Financial News Round Up for Week of July 10

Wealth Management Industry Hit by Lower Fees, Fewer New Clients Wealth management firms are struggling with a drop in fees, fewer new clients and little prospect for growth as young investors shun full-service retail firms, says report from PriceMetrix. The report...

Secrets of the Self-made

IRS Takes Aim at Common Family Biz Valuation Discounts Many high net worth families use creatively structured family limited partnerships (FLPs) or family LLCs, including deliberately lapsed shareholder rights, to secure aggressive valuation discounts for tax purposes...

What Is a Defined Benefit Plan?

Many financial advisors and CPAs are looking for ways to help their clients save money on taxes, and build wealth. Defined benefit plans are a good option for high earning professionals, particularly those who are maxing out their 401(k) and profit sharing...