Events
We are firm believers in "knowledge is power".
So we share most of our valuable knowledge in our seminars. Please bookmark and check our events page periodically -- Informative events updated every month.
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Upcoming Events
529 Plan, College Savings And Education Planning
Basic concept and tax benefit of a 529 plan. How to choose a 529 plan. Advanced Gifting & Estate Planning with 529. Overlooked 529 funding strategies/rules.
Estate Planning Seminar I: How To Protect Your Loved Ones Financially When You Are Not Around
Asset protection strategies and beneficiary designation rules Living trust, irrevocable trust, insurance, any other planning vehicles Strategies to avoid probate / protects privacy / avoid estate tax Common mistakes & case studies
Estate Planning Seminar II: How To Pass Assets To Your Loved Ones In A Tax-Efficient Manner When You’re Not Around
Key elements in estate planning: will, trusts, power of attorney, health care proxy, and beneficiary designation. Strategies to avoid probate / protects privacy / avoid estate tax. Overview of popular trust setups and concepts. Advanced gifting strategies and wealth transfer tools/vehicles. Sophisticated wealth transfer strategies for non-US Citizens.
Life Insurance 101
How do I compare different life insurance products? What type of insurance is suitable for me? How much coverage amount do I need? Shall I purchase term insurance from my employer or from external agents?
Past Events
May 31, 2023
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom webinar
Personal Finance 101
- When I am in my 30s / 40s/ 50s, what are key financial decisions / strategies that I should consider? - How should I do asset allocation for my family? - What tax optimization strategies can I adopt? - Shall I just DYI or talk to a financial advisory?
May 24, 2023
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom webinar
Concentrated Wealth & Taxable gains planning strategy
- Defining concentrated wealth - The problem of having concentrated wealth - Planning strategies for concentrated wealth
May 17, 2023
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom webinar
Deep Dive of Google Benefit Plan
- Google retirement plan. Mega backdoor Roth - Group life & disability insurance - Stock compensations, GSU, tax ramifications - Hedging strategies for concentrated stock position - Estate Planning and strategies
May 10, 2023
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Tax Optimization Strategies
Types of IRA The different tax impacts of each IRA plan Strategies for best utilizing IRA plans with tax efficiency
May 3, 2023
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom webinar
401(k) plan’s tax optimization strategies
Different types of 401(k) plans, e.g., Pre-tax, Roth, After-tax The tax treatment and optimization strategies of different 401K plans Mega-backdoor 401k and related tax forms 401k conversion, rollover and recharacterization How do you make the most out of your 401(k) plan
April 26, 2023
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom webinar
Long Term Care 101
- What is Long Term Care Insurance? What does Long Term Care insurance cover? - Who needs Long Term Care insurance? - Different Long Term Care solutions - Key considerations in comparing Long Term Care policies - Washington state mandated Long Term Care case study
April 19, 2023
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom webinar
Annuity 101
- Available retirement income options - Pros and Cons of annuities - How do I choose a suitable annuity for myself - Considerations and questions you should ask before annuity purchase
April 12, 2023
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Concentrated Wealth & Taxable Gain Planning Strategies
- Definition of concentrated wealth - The problem of concentrated wealth - Tax planning strategies for concentrated wealth
April 5, 2023
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Common tax mistakes when you DIY (or use Turbo Tax)
Backdoor Roth/Mega Backdoor Roth and 8606 filing Estimated tax payment strategy to avoid penalties and interest Rental loss and depreciation recapture when selling rental properties Equity compensation vesting, selling, reporting and tax optimization strategies Investment income reporting and filing Common mistakes for business owner, such as missing QBI, K1 filing, and expense claim
March 29, 2023
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
March 22, 2023
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
March 20, 2023
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Ensuring financial account safety: FDIC and SIPC explained
What is FDIC insurance, and how can it protect me? What is SIPC insurance, and how can it protect me? What is the coverage limit for FDIC and SIPC insurance? When Lehman Brothers went under, what happened to its equity investors (shareholders), bond investors, and customers? Key takeaways on ensuring financial account safety in today’s environment.
March 15, 2023
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
March 8, 2023
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
March 1, 2023
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom webinar
Investment Tax Consideration and Strategies
Investment tax and planning opportunities for high income families Investment vehicles with favorable tax treatment Common mistakes in investment tax reporting and filing
February 22, 2023
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Tax Planning Strategies for Business Owners
Typical tax planning areas for business owners Impact from state mandated retirement plan and TCJA tax law sunset Tax strategies that can be adopted at different business life cycles
February 15, 2023
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Preventing Tax-Return Errors With Stock Comp And Stock Sales
Common tax-return mistakes for RSU and stock option Tax return review case study Stock compensation valuation, risk, and opportunity cost analysis Tax optimization strategies
February 8, 2023
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Getting ready for 2023 tax season: What’s new and what to consider?
What’s new for 2023 tax season? How does Biden tax reform going to impact me? Most common mistake in tax filing 2022 is in the past, what can I do now to save 2022 tax?
February 1, 2023
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
January 25, 2023
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
January 11, 2023
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Economic Outlook 2023
Inflation has peaked but is still high; Fed continues to raise rate; Upcoming recession is on the table. What are we expecting in 2023? What can we invest in with the current and future environment?
December 14, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Bond Investment 101
60/40 equity/bond asset allocation performance; Why we don’t recommend bond fund; Terminologies in bond investing, e.g., yield to maturity; Key considerations to invest in bond
December 7, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
What You Should Do Before 12/31 to Save Tax
12/31 is right around the corner. If you are looking for a last kick to your tax planning before 2022 ends, this is the webinar you should listen. By covering various year-end tax saving strategies for your retirement plans, company benefits and investment accounts, we hope you will complete your year without regret.
November 16, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Small Business Owner Benefit Seminar
Topics covered include: Company Tax Saving & Benefit, Business Protection and Succession Plan, Business Owner’s Asset Protection
November 9, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Retirement Plans – 2022 Annual Review & 2023 Projections
Zhihua Liu, the president of LIU Actuarial Consulting Services, Inc. is going to discuss the following topics: 2022 and 2023 Retirement Plan Annual Limits; How Does the Current Economic Environment Impact My Plans; What to Look for as a Plan Sponsor; State Mandated Retirement Plans
November 8, 2022
2:00p - 3:00p
Zoom Webinar
Stockholder Event: BREIT’s Positioning in an Inflationary Environment
Join us for an upcoming stockholder event with Jon Gray, Blackstone President and COO, and Nadeem Meghji, Head of Real Estate Americas. Disclaimer: this event is held by Blackstone and it is open to the public.
November 2, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Bond Investment 101
We are hosting an online seminar on bond investment 101 under today’s volatile market.
October 26, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Life Insurance Seminar
We will host an online seminar on how to use life insurance to protect yourself and your loved ones. Please use the link for registration.
October 19, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Estate Planning Seminar II: How to pass assets to your loved ones in a tax-efficient manner when you’re not around
Topics covered include: Key elements in estate planning: will, trusts, power of attorney, health care proxy, and beneficiary designation; Strategies to avoid probate / protects privacy / avoid estate tax; Overview of popular trust setups and concepts; Advanced gifting strategies and wealth transfer tools/vehicles; Sophisticated wealth transfer strategies for non-US Citizens
October 12, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Estate Planning Seminar I: How to protect your loved ones financially when you are not around
Topics covered include: Asset protection strategies and beneficiary designation rules; Living trust, irrevocable trust, insurance, any other planning vehicles; Strategies to avoid probate / protects privacy / avoid estate tax; Common mistakes & case studies
October 5, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Seminar
Topics covered include: What is in the IRA? Who will be affected by the bill? Tax implications on individuals; Is IRA going to achieve its goal?
September 28, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Seminar
On August 16th, 2022, Biden’s tax reform has been officially signed into law, which is named Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). We would like to invite you with us to examine the details and the impact of this bill in a webinar this week.
September 21, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
529 plan, College Savings and Education planning
Basic concept and tax benefit of a 529 plan; How to choose a 529 plan; Advanced Gifting & Estate Planning with 529; Overlooked 529 funding strategies/rules
August 24, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Annuity Webinar
Topics covered include: Available retirement plan options; Pros and Cons of annuities; Who is suitable for annuities; Considerations before Annuity purchase
August 17, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Investment Tax Consideration and Strategies webinar
Topics covered include: Investment tax and planning opportunities for high income families; Investment vehicles with favorable tax treatment; Common mistakes in investment tax reporting and filing.
August 10, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Individual Retirement Account (IRA) tax optimization strategies
Topics covered include: Types of IRA; The different tax impacts of each IRA plan; Strategies for best utilizing IRA plans with tax efficiency
August 3, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
401(k) Plan’s Tax Optimization Strategies
Topics covered include: Types of 401(k) plans; The different tax impacts of each 401K plan; Strategies for best utilizing 401(k) plans with tax efficiency
July 27, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Tax Planning Strategies during Market Declines
Investment Tax Overview; Tax loss harvesting; Reduce concentrated stock positions; Roth IRA conversion; 529 super funding; Life insurance over funding; Gifting
July 20, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
2022 Mid-Year Economic & Market Outlook
Inflation is high Yields are still low Purchasing power is diminished as real rates are negative ; Will interest rate continue to rise? Will equity market continue to tank? * The economic forecasts set forth in this material may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful.
July 13, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
US Real Estate Market Outlook and Real Estate Offerings at Starwood
A Webinar on US real estate market outlook and real estate offerings at Starwood. * Investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) involves special risks such as potential illiquidity and may not be suitable for all investors. There is no assurance that the investment objectives of this program will be attained. * Starwood REIT Advisors, LLC is not affiliated with LPL Financial and Taurus Financial.
June 30, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Investment Tax Consideration and Strategies
Investment tax and planning opportunities for high income families; Investment vehicles with favorable tax treatment; Common mistakes in investment tax reporting and filing
June 22, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Business Owner Tax Consideration/Planning
Typical tax planning areas for business owners; Impact from state mandated retirement plan and 2026 TCJA tax law sunset; Tax strategies that can be adopted at different business life cycles
June 16, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
IRA Seminar
Types of IRA; The different tax impacts of each IRA; Strategies for best utilizing IRAs with tax efficiency
June 9, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
401(k) Seminar
Types of 401(k) plans; The different tax impacts of each 401(k) plan; Strategies for best utilizing 401(k) plans with tax efficiency
June 2, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
US real estate market outlook and Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust
US real estate market outlook and Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust
May 25, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
529 Plan Seminar
Topics: Basic concept and tax benefit of a 529 plan; How to choose a 529 plan; Advanced Gifting & Estate Planning with 529; Overlooked 529 funding strategies/rules
May 19, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Long Term Care Insurance
Topics: What is Long Term Care insurance? What does Long Term Care insurance cover? Who need Long Term Care insurance? Different Long Term Care solutions and Key considerations in comparing Long Term Care policies
May 12, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
US real estate market outlook and Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust
US real estate market outlook and Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust
May 5, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Investing in A Rising Rate Environment
After more than a decade of historically low or falling interest rates, today’s rising rate environment may be unfamiliar to many investors. Indeed, many of the fixed income and equity investment strategies that worked so well during a sustained bull market may not be as effective. That’s why we believe investors need a new playbook to help them identify solutions as interest rates begin to climb.
April 27, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
How to prevent Tax-return errors with equity comp and equity sales
Topics include Common Tax-Return Mistakes for RSU and Stock Option; Tax Return Review Case Study; Stock Compensation Valuation, Risk, and Opportunity Cost Analysis; Tax Optimization Strategies - Risk Mitigation and Hedging Solutions
April 23, 2022
8:00p - 9:00p
Zoom Webinar
How to navigate volatile markets in 2022 and how do institutions hedge risk? Fireside chat with Esther Yang
Topics includes: How do institution investors hedge risk? What hedging vehicles are used by institutions? Current inflationary and geopolitical pressures and their impact on the structure of investment portfolios over the short-term, medium-term, and long-term; Key takeaways for building more resilient portfolios
April 20, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Estate planning seminar II: How to pass assets to your loved ones in a tax-efficient manner when you are not around
Topics include Key elements in estate planning: will, trusts, power of attorney, health care proxy, and beneficiary designation; Strategies to avoid probate / protects privacy / avoid estate tax; Overview of popular trust setups and concepts; Advanced gifting strategies and wealth transfer tools/vehicles; Sophisticated wealth transfer strategies for non-US Citizens
April 14, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Estate planning seminar I: How to protect your loved ones financially when you are not around
Topics include Asset protection strategies and beneficiary designation rules, living trust, irrevocable trust, insurance, any other planning vehicles, Strategies to avoid probate / protects privacy / avoid estate tax, Common mistakes & case studies
April 6, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
529 plan, College savings and Education planning
Topics included: Basic concept and tax benefit of a 529 plan; How to choose a 529 plan; Advanced Gifting & Estate Planning with 529; Overlooked 529 funding strategies/rules
March 30, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Life Insurance seminar
Topics include: How do I compare different life insurance products? What type of insurance is suitable for me? How much coverage amount do I need? Shall I purchase term insurance from my employer or from external agents?
March 24, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
How to Protect Your Loved Ones Financially When You Are Not Around
Topics covered include: Asset protection strategies and beneficiary designation rules, Living trust, irrevocable trust, insurance, any other planning vehicles, Strategies to avoid probate / protects privacy / avoid estate tax, Common mistakes & case studies
March 18, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
Preventing Tax-Return Errors with stock comp and stock sales
Topics include: Common Tax-Return Mistakes for RSU and Stock Option, Tax Return Review Case Study, Stock Compensation Valuation, Risk, and Opportunity Cost Analysis, Tax Optimization Strategies, Risk Mitigation and Hedging Solutions.
March 16, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
IRA seminar
Topics include: Types of IRA, Backdoor IRA and Mega Backdoor IRA, IRA related tax reporting
March 9, 2022
3:00p - 4:00p
Zoom Webinar
401(k) Plan Seminar for Employees
Topics covered include: 401k plan basics, Different tax impacts of each 401K plan, Strategies for utilizing 401K plans with tax efficiency