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With tax season on the horizon, investors may be starting to think about the most beneficial—and tax-efficient—ways to make charitable donations.
One popular solution is the donor-advised fund (DAF), a charitable investment account that allows investors to contribute funds for an immediate tax deduction, invest the funds for tax-free growth, and grant the money to a qualified charity.
But many DAF programs come with high fees and may not offer investors access to the risk-managed investment strategies needed to maximize the potential of their giving account.