Maximize Your Impact: Tax-Smart Charitable Giving

Strategies for Lifetime and Legacy

Join us for an exclusive seminar where financial wisdom meets heartfelt giving!

Hosted by Thrivent Financial Consultant Eric Funk of the Emerald Financial Group and Lawyer Claire Langton-Yanowitz of The Yanowitz Law Firm, this transformative event will unveil powerful strategies for tax-efficient charitable giving. Whether you're planning to give during your lifetime or create a lasting legacy, learn how to maximize your contributions while minimizing your tax burden.

Discover how your generosity can support community organizations such as The Reading Center, a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia learn to read and thrive. Don't miss the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while securing your financial future.

Unlock the secrets to smarter giving and leave a lasting impact.

This program free and open to the public. Registration is not required but is appreciated.

About the Presenters:

Eric Funk, FIC, CCPS®, CIMA®                                                                                    

I am the founder of Emerald Financial Group and have been affiliated with Thrivent Financial since 2002. I hold the CIMA (Certified Investment Management Analyst) designation, reflecting advanced expertise in investment planning and portfolio management. I specialize in investment planning and management, with a strong emphasis on tax efficiency and retirement distribution strategies. My approach centers on helping clients make informed, confident decisions through education and proactive planning. I believe in an education-first philosophy, leveraging a collaborative team approach to deliver proactive, high-touch financial planning and service tailored to each client's goals.

In 2023, I was inducted into Thrivent Financials Hall of Fame, earning this distinction at the earliest possible opportunity following 20 years of service which is testament to long-standing commitment and excellence.

Beyond my professional work, my wife Karissa and I are deeply committed to giving back to the community. We actively support several nonprofits, particularly organizations that are focused on helping children, including The Reading Center of Rochester. We have two children, Ian and Carter, and we enjoy spending time together as a family. We are also proud dog owners to four dogs - Lily, a foster-fail Shih Tzu, and three Chocolate Labrador Retrievers: Meeka, Rocco, and Charlie. When we have free time, we enjoy our favorite pastime which is fishing.

I am a member of the 2022 Reading Center Hall of Fame class and a parent of a Reading Center Alumnus.

Claire Langton-Yanowitz, JD

Claire Langton-Yanowitz is the CEO of the Yanowitz Law Firm, where her team helps families navigate wills, trusts, and probate — protecting what matters most.

The firm has been recognized as a Best Law Firm in Trusts and Estates by U.S. News & World Report, and Claire was named a Best Lawyer in America for multiple years, including in 2026. She's grateful for the 277 five-star reviews the firm has received on Google, and for a growing YouTube community of over 500 subscribers, where Claire and her team share insights on estate planning and probate.

Claire is a proud graduate of The Reading Center, Rochester's Century High School, and Carleton College. She earned her law degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Minnesota, and was inducted into The Reading Center's Hall of Fame in 2022.

Having personally drafted thousands of wills and trusts for families in all kinds of circumstances, Claire and her team remain committed to providing personalized, thorough legal guidance every step of the way. Rooted in a belief in the power of literacy for all, the Yanowitz Law Firm proudly offers a $100 discount on wills and trusts for anyone associated with The Reading Center.

Learn more about Claire and the Yanowitz Law Firm at yanowitzlaw.com.