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    Charitable Giving Basics

    With the end of year coming quickly, I wanted to cover the common questions we get about on charitable giving while there is still time to squeeze some giving in. The topic of charitable giving is…

    By Matthew Nelson
    November 28, 2025

    5 Min Read
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    Charitable Giving: Using a Donor-Advised Fund

    When it comes to charitable giving, some strategies are more beneficial (and complex) than others. In a follow up to Charitable Giving Basics I’ll explore how to elevate your charitable giving with a donor-advised fund. This…

    By Matthew Nelson
    November 28, 2025

    7 Min Read
    The MedTech Wealth Advisor Podcast Graphic with Matt Nelson, Karissa McLaren & Grace Hennen for Episode 29: Young Careers in Financial Advising

    Young Careers in Financial Advising

    Listen to Young Careers in Financial Advising! Apple Podcasts → https://bit.ly/3GGW1Da Spotify → https://bit.ly/3TofDDW What drives someone to pack up and move for a career? In this episode of The MedTech Wealth Advisor Podcast, host Matt…

    By Matthew Nelson
    December 5, 2024

    2 Min Read
    The MedTech Wealth Advisor Podcast Graphic with Matt Nelson & Jacob LaRue for Episode 28: The Power of Donor-Advised Funds for Charitable Giving

    The Power of Donor-Advised Funds for Charitable Giving

    Listen to The Power of Donor-Advised Funds for Charitable Giving! Apple Podcasts → https://bit.ly/3GGW1Da Spotify → https://bit.ly/3TofDDW How can you maximize your charitable giving while minimizing your taxes? Donor-advised funds for charitable giving (DAFs) might be…

    By Matthew Nelson
    November 21, 2024

    2 Min Read
    The MedTech Wealth Advisor Podcast Graphic with Matt Nelson & Jacob LaRue for Episode 27: The Basics of Charitable Giving: Cash, Stock, IRAs

    The Basics of Charitable Giving: Cash, Stock, IRAs

    Are you making the most of your charitable giving? This week, Matt Nelson and Jacob LaRue explore the essentials of charitable giving, focusing on how to align charitable contributions with financial goals while optimizing tax savings.…

    By Matthew Nelson
    November 7, 2024

    2 Min Read
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    Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): The Basics

    Let’s talk about Qualified Charitable Distributions, more commonly known as QCDs. Picture this: you’re enjoying your well-deserved retirement, you’ve done well saving, and you realize that you’ve got a nest egg tucked away in your Individual…

    By Jacob LaRue
    August 31, 2023

    2 Min Read