VIDEO: Boost Your Tax Savings with Donor-Advised Funds

By Joe Dowdall, CFP®, RICP®, CRPC®, CCFC 

Do you want to decrease your tax bill and increase your charity contributions at the same time? In this video, I go over the advantages of donor-advised funds (DAFs) and how they can reduce your tax liability.

With DAFs, you can receive immediate tax benefits while giving back to causes you care about in a flexible and effective way. Join me as I explain how DAFs work and why they can be a useful tool for your financial-planning arsenal.

About Joe

Joe Dowdall is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional at Worth Asset Management, a financial services company in Dallas, TX, that provides a wide range of wealth management services. With over 15 years in the financial services industry, Joe is a fiduciary who creates tax-focused financial plans for people nearing or in retirement—to help them build and safeguard their wealth through all life stages. He desires to offer clients the best financial planning experience while developing a friendship based on mutual respect. Joe’s philosophy as a financial planner is rooted in his experience as a teacher, where he learned the importance of explaining complicated concepts in understandable terms. He’s passionate about working with a select group of clients to help them achieve their financial goals with confidence and clarity.

Joe has an education degree from the State University of New York and an MBA in finance from Saint Joseph’s University. In addition, he has obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Retirement Income Certified Professional®, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠, and Certified College Financial Consultant (CCFC) designations. Joe resides in Frisco, TX, with his wife, Leila, and their two daughters. During his free time, he enjoys traveling with family, exercising, and hiking the national parks. To learn more about Joe, connect with him on LinkedIn.

The information provided is for general guidance and informational purposes only. Please consult with a qualified tax professional for advice tailored to your specific financial situation.