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Get Tax Smart

As I announced last spring, my RIA firm, Soundmark Wealth Management, was acquired by Edelman Financial Engines (EFE). One of the primary reasons for this alignment was to maintain the same investment philosophy as Soundmark, while accessing EFE's advanced research in the tax planning arena.

Recently, EFE released a study revealing that over half of investors feel they are missing out on smart tax planning strategies. The study highlights a significant gap in tax planning knowledge, with many investors admitting they "file and forget" their taxes.

This aligns with the mission I've championed throughout my book, The Coffeehouse Investor, and my work the past 25 years; emphasizing the importance of building low-cost index funds to help capture market returns and focusing on the financial planning issues that matter most, including tax management and estate planning.

Take a moment and read this study. Taxes could likely be a significant drain on your portfolio over a lifetime. Is it time for you to integrate smart tax strategies into your broader financial goals?

Create Tax-Efficient Planning

Partnering with tax and financial planning professionals can help bring clarity to your financial decisions, especially when navigating tax codes and identifying opportunities for generating income during retirement. Schedule a complimentary strategy call* with me and let's discuss your tax planning strategy.

* Limit one complimentary offer per household, per 18 months. Only applicable to households with minimum investable assets of $25,000. Offer criteria may be waived at Edelman Financial Engines' discretion.


Investing strategies, such as asset allocation, diversification or rebalancing, do not ensure or guarantee better performance and cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses. All investments have inherent risks, including loss of principal. There are no guarantees that a portfolio employing these or any other strategy will outperform a portfolio that does not engage in such strategies. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Neither Edelman Financial Engines nor its affiliates offer tax or legal advice. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to seek advice from your qualified tax and/or legal professionals to help determine the best options for your particular circumstances.

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