How Micah Shilanski Built a 16%‑Per‑Year Growth Engine While Taking 6 Months Off
Most advisors think they have to choose between growth and freedom. Micah Shilanski, CFP®, refuses that trade‑off. He spends more than six months a year away from the office and […]
Tax Conferences Compared: Why Implementation Matters More Than Information
If you work with complex clients, you already know there’s no shortage of tax and estate planning conferences. You can spend a week at Heckerling, a few days at a […]
When the IRS Goes Deep: Why Financial Advisors Need to Think Like Investigators
Most advisors see tax returns as planning tools. Robert Norlander has spent his career seeing them as evidence. As a former IRS Senior Special Agent and seasoned forensic accountant, he […]
Case Study: How One Advisor Turned a 50‑Page Financial Plan Into a One‑Page Tax‑First Action Blueprint
If you’ve ever watched a client’s eyes glaze over halfway through a thick financial plan, you’re not alone. One advisor we worked with had a beautifully detailed 50‑page document for […]
Roth conversion rules of thumb are stupid with Debbie Taylor
Getting something done is more important than getting something perfect