirees have to say about retirement and lessons they’ve learned along the way. She answers the question: What are the six factors paramount to a successful retirement? Access the related resources from this podcast: Top seven mistakes when claiming Social Security benefits by Paula McMillan (The Tax Adviser) The Adviser’s Guide to Retirement and Elder Planning, a multi-part guide series including life transitions. Broadridge Advisor includes extensive-content written by CPAs, attorneys and other experts on planning strategies, new relevant laws, etc. that are articulated in client terms. Retirement planning certificate, part of the PFP certificate program Don’t miss the other episodes in this series: Will your clients have enough to retire? What is the national state of retirement Making conversations count: integrated financial planning (March 2019) The episode is brought to you by the AICPA’s Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice and by the CPA/PFS Credential program which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community and gain access to valuable member-only benefits. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast channel on iTunes or Pod-o-Matic, so that you don’t miss an episode! And leave us a review so we can continue bringing valuable and relevant content to you.

Guest(s): Paula McMillan, CPA/PFS Category: Technical In this episode, Paula McMillan, CPA/PFS shares what current retirees have to say about retirement and lessons they’ve learned along the way. She answers the question: What are the six factors paramount to a successful retirement? Access the related resources from this podcast: Top seven mistakes when claiming Social Security benefits by Paula McMillan (The Tax Adviser) The Adviser’s Guide to Retirement and Elder Planning, a multi-part guide series including life transitions. Broadridge Advisor includes extensive-content written by CPAs, attorneys and other experts on planning strategies, new relevant laws, etc. that are articulated in client terms. Retirement planning certificate, part of the PFP certificate program Don’t miss the other episodes in this series: Will your clients have enough to retire? What is the national state of retirement Making conversations count: integrated financial planning (March 2019) The episode is brought to you by the AICPA’s Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice and by the CPA/PFS Credential program which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community and gain access to valuable member-only benefits. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast channel on iTunes or Pod-o-Matic, so that you don’t miss an episode! And leave us a review so we can continue bringing valuable and relevant content to you.

Guest(s): Paula McMillan, CPA/PFS Category: Technical In this episode, Paula McMillan, CPA/PFS shares how to make conversations count when it comes to personal financial planning. She answers the questions: What is your role and influence in your clients’ conversations with others around personal financial planning? Why is it important for your clients to broaden and deepen financial conversations with family and friends and what is your role in enabling that? How can you help your clients have purposeful conversations with family members and children about finances? Access the related resources from this podcast: Top seven mistakes when claiming Social Security benefits by Paula McMillan (The Tax Adviser) The Adviser’s Guide to Retirement and Elder Planning, a multi-part guide series including life transitions. Broadridge Advisor includes extensive-content written by CPAs, attorneys and other experts on planning strategies, new relevant laws, etc. that are articulated in client terms. Retirement planning certificate, part of the PFP certificate program Don’t miss the other episodes in this series: Will your clients have enough to retire? What is the national state of retirement Lessons from the 9th hole: what current retirees have to say  The episode is brought to you by the AICPA’s Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community and gain access to valuable member-only benefits. Don’t miss an episode – subscribe to our podcast series on iTunes! And leave us a review so we can continue bringing valuable and relevant content to you.

Guests: Erica Gellerman, CPA Category: Practice management In this episode, Erica Gellerman, CPA turned marketer is here to help you differentiate your CPA financial planning practice for their current and prospective clients. Why does a cohesive online presence matter? What are the three Vs of creating a cohesive online presence? How can you leverage your online presence, so your clients will know, like, and trust you? Access the related resources from this podcast: Your CPA Practice & Planning Toolkit Business Development Toolkits for CPA financial planners and CPA/PFS holders Technology for a Planning & Tax Advisory Services Business Toolkit The episode is brought to you by the AICPA’s Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice and by the CPA/PFS Credential program which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community and gain access to valuable member-only benefits. Don’t miss an episode – subscribe to our podcast series on iTunes or Pod-o-Matic! And leave us a review so we can continue bringing valuable and relevant content to you.

  Guests: Ed Fulbright, Sheila Padden, & Chip Simon Category: Practice management In this episode, CPAs and financial planners share their experiences with the retainer fee model for their personal financial planning practices. What is the retainer model? Why did they choose this fee-only model for their practice? Is this model right for your practice? How has it contributed to client satisfaction and client retention? How can you transition tax clients to the retainer model? If you’re considering adding or expanding into planning & tax advisory services, how can you leverage this model to best serve your clients? Access the related resources from this podcast: AICPA’s Planning & Tax Advisory Services hub Roadmap to Planning & Tax Advisory Services The Financial Planners’ Retainer: A Reflection of Real Value (free whitepaper from ACP) Alliance of Comprehensive Planners website The episode is brought to you by the AICPA’s Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice and by the CPA/PFS Credential program which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community and gain access to valuable member-only benefits. Don’t miss an episode – subscribe to our podcast series on iTunes or Pod-o-Matic! And leave us a review so we can continue bringing valuable and relevant content to you.

Guest(s): Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS & Nick Passini, CPA Category: Technical On January 18th, the IRS released the highly-anticipated final regulations on Section 199A for the qualified business income deduction for pass-through entities. In this podcast, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS interviews Nick Passini, CPA about the reality of tax season and Section 199A qualified business income deduction. Find out: What is the most surprising challenge of 199A during tax season? What questions are clients asking and how could you respond? When should a client get an opinion letter vs. making a disclosure? What real estate activities rise to the level of a trade or business? And more   Access the related resources from this podcast: Impact of Tax Reform on Planning Toolkit AICPA Tax Reform Resource Center Broadridge Advisor (free access to PFP/PFS members) includes extensive-content written by CPAs, attorneys and other experts on planning strategies, new relevant laws, etc. that are articulated in client terms. RSM article: Comparing the final and proposed regulations under Section 199A The episode is brought to you by the AICPA’s Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community and gain access to valuable member-only benefits. Don’t miss an episode – subscribe to our podcast series on iTunes and Pod-o-matic! And leave us a review so we can continue bringing valuable and relevant content to you.

Guest(s): Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS & Ed Slott, CPA Category: Technical On January 18th, the IRS released the highly-anticipated final regulations on Section 199A for the qualified business income deduction for pass-through entities. In this podcast, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS interviews Ed Slott, CPA intersection of Section 199A qualified business income deduction and retirement plan benefits. Find out: What is the calculation of the retirement plan deduction in the context of Section 199A? How can a Roth conversion reduce your income tax liability? What is the one tool you can use for specified service business client who is close to the qualified business income deduction threshold?   Access the related resources from this podcast: Impact of Tax Reform on Planning Toolkit AICPA Tax Reform Resource Center Broadridge Advisor (free access to PFP/PFS members) includes extensive-content written by CPAs, attorneys and other experts on planning strategies, new relevant laws, etc. that are articulated in client terms. The episode is brought to you by the AICPA’s Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community and gain access to valuable member-only benefits. Don’t miss an episode – subscribe to our podcast series on iTunes! And leave us a review so we can continue bringing valuable and relevant content to you.

Guest(s): Paula McMillan, CPA/PFS Category: Technical In this episode, Paula McMillan, CPA/PFS gives an overview of the current environment that your clients are face as they approach retirement age, including the obstacles and your role as their CPA adviser in helping them overcome them. She answers the questions: What’s the one thing that matters most in retirement planning? What trends in the retirement and personal obstacles are your clients facing that prevent them from saving for retirement? What can you do to help your clients overcome the challenges they are facing? Access the related resources from this podcast: Top seven mistakes when claiming Social Security benefits by Paula McMillan (The Tax Adviser) The Adviser’s Guide to Retirement and Elder Planning, a multi-part guide series including life transitions. Broadridge Advisor (free access to PFP/PFS members) includes extensive-content written by CPAs, attorneys and other experts on planning strategies, new relevant laws, etc. that are articulated in client terms. Retirement planning certificate, part of the PFP certificate program Don’t miss the other episodes in this series: What is the national state of retirement  Making conversations count: integrated financial planning (March 15, 2019) Lessons from the 9th hole: what current retirees have to say (March 15, 2019) The episode is brought to you by the AICPA’s Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community and gain access to valuable member-only benefits. Don’t miss an episode – subscribe to our podcast series on iTunes or Pod-o-Matic! And leave us a review so we can continue bringing valuable and relevant content to you.