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“Why You Should Include Planned Giving in Your Estate Plan” with Phyllis Silverstein and Alicia Philipp on Wealth Matters Radio Show

Craig Frankel, Adam Gaslowitz

Craig Frankel, Alicia Philipp, Phyllis Silverstein, Adam Gaslowitz

What is “planned giving”? What is the philanthropic landscape in Atlanta today and what is the state of philanthropy in our community? How does creating a planned giving program help the family with their estate plan and family relationships?

If you ever ask yourself these or similar questions, this episode of “Wealth Matters”, the radio show where we discuss the opportunities and challenges of preserving and managing wealth is for you! During this episode of “Wealth Matters,” attorneys Adam Gaslowitz and Craig Frankel interview Phyllis Silvertein and Alicia Philipp discussing “Why You Should Include Planned Giving in Your Estate Plan.”

FullSizeRender (2)ABOUT ALICIA PHILIPP: Alicia Philipp is president of The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, one of the largest and fastest growing philanthropic service organizations in the country. The Community Foundation strengthens the 23-county metro Atlanta region by providing quality services to donors and innovative leadership on community issues. Philipp has led the Foundation’s grantmaking, fundraising and collaborative initiatives with donors, nonprofits and community leaders for the past 37 years. Under her leadership, The Community Foundation has grown from $7 million in assets in 1977 to more than $929 million in total assets today.

In 2013, The Community Foundation distributed more than $134 million representing 5,800 grants to approximately 2,100 nonprofits locally, nationally and internationally – making 2013 one of the largest years in the Foundation’s history for grantmaking. Named to Georgia Trend’s “100 Most Influential Georgians” list, Philipp has also been named one of the “100 Most Influential Atlantans” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, one of 175 “Emory History Makers” by Emory University and has received the Georgia State University Distinguished Alumni Award. Her local, regional and national leadership responsibilities include previous service as a board member of the Council on Foundations, the Southeastern Council of Foundations, Independent Sector and the National Center on Family Philanthropy. Philipp received a bachelor’s degree from Emory University and a master’s in business administration from Georgia State University. 

FullSizeRender (1)ABOUT PHYLLIS SILVERSTEIN: Phyllis Silverstein is a Philanthropic Specialist for Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services. Phyllis helps individuals and multi-generational families achieve their charitable objectives through the creation and management of private foundations, charitable trusts and other charitable planning strategies. She also advises nonprofit organizations in the areas of annual development, planned giving/endowment, governance and management. Phyllis is responsible for involving all aspects of the Wells Fargo Private Bank in the awareness and importance of philanthropy for our clients and our community. Phyllis strives to create value for clients by helping them understand and maximize the impact their philanthropy has on current and future needs.

Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Phyllis was the Vice President of Planned Giving & Endowment for the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta for 8 years where she developed a comprehensive endowment program involving donors, professional advisors and community organizations. In total, Phyllis has over 28 years of professional fundraising experience and holds a BA from Florida Atlantic University and a Certificate in Financial Planning from the University of Georgia.

Phyllis is a Past President and Board member of the Georgia Planned Giving Council as well as a member of the National PPP (Partnership for Philanthropic Planning). She is an active volunteer for a variety of local organizations including a women’s empowerment foundation, middle school PTSA and lacrosse youth sports.

To view all episodes of “Wealth Matters,” visit this Pinterest board – click here

To watch the video introduction of our hosts – click here

To watch the video of this show – click here

Remember to come back and listen live every 4th Wednesday of the month at 8:30 am!

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CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS:

Phyllis Silverstein website:  https://www.wellsfargo.com/the-private-bank/solutions/specialized/philanthropic-services/

Phyllis Silverstein phone: 404-238-0444

Phyllis Silverstein email: Phyllis.Silverstein@wellsfargo.com

Alicia Philipp website:  www.cfgreateratlanta.org

Alicia Philipp phone: 404-588-3189

Alicia Philipp email: aphilipp@cfgreateratlanta.org

ABOUT GASLOWIZ FRANKEL LLC:

Gaslowitz Frankel LLC is an experienced trial practice firm specializing in all aspects of complex fiduciary litigation, representing individuals, companies, banks, and fiduciaries in will, trust, and estate disputes; investor and financial advisor disputes; shareholder/partnership disputes; contract disputes; complex commercial disputes; and appeals.

Estate-related fiduciary litigation:

– Will Disputes
– Estate Disputes
– Trust Disputes
– Business Litigation
– Guardianships and Conservatorships
– Appeals
– Alternative Dispute Resolution

Business-related fiduciary litigation:

– Shareholder / Partnership Disputes
– Oppression of Minority Shareholders
– Conversion / Misappropriation of Corporate Assets
– Business Divorces

Securities and investment arbitration and litigation:

– Breach of Fiduciary Duty
– Churning, Excessive and Unauthorized Trading
– Unsuitable Investments
– Elder Financial Abuse
– Failure to Diversify Investments
– Failure to Supervise Brokers
– Improper and High Pressure Annuity Sales
– Private Placements and Limited Partnerships
– Non-traded REITS
– 401k, IRA, and other Pension / Retirement Abuse
– Ponzi Schemes and other Investment Frauds

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“HOW WEALTHY FAMILIES CAN TALK WITH THEIR CHILDREN ABOUT WEALTH” with experts Donna Trammell, Barry Frankel, and David Dodson | Hosted by attorneys Adam Gaslowitz and Craig Frankel

Adam Gaslowitz, Craig Frankel, Donna Trammell, David Dodson, Barry Frankel

Adam Gaslowitz, Craig Frankel, Donna Trammell, David Dodson, Barry Frankel

When is the best time to talk to children about money and the family’s wealth? How do you pass values to children instead of just money? How does the generation that created the wealth avoid producing a generation without drive and ambition? How can you educate children to become good stewards of the family wealth? If you ever ask yourself these or similar questions, this episode of “Wealth Matters”, the radio show where we discuss the opportunities and challenges of preserving and managing wealth, is for you!

During this episode of “Wealth Matters,” attorneys Adam Gaslowitz and Craig Frankel lead a panel discussion with Donna Trammell, Director of Family Wealth Stewardship and Managing Director at Bessemer Trust; Barry Frankel, Partner-In-Charge of the Dispute Resolution Services Group at Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP; and David Dodson, Executive Director and Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. The topic of their discussion is “How Wealthy Families Can Talk With Their Children About Wealth.”

??????????ABOUT DONNA TRAMMELL: As a Director of Family Wealth Stewardship and Managing Director at Bessemer Trust, Donna Leads Bessemer’s initiatives with next-generation education, family communication, and governance. She works directly with clients’ families on a range of issues, including tailoring wealth educational programs for individual family members, facilitating family meetings, and helping family members make decisions as a group. Donna shares best practices and practical techniques gleaned from Bessemer’s experience working with multigenerational families. She is a certified 21/64 multi-generational facilitator.

??????????ABOUT BARRY FRANKEL: As a Partner in Charge of the Forensic Accounting, Litigation Support, and Business Valuation Services practice group of Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP, Barry is a leader of a team that was named Georgia’s Outstanding Forensic Accounting practice for 2013 (and 2012) by The Daily Report. The services provided by his firm include internal investigations, transaction analysis, business valuations, damages calculations, and related matters. His personal experience includes commercial and domestic cases, and he is also an experienced mediator, an arbitrator, and a court-appointed Special Master/Auditor and Receiver. He works out both Atlanta and Sarasota, FL offices.

??????????ABOUT DAVID DODSON: As a Financial Advisor and Executive Director at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, David Dodson has been assisting client families and their advisors in devising, planning, and implementing wealth management and transfer strategies for approximately twenty years. Having served as a senior trust and estates specialist, as well as Division Director, with responsibility for the tax attorneys, trust specialists, and insurance specialists within Merrill Lynch’s Wealth Structuring Group from Michigan to Florida, David offers clients valuable perspective on the tools, strategies, and best practices related to the constructive transfer and efficient administration of significant wealth.

If you enjoyed the show and would like to connect with our guest experts, please see their contact information below.

To view all episodes of “Wealth Matters,” visit this Pinterest board – click here

To watch the video introduction of our hosts – click here

To watch the video of this show – click here

Remember to come back and listen live every 4th Wednesday of the month at 8:30 am!

And follow us on Twitter for news and updates on the show – click here to follow @EstateDispute

Thank you for your support! Feel free to share this episode with your friends and colleagues.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS:

Donna Trammell

Barry Frankel

  • website www.hawcpa.com
  • phone: 404-898-8211
  • email: barry.frankel@hawcpa.com

David Dodson

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ABOUT GASLOWIZ FRANKEL LLC: Gaslowitz Frankel LLC is an experienced trial practice firm specializing in all aspects of complex fiduciary litigation, representing individuals, companies, banks, and fiduciaries in will, trust, and estate disputes; investor and financial advisor disputes; shareholder/ partnership disputes; contract disputes; complex commercial disputes; and appeals.

Estate-related fiduciary litigation:

  • Will Disputes
  • Estate Disputes
  • Trust Disputes
  • Guardianships and Conservatorships
  • Appeals
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution

Business-related fiduciary litigation:

  • Shareholder / Partnership Disputes
  • Oppression of Minority Shareholders
  • Conversion / Misappropriation of Corporate Assets
  • Business Divorces

Securities and investment arbitration and litigation:

  • Breach of Fiduciary Duty
  • Churning, Excessive and Unauthorized Trading
  • Unsuitable Investments
  • Elder Financial Abuse
  • Failure to Diversify Investments
  • Failure to Supervise Brokers
  • Improper and High Pressure Annuity Sales
  • Private Placements and Limited Partnerships
  • Non-traded REITS
  • 401k, IRA, and other Pension / Retirement Abuse
  • Ponzi Schemes and other Investment Frauds

Charitable Giving: Expert Tips from Donna Barwick, Ty Tippett, and Stephen Berman on Radio Show “Wealth Matters” by Adam Gaslowitz and Craig Frankel

Craig Frankel, Adam Gaslowitz, Stephen Berman, Donna Barwick, Ty Tippett

Craig Frankel, Adam Gaslowitz, Stephen Berman, Donna Barwick, Ty Tippett

How much of the charitable planning should be tax-motivated and how much should be purpose-motivated? What is the difference between various forms of charitable giving? If you ever ask yourself these or similar questions, this episode of “Wealth Matters”, the radio show where we discuss the opportunities and challenges of preserving and managing wealth is for you!

During this debut of “Wealth Matters”, attorneys Adam Gaslowitz and Craig Frankel interview Donna Barwick, Ty Tippett and Stephen Berman on the topic of Charitable Giving. The show is filled with important tips and hints of giving from both wealth management perspective and the perspective of effectively making a difference in the community.

???????????????????????????????ABOUT DONNA BARWICK: As a Senior Fiduciary Officer at Wilmington Trust Company, Donna brings to the table more than three decades of experience in trusts and estate planning. She previously served as a senior director in BNY Mellon’s Wealth Management group in Atlanta, specializing in wealth management and estate planning strategies for high-networth clients.

Donna shared that she gets to advise her clients not only how to give, but also what to give to. Donna recommends to utilize the Community Foundation in Atlanta as a great tool to find philanthropic organizations to support. Donna also started a great conversation during the show with this opinion: “If dollars don’t make a difference, donors will not stay engaged, so charities should let donors know how donations are used.

Ty Tippett, Shepherd Center FoundationABOUT TY TIPPETT: Ty Tippett is a fundraising professional who is an AV-rated attorney with more than 20 years of experience in the private practice of law and 6 1/2 years in wealth management with a large regional bank. Serving as the Senior Director, Planned Gifts at Shepherd Center Foundation, Ty has been placing a particular emphasis on wills, trusts and estates.

Ty’s advice to his clients who consider donating to the Shepherd Center Foundation, as he shared during the interview, is to learn more about the Center and get involved as a volunteer to see what difference each dollar makes within the community. He also revealed how he got involved with the Shepherd Center Foundation and how it became his “biggest blessing.”

???????????????????????????????ABOUT STEPHEN BERMAN: Founder and Managing Partner at Stephen M. Berman and Associates, Stephen has been a recognized expert and authority in tax strategy, including income tax, estate tax, charitable gift planning and business-related matters. His greatest asset is a creative approach to solving complex tax matters for high-networth individuals, corporate executives, families, LLCs, partnerships, trusts and estates.

Stephen shared with us that he recommends to his clients to “pick the passion with a need and find the right tools to make it happen.” Stephen said “if you don’t have a heart call to make a difference, don’t do charitable giving.” Listen the interview to find out why.

If you enjoyed the show and would like to connect with our guest experts, please see their contact information below.

To view all episodes of “Wealth Matters”, visit this Pinterest board – click here

To watch the video of this episode of “Wealth Matters’ – click here

To watch the video introduction of our hosts – click here

Remember to come back and listen live every 4th Wednesday of the month at 8:30 am!

And follow us on Twitter for news and updates on the show – click here to follow @EstateDispute

Thank you for your support! Feel free to share this episode with your friends and colleagues.

Links: 

Donna Barwick website https://www.wilmingtontrust.com/wtcom/

Donna Barwick phone: 404-760-2104

Donna Barwick email: dbarwick@wilmingtontrust.com

Stephen Berman website: http://www.bermanllc.com/ 

Stephen Berman phone: 404-262-2181

Stephen Berman email: sberman@bermanllc.com

Ty Tippett website: www.shepherd.org

Ty Tippett phone: 404-350-7308

Ty Tippett email: ty_tippett@shepherd.org

Gaslowitz Frankel LLC is an experienced trial practice firm specializing in all aspects of complex fiduciary litigation, representing individuals, companies, banks, and fiduciaries in will, trust, and estate disputes; investor and financial advisor disputes; shareholder/partnership disputes; contract disputes; complex commercial disputes; and appeals.
Estate-related fiduciary litigation:- Will Disputes
– Estate Disputes
– Trust Disputes
– Business Litigation
– Guardianships and Conservatorships
– Appeals
– Alternative Dispute Resolution

Business-related fiduciary litigation:

– Shareholder / Partnership Disputes
– Oppression of Minority Shareholders
– Conversion / Misappropriation of Corporate Assets
– Business Divorces

Securities and investment arbitration and litigation:

– Breach of Fiduciary Duty
– Churning, Excessive and Unauthorized Trading
– Unsuitable Investments
– Elder Financial Abuse
– Failure to Diversify Investments
– Failure to Supervise Brokers
– Improper and High Pressure Annuity Sales
– Private Placements and Limited Partnerships
– Non-traded REITS
– 401k, IRA, and other Pension / Retirement Abuse
– Ponzi Schemes and other Investment Frauds