AICPA Personal Financial Planning (PFP)

Guest:  Mackey McNeill, CPA/PFS Mackey McNeill, CPA/PFS, shares when and how she talks about investments with her clients in this episode of the PFP Section podcast. She walks you through her approach to her key ideas including: If your clients loved investments, they wouldn't use your services. At the end of the planning process, refine the plan by developing the investment policy statement while...

Guest:  Dr. Eric Bean Overseeing your team and serving your clients amid a pandemic, tax season, economic concerns, and all else that life brings can be a pressure cooker. Learn how to transform how you face these circumstances from high performance executive coach Dr. Eric Bean in this PFP Section podcast episode. Eric shares: Three research supported strategies to help manage pressure so that yo...

President Biden signed off on the latest relief for businesses and individuals late last week. You can learn the specifics you need to know for your clients in this PFP Section podcast episode from Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, including: The ins and outs of the restaurant revitalization grant program Expansion of the employee retention credit and EIDL loans The many tax relief components for individuals...

Guest:  Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS Many experts expect the estate tax exemption to decrease to $5 million or $3.5 million under the current administration. Therefore, we are in a potential use it or lose it situation with respect to today's exemption. In this PFP Section podcast episode, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, fills you in on: Understanding what's likely to happen by looking to proposals from Sanders, Ob...

Guest: Lyle Benson, CPA/PFS AICPA PFP Summit brings together financial planning thought leaders to talk about what will take them, their clients, and their firms to the next level. In this PFP Section podcast episode, Lyle Benson shares takeaways from the January event such as: The power of having clarity on the core values and purpose of your firm and bringing staff and clients along for the ride...

Guest: Steve Siegel, J.D., LL.M. For your high income and net worth clients, there are many savvy strategies that can meet their benevolent desires while also providing for their loved ones and saving significant tax. In this PFP Section podcast episode, Steve Siegel, J.D., LL.M., fills you in on: The benefits of qualified charitable distributions (QCDs), the limitations, and the importance of tim...

Guest: Steve Siegel, J.D., LL.M. The CARES Act introduced new rules in 2020 to encourage donations to charitable organizations during the pandemic. In this PFP Section podcast, Steve Siegel discusses: 2020 charitable contribution rules for individuals and business to be aware of when filing tax returns 2021 giving strategies, including changes made to the above the line deduction and increased pen...

2021 is going to be a tricky year in terms of how to best advise clients since we don't know what tax laws will change and when they may go into effect. In this 5-part series, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, walks you through the key areas to be mindful of so that opportunities aren't missed with your clients. In this PFP Section podcast episode, Bob covers planning for the potential change to step up in ba...

Guests: Mackey McNeill, CPA/PFS Creating a meaningful experience for your clients has become even more important over the past year. Mackey McNeill, CPA/PFS, has gamified her process to bring fun to retirement planning. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, she shares her approach, step by step, including: How she opens the conversation to invite her clients in Why she has her clients who ar...

Guests: Brooke Salvini, CPA/PFS and AJ Fudge, JD This episode is dedicated in loving memory of Gypsy, Salvini Financial Planning's Happiness Advisor. 2/3rds of American household's own pets and most consider them a cherished member of their family. Every year, countless animals end up homeless because plans have not been made for their care. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, you will hea...

Guests: Ryan Firth, CPA/PFS, Shehan Chandrasekera, CPA, and John Strohmeyer, J.D., LL.M. With recent Bitcoin appreciation and the IRS becoming more proactive with tracing transactions, you may have clients interested in learning more or wondering how their activities impact their taxes. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, experts Ryan Firth, CPA/PFS, Shehan Chandrasekera, CPA, and John Str...

Guests: Susan Bruno, CPA/PFS Give your clients peace of mind that their loved ones will be secure by learning about important factors when guiding their life insurance decisions. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Susan Bruno, CPA/PFS, answers the following questions: Who is the most unbiased professional to work with? What needs to be considered when designing the plan? What are the ins...

Guest: Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS Recorded on Tuesday, January 5th, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, shares what you will want to think about for your clients as a result of Tuesday's election. From Social Security and Roth conversion planning to wealth transfer and charitable giving implications, tune in to get more details on the following topics: What to be mindful of with the general Democratic party themes Pr...

Guests: Susan Tillery, CPA/PFS and Dave Stolz, CPA/PFS Congratulations on making it through 2020! Join your PFP Executive Committee and PFS Credential Committee chairs, Susan Tillery, CPA/PFS, and Dave Stolz, CPA/PFS, as their share tips for success for your business and clients and fill you in on what the PFP Division is doing for you in 2021. Listen to learn about: What they have done to keep th...

Guest: Mackey McNeill, CPA/PFS Being in the people business of personal financial planning often requires shifting from an expert with all the answers to a coach who ask questions and listens. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Mackey McNeill, CPA/PFS, gives you the framework she uses for her first meeting with her retirement clients, including: Asking open ended questions to get the conv...

CPA financial planners are in a position to be one of the first to spot cognitive decline with their clients. Knowing what signs to look for and what to do next can go a long way towards protecting your aging clients. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Reina Schlager, CPA/PFS, discusses: The nine domains of diminished capacity Warning signs that may be connected to dementia and memory How...

Panelists: Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS and David Slenn, JD The Internal Revenue Service has recently increased scrutiny of micro-captive insurance structures and time is of the essence to take corrective measures for your clients. Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, interviews expert David Slenn to get you up to speed on this issue. David answers the following questions: What is the background of micro-captives? What...

Guests: Mackey McNeill, CPA/PFS When Mackey began her business, she approached financial planning from a technical and data driven perspective. She quickly found that clients often didn't take steps to implement the recommended plan. In part 1 of the new approach to retirement planning series, Mackey walks you through: How she turned her financial planning process on its head to get clients to buy...

Guest: Robert Keebler, CPA/PFS If you have clients who want to lock in the current estate tax exemption but are concerned about parting with assets, the new grantor retained interest partnership (GRIP) may be the answer. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Bob Keebler interviews GRIP experts Mary O'Reilly and Stephen Breitstone. They respond to the following questions: What is a GRIP and h...

Guest: Steve Siegel, J.D., LLM Retirement, taxes, lifestyle, family, and taxes are just a few of the reasons why your clients may consider a change in where they are located. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Steve Siegel, J.D., LLM walks you through what you need to consider as you advise clients, including: Distinction between residency and domicile Actions to sever domicile in one sta...

Guest: Paul Lee, J.D., LLM and Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS With Senate election results unknown until January 5th, the likelihood of Biden's tax proposals gaining traction will be uncertain until early next year. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Paul Lee, J.D., LLM and Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS answer the following questions: What is Biden's capital gains proposal and who will it impact? If the tax...

Guest: Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS Recorded at 6:30 pm ET on Wednesday, November 4th, Bob Keebler walks you through the latest with the election results and what to expect next. With Biden getting close to the 270 electoral votes needed to win, Bob shares insights on what to be thinking about for year-end planning, including: How the senate could shake out and what this means for changes in tax policy Th...

Guest: Lyle Benson Drastic changes may be ahead in the world of tax planning. On one hand we may change administrations, and on the other, we have a pandemic to fund. In this PFP Section podcast episode, find out how leading CPA financial planners are guiding their clients. Lyle Benson, CPA/PFS, shares detailed ideas in each of the following areas: Turning traditional year-end tax planning on its...

Guest: Lyle Benson, CPA/PFS Gain ideas for how to talk with clients about their emotions, goals, politics, investments and year-end planning in this episode of the PFP Section podcast. Lyle Benson, CPA/PFS, shares takeaways from a recent AICPA PFP Summit Presents event that will guide you on how to approach your clients in the most effective way. Topics include: Going deeper to understand what is...

Guest: Steve Siegel, JD, LLM If you have clients who terminated an estate or nongrantor trust in 2018, 2019, or 2020, you will want to tune in to this episode of the PFP Section podcast. Long awaited clarity is here and Steve Siegel outlines what you need to know, including: The background on the confusion with allowable deductions caused by TCJA What is deductible and how are the excess deduction...