Our clients have many different preferences, and we love to see when someone is intentional about what’s right for them. In this article, we'll focus on two examples of modern decisions that are becoming increasingly common. For couples who embrace these choices, the benefits can far outweigh the … [Read more...]
Financial Planning January 2021 Newsletter
The first quarter financial planning newsletter is now available. We all have a heightened awareness of the uncertainty of life right now, so our goal for the newsletter is to provide some reassuring insight and perhaps some actionable ideas. The newsletter includes: Friendly financial … [Read more...]
How to Become Financially Fit in 2021
by Christina Slavonik, CFP(R) Oh, yes! It’s that time of year again! It's time to list out resolutions or goals that we would like to accomplish this year. There may be some “rollovers” from 2020! One important resolution to add to your list is to be financially fit. It’s not something … [Read more...]
Can You Benefit from Qualified Charitable Distributions?
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) are a great way to reduce tax liability for those who are charitably inclined. Qualified Charitable Distributions are distributions from an IRA that are donated directly to a qualified charity. The account holder must be over age 70 ½ and the distribution … [Read more...]
Is a Donor Advised Fund Right for You?
Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are a great tax planning tool for those who are charitably inclined. They are especially compelling when you have highly appreciated stock in a brokerage account or if your income is significantly higher than usual in any given year. Understanding the Tax … [Read more...]
December 2020 Financial Planning Newsletter
Our December 2020 financial planning newsletter is now available. It includes year-end financial planning tips from Lead Planner Patty Priddy. What a year 2020 has been! For most people, it is one for the books, or in the infamous words of Mr. Miyagi in Karate Kid, it is a year we want to “Wax … [Read more...]
Should You Do Tax Planning Now for the Biden Administration
A lot's being written right now about how to prepare for the Biden tax plan. There are click-bate headlines warning of actions you must take now before December 31, 2020. Before we take any tax planning actions, we need to consider the various scenarios that could unfold. First, we won't know … [Read more...]
Top Wealth Managers 2020
We are delighted to share that Keener Financial Planning once again was included in the D Magazine Top Wealth Managers list for 2020. We were one of 33 firms named out of 43 applicants. According to D Magazine, a panel of esteemed local wealth managers reviewed the final list and the selection was … [Read more...]
Best Financial Planners 2020
We are honored to share that Patty Priddy and Jean Keener have been named to the D Magazine 2020 list of Best Financial Planners in Dallas. Each spring, D Magazine asks Certified Financial Planners in the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the Financial Planning Association to nominate their peers … [Read more...]
Virtual Tour of Our New Office
Welcome to our happy space. We are delighted to share this 4 minute virtual tour of our new office in Keller at 1692 Keller Parkway. We look forward to many years of hearing about our clients' goals from these rooms -- whether you're here in person or connecting with us online. And then working … [Read more...]
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