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Client conversations: Why your 2023 agenda must include charitable giving

Charitable giving has always been an important subject of discussions to have with your clients. But today, those conversations are more important than ever because widespread coverage of both major […]

Feb 13th, 2023   Advisors

Advisor Q&A with Brett Ebert

Your clients rely on your guidance to make important financial decisions. When it comes to charitable giving, we can partner with you to simplify their giving and amplify their impact. […]

Feb 13th, 2023   Advisors, Philanthropy

Valuable conversations: Why it’s smart to talk with your clients about charitable giving

  January is a good time to start helping your clients plan for their annual giving. With the year-end flurry of donations still fresh in many clients’ minds, you may […]

Jan 17th, 2023   Advisors, Philanthropy

The new Legacy IRA and a boost for QCDs

  Congress passed the much-anticipated $1.65 trillion-dollar omnibus spending bill known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (“CAA”) on December 23, 2022, followed by President Biden signing the Act […]

Jan 17th, 2023   Advisors

Advisor Q&A with Ralph Dovali

Your clients rely on your guidance to make important financial decisions. When it comes to charitable giving, we can partner with you to simplify their giving and amplify their impact. […]

Jan 17th, 2023   Advisors, Philanthropy

16 professionals graduate from Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) program

Sixteen local professionals graduated from the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) program. Through a year-long curriculum, the CAP® program provides professionals the knowledge, resources, and tools necessary to help clients […]

Jan 12th, 2023   Advisors, Philanthropy

Endow Iowa Tax Credit Program Announces Changes

The Endow Iowa Tax Credit program was established in Iowa in 2003 to promote charitable giving to endowed funds that provide permanent support for charitable causes in Iowa, while providing […]

Dec 13th, 2022   Advisors, Philanthropy, Southwest Iowa

What is Giving Tuesday?

One of the main questions you can expect from your clients this month is “What is Giving Tuesday? And why am I seeing it written like this: #GivingTuesday?” Giving Tuesday […]

Nov 14th, 2022   Advisors

Advisor Q&A with Brady Marlow

Your clients rely on your guidance to make important financial decisions. When it comes to charitable giving, we can partner with you to simplify their giving and amplify their impact. […]

Nov 9th, 2022   Advisors

Donor advised funds can help clients continue charitable giving even when stocks are down

Giving appreciated stock to nonprofit organizations is a highly effective tax strategy. During years when highly-appreciated stock is in short supply, however, implementing this strategy may be easier said than […]

Nov 4th, 2022   Advisors

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