Tax Planning Summit Takeaways (and sneak peak for 2024) with Matthew Jarvis
Dec 11, 2023
auto_awesome
Matthew Jarvis, highlights from the first annual RTS Tax Planning Summit: backdoor Roth conversions, LLC vs S corp decisions, creating a community atmosphere, effective communication in tax planning, learning from experienced speakers, reflections on the conference and plans for next year, upcoming Tax Planning Summit and events.
Real-world experience and lessons learned from advisors are valuable in implementing tax strategies with clients.
Effective communication and helping clients take action are the ultimate measures of success in tax planning.
Deep dives
Highlights from the RTS tax planning event
During the podcast episode, the hosts discussed their first annual RTS tax planning event that took place in September. They shared that the event received positive feedback from attendees, with many expressing interest in next year's event. The focus of the event was not just on technical tax knowledge, but on how to effectively implement strategies with clients. Advisors had the opportunity to learn from each other and discuss topics such as backdoor Roth IRAs, Roth conversions, LLCs vs. S-corps, and the line between comprehensive financial advising and prohibited tax advice.
The importance of real-world experience
The hosts emphasized the value of learning from advisors who have real-world experience in implementing tax strategies with clients. They highlighted the importance of hearing from speakers who have actually done what they're talking about and sharing their successes, failures, and lessons learned. They discussed the benefit of hallway conversations during conferences, where advisors can openly discuss their mistakes and learn from each other's experiences. The hosts also emphasized the need for effective communication in conveying tax strategies to clients and the value of learning from master communicators, such as stand-up comedians.
The balance between technical knowledge and action
The podcast highlighted the significance of striking a balance between technical tax knowledge and taking action. They discussed how many conferences focus heavily on technical knowledge but fall short in providing guidance on how to apply that knowledge in real-life client situations. The hosts expressed their commitment to delivering actionable strategies that advisors can implement with their clients. They emphasized that effective communication and helping clients take action are the ultimate measures of success. They also emphasized the importance of making good life decisions and then finding the most tax-efficient ways to execute them.
Reflections on the conference and plans for the future
The hosts reflected on the success of the conference and the feedback they received from attendees. They discussed their plans to make improvements for next year's event, including adding more frequent breaks and expanding the agenda to include breakouts and additional topics. They emphasized the value of the community and connections made at conferences, as well as the opportunity to learn from speakers who have real-world experience. The hosts also mentioned their plans to organize a Spartan race to further engage the community and promote physical activity alongside professional development.
In this week's episode Steven is joined by none other than Matthew Jarvis to share their highlights from the incredible first annual RTS Tax Planning Summit that happened back in September. Attendees still have access to the full recordings but for everyone else who couldn't make it this year (and we heard from so many of you who wish you could have been there) the Brothers Jarvis take turns giving key takeaways and action items from the amazing agenda that spanned multiple days and several top-notch speakers. This is definitely the "cliff notes" version but still plenty you can learn and of course, get excited and block your calendar to be there for next year's encore!