Sofia Martins

Sofia Martins

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Money Advice That Doesn’t Work (What To Do Instead)

Let’s be real: we’ve all heard money advice that sounds wise, catchy, even empowering, until you actually try…

2025 End-of-Year Tax Planning Under OBBBA: Roth Conversions, Charitable Contributions, QBI Planning, And More

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, largely serves to extend…

Making The Tough Decision To Change Firms To Find The Path To Equity Ownership You’re Seeking: #FASuccess Ep 462 With Maggie Rapplean

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 462nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast! My guest on today's podcast…

Extending Inherited IRA Distributions Beyond 10 Years By Naming Intentionally Non-Designated Beneficiaries

Before the SECURE Act was passed in 2019, non-spouse heirs who inherited IRAs could 'stretch' Required Minimum Distributions…

The 17 Best Financial Advisor Conferences To Attend In 2026

The rise of the internet fundamentally changed how financial advisors learn and advance their craft. Short of waiting…

How To Stop All Or Nothing Thinking About Your Money

All-or-nothing thinking can sabotage your finances before you even get started. It’s that mindset that says, “If I…

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (October 25–26)

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the…

Minimize The Data-Gathering Slog: Using “WOOP” Framework To Get Clients To Act

For many financial advisors, one of the most frustrating bottlenecks in the planning process is the data-gathering phase,…

Establishing The Operational Systems It Takes To Truly Serve Ultra-HNW Clients Effectively: #FASuccess Ep 460 With Stephanie Hughes

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 460th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast! My guest on today's podcast…

Charging For Estate Planning And Document Prep: Navigating Regulatory Hurdles And Real Pricing Benchmarks From Kitces Research

While estate planning has long been an integral part of the financial planning process, most advisors' roles have…

Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (October 18–19)

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the…

Visual Sketches As Conversation Starters To Help Clients Make Better Financial Decisions: Kitces & Carl Ep 175

One of the core challenges of financial planning is that it requires both in-depth technical knowledge and the…

Alternative Investment Due Diligence For RIAs: A Framework For Compliantly Evaluating Private Funds

For financial advisors bound by a fiduciary duty, acting in the client's best interest goes beyond avoiding conflicts…

How To Rebuild Your Finances From Nothing Today: What I’d Do

Let’s have a real conversation. If I had to start from zero today, no savings, no investments, no…