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Daniel Fan, J.D., LL.M., CFP®, Senior Managing Director – Head of Wealth Planning

Daniel Fan serves as the Senior Managing Director – Head of Wealth Planning for First Foundation Advisors. In this role, he oversees the firm's Wealth Planning department and advises clients on sophisticated wealth strategies. Mr. Fan has over 15 years of experience as a Wealth Planner and specializes in evaluating and optimizing all clients' wealth plans to meet their financial needs. He works closely with all teams across First Foundation and ensures he delivers a personalized experience to support all clients. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Fan was a Senior Vice President, Director of Wealth Planning and Insurance at First Bank Wealth Management, where he implemented the financial planning process for all business segments. He also worked as the Vice President, Regional Director, Senior Wealth Strategist at Union Bank Private Wealth Planning and as a Senior Vice President, Senior Wealth Planning Strategist at Wells Fargo Private Bank. Mr. Fan is a Certified Financial Planner® and holds his Juris Doctorate and Master's in taxation from Pepperdine University School of Law and Golden Gate University respectively. He earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Nearing Retirement? Take Another Look at Roth Conversions

By Daniel Fan, J.D., LL.M., CFP®, Senior Managing Director – Head of Wealth Planning

| 6/10/20 10:00 AM

Due to lower tax rates and the recently passed SECURE Act, those nearing retirement should consider a Roth Conversion.

For those nearing retirement, taking the right planning steps is even more important given the narrowing time frame to retirement. This current year brings forth planning opportunities which can help you achieve your retirement goals that may not be available next year since there may be an increase in the income tax rates,..

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Waiver of RMDs for 2020 Creates Roth Conversion Opportunity

By Daniel Fan, J.D., LL.M., CFP®, Senior Managing Director – Head of Wealth Planning

| 5/20/20 9:33 AM

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CARES Act was signed into law March of this year. One of the Act’s major provisions was the suspension of Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) for the 2020 tax year from certain retirement accounts – specifically, defined contribution plans and IRAs. This suspension allows IRA owners to avoid taking RMDs this year to help IRAs (or other retirement accounts) recover values lost due to the adverse market..

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7 Tax Planning To-Dos Before Year End

By Daniel Fan, J.D., LL.M., CFP®, Senior Managing Director – Head of Wealth Planning

| 12/26/18 9:58 AM

With the end of 2018 approaching, many of us find ourselves developing resolutions towards self-improvement. And for the work we do with our clients around this time of year, this usually relates to financial planning.

Getting your finances in order is a great resolution to a more happy and prosperous new year. Yet we know that this can be daunting. So to help, we are taking a moment to share with you seven things you can do before the year..

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