how a virtual family office can serve your wealthy clients

it comes down to financial security.

by anthony glomski

uberwealthy families like the vanderbilts, morgans and rockefellers realized several centuries ago that managing all of their vast wealth and resources was extremely difficult. sure, they had scores of advisors working exclusively for their families. still, when each of those advisors was toiling away in their silo, there was no coordination of their efforts and lots of waste and inefficiency.

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so, they established formal office headquarters where all financial experts working on their behalf could meet in one place to make it easier to oversee and coordinate everything important to the extended family – their taxes, asset protection, wealth transfer, and their legacy planning, etc.
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there’s more to giving than tax implications

what is most important to your client?

by anthony glomski

a growing number of successful people like your clients want to have a major positive impact in their communities and on the world at large. facilitating and increasing the effectiveness of charitable intent is very important to a burgeoning segment of high-net-worth investors.

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this area of advanced planning is all about helping your client fulfill their philanthropic goals – and maximizing the effectiveness of any charitable intent they may have. it’s very important to learn and use strategies that enable your client to give larger amounts than they would have been able to give otherwise.
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see your client to a graceful exit

man in glasses looking at document held by woman

it takes a few years, so get started.

by anthony glomski

research from the family firm institute shows that only three in 10 (30%) closely held family businesses survive into the second generation. just one in eight (12%) are still viable into the third generation, and a mere 3 percent operate into the fourth generation or beyond. those statistics are even more disturbing because the same research shows that the vast majority of business families are overly optimistic – they believe they will be in control of their companies five years hence.

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given this gloomy success record for family business transitions, it is no wonder that 60 to 70 percent of family wealth is lost by the second generation and that 90 percent is lost by the third generation. it does not have to be this way.
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is your client’s wealth truly protected?

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many policies are too small. here’s another option.

by anthony glomski

no matter where your client grew up or how they accumulated their wealth, they can be a target for a host of unscrupulous people. many affluent investors, including entrepreneurs, are worried about keeping their assets safe from potential creditors, litigants, children’s spouses, ex-spouses, and disgruntled former employees and partners. they also want to protect their assets from catastrophic losses that could cripple them financially. as a cpa, you have an important role here.

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wealth protection involves strategies you can use to ensure that your wealth is not unjustly taken from you by potential creditors, litigants, ex-spouses and children’s spouses. wealth protection is also designed to protect you against catastrophic loss. identity theft is another emerging threat to wealth protection that should be addressed carefully with your clients.
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eight questions for estate planning

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difficult conversations: it’s difficult to talk about wealth transfer, but it’s vital.

by anthony glomski

many accomplished entrepreneurs are looking beyond their own financial needs. they want to ensure that their heirs, parents, children and grandchildren are well taken care of in accordance with their wishes – with minimal difficulty and cost.

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according to vanguard, more than half of affluent americans say they are highly concerned about their kids’ (and grandkids’) financial situations. and yet, too many successful entrepreneurs have outdated estate plans or charitable giving plans that are not in sync with their current life circumstances and needs.
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check tax effects before liquifying

three people having discussion at table over document and water glasses

more than five out of six entrepreneurs don’t.

by anthony glomski

the ideal investment plan can be hugely important to helping your clients meet their goals. the right investment strategies set your clients up very well to preserve their money.

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but when it comes to your client’s long-term financial health and well-being, investments are only part of the picture. to ensure that every part of their financial life is firing on all cylinders and working in a smooth, coordinated manner, you need to go beyond just the world of stocks, bonds and even complex alternative investments.
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control the level of risk

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how you as the personal cfo can help when your client’s instincts are wrong.

by anthony glomski

let’s examine in detail some key drivers of investment success:

  1. diversification can provide a smoother investment journey – and greater
    wealth.
  2. global exposure adds value.
  3. diversity with fixed income.
  4. control what you can control.

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andrew carnegie’s advice for growing assets – put all your eggs in one basket and watch the basket – is sage wisdom when it comes to building a great enterprise. that strategy has worked for you as an entrepreneur, and it’s likely why your clients are successful, too
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clients who don’t listen

sometimes you need to take a hands-off approach.

by anthony glomski
your $5 million high-net-worth practice

staying invested consistently is the all-weather approach. what do we mean by this?

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some of our clients reside near us in los angeles, where the average annual temperature is a very comfortable 65 degrees. in southern california, our “seasons” don’t vary much from the average annual temperature of 65. other clients reside in new york city, where the average temperature is cooler, but still a very comfortable 56 degrees. however, the temperature swings are much more significant in the big apple, ranging from stifling heat and humidity in the summer to icy temperatures and falling snow in winter.
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why you should function as a fiduciary

 

diversify and figure out which assets not to own.

by anthony glomski
your $5 million high-net-worth practice

the first thing you and your clients should understand as investors looking to make smart financial decisions is this: the broad asset classes you choose to own (such as stocks, bonds, alternatives, real estate, private equity and so on) and the percentage of your household wealth that you allocate to each of those asset classes will have a greater impact on your future investment returns than any other decision you make – including which individual stocks you buy.

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this means your first question as intelligent investors must be: how should i allocate my assets among the major asset categories?
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how to flip the switch to wealth preservation

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at some point, entrepreneurs might need to change their risk perspective.

by anthony glomski

after helping clients sell a business, it’s crucial to focus on preserving wealth. this may require them to adopt a new mindset about their money, investing and risk.

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in the old world, you could choose not to help your clients with their investments. now it’s expected that at a minimum you will understand their investment plan and overall retirement plan. you don’t have to be the expert in every aspect of their financial plan, but you do need to make sure that all the different parts of the plan are aligned – and that all the other specialists working on behalf of your clients are aligned in their efforts.
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how to outline your client’s big picture

three worksheets to guide you.

by anthony glomski

i realize that not all of your clients are entrepreneurs. but, consider this: 90 percent of all the wealth in the u.s. is owned by business owners and 10 percent is inherited. nearly every cpa i know works with business owners and their families. with all the changes impacting the cpa profession today, it’s imperative that you get comfortable changing lanes and adopt a more consultative role with your clients.

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if you’re a cpa and you’re not actively overseeing all the people helping your clients with their financial lives, then you’re missing a big opportunity with your practice. you’re overlooking the opportunity to make a massive impact on the lives of your best clients, their families and the causes they care about.
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your entrepreneurs need advice, but which kind?

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the collaborative wealth management process outlined.

by anthony glomski

the financial services industry has failed some of your clients who are entrepreneurs. a big gap can exist between what they pay (and the services delivered) versus what they need.

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we can agree that your clients will usually need an investment management solution. but how can you help your client sort through the different advice options to get them aligned with the right professional?  how can you determine who is the right fit for your practice to develop a working relationship? the diagram below is the hierarchy of advice available:
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it’s time to fix the problem of qtips and llcs

goldberg urges the irs to address new state laws that pose a threat to the qtip marital decuction.

by seymour goldberg, cpa, mba (taxation), jd
the practitioner’s guide to the ira distribution rules under the secure act

lately, some clients and others have inquired about transferring their ownership in limited liability companies to trusts for estate planning and asset protection. i cautioned them that doing so could lead to complex tax and legal problems. to address this, i recently made a formal request to the irs for guidance on a unique situation.

read goldberg’s revenue ruling request here (pdf, 5 pages.)

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