Checklist: Start the New Year Right – Issues to Consider
With so many things to consider at the start of the year, this guide will simplify your life by allowing you to focus on critical financial topics to consider as you kick off the New Year.
After reviewing this checklist, you’ll have the tools to evaluate your progress towards last year’s goals, set new objectives, and adapt your plans to any significant life events that may arise while prompting you to consider various financial elements, such as cash flow, savings, investments, and taxes, ensuring you are well-prepared for any changes.
At the same time, the guide encourages a thorough review of insurance coverage, legal matters, and potential changes in your personal or professional life while providing a structured approach to address these issues systematically.
This approach likely will lead to a more organized, goal-oriented start to the year, significantly enhancing your ability to manage your personal and financial affairs effectively.

Peter Donisanu, ChFC®, AIF®
Peter Donisanu, ChFC®, AIF®, is Chief Wealth & Tax Strategist at Franklin Madison Private Wealth and previously served as a senior investment strategy analyst at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, where he contributed to portfolio guidance for institutional and private wealth clients. He works with high-net-worth retirees and pre-retirees on retirement planning, tax-aware wealth strategies, equity compensation, and sudden wealth preservation, helping clients approach major financial decisions with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.

