Philanthropic Planning

We make a living by what we get
but we make a life by what we give.

We are committed to assisting you in developing the strategy for sharing the successes you’ve enjoyed with those whom you love, and with the causes that are most meaningful to you. We implement strategies that can help you to maximize your gifts to these organizations so as to create a longer lasting impact. Through philanthropic planning, you are transmitting your hopes, and making them a reality well into the future. Wealth is a powerful tool for the change that we hope to see in our own communities and around the world. Taking the steps to create a philanthropic plan, will allow you to support the values you hold most dear, gift to them in perpetuity, and solidify your legacy.

Epic Insights

Basis: Carryover or Stepped-Up Cost Basis?
Mar 17, 2025

Income tax basis can be an important factor in deciding whether to make gifts during your lifetime or transfer property at your death. This is because the income tax basis for the person receiving the property depends on whether the transfer is by gift or at death. This, in turn, affects the amount of taxable … Continue reading “Basis: Carryover or Stepped-Up Cost Basis?”

Managing Risk
Mar 14, 2025

Risk is a factor in any investment decision that you make. Your tolerance for risk is something that you will want to consider when you make decisions alongside your trusted financial advisor in Charlotte NC. Your risk tolerance is balanced against your time horizon, meaning the time between now and your anticipated retirement date.

Market Update – Navigating Volatility
Mar 12, 2025

Market volatility has arrived in force. The slowdown in the economy and more policy-driven volatility was the consensus expectation coming into 2025. What was not expected, however, was how much the Trump administration would lean into tariffs. During President Trump’s first term, in most instances, investors observed the administration delaying, reducing, or even removing tariffs … Continue reading “Market Update – Navigating Volatility”

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