{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"002: Financial Planning: The Pieces & The Big Picture","description":"In this episode of \u201cAbsolute Trust Talk,\u201d Kirsten talks to Geoff Zimmerman, Certified Financial Planner, Senior Advisor, and Chief Compliance Officer for Mosaic Financial Partners, Inc. Geoff is one of the San Francisco Bay Area\u2019s most seasoned practitioners and concentrates on assisting both working and retired individuals and couples at the executive level prepare for major life transitions.   During their discussion, Geoff reveals his relatable anecdotes that describe the importance of why the individual pieces of one's finances should be integrated into a master plan. He shares real-life examples, observations and insights from his specialized life transition focus providing listeners with actionable tips and tools to help them understand how each element when properly coordinated works together to avoid adverse interactions.   Big Three From Episode # 002: Individual planning parts might seem good, but how do they all work together? Life transitions have SEVERAL moving parts, find an advisor that will ask the right questions and who will ask A LOT of questions Look at the BIG picture   Time stamped show notes: 2:45 \u2013 Thanksgiving dinner anecdote paints picture on the integration of financial planning 4:49 \u2013 Kirsten asks Geoff to highlight examples of financial planning pieces that need to be considered in context of overall financial plan 5:10\u2013 Geoff talks real life example of setting up 529 plans 5:50 \u2013 Big picture, Geoff recommends asking these four questions when considering a 529 8:00 \u2013 Did you know that the 529 plan distributions may count as income for the student under certain conditions? 8:45 \u2013 Geoff discusses what moving parts need to be considered when a client is changing jobs 10:00 \u2013 When there\u2019s a job transition there are benefit changes, retirement plan changes, accelerated expiration dates on stock options, moves to another state \u2013 tax implications 11:00 \u2013 Geoff mentions interesting life insurance observation that speaks to his life transition expertise 11:40 \u2013 Executive compensation, what restrictions are you up against when you leave a company? 13:40 \u2013 Geoff reveals his musical analogy for financial planning 16:50 \u2013 Geoff discusses and gives access to special tools just for listeners 21:25 \u2013 How estate planning affects the big picture 25:00 \u2013 How the new tax laws affect charitable gifts 26:55 \u2013 Geoff breaks down above the bar and below the bar deductions 30:05 \u2013 Geoff breaks down the different types of compensation professionals get and how that affects the big financial plan picture 37:25 \u2013 The one thing people can do to help improve financial life   Episode # 002 Freebie: If you\u2019re a busy, smart, successful person who needs help defining your goals, finding out the why behind your what, and the balance in your life, Geoff is giving us exclusive access to two of the worksheets he uses with his own clients. The Wheel of Life and Financial Satisfaction are intuitive worksheets to help gain clarity and pinpoint the areas in life that you feel confident in and those that need more of a prioritized focus moving forward. Click here to get your copy!   Resources\/Tools\/Links mentioned in this episode: Mosaic Financial Partners, Inc. East Bay Regional Parks Foundation East Bay Regional Parks Estate Planning Seminars Take the Next Step in Your Estate Planning Journey If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to help you with your own estate planning needs in California. Schedule a complimentary discovery call with our team at Absolute Trust Counsel. During this no-obligation conversation, we'll: Learn about your unique situation and goals Answer questions about our services Determine if we're the right fit to work together  Visit https:\/\/absolutetrustcounsel.com\/scheduling\/ or call 925-943-2740 to schedule your free discovery call today. 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