Guests: Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, and Lyle Benson, CPA/PFS

In this episode, recorded at the close of markets on February 28^th, Lyle Benson, CPA/PFS, and Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, discuss:

How to communicate with clients during this uncertain time to bring them peace of mind and keep them focused on the long-term perspective and purpose of their investment strategy
Income and estate planning techniques that work well in a volatile market and low interest rate environment, including Roth conversations, gain/loss harvesting, funding GRATs, IDGT sales, and more
Other considerations such as alternative valuation dates for estates and life insurance reviews

Access the related resources from this podcast:

Use this Broadridge client alert to help clients understand the potential global economic impact and the recent US stock market pull back.
Visit Broadridge Advisor and search “market volatility” to find other client-friendly resources.
Read this example of a communication to help keep clients calm, written by Chris Benson, CPA/PFS.

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Helping clients in a volatile market {PFP Section}

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