In this episode, Steven is answering advisor questions directly from the trenches. Twice a month, Steven hosts live office hours for the RTS community that are all about helping advisors cut through the noise and get to what they need to take action and serve clients. A 30-minute episode could never capture the full power of these live sessions, but this week, Steven has selected some of the more common topics to help our listeners get ready for year-end and get an idea of what their peers are asking. If you'd like to get your questions answered on a future office hour, check out our memberships at retirementtaxservices.com

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This week, Steven is joined by fellow CPAs Claire Gallant and Logan Holman to talk about the value of the "Simple" things in taxes. Claire and Logan are partners in a tax firm focused on what some may consider "simple" returns and share how they are still delivering massive value for the people they serve. The conversation also covers how to help clients identify when DIY is probably not going to cut it anymore and the value of the tax preparer/financial advisor collaboration. Listen to the end as Claire and Logan share the directory they have created of tax preparers who are actually taking on new clients and how you can take advantage of it.

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Steven is joined this week by Mike Bennet, an Estate Planning attorney and the co-founder of EncorEstate Plans. Mike shares his experience working alongside financial advisors to create quality outcomes for clients and why that ultimately led him to creating a software solution specifically to help financial advisors help more of their clients. Steven and Mike discuss the challenges of any future planning and specifically the areas that are most important to focus on when it comes to the two inevitables: death and taxes.

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Steven is joined once again this week by our good friends at Belay to share important tax information and give best practices for getting the whole team involved. Brooke Cecil, Belay's Vice President of Accounting Services, draws from her wealth of experience and knowledge to help listeners get ready for the new year without taking on more work themselves. Steven and Brooke give concrete action steps for helping you identify where there are opportunities to deliver more value on tax planning, AND how to know where you can delegate so you can still spend your time on the things only you can do. And rather than commit all the important dates to memory, Belay has kindly organized them all for you, and listeners can get a free copy by texting RTS to 55123.

This week, Steven is joined by a fellow CPA who specializes in tax planning for all things Real Estate, Ryan Carriere. Ryan shares his experience with going deep on the tax side when it comes to all the hype you see on social media and helps sort out what is real and what is wishful thinking. Like any other tax strategies, the taxes are just one consideration and not the driving force behind what does or doesn't make real estate a great idea for a particular client. Steven and Ryan discuss where value can come from and the traps to avoid when it comes to tax planning and preparation in this area.

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In this episode, Steven is joined by author and COO of Ritholz Wealth Management, Nick Maggiulli. In addition to sharing all about his new book, the Wealth Ladder, Nick dives into the details of how Ritholz added tax preparation 4 years ago and the journey they've been on since. Listen to the end as Nick and Steven share examples of how integrating tax services is about more than simply hiring or acquiring.

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Steven is joined this week by a fellow CPA, Jennifer Climo, who was an early trend setter when it came to bridging the gap between tax and financial planning. Jennifer shares her journey of seeing the value in truly comprehensive planning and the growth of her firm as their service offering has evolved. She goes into detail on how systems have made all the difference in both their value to clients and their ability to recruit and train top talent. Steven and Jennifer also discuss the recent RTS Summit and the impact it had on all attendees.

In this episode, Steven Jarvis, CPA, recaps the highlights and key takeaways from Summit 2025, where nearly 300 financial advisors came together to elevate their tax planning, client engagement, and marketing strategies. Steven shares how the event has grown into a hub for professional development, team building, and innovative tools that help advisors deliver more value to clients. From actionable steps to refining tax strategies to creating a positive client impact, Steven reflects on what made this year's summit stand out, and what's coming for Summit 2026.

In this episod,e Steven is joined by David Podell, a true specialist in the world of defined benefit plans. More traditional retirement accounts get a lot of attention, and rightfully so. Solo K's and SEP IRAs are more universally applicable, but for the right business owner, a defined benefit plan can supercharge their ability to put away qualified money. David shares from his extensive experience working alongside taxpayers and other financial advisors to design, implement and execute defined benefit plans. This episode is a must-listen for any financial advisor who is a business owner or works with them.

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This week, Steven is joined by Mark Cecchini, Director of Wealth Solutions at Quadrant Capital, to share his experience prepping tax returns early in his financial planning career. Mark didn't plan on tax prep, but worked for multiple firms that had taxes at their foundation and was voluntold to get his hands on the tax prep process. Mark shares the lessons he learned and insight he gained from fully preparing tax returns and what it has meant throughout his career.

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