Charitable Giving

Our Charitable Giving Plan combines your impact with strategic planning, helping you support causes you care about while unlocking tax and legacy benefits.

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Why a Charitable Giving Plan Matters

Philanthropy can be deeply rewarding—and strategically powerful. Here’s how we help you make a difference.

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Strategic Impact Planning

We work with you, your attorney, and your tax professional to structure gifts or trusts that amplify your generosity while delivering tax and estate planning advantages.

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Flexible Giving Options

Whether you’re giving during your lifetime or after, we help you decide the best tools—such as charitable trusts or direct donations—to achieve your goals.

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Collaborative Team Support

Our Trust Officers serve as your strategic partner, coordinating with your broader advisory team to bring plans to life with expertise and empathy.

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Financial Planning

Charitable giving works best when it’s part of a broader financial strategy. Our team can help you align your giving goals with your overall plan.

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Fiduciary Services

If your giving involves a trust or long-term administration, our fiduciary team can help carry out your wishes with care and compliance.

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Choosing the Right Trustee

Naming the right trustee ensures your charitable legacy is managed responsibly and impartially. Discover what to look for in a trustee.

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Retirement Planning

Planned giving often goes hand-in-hand with legacy and retirement goals. We’ll help you build a strategy that balances both.

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