Client strategies

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Michael Cohn
April 20, 2020 5:00 PM

Recipients of Social Security benefits, as well as railroad retirement and veterans benefits recipients, will need to act fast.

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Dom Esposito
April 20, 2020 9:00 AM

Small and midsized firms need to prepare for a world of reduced liquidity and lower organic growth.

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People sit on grass in front of a sign that advises visitors to social distance at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas, Texas, U.S., on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. On Wednesday, Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 1,986 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 43 deaths. Photographer: Rebecca Smeyne/Bloomberg
Tamera Loerzel
April 16, 2020 5:21 PM

Major changes are required in client services, delivery models, staffing practices and management.

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Kyle Walters
April 14, 2020 10:38 AM

The guys in the brown uniforms became United Problem Solvers; why are you still pushing tax returns?

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Edward Mendlowitz
April 13, 2020 1:31 PM

I’ve spoken to many owners of, and partners in, small firms and see an optimistic future.

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Edward Mendlowitz
April 6, 2020 1:16 PM

Keeping in touch with clients is very important, especially during this period of isolation. Here is a way to provide updates to clients regarding their tax returns and to keep in touch generally.

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The CARES Act includes a direct payment to most taxpayers and their families. (Bloomberg News)
Kimberly Foss
April 5, 2020 10:32 AM

These direct payments are intended to provide direct assistance to American taxpayers who have lost wages, jobs or opportunities because of COVID-19. But there is some fine print.

3 Min Read
Low volatility ETFs-Lisanti-use this one
Joseph Lisanti
April 3, 2020 10:27 AM

Proponents make them a standing core equity holding, but not all advisors are sold. One calls them "marketing schemes."

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10 ways to help clients during coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic
Jeffrey Levine
April 1, 2020 2:03 PM

From Roth conversions to QHFDs: The coronavirus pandemic is forcing difficult questions, and clients rightfully are looking for answers that advisors are uniquely suited to provide.

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Michael Cohn
March 30, 2020 12:47 PM

The Internal Revenue Service is postponing the date for filing gift tax and generation-skipping transfer tax returns and making payments until July 15 because of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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