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Any item listed below is available to read or download by simply clicking on the title.  If you would like us to send the item(s) to you in original paper format, please fill in the quantity below, then press "Order Documents" at the bottom of the page and enter your mailing information where requested.  We are happy to provide additional information or answer any questions you may have; please feel free to contact us.

You should also know that there is no obligation on your part for requesting information or meeting with a Covenant Trust Company Financial Services Representative.  [view Directory]   It is not necessary to be a member of a Covenant church to work with Covenant Trust Company.  We have worked with many non-Covenant alumni of North Park University and non-Covenant residents of Covenant Retirement Communities on their financial and legacy plans.  We'd like the opportunity to work with you!

	A Lifelong Journey: Faith, Family & Finances Money management and budgeting; retirement planning; stewardship; legacy planning	Quantity:
	Are You Ready: The Importance of Financial & Legacy Planning for Women Challenges women face in financial planning; how to set smart goals; stewardship; money management and budgeting; legacy planning information	Quantity:
	Choosing Your Executor Things to consider when choosing your executor [personal representative]; responsibilities and potential liability for an executor	Quantity:
	Choosing Your Trustee Important considerations in choosing the appropriate trustee; advantages of a corporate trustee; trustee duties and liabilities	Quantity:
	Covenant Charitable Gift Annuities The 'win-win' aspects of charitable gift annuities; how they benefit both the donor and Covenant ministries.	Quantity:
	Covenant Donor Advised Funds How this current giving method allows the donor to make a regular gift to the fund, then give instructions as to when and to which Covenant ministries it will be distributed during the year	Quantity:
	Covenant Endowment Trust: A Gift that Keeps on Giving How a Covenant Endowment Trust account benefits the donor's chosen Covenant ministry in perpetuity; why ministries may choose to establish endowment accounts with designated funds	Quantity:
	Covenant Pooled Income Funds Another charitable deferred gift alternative that makes regular payouts for life and gifts the residue to one or more Covenant ministries of the donor's choice	Quantity:
	Covenant Trust Company A closer look at Covenant Trust Company--includes information about services, officers and directors; plus recent statistics	Quantity:
	Covenant Trust Company Privacy Policy Covenant Trust Company's formal privacy and confidentiality policy	Quantity:
	CTC Fact Sheet What is YOUR legacy?  How can Covenant Trust Company help you build it?  This helpful fact sheet is a one-stop introduction to CTC and the many resources available for individuals and Covenant ministries.	Quantity:
	Financial Durable Power of Attorney: What You Need to Know More information about the importance of having a financial power of attorney; things to consider when choosing your attorney-in-fact	Quantity:
	Financial Planning Checklist A helpful checklist of important documents and things to know and do for your total financial plan	Quantity:
	Going On...After the Death of a Spouse Helpful information, suggestions and checklists for important things that need to be done following the death of a loved one, particularly a spouse	Quantity:
	Grow Your Future: The Key to More Bequest Dollars for Your Ministry FAQs about Covenant Trust Company workshops for local ministries; includes various workshop options	Quantity:
	Guidelines for Trustees of Self-Trusteed Trusts Important things to make your trust functional; helps and hints for transferring assets into your trust	Quantity:
	HIPAA Release Authority Authorizes release of medical information to your designated health care surrogate–older forms of health care power of attorney do not include this provision	Quantity:
	Investment Management Accounts How Investment Management Accounts may be advantageous for both individuals and Covenant ministries; Covenant Trust Company fee schedule for managed accounts	Quantity:
	Investment Perspectives-1 [September 2008] Commentary on then-current economic conditions	Quantity:
	Investment Perspectives-2 [March 2009] Commentary on then-current economic conditions	Quantity:
	Is Your House in Order? A quick reality check on the status of your money management and financial planning provisions	Quantity:
	Legacy Planning Month October is Legacy Planning Month throughout the Covenant.  How will YOUR ministry observe this important event?  Find helpful ideas to help your ministry encourage more deferred gift dollars.	Quantity:
	Living Wills & Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care: What you Need to Know The difference between living wills and health care powers of attorney; why you should have one or both	Quantity:
	Managing Investments at Covenant Trust Company: Questions & Answers Information about basic investment issues, e.g. cost basis and asset allocation; our investment strategy; what happens when a client elects to use Covenant Trust Company's asset management services	Quantity:
	Personal Cash Flow Analysis and Personal Net Worth Statement Two helpful 'building blocks' for your financial and life planning:  chart where your money goes and your total net worth.  Update regularly to measure progress toward your financial objectives.	Quantity:
	Questions & Answers about Charitable Remainder Unitrusts How charitable remainder unitrusts can be a helpful legacy planning tool; how this life income agreement works; why it is a popular vehicle for charitable gifts of appreciated property or real estate	Quantity:
	Questions & Answers about Individual Retirement Accounts at Covenant Trust Company IRA services available through Covenant Trust Company; the advantages of having Covenant Trust serve as IRA trustee	Quantity:
	Quick Guide to Cost Basis Research for Securities Explains cost basis and its importance; where to get cost basis information; how to keep records that track cost basis	Quantity:
	Records Retention Schedule Information provided by the IRS and others about how long to keep various types of personal, tax and legal records [see also Your Stuff...]	Quantity:
	Revocable Living Trusts Revocable living trusts, their advantages and how they work; specific information about revocable living trusts at Covenant Trust Company; how such a trust can provide peace of mind as part of a complete financial and legacy plan	Quantity:
	Revocable Living Trusts–Choosing Your Trustee Choosing your trustee is an important decision--learn why Covenant Trust Company is your best choice.	Quantity:
	Values Dialog: Your Perspective on Health Care and Quality-of-Life Issues A place for your written feelings and thoughts about quality of life, specific medical issues and health care matters; designed to accompany a living will or health care power of attorney, it provides critical background knowledge for your health care surrogate(s) to make health care decisions for you if you are unable to do so	Quantity:
	Where There's a Will...There's a Way to Protect your Legacy Wishes Discusses the importance of having a will for persons no matter what your age; information needed for preparation of your will	Quantity:
	You...Your Family...Your Charitable Dreams: What is YOUR Legacy? The three types of legacy we leave for the future; a comprehensive look at the services provided by Covenant Trust Company	Quantity:
	Your Annual Financial Check-Up Items to review at least annually to keep your financial and household matters up to date	Quantity:
	Your Stuff: What Do You Have, Who Should Know, and How Long Should You Keep It? Financial Planning Checklist Family and Financial Records Records Retention Guidelines Household Inventory Vital Documents Inventory Asset Inventory Investment Record	Quantity: