AICPA Personal Financial Planning (PFP)

Guest: Lisa Featherngill, CPA/PFS It's Estate Planning Awareness Week! And even though the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act doesn't feel new, its effects are still being felt in many areas of your clients' financial lives, including their estates. Clients may not know the impact of new and proposed rules on their estate, so now is the perfect time to talk with them about their plan. In this podcast, Lisa Featherngill, CPA/PFS will teach you: How to connect the dots with your clients' taxes, financial goals and estate plan How to broach the subject with your clients, including qualitative and quantities aspects to consider What to look for in your clients' estate plans to make sure it's aligned with their wishes and integrated with their financial plan Actionable steps you can take now to get the conversation and planning process started with your clients Access the related resources from this podcast: Broadridge Advisor's Women's resource center (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 Adviser's Guide to Financial & Estate Planning Demonstrate your competency in estate planning with the CPA/PFS credential or the estate planning certificate program. 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! Just search for "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on any Apple, Android or Windows device from your web browser or favorite podcast app.

Guest: Mackey McNeill, CPA/PFS Change is a universal constant. You want to be equipped to embrace it so that you can best serve your clients as the geopolitical and economic landscapes evolve. In this podcast, Mackey McNeill, CPA/PFS interviews futurist, David Houle to get his perspective on: What's going to be different in the 2020s and why How do you plan inside this disruption? What is "humanism" and how it will impact your relationships with and services provided to your clients Access the related resources from this podcast: Practical resources to grow, evolve and manage your practice Demonstrate your competency in personal financial planning with the CPA/PFS credential or the personal financial planning certificate program. About David Houle Moving to a finite earth economy: the future of humanity, climate and capitalism by David Houle 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! Just search for "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on any Apple, Android or Windows device from your web browser or favorite podcast app.

Guest: Nadine Gordon Lee, CPA/PFS, CFP®, Managing Director, Metro NY Offices & President, Colony Group Family Office In this podcast, Nadine Lee, CPA/PFS shares strategies and cases related to optimizing incentive stock options. She answers the questions: What are the three ways that clients take action on incentive stock options? What are the requirements of ISOs? What can CPA financial planners do to help clients navigate this complex area of planning? How do ISOs factor into a tax-smart comprehensive financial plan? Access the related resources from this podcast: Personal Financial Planning for Executives and Entrepreneurs: The Path to Financial Peace of Mind ABCs of Executive Compensation The Adviser's Guide to Financial and Estate Planning 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! Just search for "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on any Apple, Android or Windows device from your web browser or favorite podcast app.

Guest: Ted Sarenski, CPA/PFS In this episode, Ted Sarenski, CPA/PFS discusses the impact of taxes on financing retirement healthcare and answers the questions: What are the major tax considerations CPA financial planners should take into account when advising clients on financing retirement healthcare? What are some special tax considerations with Medicare? What about long-term care and how to pay for it? How can CPA financial planners help their clients navigate the overwhelming experience of finding suitable care and managing the related finances? Access the related resources from this podcast: Financial Planning & Tax Services hub at aicpa.org/growadvisoryservices Retirement planning certificate, part of the PFP certificate program Demonstrate your competence and confidence with the CPA/PFS credential! 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 – you can hear our podcasts online anywhere via your web browser, no podcast app required. Just search for "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on any Apple, Android or Windows device.

Guest: Ellen Bruno, CPA/PFS, CGMA In this episode, Ellen Bruno, CPA/PFS walks through the regulation best interest, Form CRS and the standard of conduct for investment advisers. She answers the questions: What does the term solely incidental mean? What is the impact on dually-registered investment advisers? What is the RIA fiduciary duty? What is the customer relationship summary? And what are the compliance requirements? Access the related resources from this podcast: Slides from this podcast The CPA's Guide to Investment Advisory Business Models Statement on Standards in Personal Financial Planning Services SEC Regulation Best Interest: The Broker-Dealer Standard of Conduct 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! Just search for "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on any Apple, Android or Windows device from your web browser or favorite podcast app.

Guest: Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS & David Cahoone, JD, LLM Category: Technical In this episode, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS discusses the planning strategies related to the proposed SECURE Act using charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) as beneficiaries as IRAs to simulate a stretch IRA. He answers the questions: When the SECURE Act becomes law, what happens to the stretch IRA as we know it today? If the stretch IRA is gone for most descendants, is there any hope for continued life stretch-out? Is a stretch-out only a tax deferral strategy or is there more to it? How would a CRT be structured to receive retirement benefits? What are the tax consequences of naming a CRT of a retirement plan beneficiary? And more! Access the related resources from this podcast: Impact of Tax Reform on Planning Toolkit H.R.1994 - Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 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. Don't miss an episode – subscribe to our podcast series on iTunes or Pod-o-Matic! Just search for "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on any Apple, Android or Windows device from your web browser or favorite podcast app.

Guest: Paula McMillan, CPA/PFS, CGMA, Senior Financial Advisor at Stearns Financial Group Category: Technical "Widow" can feel like a 4-letter word. In this episode, Paula McMillan, CPA/PFS gives an overview of the unique financial issues and challenges that women face as a surviving spouse and your role as their CPA adviser in helping them with their financial life plan and make sound financial decisions. She answers the questions: What are the actions and words you can use when interacting with your client who has just lost their spouse? What are the complex financial issues that widowed women face? How can you build trust with your women clients and support them so that you can help them through this transition? Access the related resources from this podcast: Broadridge Advisor's Women's resource center (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 podcast series by Paula McMillan Don't miss the other episodes in this series, Women & Wealth: Her Unique Needs: Women taking the reins: financial influence on the move Breadwinner women: sandwiched between career, children, and caregiver Women navigating divorce: independence and finances Widow can feel like a 4-letter word: supporting the surviving spouse 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! Just search for "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on any Apple, Android or Windows device from your web browser or favorite podcast app.

Guest: Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS & Bob Gordon Category: Technical In this episode, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS interviews Bob Gordon of Twenty-First Securities Corporation about the planning strategies in an ultra-low interest rate environment. He answers the questions: What are the unique investment opportunities when interest rates are very low? What special election can taxpayers make to reduce taxable income with bond premiums? What tax arbitrage opportunities exist when rates are low? What does it mean to have negative interest rates? Access the related resources from this podcast: Broadridge Advisor's client alerts on market volatility (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 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! Just search for "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on any Apple, Android or Windows device from your web browser or favorite podcast app.

Guest: Paula McMillan, CPA/PFS, CGMA, Senior Financial Advisor at Stearns Financial Group Category: Technical In this episode, Paula McMillan, CPA/PFS gives an overview of the unique financial issues and challenges that women face when navigating divorce and your role as their CPA adviser in helping them with their financial life plan and make sound financial decisions. She answers the questions: What are the complex financial issues that women face when navigating divorce? What are some key tenants you can share with your clients when they are navigating divorce, independence and finances? How can you be an indispensable adviser for your clients when they are navigating divorce? Access the related resources from this podcast: Broadridge Advisor's Women's resource center (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 podcast series by Paula McMillan Don't miss the other episodes in this series, Women & Wealth: Her Unique Needs: Women taking the reins: financial influence on the move Breadwinner women: sandwiched between career, children, and caregiver Women navigating divorce: independence and finances Widow can feel like a 4-letter word: supporting the surviving spouse 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! Just search for "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on any Apple, Android or Windows device from your web browser or favorite podcast app.

Guest: Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS & Dr. Robert LeClair Category: Technical In this episode, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS interviews Dr. Robert LeClair about the recent market volatility and the lower interest rate environment, including: What is an inverted yield curve? What is the significance of an inverted yield curve? What defines a recession? What are the key indicators to look for when recession may be on the horizon? Access the related resources from this podcast: Broadridge Advisor's client alerts on market volatility (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 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 https://www.aicpa.org/interestareas/personalfinancialplanning.html 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! Just search for "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on any Apple, Android or Windows device from your web browser or favorite podcast app

Guest: Paula McMillan, CPA/PFS, CGMA, Senior Financial Advisor at Stearns Financial Group Category: Technical In this episode, Paula McMillan, CPA/PFS gives an overview of the unique financial issues and challenges that women face and your role as their CPA adviser in helping them with their financial life plan and make sound financial decisions. She answers the questions: What are the pressures facing women who are breadwinners? What are the complex financial issues that these women face? How can you help them navigate financial decisions? Access the related resources from this podcast: Broadridge Advisor's Women's resource center (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 podcast series by Paula McMillan Don't miss the other episodes in this series, Women & Wealth: Her Unique Needs: Women taking the reins: financial influence on the move Breadwinner women: sandwiched between career, children, and caregiver Women navigating divorce: independence and finances Widow can feel like a 4-letter word: supporting the surviving spouse 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 https://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! Just search for "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on any Apple, Android or Windows device from your web browser or favorite podcast app.

Guest: Paula McMillan, CPA/PFS, CGMA, Senior Financial Advisor at Stearns Financial Group Category: Technical In this episode, Paula McMillan, CPA/PFS gives an overview of the unique financial issues and challenges that women face and your role as their CPA adviser in helping them with their financial life plan and make sound financial decisions. She answers the questions: What are the common attributes of women and money? What are the complex financial issues that women face? How can you build trust with your women clients? Access the related resources from this podcast: Broadridge Advisor's Women's resource center (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 podcast series by Paula McMillan Don't miss the other episodes in this series, Women & Wealth: Her Unique Needs: Women taking the reins: financial influence on the move Breadwinner women: sandwiched between career, children, and caregiver Women navigating divorce: independence and finances Widow can feel like a 4-letter word: supporting the surviving spouse 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.

Guest: Samuel Adams, CEO, Vert Asset Management Category: Technical In this episode, Samuel Adams, CEO, Vert Asset Management discusses sustainable investing and answers the questions: How do you talk with your clients about sustainable investing? What does the investment planning process look like? Then how do you recommend and/or implement sustainable investment portfolios for your clients? How can sustainable investing impact your business? Access the related resources from this podcast: Vert Asset Management – expand your understanding of sustainable investing Vert's position paper, 'Sustainable Investing: From Niche to Normal' Investment planning resources (from the AICPA PFP Section) Investment planning certificate, part of the PFP certificate program Don't miss the other episodes in this series: What is sustainable investing? Why is it important for your clients? How can you advise your clients? 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: Samuel Adams, CEO, Vert Asset Management Category: Technical In this episode, Samuel Adams, CEO, Vert Asset Management discusses sustainable investing and answers the questions: What are your clients' motivations for sustainable investing? What are advisers' motivations for sustainable investing? What opportunities do advisers have to become thought leaders for their clients? Access the related resources from this podcast: Vert Asset Management – expand your understanding of sustainable investing Vert's position paper, 'Sustainable Investing: From Niche to Normal' Investment planning resources (from the AICPA PFP Section) Investment planning certificate, part of the PFP certificate program Don't miss the other episodes in this series: What is sustainable investing? Why is it important for your clients? How can you advise your clients? 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: Samuel Adams, CEO, Vert Asset Management Category: Technical In this episode, Samuel Adams, CEO, Vert Asset Management What is sustainable investing? Why is it growing in popularity? And is it just a fad? What are the different types of sustainable investing? What are the intentions and outcomes for each? Access the related resources from this podcast: Vert Asset Management – expand your understanding of sustainable investing Vert's position paper, 'Sustainable Investing: From Niche to Normal' Investment planning resources (from the AICPA PFP Section) Investment planning certificate, part of the PFP certificate program Don't miss the other episodes in this series: What is sustainable investing? Why is it important for your clients? How can you advise your clients? 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 – you can hear our podcasts online anywhere via your web browser, no podcast app required. Just search for "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on any Apple, Android or Windows device from your web browser or favorite podcast app.

Guest(s): Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS Category: Technical In this episode, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS discusses the SECURE Act and retirement planning strategies, including Roth conversions. He answers the questions: What are the relevant proposed provisions? Which clients would be impacted? What planning strategies and tactics will be effective? What is the advantage of Roth conversions under the proposed SECURE Act? Access the related resources from this podcast: Impact of Tax Reform on Planning 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. Visit us online at https://www.aicpa.org/pfp to join our community and gain access to valuable member-only benefits. Don't miss an episode – you can hear our podcasts online anywhere via your web browser, no podcast app required. Just search for "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on any Apple, Android or Windows device from your web browser or favorite podcast app.

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. 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? What are the simple steps you can take now? Access the related resources from this podcast: Creating a cohesive online presence (part 1) 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 – you can hear our podcasts online anywhere via your web browser, no podcast app required. Just search for "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on any Apple, Android or Windows device.

Guests: Ted Sarenski, CPA/PFS & panelists: Jean-Luc Bourdon, Dirk Edwards, Michael Goodman, Brooke Salvini, Scott Sprinkle, Dave Stolz, and Susan Tillery Category: Practice management In this episode, recorded live at the AICPA ENGAGE pre-conference workshop – Building a Tax & Financial Planning Advisory Business – CPA financial planners share helpful resources and simple action steps to take in building their tax and financial planning advisory businesses. What are the key resources they have used that will help you in practice? What deliverables do you provide to clients? What types of engagement letters do you use for tax and PFP engagements? What are simple actions you can take now? Access the related resources from this podcast: AICPA's Planning & Tax Advisory Services hub Roadmap to Planning & Tax Advisory Services Technology for a Planning & Tax Advisory Services Business Toolkit 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.

Guest(s): Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, Anna Moody, JD and David O'Neill, JD Category: Technical In NC Department of Revenue v. The Kaestner Family Trust, the Supreme Court determined 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 Anna Moody and David O'Neill answers the questions: What was the Supreme Court's ruling? In which states will CPAs likely file amended returns or protective claims? In what situations should CPAs advise clients to seek a refund from the state? And more! 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: Susan Tillery, CPA/PFS & Tom Tillery, CFP® Category: Technical In this episode, Susan Tillery, CPA/PFS & Tom Tillery, CFP® discuss the impact of taxes on risk management and insurance and answers the questions: What are the tax considerations practitioners should take into account when advising clients on the use of insurance contracts? What tax nuances come into play when looking at the type and the amount of insurance coverage that is the most applicable based on your client's facts and circumstances? What are some effective strategies for protecting your clients and their businesses should there be an adverse event? Access the related resources from this podcast: Planning & Tax Advisory Services hub at aicpa.org/growadvisoryservices Risk management & insurance planning certificate, part of the PFP certificate program 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 – you can hear our podcasts online anywhere via your web browser, no podcast app required. Just search for "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on any Apple, Android or Windows device.

Guests: Ted Sarenski, CPA/PFS & panelists: Jean-Luc Bourdon, Michael Goodman, Brooke Salvini, and Susan Tillery Category: Practice management In this episode, CPA financial planners share how they chose various technology with building their tax and financial planning advisory businesses. What are the essential software programs for a tax and planning advisory business? How can you leverage the cloud and secure your clients' information and safely share information? What are some examples of software programs to use for tax and financial planning services as well as business and client management? 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 Technology for a Planning & Tax Advisory Services Business Toolkit 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 & panelists: Jean-Luc Bourdon, Scott Sprinkle, and Ellen Bruno Category: Practice management In this episode, CPA financial planners share their experiences with choosing whether or not to provide investment advisory services as part of their tax and financial planning advisory businesses and answer the questions: Do I have to provide investment advisory services to provide tax and planning advisory services to my clients? What constitutes investment advice? How do I know if I need to register to provide investment advisory services? Where can I find information on compliance with investment adviser regulations? 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 Statement on Standards in Personal Financial Planning Services The CPA's Guide to Investment Advisory Business Models Personal Finance Scorecard Section 7216 guidance & sample consent form 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 & panelists: Chris DeBlanc, Scott Sprinkle, and Susan Tillery Category: Practice management In this episode, CPA financial planners share how to work with other advisers and professionals as part of the tax & financial planning team and answer the questions: What is your role as the primary point of contact and how does that benefit your clients? What are some effective strategies for working with other advisers who also put your clients' interests first? What are the challenges you might face in developing an adviser team? And how do you overcome them? 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 Analysis of a Tax Return for Planning Opportunities Personal Finance Scorecard 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 & panelists: Jean-Luc Bourdon, Brooke Salvini, and David Stolz Category: Practice management In this episode, CPA financial planners share how to deepen client relationships within their tax and financial planning advisory businesses and answer the questions: How can you create an environment – physical or virtual and emotional – to develop deeper relationships with your clients? How can you build trust and connection with your clients? What questions can you ask to learn what is most important to your clients? What are the key ingredients in listening? 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[SB1] ? 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: Matt Rosenberg, CPA/PFS Category: Technical In this episode, Matt Rosenberg, CPA/PFS discusses the impact of taxes on investment planning and answers the questions: What are the major tax considerations practitioners should take into account when providing investment advice? When do capital gains need to be carefully considered? How do investment losses best serve a good tax plan? How important is asset location? Is timing a major consideration with investment changes? Access the related resources from this podcast: Planning & Tax Advisory Services hub at aicpa.org/growadvisoryservices Investment planning certificate, part of the PFP certificate program 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 & panelists: Chris DeBlanc and Scott Sprinkle Category: Practice management In this episode, CPA financial planners share how they approach new client meetings and how to offer planning services to tax clients and answer the questions: How does taking a humanistic approach to tax planning benefit your clients? How do you approach a tax compliance client to transition them into 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 Analysis of a tax return for financial planning opportunities 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 & 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): 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 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.

Guest(s): Paula McMillan, CPA/PFS Category: Technical In this episode, Paula McMillan, CPA/PFS. She answers the questions: How has the vision of a meaningful retirement and the tools to achieve it evolved over the last several decades? What is today's vision of a meaningful retirement? What do your clients fear most about financing retirement? How can you guide your clients in designing a retirement that is meaningful to them? 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? 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.

Guest(s): Jim Sullivan, CPA/PFS Category: Technical In this podcast, Jim Sullivan, CPA/PFS, discusses elder planning strategies and answers these questions: Why should you offer elder planning services to your clients? How has elder planning practice changed over the last decade? How can you help your clients navigate the complexities of elder planning? You can continue your learning on this topic by attending this webcast taking place next week (eligible for discounted CPE). Also, stay tuned for the upcoming release of a new guide on this topic which will be part of The Adviser's Guide to Retirement and Elder Planning series. Stay in the loop with all PFP podcasts by subscribing to our channel on iTunes or Pod-o-Matic.

Guest(s): Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS 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 shares details on the provisions, specifically Notice 2019-07 and answers: When does real estate qualify as a trade or business for purposes of the 199A qualified business income deduction? 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.

Guest(s): Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS 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 shares an overview of the IRS guidance that was released. Find out: What are the major changes in Final 199A regulations, including changes to the aggregation regulations and how to net income across businesses? What are the methods for calculating W-2 wages under Revenue Proc. 2019-11? What is the real estate safe harbor under Notice 2019-07? How do you use the basis increase with 754 election to compute UBIA? What do you need to know about the new proposed 199A regulations? 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.

Guest(s): Lisa Featherngill, CPA/PFS Category: Technical In this podcast, Lisa Featherngill, CPA/PFS discusses the impact of taxes on estate planning and answers the questions: What are the major tax considerations practitioners should take into account when doing estate planning? What pitfalls should clients be aware of? What are some good strategies for reducing taxes on an estate? To what extent should clients make use of the tax-free annual gift exclusion? Access the related resources from this podcast: Planning & Tax Advisory Services hub at aicpa.org/growadvisoryservices Estate planning certificate, part of the PFP certificate program 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): Ross Riskin, CPA/PFS Category: Technical In this podcast, Ross Riskin, CPA/PFS discusses college and financial aid planning tips from The Adviser's Guide to Education Planning. He specifically addresses: Timing of tuition bill payments Determining retirement planning contributions Impact of allowances, including the education savings and asset protection allowance Access the related resources from this podcast: The Adviser's Guide to Education Planning 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.