Todd Doobrow, CFP

Todd Doobrow, CFP

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 is important as a dental professional

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…

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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…

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Selling To a DSO: Yes or No?!?

By: Todd Doobrow, CFP As the dental industry evolves, many independent dentists are considering selling their practices…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Time to Look Beyond Index Funds

By: Todd Doobrow, CFP Index funds have gained immense popularity in recent years, often lauded for their low…

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When to Change Financial Advisors

By: Todd Doobrow, CFP Break-ups are rarely ever fun but are often necessary to help us keep…

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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…

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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…

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How can dental students save for their own practice?

By Ava Guzman | April 19, 2022

By: Ava Guzman After graduation, dentistry students might immediately want to start working in order to get a return on their educational investment and earn a living. However, between student loans and the money needed to open up a clinic, the costs are steep. Saving Money for Your Dental Practice The American Dental Association (ADA)…

Fall Forward

By Mohammed Hammoud | April 13, 2022

By: Mohammed Hammoud   There is only one way to know if your purpose aligns with your career, and that is to pursue it. I often pondered beforehand if I was making the right decision in pursuing dentistry. I shadowed hundreds of hours and volunteered my time to be positive I was making the right…

How to calm patients with dental anxiety

By Jamie Finch | April 11, 2022

By: Jamie Finch If a patient is feeling too anxious before a procedure, it can make the dentist’s job much harder. While it’s important that you calm patients with dental anxiety as much as possible, doing so can be easier said than done. However, there are effective methods of soothing patients that you can easily…

Acquiring a Dental Practice: Tax Guide

By Bruce Bryen | April 7, 2022

By: Bruce Bryen Now that the dental school graduate has worked as an associate and feels that an understanding of the workings of a practice is known, he or she may be ready to acquire a dental practice. The knowledge of the clinical skills will be known only to the degree they were acquired while working…

Slowing employee turnover in the dental industry

By Katie Klaes | April 7, 2022

By: Katie Klaes The hospitality industry was known for high employee turnover even before the pandemic. Dentistry and several other industries are now facing the same challenges, so I wanted to investigate what they are doing to attract and retain employees. Surprisingly enough, their recommendations can also be directly applied to your dental office. 5…

Remember, you’re more than just a dental student!

By Savanah Craig | March 30, 2022

By: Savanah Craig When you spend 9+ hours a day at your dental school and are surrounded by people who do the same, it’s easy to let being a dental student consume your whole life. It can feel like your worth comes from your grades when all of your free time is spent studying or…

Preparing for Dental School Graduation

By Savanah Craig | March 30, 2022

By: Savanah Craig If you’re anything like me, getting into dental school was the goal. I never really thought about what would happen after dental school graduation. From a young age, I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in Dentistry, so my path was dictated by what Ithought would allow me to get…

Pediatric Dentistry Start-Up: Cuivre Creek

By Casey Goetz | March 23, 2022

By: Casey Goetz I knew for years that my ultimate professional goal was to start my own pediatric dental office. I wanted to have that autonomy and be in control of my career so that I could deliver my dentistry in a way that I thought was superior. I briefly associated with another office for…

What to Do and What to Avoid with a Dental Startup

By Anna Borden | March 17, 2022

By: Anna Borden, DDS My startup journey was one that was somewhat expected, somewhat forced. I had been looking for a practice to buy for about two years, but a lot of practices were overpriced with failing equipment or needed full renovations – or of course, the doctors that wanted to stay on for a…

6 Skills that Make a Great Dental Assistant

By Jamie Finch | March 17, 2022

By: Jamie Finch Dentists may get most of the credit for helping people achieve a perfect smile, but the contribution of their assistants shouldn’t be underestimated. Dental assistants perform numerous important roles that help a dental practice run smoothly, including assisting dentists in surgery. A dental assistant’s career can be exciting, and having the right…