Todd Doobrow is an independent Certified Financial Planner® fiduciary and founder of Curato Advisory, who has worked with dental and medical professionals, and their teams, for more than a decade.
Not only does he see the life of a dentist first-hand as his wife practices Periodontics and Implant dentistry, but he has entrenched himself in his clients’ practices with a voracious focus on financial efficiency.
He can be reached at Todd@CuratoAdvisory.com or 205.778.2020.
Why Reviewing Your Financial Plan Matters More Than You Think
By: Todd Doobrow, CFP According to an article from the Wall Street Journal, “the average person spends…
Smart Tax Moves to Make Before Year-End
By: Todd Doobrow, CFP As the calendar winds down, now is the time to take proactive steps…
Selling To a DSO: Yes or No?!?
By: Todd Doobrow, CFP As the dental industry evolves, many independent dentists are considering selling their practices…
Paying Off Student Loans Early vs. Investing: A Smart Strategy
By: Todd Doobrow, CFP As a dentist, you’ve likely emerged from dental school with some amount of…
New Year’s Resolutions for Dentists: Get a Head Start Before the Year’s End
By: Todd Doobrow, CFP As the year winds down and we gear up for the holidays, many…
Why Dentists Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Ask for Financial Help
By: Todd Doobrow, CFP In today’s fast-paced world, dentists face numerous challenges, from human resources, to maintaining…
Time to Look Beyond Index Funds
By:Â Todd Doobrow, CFP Index funds have gained immense popularity in recent years, often lauded for their low…
When to Change Financial Advisors
By: Todd Doobrow, CFP Break-ups are rarely ever fun but are often necessary to help us keep…
The Crucial Role of Psychology in Financial Planning
By: Todd Doobrow, CFP Financial planning isn’t just about numbers and spreadsheets; it’s equally about understanding how…
The Importance of Year-End Tax Planning for Dentists: Maximizing Financial Health
By: Todd Doobrow, CFP “Why does my accountant tell me in March what I should have done…
HIPAA in 2022: What’s on the horizon?
By: Linda Harvey, MS, RDH Note to Reader: This blog is an excerpt of an article originally published on DentistryIQ. In case you weren’t aware, there are a number of HIPAA updates on the horizon. That’s because patient rights, data security, and digital transformations are mutating as quickly as the COVID variants. Table of Contents:…
This Will Supercharge Your Impact In Dentistry – It Did Mine!
This post originally appeared on Dew.life By: Julie Friesen What does making an impact in dentistry look like to you? Who do you want to influence the most? How can you make a difference in the work that you do? These are tough questions to ponder but I know if you are reading this, you…
“Google it”
By: Katie Klaes Once a company’s name becomes a verb, you know they have made a huge impact on daily life and culture. Google receives about 3 million applications per year with an acceptance rate somewhere in the 0.2% to 0.67% range. The company was ranked #7 on Glassdoor’s 2022 list of Best Places to…
How one bad experience can destroy your entire dental practice
By: David Rice At 53 years of age, I’d like to tell you I’ve grown up. I really would. However, not so much. Sitcoms and stupid movies still win in my world. That said, what aging has afforded me in addition to the gray hairs is this. There is ALWAYS a great lesson to be learned. So,…
Things to consider when looking for a dental associate position
By: Jennifer Murphy, DDS, FAGD There are many, many factors to consider when looking for your next associate position. While the unicorn may be out there – your perfect job – it’s important to know your non-negotiables as well as what you are willing to compromise on in a dental associate position. So, let’s get…
Healthcare Real Estate – Leasing vs. Buying
By: Dan Gleissner, CARR One of the most common questions healthcare providers ask regarding their practice’s real estate is, “Should I purchase or lease my office space?” Many providers are quick to assume that, since they own their home, they should also own their office space. While that logic is sound and often times owning…
Dentists should assess your local hospitalization capacity as Omicron surge drags on
By: Margaret Scarlett, DMD The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is driving a national surge in COVID-19 cases, serious illness, and hospitalizations. With more than 750,000 cases a day in the US, the incidence of new COVID-19 cases and lack of availability of reliable testing means that a “Zero COVID strategy” may be out of reach to…
Dental Associate Contract: The first contract for the dental graduate
By: Bruce Bryen, CPA/CVA After finally graduating from dental school and taking any additional courses that might be needed where the potential associateship is being offered, the job now is waiting for those qualified to work. The title of Associate Dentist has a wonderful sound to it and the compensation package is one that will…
How To Run a Successful Dental Practice – Time to Get Pumped UP!
By: Dr. Paul Caselle We have closed out 2021, now it’s time to get pumped up about 2022 and run a successful dental practice by following these four steps: Assessment, Objectives, Plan, and Execution Assessment Objectives Plan Execution Assessment How well did you meet your personal and professional goals for the past year? What impediments…
How Dental Practices Can Attract & Retain Great Talent During the Great Resignation
By: Katie Klaes “I’m sorry, we are short staffed. Could you come back another day?” I was at my local Acura car dealership for routine maintenance needs. In the eight years I’ve had my car, they’ve always taken care of me same-day. A little inconvenient, but I did not mind making an appointment for a…