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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year end tax moves

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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optimize your tax position

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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Why This Study Should Be a Wake-up Call to Dentistry

By David Rice | October 27, 2020

The lady in this picture is different than you, right? She’s different than every other person in the world as well. So why are we treating our patients like they’re all the same person? Dr. David Rice dives into some thoughts.

New Zealand residents pulling their own teeth after dental waiting list grows

By Dawn Patrick | October 27, 2020

Residents of one part of New Zealand have resorted to pulling their own teeth rather than waiting for weeks to see a dentist.

What’s Keeping You From Being Good Rather Than Great?

By Dawn Patrick | September 21, 2020

One degree can make the difference betweenwater boiling and just being really hot. I know a lot of really good dental assistants out there. I mean, they are excellent at what they do clinically and their people skills are superb. Yet, they know and I know that they have weaknesses in their careers. Heck, we…

4 Principles to Grow Your Dental Practice

By David Rice | September 15, 2020

By: Dr. David Rice “Mask Mouth”. What does that mean for your dental practice? Let’s be honest. Our patients hear things in the news and then wonder about them before they come into our practices. A perfect example of this is “mask mouth.” Go ahead. You can click here to read about it. I’ll be waiting for…

Wildfires and another link between the mouth and lungs

By David Rice | September 15, 2020

The devastating wildfires in the United States are all over the news and likely on the minds of your patients One of the best ways to introduce a conversation is to find a point of shared knowledge. That can include events in the news, such as the wildfires that have devastated so many in the…

Here’s the Key to Explaining the Oral-Systemic Link

By Dawn Patrick | September 15, 2020

Do you know the difference betweenmajor surgery and minor surgery? That’s the start of a joke that a friend of mine once shared with me. Do you know the answer? Well, my friend said, it’s major surgery if it is happening to you. It’s minor surgery if it’s happening to someone else. Isn’t that true…

The Importance of Sticking Together and Reaching Out for Help

By David Rice | September 9, 2020

By: Dr. David Rice Let’s talk about something that is taught to not talk about: Mental Health. Ask for Help Friends, there is nothing wrong with asking for help. NOTHING. In dentistry, so often, there are tough times and tough days. If we internalize it and don’t talk about it, unfortunate and unnecessary things can…

31 tips to improve your mental health

By David Rice | September 9, 2020

Let’s think about some things that you can do every day to improve your mental health With that in mind, we came across these 31 tips from Mental Health America that can help everyone be at their best mentally. So often we think about what we can do to improve ourselves physically. But, during these…

Crest + Oral-B + Kids: Together We Can Conquer Cavities

By David Rice | July 9, 2020

By: Dr. David Rice Jim Rohn once said. “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Do you believe that? I do. Come to think of it, my mom and dad did too. I’m guessing it’s why they encouraged me to hang around the good kids and steer clear of…

Oral-B iO Review: Electric Rechargeable Toothbrush (Unboxing to Recommending)

By David Rice | July 9, 2020

By: Dr. David Rice Before today, it was only possible for your patients to get a straight-from-the-dentist clean feel two times a year, but now with the biggest innovation from Oral-B, they can get a professional clean feel at home, every day! Oral-B iO Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush The Oral-B iO introduces a new era in…