Advisor News

  • Communication is key when transferring a private foundation

    Apr 27, 2026

    As you work with clients who have established a private foundation, it is not uncommon for the conversation to eventually turn to whether this structure still makes sense. What began as a seemingly logical vehicle for organizing a…

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  • Professional Advisor Spotlight: Carolyn DeVaughn

    Mar 23, 2026

    “I love learning,” noted Carolyn DeVaughn.  “And the legal profession is, at its core, a profession of constant learning. Whether you’re learning about people and their needs, about our community,…

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  • Case study: Business owners exit with a family legacy

    Mar 4, 2026

    As an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor, you probably work with several clients who own a family business. You’ve likely also considered that there may be a role for strategic philanthropy in family business succession planning to…

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  • Worth a look: Charitable gifts of real estate

    Feb 10, 2026

    If your client base includes philanthropic individuals and families, you’re likely aware that gifts of real estate are an option to fund charitable giving. Real estate is the largest asset class in the world, yet various industry…

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  • Postmarks, rule changes, and remedies for clients’ 2025 charitable gifts

    Feb 3, 2026

    By Megan Sommerfeldt, Senior Director, Gift Planning If you were surprised to read about the ripple effect of a seemingly small change in the U.S. Postal Service regulations late last…

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