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Post-election IRA and tax planning strategies with Ed Slott (Ep. 78)


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What does the future hold for your financial planning strategies? 

In this episode, Jack Martin sits down with Ed Slott, a renowned IRA expert, to discuss how advisors can transform their approaches to IRAs and tax planning in the face of changing legislation and economic trends. They dive deep into strategies for converting traditional IRAs into Roth IRAs to sidestep exorbitant tax bills, and discuss the often-overlooked advantages of life insurance for wealth transfer. Ed shares insights on the implications of post-election changes and provides a compelling case for why now is the time for advisors to take proactive steps. From prioritizing Roth conversions to understanding the powerful role of Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), this episode is packed with actionable advice to help advisors guide their clients through uncertain times.

Ed discusses:

  • (01:51) The strategic benefits of Roth IRA conversions and why advisors should act now
  • (08:25) Why advisors should warn clients against timing the markets
  • (15:48) How Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) can play a crucial role in tax planning
  • (21:14) The hidden potential of life insurance in estate planning
  • And more
  • Resources:

    • Winning at the Intersection of Annuities and Wealth Management
    • Wealth Transfer and Tax Planning Opportunities in 2024 with Ed Slott (Ep. 55)
    • Capitalizing on Inflation and Taxes: A Three-Year Window for Advisors with Ed Slott, CPA (Ep. 41)
    • Protecting Clients’ Retirement Savings with Tax Planning — With Ed Slott, CPA (Ep. 17)
    • Transcript
    • Connect With Ed Slott:

      • Ed Slott and Company, LLC
      • LinkedIn: Ed Slott
      •  Connect with Jack Martin:

        • LinkedIn: Jack Martin 
        • InsurMark
        • Contact Form
        • About Ed Slott:

          Ed Slott is a nationally recognized IRA distribution expert, professional speaker, television personality, and best-selling author. He is known for his unparalleled ability to turn advanced tax strategies into understandable, actionable, and entertaining advice. He has been named “The Best Source for IRA Advice” by The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today wrote, “It would be tough to find anyone who knows more about IRAs than CPA Slott.”

          As president and founder of Ed Slott and Company, LLC, the nation’s leading source of accurate, timely IRA expertise and analysis to financial advisors, institutions, consumers, and media, Ed provides advanced training to financial professionals to become knowledgeable, recognized leaders in the retirement marketplace; and answers to retirement savers’ most important questions, continually providing practical, easy-to-understand information on IRA, retirement, tax, and financial planning topics.

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