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Retirement & Wealth

Stop letting the IRS take more than it should.

For high-income earners and retirees who want to reduce their lifetime tax burden through proactive, legally sound tax-efficient strategies.

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Most people manage taxes one year at a time. That's a very expensive mistake.

Paying your taxes is non-negotiable. Overpaying them is a choice, often made by default when there's no proactive tax strategy in place.

Without a multi-year tax plan, most retirees pull from their accounts in the wrong order, miss Roth conversion opportunities, trigger unnecessary Medicare surcharges, and leave significant money on the table.

Done right, tax planning is a year-round discipline that compounds savings over time.

The Solution

We structure your finances to legally minimize your taxes.

Tax-efficient financial planning means making every investment, distribution, and income decision with an eye on its tax impact, now and in the future.

We run multi-year tax projections, identify conversion opportunities, coordinate charitable giving, and sequence withdrawals in a way that reduces your lifetime tax burden.

What you gain working with us.

  • Roth conversion strategies that reduce future taxable income and required minimum distributions
  • Withdrawal sequencing that minimizes your effective tax rate across retirement
  • Medicare IRMAA surcharge avoidance through proactive income management
  • Tax-loss harvesting in your investment portfolio to improve after-tax returns
  • Charitable giving strategies (QCDs, DAFs) that reduce taxes while supporting causes you care about

How it works.

01

Tax Situation Analysis

We review your income sources, account types, projected RMDs, and current tax bracket to map your exposure.

02

Multi-Year Tax Projection

We model your tax liability over the next 10–20 years and identify the highest-impact opportunities for reduction.

03

Strategy Implementation

We execute Roth conversions, restructure withdrawals, coordinate with your CPA, and implement charitable strategies.

04

Annual Review

Tax law changes. Your income changes. We revisit and update your strategy annually to keep it optimized.

Why clients choose Anchor.

Fiduciary Commitment

Every recommendation is made in your best interest, legally and ethically. We operate under the fiduciary standard.

Multi-Year Tax Planning

We look beyond this year's return and engineer a long-term tax reduction strategy built around your full financial picture.

CPA Coordination

We work alongside your tax professional to ensure our strategies align with your annual tax filing.

Tied to Your Whole Plan

We plan your taxes alongside your investments, retirement income, and estate plan.

Frequently asked questions.

What is a Roth conversion and why does it matter?
A Roth conversion moves money from a traditional IRA (where withdrawals are taxed) to a Roth IRA (where withdrawals are tax-free). Done strategically in low-income years, Roth conversions can dramatically reduce your future tax burden and minimize Required Minimum Distributions.
What are Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)?
The IRS requires you to begin withdrawing from traditional IRAs and 401(k)s starting at age 73. These withdrawals are taxable and can push you into a higher bracket, increase Medicare premiums, and reduce Social Security benefits. Strategic planning can minimize their impact.
What is the IRMAA surcharge?
IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount) is an additional Medicare premium surcharge for higher-income retirees. It's calculated based on your income from two years prior, meaning proactive income management can prevent significant surcharges.
Can I reduce taxes on my investment portfolio?
Yes. Tax-loss harvesting, asset location (placing tax-inefficient assets in tax-advantaged accounts), and strategic rebalancing can all reduce your portfolio's tax drag meaningfully over time.
Do I need a CPA if I'm working with you?
We recommend working with a CPA for your annual tax filing. We coordinate closely with your tax professional to ensure our planning strategies align with your return. In some cases, we can recommend CPAs we trust for clients who need one.

Let's build a strategy that fits your situation.

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