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Carson Group Adds Holistiplan to Tech StackCarson Group Adds Holistiplan to Tech Stack

Tax planning software Holistiplan is now available as a strategic service at the Carson Group.

Samuel Steinberger, Senior Technology Editor

October 20, 2020

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Holistiplan co-founder Roger PinePhoto by Samuel Steinberger

Carson Group is expanding its tech stack to make tax planning software Holistiplan available to all partner firms, according to an announcement.

The changes come after “a select group” of Carson Wealth private clients successfully piloted the technology. As part of the expansion, Carson partner firms will have access to the software for free, alongside previously announced tech offerings from Salesforce, Orion, Smarsh and Egnyte.

Advisors with access to Holistiplan have an advantage when it comes to planning clients' current tax situation, not just their future taxes, said Erin Wood, SVP of Financial Planning & Advanced Solutions at Carson Wealth.

"Holistiplan’s upload and read technology saves an advisor time, gives a consistent report and gives advisors the ability to analyze potential planning strategies," she said. "Our partners provide comprehensive advice and needed a tool to streamline tax reviews. Holistiplan was a natural fit for our Carson Partners' tech stack."

The service has facilitated conversations about Roth conversions, Medicare premium surcharges, and tax brackets and penalties, said Dan Adams, partner and advisor at Latitude Wealth Management, in Kennewick, Wash., in a statement. 

"Holistiplan is a fantastic value add to the client experience that doesn't add any cost to the client—or to our firm," added Joel Worsfold, managing director of Carson Wealth in West Des Moines, Iowa, in a statement. 

Holistiplan won top honors at XY Planning Network’s 2019 fintech competition and was discussed as an in-demand tech offering at this year’s conference, which concluded last week. The tax planning software developer added upper limit tax bracket guardrails and household organization features earlier this year.

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About the Author

Samuel Steinberger

Senior Technology Editor, WealthManagement.com

Samuel Steinberger is Senior Technology Editor for Informa Connect’s WealthManagement.com. In his role, Mr. Steinberger provides the publication’s wealth and financial technology coverage. 

Mr. Steinberger’s editorial insight and familiarity with technology accelerates Informa’s growth within the financial advisor and wealth management communities, providing in-depth news for advisors and financial professionals. 

Before joining Informa Connect, Mr. Steinberger produced documentaries with former CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien at Soledad O’Brien Productions (formerly Starfish Media Group). He specialized in research, shooting and editing, as well as finding distinct voices to explain topics like mental health, poverty and racial divide. 

Prior to joining Soledad O’Brien Productions, Mr. Steinberger managed multi-departmental technology projects for global legal technology leader Transperfect Legal Solutions. After obtaining his graduate degree in journalism from Columbia University, he completed his transition from technology management to media. 

Mr. Steinberger is an award-winning journalist, author and researcher who has written, edited and reported for a number of publications, including The New York Times, Financial PlanningAmerican Banker and PBS. He is founder of beverages publication Give Me Weird Drinks

Mr. Steinberger’s technology analysis and insight has been featured in several books on virtual and augmented reality. Mr. Steinberger has received awards and recognition for his reporting and research, including the American Business Media's prestigious Jesse H. Neal Award for editorial excellence.

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