The Mindfulness of Being Financially Successful
“Mindfulness doesn’t do any good unless there’s discipline attached to it.” We became financial advisors first and foremost to provide our clients with fulfilled, happy lives. Austin Partner Morgan H. Smith discusses the important role that mindfulness plays in your financial life and how a financial advisor can guide you in financial discipline.
Read ArticleHurricane Harvey Retirement Plan Loan Relief
The IRS has just announced some relief for certain verification procedures for those needing to take hardship loans and distributions from their qualified retirement plans due to Hurricane Harvey. In IRS Announcement 2017-11, the IRS lays out the rationale and stipulations of the relief. There are specific restraints on what can normally be deemed a […]
Read ArticleThe Morgan Report 2017 Q2 Review: Passing Inspection
I’m always surprised where my inspiration comes from for my quarterly reviews. This quarter it comes from a photo of my 3-year-old son getting his first official military salute from Vice Admiral Mike Shoemaker, who was the Grand Marshall for this year’s 4th of July parade in my hometown of Coronado, CA. It may also […]
Read ArticleDo Robo-Advisors Dream of Electric Clients?
A Book Review: “Those who remain covet any living creature, and for people who can’t afford one, companies built incredibly realistic simulacra: horses, birds, cats, sheep. They’ve even built robot (“robo”) financial advisors. Immigrants to Mars receive robo advisors so sophisticated they are indistinguishable from true men or women. Fearful of the havoc these artificial […]
Read ArticleEssentials of Selling Your Business (and Designing Your Post-Sale Life)
You never have so much success, money, or experience that you can’t go broke. Develop a plan for post-sale success prior to the sale of your business. WorthPointe Partner Morgan H. Smith, Jr., IMBA, CFP® was invited by the Austin Dale Group to discuss the personal financial strategies to consider while selling your tech business. […]
Read ArticleThe Morgan Report 2017 Q1: Reliability – The Next Wave In Investing
Everyone has a different perspective on people, values and philosophies they want to help guide them in life. As we grow and learn, we realize some associations or ideas we have had are unreliable; wisdom in part should be the letting go of these, replacing them with reliable associations. Reliability can be known both experientially […]
Read ArticleBeverly Hills Physicians Turn To Fee-Only Fiduciary For Advice
Top 5 Financial Tips For Doctors From Morgan H. Smith Jr. IMBA CFP® Beverly Hills, known for its excellence in products and services, attracts an incredible number of talented physicians from the best medical institutions in the country. Establishing a business in Beverly Hills can provide for exceptional opportunities. Unfortunately, many physicians are preyed on […]
Read ArticleThe Essentials of Selling Your Tech Business Webinar Tuesday February 28th with Morgan Smith
WorthPointe Partner Morgan H. Smith Jr. IMBA CFP® has been tapped to be a presenter for “Essentials of Selling Your Tech Business (And Preparing For The Next Thing)” scheduled for Tuesday, February 28th 9 AM Pacific, 11 AM Central, 12 PM Eastern. This webinar is part of an ongoing series by The Austin Dale Group […]
Read ArticleThe Morgan Report 2016 Q4 Review: Because Financial Planning Sucks
Why can’t people release themselves from self-imposed constraints that hold them back from discovering the power of their personal future-selves in happiness, health, and wealth? Well, now we know. Because financial planning sucks. Here’s how I know. A recent consumer survey conducted by Voya Financial, found among other things that 37% of the respondents would […]
Read ArticleGold: Is It Worth Its Weight?
Political upheaval, inflation pressure and uncertainty of global norms have recently resulted in a glitter on gold. Furthermore, the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) finally approved its new Shari’ah standards on gold, potentially opening up gold as investment for an additional 1.6 billion Muslim investors heretofore not able to invest in […]
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