Donor-Advised Fund vs. Private Foundations

by | Feb 3, 2025

   INSIGHTS Donor-Advised Fundvs. Private Foundations by Teresa Durbin, CPA, Meaghan E. Greydanus, CPA and Chad VanDyken, CPA ARTICLE | February 03, 2025 What is a Donor-Advised Fund? A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving vehicle owned and controlled by a...

Common Estate Planning Mistakes and Questions to Consider

by | Jan 14, 2025

   INSIGHTS Common Estate Planning Mistakes and Questions to Consider by Chad VanDyken, CPA ARTICLE | January 22, 2025 Estate planning can be filled with many uncertainties. Avoiding these common estate planning mistakes can bring peace-of-mind and can help ensure...

Trust Basics

by | Jan 10, 2025

   INSIGHTS Trust Basics by Chad VanDyken, CPA ARTICLE | January 10, 2025 A trust is a fiduciary relationship created by an individual (trustor) in which one person (the trustee) holds assets (in a separate legal entity) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)....

Personal Financial Planning Basics

by | Jan 1, 2025

   INSIGHTS Personal Financial Planning Basics by Chad Van Dyken, CPA, CFP™  ARTICLE | January 10, 2025 Creating and following your long-term financial roadmap can be daunting, even during stable times. In an economic environment that is constantly in flux, staying on...