01. About Us

In the complex world of finance, whether you’re doing it yourself or working with an advisor, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with tactics, strategies and options. It shouldn’t be!

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02. Our Philosophy

Thoughtful Advisors “does things differently than the crowd” and we show thoughtful savers solutions they didn’t know existed so they “know what they can have” enabling them to make better decisions in their best interest.

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03. Our Process

We provide fiduciary based tax smart advice helping individuals and businesses get the highest quality, lowest cost and hassle-free strategies for financial success..

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Our Services

 

Savings Strategies

 

Employee Benefit Plans

 

Tax - Smart Planning

Meet The Founder

Gary LoDuca CFP®, ChFC, AIF®

Founder, Owner & Chief Executive Thinker
I graduated from the University of Florida - College of Business in 1989 and joined First Union National Bank in 1990. I became a Investment Adviser...

We manage investment assets and design qualified and non-qualified savings plans for individuals and businesses.

Blogs

Tax Planning vs. Tax Preparation: They're Not the Same Thing

Gary LoDuca |
Categories
Tax Planning
Retirement
Finance
Many people think about taxes once a year — when April rolls around and it's time to file. By then, the year is already in the rearview mirror. The decisions that could have made a difference? Many of the deadlines for them already passed. That's the gap between tax preparation and tax planning. And understanding the difference could change how you think about your money — not just in the spring, but all year long...

FAQ

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Is Thoughtful Advisors an Independent Firm?

Yes. We are privately owned and operated. We select our own solutions and work with our chosen professional partners.

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Is Thoughtful Advisors a Fiduciary Firm?

Yes. We are legally and professionally mandated as fiduciaries on behalf of our clients.

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What is a Fiduciary?

A fiduciary is a professional who is legally obligated to put the interests of their clients ahead of their own. A fiduciary is held to the highest legal standard to “do the right thing” for their clients. A fiduciary must disclose any potential conflicts of interest as soon as practical to their clients.