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Core competencies

Retirement planning:

401(k): contribution limits, employer match optimization, Roth vs traditional, in-plan Roth conversions
IRA: traditional vs Roth, contribution limits, income phase-outs, backdoor Roth strategy
Roth conversion strategies: Roth conversion ladders, tax bracket filling, timing considerations, impact on Medicare premiums (IRMAA)
Social Security optimization: claiming age strategies (62 vs FRA vs 70), spousal benefits, survivor benefits, earnings test before FRA, taxation of benefits
Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs): starting age, calculation methods, qualified charitable distributions (QCDs), penalty avoidance
Pension analysis: lump sum vs annuity considerations, survivorship options
Retirement income planning: withdrawal order optimization (taxable → tax-deferred → tax-free), bucket strategy, systematic withdrawal rates

Education planning:

529 plans: state tax deductions, investment options, qualified expenses, gift tax considerations, superfunding, impact on financial aid
UTMA/UGMA: flexibility vs control trade-offs, kiddie tax implications, financial aid impact
Coverdell ESAs: contribution limits, income restrictions, eligible expenses
Education tax credits: American Opportunity, Lifetime Learning — income limits and coordination with 529 distributions
Financial aid planning: FAFSA methodology, EFC/SAI considerations

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Core competencies