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Cite this article as: J Can Dent Assoc 2014;80:e1 Is Your Exit Strategy Well Crafted? CDSPI Reports By Ron Haik and Susan Roberts A Financial Planning Checklist for Dentists Gearing Up for Retirement A fter decades of tireless work and diligent saving, your retirement date is finally on the horizon: in the next 3 to 5 years, you’ll be embarking on a new, exciting stage of your life! However, there are some key investment and insurance planning issues you’ll need to carefully consider well in advance of your retirement date. Fortunately, the licensed certified financial planners and professional insurance advisors at CDSPI Advisory Services Inc. (in conjunction with your other professional advisors) can help guide you in creating a customized exit strategy. Here is a partial checklist of some issues we can explore. Investment Planning Considerations ❑ Properly Structure the Sale of Your Practice—and Manage the Proceeds Consult your tax professional about the prospect of restructuring the ownership of your practice to minimize taxes ahead of its sale (which may i