Life Insurance: A Strategic Business Asset
For families with highly appreciated assets, the desire to give often collides with the realities of taxes, income needs, and family priorities. A Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) offers a way to reconcile those goals, providing tax advantages, a steady income stream, and ultimately a charitable legacy. When paired with life insurance and, in many cases, a donor-advised fund, a CRT can ensure that heirs are cared for while philanthropy thrives across generations.
In our latest blog, we explore how CRTs work, the benefits they provide, and how thoughtful coordination can turn complex trade-offs into a “give twice” strategy for both family and charity.
At C3 Financial Partners, we help clients and their advisors align charitable intent with family security, ensuring that planning and legacy move forward together.
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IRS Applicable Federal Rate Update
The latest AFR rates have been released and we saw decreases in each of the short-term, mid-term, and long-term rates. To see the updated rates, head to the link below.
And please note – you can access the link on our homepage to check current and historic AFR rates at any time!
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From the Founder: Insights That Matter
Welcome back to From the Founder.
Todd Healy, Founder of C3 Financial Partners, brings over four decades of experience in guiding families and business owners through the complexities of wealth preservation and legacy planning. His reflections offer clarity, confidence, and coordination—the core principles that define our approach. Here’s what Todd has been thinking about lately:
Philanthropy can be one of the most rewarding parts of a financial plan…until it isn’t. As Todd has reflected on LinkedIn, giving without intention often drifts off course. Families who approach philanthropy without clear goals may find that their generosity lacks impact, or worse, leaves heirs disconnected from the values behind the gift.
The real opportunity is in strategy. When families clarify their motivations, involve future generations, and use tools such as donor-advised funds or charitable trusts, philanthropy becomes more than a series of donations. It becomes a story that connects wealth to purpose, strengthens family bonds, and builds a legacy that lasts.
That’s why Todd continues to advocate for thoughtful, coordinated planning around generosity. Because philanthropy isn’t just about what we give away, but about what we carry forward.
Follow more of Todd’s insights on LinkedIn to see how intention, structure, and collaboration can turn generosity into lasting impact.
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Legacy Beyond Ownership
At C3 Financial Partners, we help families and their advisors bring clarity to complex decisions, confidence that both heirs and causes will be provided for, and coordination across planning strategies that align wealth with values.
Whether your goals involve philanthropy, legacy, or family security, the best outcomes come from addressing them together.
Let’s start the conversation today, so your planning can move forward with clarity, confidence, and coordination.
