AICPA Personal Financial Planning (PFP)

Akemi Dalvi, CPA/PFS, began her career working in audit at PwC. She loved the idea of working more intimately with clients, so she took her dad's offer to join his financial planning business in 2008 and has since taken over as President. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Lyle Benson, CPA/PFS, interviews Akemi. She responds to the following questions: How did she create a niche practice to serve Japanese Americans? How did the pandemic lead to endless possibilities for attracting and retaining clients and staff? What allows her to spend her time on what she loves most? How does she build her knowledge and community of other advisors? What do her clients find most valuable about her service offering? Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. PFP and PFS members can get a taste of what the PFP Summit community is all about by joining us for a one-hour discussion on June 29th from 1 to 2 pm ET. Cameron Passmore and Jean-Luc Bourdon, CPA/PFS, will share their experiences with having client conversations about their personal finances in times of high inflation, rising interest rates, stock market volatility, and geopolitical uncertainty. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

If you have clients with large passive loss carryforwards and you're looking for ways to absorb these sooner rather than later, investing in oil and gas may be your answer. Join expert Dave Dyer, JD, as he is interviewed by Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, to fill you in on the opportunities. Dave answers the following questions: Where are we with oil and gas and what are the long-term prospects? What is the exception to passive activity rules for certain types of oil and gas investments? What are the risks to a general partner in an oil and gas partnership? When does it make sense to enter these partnerships as a limited partner? Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

On April 27, 2022, the IRS released proposed regulations that provide further guidance to the anti-clawback regulations released in 2019. In this PFP Section podcast, Bob Keebler gets you back up to speed on what the 2019 regulations addressed and what you need to be mindful of with the 2022 regulations. He fills you in on how this new guidance applies to estate planning transfers such as notes, GRATs, GRITs, QPRTs, 2701 freezes, and transfers included in an estate. Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Read the proposed regulations. Go deeper into estate planning strategies with the PFP/PFS exclusive Adviser's Guide to Financial & Estate Planning. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

Newly proposed actuarial tables were released on May 5th to value annuities, life estates, remainders, and reversions. To guide you in how this impacts current estate planning transactions, Bob Keebler interviews Larry Katzenstein and Vince Lackner in this episode of the PFP Section podcast. They discuss: The estate planning strategies impacted by the new tables Planning that may make sense to do before the new tables go into effect When to use the current tables and when to elect to use the proposed tables How to navigate these calculations in software programs like Number Cruncher and Tiger Tables Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Access the current and proposed tables. Go deeper into estate planning strategies with the PFP/PFS exclusive Adviser's Guide to Financial & Estate Planning. Find Bob Keebler's 2022 planning decision charts in the Proactive Planning Toolkit. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

Scott Sprinkle, CPA/PFS, learned early in his career that financial planning was his passion because of the difference it made for his clients. He plays the role of financial quarterback, touching the ball with every interaction and decision. Tune in and gain ideas for your own practice as Lyle Benson, CPA/PFS, interviews Scott in this episode of the PFP Section podcast. They discuss: How Scott creates stickiness and long-term relationships with his clients How he balances doing tax, investment, and financial planning work for multiple generations What he did to access the network and learning he needed in a small firm environment His best advice for someone who wants to create a firm like his Scott's prediction for the future of financial planning Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Visit the landing page for Deeper CPA Financial Planner Connectionsto find other episodes in this series. Join your community of CPA financial planners at the Advanced PFP Conferenceat ENGAGE on June 6th through 8th. Attend the Tax and Financial Planning Workshopwith Scott and other CPA financial planners at the Aria or online on June 4th and 5th. For those who meet the requirements of the CPA/PFS experienced track, you can attend the PFS Live! Workshopon June 4th and 5th. Access resources to weave financial planning into your tax offerings. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

Retirement is one of life's most significant transitions because everything changes. Your career likely gives you connection to relationships, meaningful work, a steady paycheck, and a structure to follow. You can give peace of mind to your clients by helping them find purpose in life post retirement and providing guidance so that they don't fear running out of money. Lauren Minch interviews Oscar Vives, CPA/PFS. They discuss: What having a greater purpose in life can help clients avoid The top 2 regrets of the dying that can guide how clients live now The history of the 4% rule and whether it makes sense to rely on this with your clients Balancing the risk of overspending and underspending Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Hear more from Oscar and other top experts at the upcoming PFP conference at ENGAGE on June 6th through 8th (attend in person or virtually). Access the AICPA PFP/PFS exclusive Adviser's Guide to Retirement Planning. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

This time of uncertainty and market volatility may lead to an increase in clients making investment decisions that aren't in their best interest. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Lauren Minch, CPA, CFA, interviews Kevin Grogan, CFA, to get his take on common trends he sees with many different types of clients. They discuss: Making decisions based on what happened recently versus based on the full history Measuring performance by comparing to the wrong benchmark How to communicate with clients who compare themselves to others How to avoid biases and noise with a good process Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Hear more from Kevin and other top experts at the upcoming PFP conference at ENGAGE on June 6th through 8th (attend in person or virtually). Access the AICPA/Fi360 guide, Prudent Practices for Investment Advisors. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

Figuring out health insurance for early retirees can be shrouded in confusion, frustration, and mystery. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Kelley Long, CPA/PFS, discusses options that are available for your clients. She answers the following questions: What are the options to cover the risks of health-related costs in early retirement? How do you uncover whether retiree healthcare is available through prior employment? What are the common misconceptions or overlooked areas with spousal coverage? Why should COBRA get a closer look? When are alternative coverage arrangements a good fit? Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Access the PFP/PFS exclusive Guide to Retirement & Elder Planning: Healthcare Coverage Hear more from Kelley and other top experts at the upcoming PFP conference at ENGAGE on June 6th through 8th (attend in person or virtually) This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

With the SECURE Act's 10-year payout rule, it becomes more important to understand how income flows from IRA to trust to beneficiary and the surprising consequences that may arise. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, interviews Jere Doyle, JD, LLM. Jere responds to these questions: From a fiduciary standpoint, what happens when an IRA is payable to a trust? What unintended results can happen when a QTIP or conduit QTIP is in place? Why is flowcharting and spreadsheeting how the estate plan will pay out so crucial to planning? How can separately managed accounts get around the fiduciary accounting income allocation rules? What changes when paying out from a Roth IRA to a trust? Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Access the PFP/PFS exclusive Proactive Planning Toolkit to get Bob's 2022 planning decision charts. Hear more from Bob, Jere, and other top experts at the upcoming Advanced PFP, Advanced Estate Planning, and Advanced Tax Strategies for High Income Individuals Conferences at ENGAGE in June (attend in person or virtually). This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

Ted Sarenski is in a sweet spot of life where he is doing what he loves most at work and has reaped the benefits of the relationships and business he created. He shares his story in this new podcast series hosted by Lyle Benson, CPA/PFS. Ted discusses: How he went from doing small firm accounting and tax work to owning a financial planning business that serves the everyday client. What he did to find a successor that aligned with his values and priorities. His advice for those who want to create a firm like his. How he became a Social Security expert and used media to gain awareness for his business. How the Advanced PFP Conference, PFP Section, and PFS credential shaped his career. His thoughts on the future of tax and financial planning. Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Visit the landing page for Deeper CPA Financial Planner Connections to find other episodes in this series. Register for the Building a Tax and Financial Planning Workshop at ENGAGE or online on June 4th and 5th. For those who meet the requirements of the CPA/PFS experienced track, you can attend the PFS Live! Workshop on June 4th and 5th. Join your community of CPA financial planners at the Advanced PFP Conference at ENGAGE on June 6th through 8th. Access Ted's Adviser's Guide to Social Security Planning. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

During tax season, the IRS released SECURE Act proposed regulations that came with some surprises and made calculating RMDs more complicated. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Bob Keebler interviews Ed Slott to get you up to speed on the latest. They discuss: What's important for CPA financial planners to know about these new regulations How the IRS's at least as rapidly rule has thrown a hitch in calculating RMDs Why the new rules make Roth IRAs more beneficial What to know about spouses and minor children beneficiaries Nuances such as the ghost life expectancy rule and hypothetical RMDs Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Dive deeper into this topic with Bob Keebler on May 2nd or May 17th by registering for his webcast, How the 2022 SECURE Act proposed regulations will impact your clients. Tune in to other recent podcasts on SECURE including The ins and outs of the new SECURE Act proposed regulations and How SECURE 2.0 will impact retirement planning. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

The term legacy can come across as vague and intimidating. Often it is associated with assets left behind at death. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, expert Susan Turnbull sheds light on the broader way to view legacy that will support your clients to get in touch with the difference they want to make in the lives of others now and later. Getting clear on these desires will help you to create a more targeted financial plan while also having meaningful conversations with your clients. Susan answers the following questions: What does legacy mean to you? Why is it important for advisors to talk with their clients about their vision for their legacy? What are some ways to approach this discussion with clients? What is a legacy letter or ethical will and how can advisors use this with their clients? Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Learn more about creating ethical wills and legacy letters in Susan's webcast on May 3rd and May 16th, Discover how to have impactful legacy conversations. If you're interested in resources to have these discussions with clients, visit Susan's website. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

Cryptocurrency has drawn attention in 2022 with super bowl ads, President Biden's executive order, and its role in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Ryan Firth, CPA/PFS, shares how you can add value for your clients who are interested investing in or learning more about virtual currency. Ryan covers: Tax planning and preparation issues to be aware of, including where you can add your expertise and gray areas that will need your professional judgment to resolve What you need to consider if you decide to provide crypto investment planning advice to clients The options for helping clients gain access to cryptocurrencies and the importance of keeping an inventory Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. If you're interested in learning more, explore the AICPA Blockchain Fundamentals Certificate. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

HR 2954, also known as the Securing a Strong Retirement Act, passed the House on March 29th and is now waiting on a vote from the Senate. Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, shares the sections most pertinent to CPA financial planners in this episode of the PFP Section podcast, including but not limited to: Section 106 increases the required minimum distribution (RMD) age to 73 beginning on January 1, 2023 and continues to increase the age to 75 by January 1, 2033. Section 108 increases IRA contribution limits for those age 62 through 64 to $10,000 after December 31, 2023. Sections 201 and 202 remove RMD barriers for life annuities and qualifying longevity annuity contracts. Section 601 allows SIMPLE and SEP IRA plans to accept Roth IRA contributions after December 31, 2022. Various sections provide relief for prohibited transactions, excess contributions, and RMD violations. Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Read a Journal of Accountancy article on this topic. Register for Bob Keebler's AICPA webcast on May 2nd and May 17th, How the 2022 SECURE Act and SECURE 2.0 proposed regulations will impact your clients. Registration will be available soon. Use the Proactive Planning Toolkit audio learning to keep up with the latest and to access Bob's 2022 planning decision charts. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

If you have clients who typically donate between 10k and 50k to charity each year, they may be ideal candidates for the reversionary grantor CLAT (aka simplified CLAT). This planning solution works best in a low interest rate environment. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, JG Gassman, CPA/PFS, Rick Peck, and Brad Gornto discuss: What is a reversionary grantor CLAT and how does it work? Who benefits most from this strategy? What are the tax and other advantages of this technique? An example with a client who has a spike in income related to a Roth conversion Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Use Broadridge Advisor's CLAT case study, included with PFP/PFS membership, to explain how a CLAT works. Read the Adviser's Guide to Financial & Estate Planning and use this as a reference guide as you advise clients. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

On March 28, 2022, the Biden Administration released their 2023 fiscal year budget. The suggested tax reforms give you a heads up on what may be coming so that you and your clients aren't blindsided and can plan ahead in 2022. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, shares the proposals relevant to CPA financial planners, including: Higher marginal tax rates for high income earners Capital gains taxed at ordinary rates when 1M or greater for MFJ Transfers of appreciated assets by gift or at death taxed as realization events An additional tax for taxpayers with net worth greater than 100M The inability to create a trust that includes GST exemptions for more than 2 generations Limit the use of DAFs to avoid private foundation payouts End the use of GRATs and IDGTs And much more Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Access 2022 planning decision charts based on current law and audio learning to plan ahead for what may be coming in the Proactive Planning Toolkit. Read the General Explanations of the Administration's Fiscal Year 2023 Revenue Proposals. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

Beth Gamel, CPA/PFS, has had many wonderful experiences over her 30+ year career as a CPA financial planner. Among other challenges, she was one of the first CPAs to add investment management to her offerings and she had to build her firm from the ground up. She shares her story and the lessons she learned along the way in this new podcast series hosted by Lyle Benson, CPA/PFS. Beth discusses: How she created a successful retirement transition, financially and psychologically What she did to attract clients in the early days What she learned through the volatile investment markets that applies to today How she mentored her staff to be able to serve the complex HNW clients What the AICPA PFP community has meant for her success and her friendships Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Visit the landing page for Deeper CPA Financial Planner Connections to find other episodes in this series. Use the AICPA PFP Section to help you help your clients by visting us here. If you have questions, contact the PFP team at [email protected]. Connect with your community of peers at the PFP conference at ENGAGEand at the pre-conference workshop. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

Making the philanthropic decision between a donor advised fund and a private foundation boils down to three main factors. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Paul Hood, LL.M, JD, breaks down key differences between these charitable giving strategies and the factors to guide your conversations with clients, including: The level of contribution or investment The importance of retaining control The family's ability and willingness to participate in the administration Other considerations like set up costs and management and compliance fees Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. AICPA members can access more in-depth information on charitable planning in Volume 1 of The Adviser's Guide to Financial & Estate Planning and the Charitable Giving Toolkit. Be on the look-out for more from Paul on June 21st in his webcast, Yours, Mine, and Ours: Estate Planning for People in Blended Families (registration coming soon). This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

It has long been a widely accepted rule of thumb to advise clients who want to work past the age of 65 to enroll in Medicare part A. This episode of the PFP Section podcast covers the caveat to the rule that needs to be considered when clients want to continue to contribute to their health savings account. Kelley Long, CPA/PFS, discusses: When it makes sense to postpone Medicare enrollment so that your client can continue to fund their HSA Calculating the 6-month look back period to make sure contributions stop on time and how to fix ineligible contributions made Examples of how this plays out with a family or a married couple The power of the HSA post 65 Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. The power of planning with high-deductible health plans Unique and under communicated HSA benefits What is a super HSA and how does it work This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

The long-awaited SECURE Act proposed regulations related to post-mortem IRA distributions are finally here. Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, walks through the latest proposals and shares what you need to know in this episode of the PFP Section podcast. Topics covered include: 2021 RMDs that were missed in the case of death post required beginning date Key points related to the new proposed regulations compared with the existing rules When the 5-year rule, 10-year rule, and the life expectancy rule apply Expansion of the definitions of eligible designated beneficiary, disabled, and chronically ill Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. PFP Section members and PFS Credential holders can follow along with the detailed slides. Keep up with latest proposals and find the 2022 planning decision charts in the Proactive Planning Toolkit. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

Jean-Luc Bourdon, CPA/PFS has worn many hats in his career including accountant in corporate America, CPA tax professional, and owning his own wealth management firm. He shares his story and wisdom he has gained along the way in the fourth episode in this new podcast series hosted by Lyle Benson, CPA/PFS. Jean-Luc discusses: What it takes for CPA firms to be successful in wealth management His chef's table ultra-customized approach to his client services How he learned to be present and empathetic with his clients His proactive "retirement tribe" framework How he opened his eyes to the importance of self-care Why defining purpose and values provides meaning to our lives Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Visit the landing page for this series and access the first three episodes with Lyle Benson, Michael Goodman, and Sue Stevens. Use the AICPA PFP Section to help you help your clients by visting us here. If you have questions, contact the PFP team at [email protected]. Connect with your community of peers at the PFP conference at ENGAGE and at the pre-conference workshop. Listen to Jean-Luc's podcast on how to have transformative conversations. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

Have you been faced with how to best support clients when you see that their money behavior has changed? With the prevalence of dementia and Alzheimer's and the related impact on cognitive function, you may very well observe the signs that something is off before others in the family notice. Tune in to this episode of the PFP Section podcast to hear money and memory expert Christine Moriarty answer the following questions: What are the key points to notice about memory loss? What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's? How can CPA financial planners be proactive with these matters from the beginning of the engagement? What preventative steps can be taken to protect a client's finances? This podcast is dedicated in loving memory of Christine Moriarty's sister, Mary Ellen. Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Read Christine's recent article on how financial planners can work with clients who have dementia and memory loss. Find other money and memory resources on Christine's website. Listen to Reina Schlager's 6-part series on guiding clients with diminishing mental capacity. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

If you have had clients pass away recently, you will want to talk with their surviving spouse about the option to file to receive the benefits of portability, even if the decedent doesn't have a taxable estate. Tune in to this episode of the PFP Section podcast to hear expert Steve Siegel, JD, LLM, discuss: What portability is, how it works, and how to make the election How you can fix a missed portability election going back to January 1, 2011 The nuances of GST and state estate taxes Why it is important to make this election to create flexibility in the plan Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Use Steve Siegel's and Sid Kess's Adviser's Guide to Financial & Estate Planning as a reference library for topics like portability and more, exclusive to AICPA PFP Section members. Register for Bob Keebler's webcast, Practical Planning Strategies for the Mass Affluent, which will cover portability and more. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

The timing of this new IRS notice 2022-6 is perfect in this phase when many are reprioritizing their lives and considering retiring early. Up until now, clients have likely been unable to make use of SEPPs because of low interest rates mandated by the IRS in prior guidance. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, shares: What IRS notice 2022-6 and substantially equal periodic payments (SEPPs) are all about The significant difference that the 5% interest rate will make in calculating SEPPs A case study to walk you through how this would impact a 50-year-old client who would like to retire early Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Follow the slides that provide visuals for what is covered in this podcast. Join Bob for his upcoming webcast, Practical Planning Strategies for the Mass Affluent, where he will cover this notice in more detail. Access the Proactive Planning Toolkit that includes charts, guides, audio learning, and client facing resources to keep up with the latest laws and proposals. Read IRS notice 2022-6. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

Sue Stevens, CPA/PFS, has forged her own unique path to create her successful financial planning firm. She shares her journey and the wisdom she learned along the way in the third episode in this new podcast series hosted by Lyle Benson, CPA/PFS. Sue shares: What led her from being a cellist recording albums to becoming a CPA financial planner How she made the decision to merge her firm with Buckingham Advisors How her love of music and writing has shaped her work for clients Her blueprint for a successful life and career (hint, begin with your vision!) Her predictions for the future of financial planning What the AICPA PFP community has meant to her work and her life Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Visit the landing page for this series and access the first two episodes with Lyle Benson and Michael Goodman. Use the AICPA PFP Section to help you help your clients by visting us here. If you have questions, contact the PFP team at [email protected]. Connect with your community of peers at the PFP conference at ENGAGE and at the pre-conference workshop. Find Sue's books in her Dreams of Wealth series here! This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

Make sure you are making the most of the benefits available for your clients or their family members who have disabilities by tuning in to this episode of the PFP Section podcast. ABLE account experts Anita Kelley, with the Office of Alabama State Treasurer, and Dante Allen, Executive Director of CA's ABLE Act Board, answer the following questions: What are ABLE accounts, how do they work, and who is eligible? How do the state programs differ and how are they similar? What should clients know to make sure they don't put other benefits like SSI and SSDI in jeopardy? How do beneficiaries avoid taxes and penalties on distributions? Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Access volume 4 of the Adviser's Guide to Financial & Estate Planning which includes chapter 44 specific to ABLE accounts, including final regulations effective in 2021. Follow the slides as Anita and Dante discuss the benefits of ABLE accounts. Be sure to look for the additional resources included at the end of the handout. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

Emotion can trump logic at times when making decisions and guiding clients through this may be more complex when advising a couple who is contemplating retirement. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Christine Moriarty with MoneyPeace answers the following questions: What if couples have different ideas of what they want to do in retirement? How can a couple create a "Budget" for retirement without all the information? Is it best for all the income – social security to investments - to go to one account and then decide what to do with it each month? When have you seen that couples have the most disagreements around money? What if one person is more of a risk taker around investments than the other? Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Listen to Bringing together couples and their money and How emotions affect financial decisions This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

If you have a client who is considering surrendering a life insurance policy or allowing it to lapse, it is important to first understand the value of the policy and determine if it can be sold for more than its cash value. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Susan Bruno, CPA/PFS, and Jamie Mendelsohn, with Ashar Group, discuss: Why you can't default to the surrender value as the FMV of the policy What makes a policy worth more than its cash value What is most relevant to potential buyers of these policies How has the pandemic impacted the life insurance marketplace Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Use the keep or sell quiz on Ashar Group's website. Listen to part one, part two, and part three of this life insurance series. Access Susan's tool to review life insurance policies with clients. Gain more expertise with the AICPA's risk management and insurance certificate. Use the personal finance scorecard to begin planning conversations with clients. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

Susan Tillery, CPA/PFS and Dave Stolz, CPA/PFS wish you a happy and prosperous New Year and share what is on their minds as they head into 2022 in this episode of the PFP Section podcast. As they serve in the last months of their successful tenures as chairs of the PFP Executive Committee and PFS Credential Committee, they share their vision for the CPA financial planning profession and the important milestones that have been achieved in alignment to this vision over the last few years. They discuss what volunteering has meant to them professionally and personally and the many ways you can get involved to build relationships with your peers and forward the mission of CPA financial planners. Susan and Dave learn they are on the same page with what they are focusing on with their clients in 2022 and it may inspire you to do the same! Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Attend 2022 Best Planning Ideas for Your Clients and Your Business with a panel of CPA financial planners virtually on January 19th (free with CPE for PFP/PFS members). Learn about the CPA exclusive PFS credential and the new pathway for experienced CPAs. Find out about CPA evolution and the new exam that will launch in 2024. Access the resources available to you as a PFP Section member and PFS credential holder. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

Lyle Benson credits much of his career as a CPA financial planner to his interactions with colleagues across the country. He wanted CPAs in all stages of their career to be able to benefit from hearing how fellow CPA financial planners have gotten to where they are now, how they work with clients, and what it has meant for their lives. In episode two of this PFP Section podcast series, Lyle interviews Michael Goodman, CPA/PFS. They discuss: How Michael brought his love for business and working with people to where he is today How he made the conscious decision to go from a lifestyle practice to an enterprise Why just doing it, making mistakes, and learning along the way has been a key to success What he did to keep a wonderful culture and a team that feels valued during the pandemic What the AICPA PFP community has meant for him, what sets CPA financial planners apart, and his predictions for the future Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Find the 1st episode in this series featuring Lyle Benson as the interviewee. Attend 2022 Best Planning Ideas for Your Clients and Your Business with Lyle, Michael, and others virtually on January 19th (free with CPE for PFP/PFS members). Find resources to help you help your clients through the AICPA's PFP Section. Learn about the CPA exclusive PFS credential. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

Life insurance can be much more than a death benefit. If properly designed, funded, and managed, it can provide an incredible opportunity to grow and distribute assets tax free. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Susan Bruno, CPA/PFS, and Michael Fontanini, with Lion Street, share: Who the ideal clients are for this strategy Why this is an excellent way to supplement retirement income Using this approach as an asset location tool How to know if this technique beats investing money directly into the market Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Listen to part one and part two of this life insurance series. Access Susan's tool to review life insurance policies with clients. Gain more expertise with the AICPA's risk management and insurance certificate. Use the personal finance scorecard to begin planning conversations with clients. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

You don't have to be an expert in all of the tools and technical strategies to have meaningful philanthropic conversations with your clients. It's about knowing how to artfully communicate and bring value to your clients. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Jonathan Gassman, CPA/PFS, and Richard Peck, with the New Hampshire Community Foundation, share: How to incorporate philanthropic planning in your communications with clients Why engaging with other advisors can deepen bonds with clients The arc of philanthropy and determining where clients are How to get involved personally and building firm culture through giving to your community Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Use the personal finance scorecard to deepen conversations with clients. Help clients see other areas for value added planning with the analysis of a tax return for PFP opportunities checklist. Access the 4-volume guide to financial and estate planning written by Steve Siegel and Sid Kess. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

Getting couples to align their goals and priorities with their personal finances is often easier said than done. This is when the power skills in the non-technical side of personal financial planning become crucial to use. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Christine Moriarty, answers the following questions. How and when do you start the conversation? Does sharing life have to mean sharing money? What if couples' goals around money are different? How do you support couples to reach agreements about money? Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. How emotions affect financial decisions The new approach to retirement planning six-part series How to have transformative conversations This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

In the past, guaranteed universal life (GUL) was priced well and easy to understand. This permanent life insurance was attractive because the premiums were certain, the policy often went to age 120, and risks were low. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Marc Minker interviews experts Susan Bruno and Martin Flaxman to understand the changes he is seeing in practice. They discuss: Why carriers are withdrawing from offering GUL and what is pushing up the prices. Why it will now require more analysis to know which type of product is best for your clients. What are the other product options and how can you simplify decisions in the face of complexity? Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Listen to part one of this life insurance series and access a tool that Susan uses to bring clarity and peace of mind to planning. Find other insurance resources from the AICPA PFP Section. Learn about the risk management and insurance learning certificate. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

In the first of this new podcast series, Lyle Benson, CPA/PFS, shares the purpose behind this series as well as his story that led him to where he is now in his tax and financial planning firm. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Lyle answers questions such as: What is his definition of success? What types of clients does he work with and what services does he provide? What is his why for doing what he does and what do his clients value most about his work for them? How did he go from beginning his business to where he is now and who does he credit for his progression? Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Visit the PFP Section for resources to help you help your clients. Learn about the CPA exclusive PFS credential. Find resources to add financial planning to your tax practice. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

In the first of this four-part life insurance series, expert Susan Bruno, CPA/PFS, gives a fantastic review of the basics. This episode of the PFP Section podcast will give you what you need to know to educate your clients and make them aware of their options. Susan provides an overview of the following: The difference in term, whole life, and universal life insurance A tool that she uses with her clients to do an annual review as part of their comprehensive financial plan Important requests to make when clients are transferring or selling insurance from one trust to another How to bring the serving agent or broker into conversations to best serve your clients Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Download Susan's tool that you can use to do annual reviews with your clients. Find other insurance resources from the AICPA PFP Section. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

Recorded on November 8th, 2021, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, reports on the latest with the Build Back Better Act. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Bob shares: What is in and what is out of the latest iteration of the House bill What must happen for the House to move forward with a vote What to expect with the Senate version of the bill and related vote Planning to consider for clients based on what we know now Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Register to attend Game changing retirement proposals: What to do for clients now. Keep an eye on the Proactive Planning Toolkit audio learning and PFP News to stay up to date as we learn more. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

The CPA profession has been busier than ever in the past two years with serving clients through the pandemic, responding to additional client needs, juggling complex tax seasons, and keeping up with proposed law changes. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Shannon Vincent and Colin Dunn answer the question of how to find time to provide proactive financial planning and wealth management services, including: Moving from being spread too thin serving many clients to having plenty of time to give stellar service to your ideal clients Getting reinspired and re-energized by doing a pareto analysis, defining your target client, and owning it Structuring your services so that they have the best chance of working Making your staff and your firm your number one client Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Visit AICPA's tax and financial planning hub for more resources on how to offer proactive financial planning services. To gain competence and confidence in financial planning, check out the CPA-exclusive PFS credential. Learn more about Renew Group. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

Super HSAs allow families who have adult children who are no longer tax dependents to save beyond the annual family limit. This technique works for children who are covered by the family HSA eligible insurance plan. Kelley Long, CPA/PFS, covers the ins and outs of this strategy in this episode of the PFP Section podcast. She answers the following questions: What is a super HSA? How does this strategy work, using a family of four as an example? Where can I find IRS guidance on this topic? Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Podcast: Unique and under-communicated HSA benefits Podcast: The power of planning with high deductible health plans This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

The good news is that the 2022 Social Security (SS) COLA adjustment is 5.9%. The bad news is that the Board of Trustees issued their annual report on August 31st and predict that SS funds alone will run out in 2033 and disability funds will run out in 2057. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Ted Sarenski, CPA/PFS, shares: The effects of the pandemic and the 2020 recession on the projections The three suggestions being made to solve the long-term financial shortfalls What to include in client projections given the uncertainty of the future SS planning strategies to maximize the amount received Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Guide to Social Security Planning Board of Trustees Report 2022 COLA adjustment This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

If current tax reform proposals become law, there will be many issues to be mindful of with planning for trusts. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, helps you get ahead of these changes so that you can plan for your clients to be ready for impending changes. Bob discusses: How the proposed higher income tax and capital gains rates will impact trusts planning The low threshold for trusts that would have the additional 3% surtax, NIIT expansion, and 199A cap kick in Changes to grantor trusts taxation that will make transactions between grantor and trust pertinent to monitor Being cognizant of electing fiscal year ends in rising tax rate environments Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Register for our year-end planning webcast that is free with CPE for PFP/PFS members. Access the Proactive Planning Toolkit audio learning to hear about tax proposals impacting individuals, estates, and trusts. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

With a lot of unknowns going into the last quarter of the year, top CPA financial planners have been gathering to share conversations that they're having with clients now. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Lyle Benson, CPA/PFS, reviews a collection of ideas and thoughts that have been discussed in his Athena study group and other CPA financial planner panels. Lyle gives an overview of what he and his peers are talking about with their clients in the following areas: Income tax planning, including the capital gain rate increase and opportunities for gain harvesting Retirement planning, from reviewing assumptions used in plans to getting ahead of tax proposals Estate planning changes and the need to line up attorneys and valuation experts now Charitable giving strategies such as donor advised funds and making use of the 100% AGI limit for cash contributions Investment planning, including educating clients about the purpose of bonds in their portfolios Insurance planning and the renewed interest in ILITs, disability coverage, and annuities Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Register for our year-end planning webcast that is free with CPE for PFP/PFS members. Access the Proactive Planning Toolkit audio learning to hear about tax proposals impacting individuals. Access the Adviser's Guide to Financial & Estate Planning for more on planning with your clients. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app

The House Ways & Means Committee recently released its proposed 2021 tax reform legislation. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, covers the changes being considered that would impact income tax planning, including: Funding the IRS and using tax reform to improve social safety nets Additional childcare credits and other dependent care, childcare, and caregiver provisions Increases to the individual income tax rate, capital gains rate, and 3% surtax over certain thresholds Expansion of NIIT to business income when over certain thresholds Cap on the qualified business income deduction under 199A Wash sale rules applying to cryptocurrency Executive compensation deduction limited to 1M deduction and other business reforms Credits for electric vehicles Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Download the slides to follow along with the podcast Register for our year-end planning webcast that is free with CPE for PFP/PFS members. Access the Proactive Planning Toolkit audio learning to hear about other tax proposals impacting individuals. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

If you have clients with more than 10 million in their traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, and vested defined contribution plans, they may have to take distributions to keep the aggregate plan balances below a certain threshold beginning in 2022. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, gets you up to speed related to: The new proposed limits on MEGA IRAs and related forced withdrawals How the numbers work with the 50% test and the 100% test The best planning strategies to keep taxable income under 450k (MFJ) / 400k (S) so that the new rules won't apply Reviewing Roth conversion rules since this will be a key planning opportunity before year-end Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. In-depth slides to follow along with the podcast The case for making Roth contributions before year-end Register for our year-end planning webcast (free with CPE for PFP/PFS members) Proactive Planning Toolkit (see audio learning for tax reform updates) This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

The latest proposals suggest that the estate tax exemption may revert back to pre-TCJA levels in January, 2022. In order not to lose the estate tax exemption that exist today, it may be necessary to make use of this exemption before year-end for your relevant clients. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, fills you in on the estate related reform including: How the estate and gift tax reduction math will work Forcing grantor trusts to be included in the taxable estate Elimination of valuation adjustments for non-business assets Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. In-depth slides to follow along with the podcast Register for our year-end planning webcast (free with CPE for PFP/PFS members) Proactive Planning Toolkit (see audio learning for tax reform updates) Why the spousal lifetime access trust is the go-to strategy This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

If you have been contemplating a Roth conversion for yourself or for your clients, you will want to tune in to this PFP Section podcast episode to hear Steve Siegel's case for doing this before the year ends. Steve discusses his top five reasons for doing a Roth conversion in 2021, including: Potential limits on Roth conversions in the future Proposals on elimination of the backdoor Roth Likelihood of higher tax rates in the future SECURE Act 10-year rule Inherited IRA rule limits Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. The Roth conversion decision chart The latest and greatest with Roth conversion planning The Adviser's Guide to Financial & Estate Planning Register for our year-end planning webcast This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

On September 13th, the House Ways & Means Committee released long anticipated draft legislation which could lead to major tax changes effective January 1, 2022. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, walks you through the key areas of interest so that you can plan ahead with your clients in the event these proposals become law. Bob discusses: Increases in tax rates over certain thresholds, expansion of the NIIT, a new high-income surcharge, and modifications to 199A Return of the estate and gift tax exemptions to pre-2017 levels and drastic changes in taxation of grantor trusts New IRA rules, including mega IRA contribution limits and RMDs, elimination of the backdoor Roth, and more What this means for clients and the future of planning strategies if the proposals become law Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Article: Ways and Means releases list of tax provisions for budget bill Legislative text to be incorporated in the budget reconciliation bill known as the "Build America Back Better" Act This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

CPA financial planners are often in a position to be the first to recognize declining cognitive function in a client. Reina Schlager, CPA/PFS, takes you through a summary of her 6-part series so that you can protect your clients financially and ensure a smooth transition of care. She covers: Does an 18-year-old need a durable POA? Client experiences to give you ideas of what to look for with your clients The 9 domains of diminished capacity The 10 warning signs from the Alzheimer's Association Planning while clients are well Housing alternatives Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Podcast series: Part 1: Client experiences Podcast series: Part 2: The 9 domains of diminished capacity Podcast series: Part 3: The 10 warning signs Podcast series: Part 4: Planning while clients are well Podcast series: Part 5: Housing alternatives Guide to Retirement and Elder Planning: Healthcare Coverage Planning Guide to Retirement and Elder Planning: Social Security Planning This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

It's anyone's guess what will happen with tax laws given all the proposals floating around. If you have clients concerned about losing the estate exclusion available to them today yet they are reluctant to transfer assets outright to children and grandchildren, the spousal lifetime access trust (SLAT) may be the perfect strategy. Tune in as estate planning expert Steven Siegel, JD, LLM, walks you through the ins and outs of the SLAT technique, including: How the SLAT works to minimize tax and provide asset protection for multiple generations Why it's not just for the highest net worth clients How to get around the risks of death and divorce Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Access Steve Siegel's 4-volume Adviser's Guide to Financial & Estate Planning, exclusive to AICPA PFP/PFS members. This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

When you determine that your client needs a plan for transition of care, you will discover that there are endless options. In part 5 of this PFP Section podcast series, Reina Schlager, CPA/PFS, helps you sift through the pros and cons of each so that you can best guide your client. She discusses: Home and respite care Ranges of care facilities and how to select the best one Considerations with a couple Keeping humanity and kindness at the forefront Access resources related to this podcast: Note: If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, visit http://pfplanning.libsyn.com/ to access show notes with direct links. Access parts 1 through 4 in this series here. Guide to Retirement and Elder Planning: Healthcare Coverage Planning Guide to Retirement and Elder Planning: Social Security Planning This 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. Also, 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, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.