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Episode 84: Smarter Ways to Give Through Strategic Philanthropy
Thursday, 12 February, 2026
In this episode, President and Senior Financial Planner Paul L. Moffat is joined by Director of Financial Planning Jordan Naffa to explore charitable and philanthropic planning strategies that allow individuals and families to give more effectively while managing taxes. With year-end gifting fresh on many minds, Paul and Jordan walk through the wide range of vehicles available for charitable giving and how each can be used to align generosity with long-term financial goals.They discuss popular structures such as donor-advised funds, charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, and private foundations, as well as retirement-based giving strategies such as qualified charitable distributions from IRAs. The conversation also highlights the benefits of donating appreciated assets, coordinating deductions across multiple years, and understanding contribution limits. This episode provides practical guidance for those looking to give intentionally, reduce tax exposure, and create a lasting philanthropic legacy.In this episode: ● Key charitable giving vehicles and how they differ ● Donor-advised funds and private foundations for long term philanthropy ● Using charitable remainder and lead trusts strategically ● Retirement-based giving through qualified charitable distributions ● Donating appreciated assets instead of cash ● Understanding charitable deduction limits and planning considerations ● Coordinating charitable, tax, and estate planning effortsThe opinions expressed in this podcast are for general purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry. It is not intended to provide tax or legal advice. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed in this program is not a guarantee of future results. Any indices referenced for comparison are unmanaged and cannot be invested in directly. As always, please remember that investing involves risk and the possible loss of principal. Please seek advice from a licensed professional.Arista Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where our firm and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. No advice may be rendered by Arista Wealth Management unless a client service agreement is in place.🌟Get in touch with us by clicking the links below!🌟 Go to Aristawealth.com for other tools, tips, and resources. Website: https://www.aristawealth.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AristaWealth/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arista-wealth-management/











