Pass the Gravy, Not the Capital Gains!


Smart Money, Made Simple

Navigating Your Financial Future Doesn't Have to be a Headache

If your parents’ portfolio is stuffed with bonds and yours is riding the crypto rollercoaster… guess who’s grinning like your awkward uncle Jimmy as he helps himself to another giant serving of mashed potatoes this Thanksgiving? The IRS.

Why? Because when family portfolios don’t coordinate, you end up serving Uncle Sam the biggest slice of pie—while your own plate looks suspiciously light. Bless your heart, you are SO generous!

Here’s a better recipe:

📊 Coordinate across generations so you can…

  • Harvest gains at low or zero tax rates
  • Shift assets with actual purpose (not panic)
  • Trim down estate size while building your own wealth faster

Bottom line:
You’re already scheduling their doctor visits, refilling prescriptions, and fixing the Wi-Fi. Adding “portfolio babysitter” to your list isn’t that far-fetched, and it might actually save everyone a lot of money.

👀 Want to see how this looks in real life?


Book a free 20-minute Fitting Call for a Life Audit, and let’s keep your wealth on the family table where it belongs.

Chad Holmes, CFP®, CPA, CPWA®

Founder | Financial Planner | Author

www.formulawealth.com

(901) 262-1281 Cell

P.S. Family drama at Thanksgiving is inevitable. A surprise tax bill doesn’t have to be!

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