Daniel Brockley
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Jun 11, 2023
Steve Lockshin invites you to try Vanilla
Vanilla co-founder Steve Lockshin discusses the inspiration for Vanilla and how it can help advisors enhance their offerings and build their businesses.
Join us for a live walkthrough of everything Vanilla released in 2026 so far — including CLAT/CRUT modeling in Scenarios, V/AI Source Tracking across full estate summaries, the Interactive Estate Diagram, a rebuilt Addepar integration, and more.
What’s New in Vanilla: Our Latest Product Update
Product Marketing Specialist, Jessica Lantz, shares everything Vanilla released in January, February, March, and April — including CLAT/CRUT modeling in Scenarios, V/AI Source Tracking across...
Tax Season Is Estate Planning Season: What’s Changed for 2026 and What to...
In this session, Jennifer Raess, JD, CFP®, CLU®, Associate General Counsel at Vanilla, breaks down the permanent estate and gift tax changes under the One...
Estate Planning in 2026: The Data Behind What Clients Actually Want
What do clients really want from estate planning, and their advisors? Vanilla’s third annual State of Estate Planning survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers reveals shifting...
From Planners to Process: How Verdence Capital Advisors Scaled Financial Planning
Running a successful advisory practice isn’t just about having great planners—it’s about building systems and processes that enable those planners to deliver exceptional client experiences...
A Year of Innovation: Vanilla’s 2025 Highlights & 2026 Vision
This year has been transformative for Vanilla and the advisors we serve. From major product launches to key milestones that strengthened our position as the...
Redefining Advisor Value: A Conversation on Productivity, Pricing, and Moving Upmarket
Join industry thought leaders Michael Kitces and Steve Lockshin for a live fireside chat and Q&A on Nov. 13th. They’ll unpack the evolving landscape of...
Leveraging Vanilla at Garde Capital with President & CIO Jeff Lippens
Garde Capital, Inc., a multi-billion dollar RIA, uses Vanilla to provide an estate planning experience that’s “engaging, not intimidating,” for clients. In this short testimonial,...
Why should templated documents like Vanilla Documents be embraced?
Patrick Carlson explains how templated documents, like Vanilla Documents, can help ensure you have high-quality documents for every client.
What are some key considerations when creating a basic estate plan?
Here’s what advisors should keep in mind when assembling core documents for a client, according to Patrick Carlson of Vanilla’s Product Counsel.
How does Vanilla take estate planning to the next level for advisors?
Scott Davis, a Senior Advisor at AdvicePeriod, shares the benefits of Vanilla for advisors he’s experienced first-hand.
How do you approach estate planning for high net-worth individuals?
Patrick Carlson shares a brief overview of some basic starting points when estate planning for HNW clients.
What happens if you die without estate documents?
There are many reasons it’s important to have estate documents in order. Jenny Raess of Vanilla’s Product Counsel shares some of the consequences of dying...
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