11:00 am – 11:05 am |
Welcome and Overview Pam Adams and Paula Canaday-Daeke, Conference Committee Co-Chairs, and Alison Salisbury, AADMM President |
11:10 am – 12:10 pm |
Decluttering With Matt Paxton Matt Paxton is one of the top downsizing and decluttering experts in the country. He is the host of the two-time Emmy-nominated series Legacy List with Matt Paxton on PBS and was a featured cleaner on the hit television show Hoarders for 15 seasons. Matt is also the author of the best-selling book, Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff. Paxton started cleaning out houses after his father, step-father, and both grandfathers died in the same year and this is the reason Matt has been working with families struggling with hoarding and downsizing for 20 years.
Matt will share his approach to the decluttering process, and you will learn how you can adopt his concepts while working with your clients in decluttering their financial documents and processes. Understanding and listening to your client is the key to a successful “reorganize and clean up” project.
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12:20 pm – 1:20 pm |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
Understanding the Obligations of a Fiduciary Amy Carrick, CDMM, Carrick Consulting LLC 1.0 CEU, Standards of Practice, Types of Expenses Expanding your score of work to include fiduciary responsibilities can be very lucrative, but it also carries greater risks. During this session, we will discuss what it means to be a fiduciary, the types of roles a fiduciary holds, the processes and protections needed, as well as the network to support what will be “something new” every day.
At the end of the session, some may jump right in, and others may decide it is not for them. Watching Netflix’s “I Care a Lot” is recommended in advance of this presentation!
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Strategies to Help Clients Learn and Understand Long-Term Care Insurance Meredith Pensack, Long-Term Care Insurance Planning 1.0 CEU, Standards of Practice, Types of Expenses This informative session will give you an in-depth understanding of long-term care and the impact it has on individuals who need care, those who provide care, and on family members. We’ll discuss the costs of care, myths about long term care, and when long term care insurance makes sense. We’ll also discuss special considerations for women, and the different types of long-term care policies. Making a claim on an existing policy will also be discussed. If you work with clients for whom this is appropriate, if you have aging parents, or if you’re concerned about your own future care, this is an important seminar you won’t want to miss. |
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1:20 pm – 1:40 pm |
Break |
1:40 pm – 2:40 pm |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
The Tough Conversation: Elder Financial Exploitation By People in a Position of Trust Jennifer Pitt, Voices Against Fraud, LLC 1.0 CEU, Standards of Practice, Types of Expenses One of the least-discussed types of elder mistreatment is elder financial exploitation by caregivers, family members, and close friends. In this presentation, we will discuss how to recognize and prevent this type of elder mistreatment. |
Are You Hiring? Understanding Employment Taxes Trust Fund Recovery Penalty Alyssa Maloof, JD, Whatley Tax Law 1.0 CEU, Payroll, Finance, Bookkeeping, & Bill Paying This presentation will cover federal tax compliance tips for assisting clients who are small business owners. We will first discuss different types of entity structuring and tax elections primarily focusing on disregarded entities versus S-Corp elections for small business owners. Next, we will cover the importance in correctly distinguishing worker classifications (employees versus independent contractors) as they grow their business and hire employees and the tax filing/payment requirements associated with each type of worker classification. Lastly, we will cover small business income and employment tax compliance pitfalls (i.e. trust fund recovery penalty / SS-8 Determinations) and possible prevention measures, in addition to steps the owner can take to protect themselves personally. |
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2:50 pm – 3:50 pm |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
Unravelling the Mysteries of Medical Claim Management Alexis Boccanfuso, CDMM, c|p daily money management 1.0 CEU, Standards of Practice, Types of Expenses Dealing with medical expenses and claims can be overwhelming if you are not properly prepared. You need the right arsenal of tools and knowledge! Explore how to manage and deal with medical bills, claims, appeals, EOBs, providers, and insurance companies. In this session, you will learn how to onboard a client for medical claims management, how to manage and organize medical bills and out-of-network claims, how to read and interpret EOBs and how to dispute and appeal a medical claim. |
How to Show up for Grief: Strategies of Support Stefanie Elkins, Be Present Care | Emma Payne, Grief Coach Grief is a unique component of death (or any loss) that can be over-looked. Identifying and supporting others through the bereavement and grief process is an integral and necessary part of healing. In this session, we will provide tools and grief resources to be of support. |
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3:50 pm – 4:05 pm |
Break |
4:05 pm – 5:05 pm |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
Teaming with an Aging Life Care Manager Lisa Kaufman, Senior Care Options of Atlanta, Ltd Natasha Faria Smith, Ascension Care Services Lolly Ward, CPA, LMW, Personal Financial Services, LLC 1.0 CEU, Basic Finance/Bookkeeping This presentation will explore when an elder individual needs the support of an aging life care manager (ALCM) and a daily money manager. How does a DMM access an ALCM and collaborate, both focused on “doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason” in supporting the individual’s plan of care? We will discuss nuances of defining and maintaining clear roles, provide information about knowledge maintained by ALCMs, and offer guidance regarding finding the right ALCM when needed. This will be a dynamic discussion focusing on interdisciplinary collaboration. |
How Your Home Equity Can be Put to Good Use Mona Wong, Monument Mortgage 1.0 CEU, Standards of Practice, Types of Expenses We will discuss how to access equity in a home and how to put it to use. We will discuss different ways to use your client’s mortgage to his or her advantage. Cash flow and debt consolidation as well as investing will also be discussed. |
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5:15 pm – 6:00 pm |
Networking |
6:00 pm – 6:05 pm |
Day One Wrap-Up |
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