Private Family Foundations
Private family foundations are typically founded by high net worth individuals and families who want to maintain a high degree of control over their charitable legacies, and are willing to assume significant costs and responsibilities, and adhere to strict rules and requirements. Learn more about them in this week’s Financial Tip.
Interview: Travis Suit, Founder of Piper’s Angels Foundation
Exclusive interview with Travis Suit, the founder of Piper’s Angels Foundation and Crossing For A Cure. Managing Associate D.J. Barker, CWS® is participating in the Crossing, an epic paddleboard challenge benefitting cystic fibrosis. About Piper’s Angels Foundation Piper’s Angels Foundation supports and improves the lives of families with cystic fibrosis through heightened awareness, education, life-expanding […]
In the News: Seniors Who No Longer Itemize May Benefit from Using QCDs
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP® explains how a qualified charitable distribution can provide a significant savings over giving to charity after tax, as charitable deductions are “below the line” deductions. Read the Article This article is for demonstrative and academic purposes and is meant to provide valuable background information on particular investments, NOT a […]
Seniors Who No Longer Itemize May Benefit From Using Qualified Charitable Distributions
Managing Associate K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and Associate Michael Griffin, CFP®, join Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA to discuss how some seniors who no longer itemize deductions after tax reform may be able to take advantage of qualified charitable distributions to lower their taxes.
Year-End Charitable Giving
The tax benefits associated with charitable giving could potentially enhance your ability to give and should be considered as part of your year-end tax planning. Tax Deduction for Charitable Gifts If you itemize deductions on your federal income tax return, you can generally deduct your gifts to qualified charities. This may also help you potentially […]
In the News: Charitable Giving After Tax Reform
Bil Lako, CFP®, explains that when people care about a cause, they donate regardless of the potential tax benefit. But, people still ask about charitable tax deductions because they want to know how to make the most of their finances.
Charitable Giving
This week on “Money Talks,” Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate Shawna Theriault, CPA, CFP®, CDFA®, and Associate Michael Griffin, CFP®, to discuss charitable giving.
Financial Strategy: Donor-Advised Funds
If you are committed to significant charitable gifts, a donor-advised fund is a low-hassle way for individuals and community groups and businesses to establish a planned giving program.
Avoid Being Scammed by Fake Hurricane Charities
Check out your hurricane relief charities before you donate! Fraudsters will solicit on behalf of a fake charity. We explain in this special Tax Tip.
Developing Permanent Legacy with a Private Family Foundation
Bil Lako, CFP®, and Troy Harmon , CFA, CVA, are joined by Managing Associate Shawna Theriault, CFP®, C.P.A., who shares information on how private family foundations can fulfill a family’s philanthropic legacy desire.