Tax Considerations Before and After Marriage
This is an excerpt from the WorthPointe e-book A Financial Planning Guide for the LGBT Community by Kermit Johns. This resource is provided as a complimentary resource to aid for the community. Before getting married — remembering your status for federal tax return filing depends on your marriage status on December 31 you should determine […]
Read ArticleWhy You Should Pay Attention to Asset Allocation
This is an excerpt from the WorthPointe e-book A Financial Planning Guide for the LGBT Community by Kermit Johns. This resource is provided as a complementary resource to aid for the community. One of the best ways to start the asset allocation in a portfolio is with a foundation of an asset that will avoid […]
Read ArticleThe Morgan Report 2017 Q3 Review: New Market Highs & Investment Strategy
First a quick note, I’m honored to have been selected as a finalist for the San Diego Business Journal’s 2017 Veteran & Military Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. I’m honored to be in the company of some fine men and women who are making a difference. With new market highs, many investors want to try […]
Read ArticleMindfulness & Discipline: Essential Ingredients for Successful Investing
I would like you to think about something. What is your biggest roadblock to being free from financial anxiety and uncertainty? You’re experienced. You’re knowledgeable. You have an idea of what you want and you have occasions where you are very focused on the activities that will get you there. You are mindful of the […]
Read ArticleMorgan Smith Named Finalist for San Diego Veteran and Military Entrepreneur Award
Morgan Smith has been named a finalist for San Diego Business Journal’s Military & Entrepreneur Awards. This new awards program and educational conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, 3777 La Jolla Village Drive, on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. He has taught engineering, leadership and management as an Assistant Professor […]
Read ArticleThe 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 ArticleWorthPointe Featured on Best Austin Financial Planners List
The Austin Business Journal recently featured WorthPointe on their list of top Financial Planning Firms in the Austin area that they released earlier this month. The 2017 list of financial planning firms was open to comprehensive financial planners with offices in the Austin area. We’re proud to provide support the Austin community with comprehensive and […]
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. […]
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