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Gaffar Chowdhury, CAP®

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Board Member at Helping Hands Society of Greater Washington
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Gaffar Chowdhury is the President and CEO of District Wealth Strategies, a firm he founded to guide high-income clients in wealth management. With over 17 years of experience, he specializes in tax mitigation and building generational wealth. He holds a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) designation and an executive certification from Georgetown University.

Originally from Bangladesh and a DC-area resident for over 35 years, Gaffar is deeply involved in his community, serving on the boards of the D.C. Bar and the Helping Hands Society. He enjoys traveling the globe with his wife, Brooke, and boating on the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay.

He hosts a podcast called "Stories Behind the Wealth," where he interviews successful professionals about their personal journeys.

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Current Role
Board Member
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Legacy Planning
His work focuses on building and protecting generational wealth, a theme also explored in his "Stories Behind the Wealth" podcast.
Philanthropic Giving
He holds a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) designation and actively helps clients with planned giving strategies.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Board Member
Helping Hands Society of Greater Washington
6-2024
Board of Governors
D.C. Bar
6-2024
Director Board of Directors
D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center
1-2023
Immediate Past President
NAIFA-Greater Washington DC
2-2022
President and CEO
District Wealth Strategies
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Education
2010 - 2010
Executive Certification in Financial Planning
Georgetown University
2004 - 2008
Bachelors
Virginia Tech
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