Advisor Perspective

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Making Philanthropy a Part of Your Advisory Practice
Many advisors hesitate to initiate conversations about charitable giving, citing concerns such as not knowing enough, potentially losing assets under management, or assuming clients aren’t interested. Yet the evidence suggests otherwise.
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Previous articles:
The Hidden Hurdles of Using a General Durable Power of Attorney
A General Durable Power of Attorney (GDPOA) is designed to provide continuity and ease the burden of decision-making during a difficult time. Unfortunately, the practical use is often anything but seamless. This article explores the hurdles that GDPOA’s can present so that you can work proactively with your clients to navigate the system.
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Maximizing Profits: Strategies for a Tax-Efficient Sale of Business Interests, Real Estate, and Other Highly Appreciated Assets
The tax burden of selling highly appreciated assets can be overwhelming. However, there are numerous tax-advantaged strategies available for selling assets like closely held businesses and real estate. The best outcomes often arise when clients plan ahead.
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AI and Its Influence on Charitable Planning
We are living in a transformative era of technology. It has been three years since the discovery of generative AI, a breakthrough reshaping the industry at a pace comparable to the rise of the internet in the 1990s. When the web became widely accessible in 1993, businesses began adopting email and websites en masse by 1996, forever changing how we operated. AI is poised to redefine how advisors, nonprofits, and donors interact and plan for the future.
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