Andrew Rice, Money Management Services

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Andrew Rice, Money Management Services

Andrew D. Rice, CPA, AIF, CTS, WMS, is vice president of Money Management Services, Inc., an independent RIA firm in Birmingham, Ala.  He is a Certified Public Accountant, Accredited Investment Fiduciary, Certified Tax Specialist and Wealth Management Specialist. He can be reached at ricea@moneymanagementservice.com.

• Remind Clients of the Non-Market Returns You Provide: 7 Examples

  By Andrew Rice, Money Management Services  |  May 4, 2013

  Beyond the returns on their portfolios, chances are good that you’ve provided plenty of non-market returns for your clients. You may want to remind them of this value you provide; here are seven examples.

• To Save Clients a Tax Audit, Consider $249.99 Charitable Gifts

  By Andrew Rice, Money Management Services  |  January 22, 2013

  As you and your clients prepare for tax season, you might want to discuss this charitable giving strategy with your clients.

• A Toll Road as Metaphor for the Fiscal Cliff

  By Andrew Rice, Money Management Services  |  December 20, 2012

  As the country drives toward the fiscal cliff, a metaphor on taxes and capitalism.

• Candy Economics at Halloween and Our Tax System

  By Andrew Rice, Money Management Services  |  November 14, 2012

  Should our tax system ration out tax-avoidance 'candy' to some while taking that candy from others?

• An Advisor (and Client) Wish List for the Next President

  By Andrew Rice, Money Management Services  |  October 2, 2012

  Is it too much to ask for some simplicity, common sense and logic from our Commander-in-Chief?

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  Playing to Win Still Matters in Football, the Markets and the Economy

  By Andrew Rice, Money Management Services  |  September 18, 2012

  Lessons our leaders can learn from the Alabama Crimson Tide: a hand up, not a hand out.

• Financial Freedom Is Not Free

  By Andrew Rice, Money Management Services  |  July 24, 2012

  As our country approaches the fiscal cliff, can we afford to have the financially responsible segment of our society pay for the other 50% of our society?

• The 6 Elements of Portfolio Construction

  By Andrew Rice, Money Management Services  |  June 20, 2012

  As Warren Buffet once said, “Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing.” Here are six topics for educating your clients.

• Creating Wealth Isn’t Quick or Easy. So Why Do So Many Think Otherwise?

  By Andrew Rice, Money Management Services  |  May 19, 2012

  An important part of our job as advisors is to separate fact from fiction for our clients; a (market) picture can be worth a million words.

• Why You Still Shouldn’t Gamble on Gift and Estate Taxes

  By Andrew Rice, Money Management Services  |  April 10, 2012

  Almost every advisor seems to be pushing their clients to give away all their assets to heirs this year. But is that really a wise move? Consider these six issues.