Zac Kester

Zac Kester

Managing Director, Financial Services

About

Zac Kester is the Managing Director of Advanta Management and the Manager of Advanta Charitable Lending Fund LLC. This private credit facility provides bespoke charitable gift financing loans to individuals. He was promoted to this position within six months of joining the organization due to his expertise in complex charitable giving, personal tax planning, and pooled charitable investment funds. His professional expertise includes private placement accredited charitable pooled investing, private credit lending, and private debt fund management. The fund is organized and operated as a program-related investment (PRI). This advanced philanthropic tool prioritizes charitable purpose over financial returns while maintaining appropriate returns.