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Class 4: Engineer Tax Efficiency – Stopping the Silent Wealth Killer 1 Credit 1 Credit

Apr 15, 2026, 02:30 PM EDT

Class 4: Engineer Tax Efficiency – Stopping the Silent Wealth Killer 1 Credit 1 Credit

Financial Literacy 8 Class Series

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    4.6

  • Published on

    November, 2025

  • Subject Area

    Taxes

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Learning Objectives

  • Discuss taxes as the silent drag on long-term wealth.
  • Identify compounding benefits of proactive tax efficiency planning.
  • Explain integrated strategies across income, gains, and estate.
  • Analyze risks from uncoordinated advisors and siloed structures.
  • Explore tools to boost client trust and confidence.

Course Overview

Many clients blame the market for their sleepless nights. But the real culprit? Taxes. Unlike market swings, taxes are guaranteed, and when unmanaged, they quietly eat away at wealth year after year. For high-net-worth clients, that erosion creates financial fragility. For very-high-net-worth clients, it leads to fragmentation as multiple structures collide without coordination. What clients want most is confidence that they are keeping more of what they’ve built.

This fourth session of our Financial Literacy 8 Class Series reframes taxes as the “silent wealth killer” and positions you as the strategist who safeguards client outcomes instead of just calculating liabilities. You’ll explore how to debunk the biggest myths such as the idea that taxes are merely the cost of doing business, that planning is limited to deductions and loopholes, or that other advisors already have it covered. Each myth is paired with clear, practical strategies that will allow you to guide client conversations with authority.

Major Topics:

  • Framing Taxes as a Silent Killer
  • Proactive vs. Reactive Tax Planning
  • Integrated Strategies Across Income, Gains, and Estate
  • Professionals as Quarterback of Wealth Coordination
  • The Tax Efficiency Blueprint

You’ll also learn how to show the compounding benefits of proactive planning, aligning income, capital gains, and estate strategies into one cohesive design, and leverage visual tools like the Tax Efficiency Blueprint to highlight where money is saved or lost. By the end, you’ll have the framework to overcome objections, reframe risk, and build trust, helping you shift from tax filer to future-shaper.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02811-25-S) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02811-25-S) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-02297) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02811-25-S) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02811-25-S) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02811-25-S) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02811-25-O) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02811-25-O) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-02297) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02811-25-O) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02811-25-O) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02811-25-O) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Credit

1

Course Level

Intermediate

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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MY-CPE LLC (Sponsor Id#: GEHNZ) has entered into an agreement with the Internal Revenue Service, to meet the requirements of 31 Code of Federal Regulations, section 10.6(g), covering aintenance of attendance records, retention of program outlines, qualifications of instructors, and length of class hours. This agreement does not constitute an endorsement by the IRS as to the quality of the program or its contribution to the professional competence of the enrolled individual. Credit earned by attendees with a PTIN will be reported directly to the IRS as required of all providers. To ensure your CPE hours are reported, update your profile in My Account to include your PTIN number. Please note: IRS CE is only mandatory for EAs and ERPAs. For all other tax return preparers, CE is voluntary.

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MY-CPE LLC, in accordance with the standards set forth in Circular 230 section 10.6, grants Continuing Education (CE) credits based on a 50-minute hour. MY-CPE LLC is approved by the California Tax Education Council (CTEC) (Provider Number – 6273) to offer continuing education courses that count towards the annual continuing education requirement for CTEC Registered Tax Preparers. Additional information regarding registration as a tax preparer can be obtained by contacting CTEC at P.O. Box 2890, Sacramento, CA, 95812-2890, toll-free at (877) 850-2832, or by visiting www.ctec.org.

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About Instructor

Mike Clark

Mike Clark | MBA

Wealth Management Advisor, 3 AM Education

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I began my career as an award-winning leader at Johnson & Johnson before transitioning into high-level financial advisory. Throughout my journey, I have successfully raised over $42 million in capital and completed my MBA, equipping me with both practical experience and advanced business knowledge.


Today, I specialize in building digital family offices for business owners, integrating their financial, tax, and legacy planning into a unified strategy. My focus is on helping clients preserve and grow their wealth through innovative, tailored solutions that address every aspect of their financial future.

Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke

Wealth Manager, Protection Point Advisors

Michael is cofounder of Protection Point Advisors, a financial advisory firm with offices in Northern and Southern California. As a small business owner himself, he understands firsthand the challenges of managing a business, especially amid rapid technological and industry changes. His experience gives him unique insight into the needs of entrepreneurs navigating today’s complex environment.


With 33 years in the financial services industry, Michael leads a firm dedicated to serving high-net-worth individuals and small business owners. Protection Point Advisors focuses on delivering expert guidance to help clients achieve their financial goals and adapt to evolving market conditions.

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What is Self Study (QAS)?

Self Study QAS (Quality Assurance Service) is a NASBA and other regulatory bodies approved program designed for Professionals to complete their Continuing Professional Education credits through self-paced, interactive courses that meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Our courses qualify for credits with NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other professional organizations.

How do I earn CPE credits through self-study?

To earn CPE credits, you must complete the self-study course, pass the required assessments, and submit the necessary documentation. Credits are awarded based on the completion of course hours and successfully passing the assessments.

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MY-CPE LLC courses are accepted for continuing education credit by various professional certification programs, including NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, and HRCI. MY-CPE LLC is also recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with self-study courses?

To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

How can I access my course completion certificates?

After successfully completing a self-study course and passing the assessments, you can access and download your course completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other professional organizations for compliance and reporting purposes.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

Live Webinar FAQs

What is a Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit?

A Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit is an interactive, real-time online seminar where professionals can earn Continuing Education credits by participating in live sessions led by experts in various fields. Our courses qualify for credits with NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other professional organizations.

How do I earn credits through live webinars?

To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

Are the live webinars accepted by NASBA and other Professional Organizations?

MY-CPE LLC courses are accepted for continuing education credit by various professional certification programs, including NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, and HRCI. MY-CPE LLC is also recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with live webinar courses?

To maintain compliance, you must adhere to the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include attending the full duration of the webinar, participating in interactive elements, and completing any post-webinar evaluations or assessments.

How can I access my webinar completion certificates?

After successfully attending a live webinar and fulfilling all participation requirements, you can access and download your completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are accepted for compliance and reporting purposes with NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM (for PDCs), Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other professional organizations.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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