Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Alice, TX

The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.

If you're looking to make a meaningful impact through your wealth, you need an advisor who understands the nuances of charitable giving and philanthropy. Without this expertise, you might miss opportunities to maximize your donations' benefits or align them with your values effectively.

  • Tax implications in Texas. Since Texas has no state income tax but significant property and sales taxes, ask how your advisor plans charitable gifts to optimize federal tax benefits while considering local tax impacts.
  • Gift structuring strategies. Inquire about how they recommend structuring donations—such as outright gifts, donor-advised funds, or charitable trusts—to fit your financial and philanthropic goals.
  • Alignment with your values. Confirm how the advisor helps you identify causes and organizations that reflect your personal mission, ensuring your giving feels purposeful and impactful.
  • Long-term philanthropy planning. Ask if they incorporate charitable giving into your broader financial plan, balancing generosity with your future financial security.

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Katrina M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Alice, TX

Edward Jones

Katrina Morris is a CFP® and ChFC® with 12 years of industry experience, all of which she has spent at Edward Jones. She is also registered under the Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of MorrisBuilt LLC, a holding company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Michael B

Series 66

Corpus Christi, TX

VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc.

Michael Bowden is a financial advisor at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014. Bowden also maintains a long-standing association with Glaser Financial, where he is involved in marketing securities and insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer that serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, unified managed account and wrap programs, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party strategies supported by technology-enabled tools.

Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Self-Employed Approaching retirement Retired
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Benny Y

Series 63, Series 65

Robstown, TX

Rook Strategies Wealth Management, PLLC

Benny Ynfante is a financial advisor at Rook Strategies Wealth Management, PLLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services and Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company. He is also a licensed insurance agent for Mutual of Omaha, specializing in life, health, and fixed annuities. Rook Strategies Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals and businesses, including high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $5 million in assets and utilizes a blend of quantitative and fundamental approaches, with a distinctive emphasis on non-discretionary client arrangements and integration of held-away retirement accounts through the Pontera platform.

Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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Joshua W

Series 63, Series 66

Robstown, TX

Raymond James Financial

Joshua Wilson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 18 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Wilson owns an agricultural business focused on beekeeping and small livestock farming. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports advisory programs through a large network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Nila P

PFS™, Series 63, Series 66

Corpus Christi, TX

Cetera

Nila Patel is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, she worked with Avantax for several years. Outside of advising, Patel is a partner in Patel & Patel CPA's, where she supervises tax returns and client interviews, and she is involved as an office administrator and tax consultant with Chhedda Endodontics PLLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients nationwide.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Sally H

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Seasons of Advice Wealth Management

Sally Hyman is a financial advisor with Seasons of Advice Wealth Management in New York, NY. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience, including roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of her advisory work, she records and sells vocal CDs and is involved in publishing her father's book on the spiritual meaning of disease and science. Seasons of Advice Wealth Management provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, small business owners, professionals, and families. The firm uses a proprietary planning process that integrates goal tracking, asset allocation, and tax planning, tailoring investment recommendations to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.

General estate planning guidance Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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Richard M

Series 63

Fort Walton, FL

Cetera

Richard Martin is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has a background that includes nearly three decades at Avantax Advisory Services and eight years at Avantax Insurance Agency. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner and sole proprietor of Martin & Pellegrin, CPAs, a tax preparation and accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Thaddeus P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Grand Rapids, MI

Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC

Thaddeus Phelps is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC since 2019 and previously spent 14 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Phelps owns a tax preparation business and an accounting support service, and he serves in fiduciary roles such as trustee and executor. Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary investment management through a wrap asset management program and emphasizes an individualized approach with asset allocation supported by fundamental, sector, and technical analysis, including risk management strategies such as put options and conservative cash instruments.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance General tax planning Options & derivatives strategies

Edward B

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Garden City, NY

Merrill

Edward Blatz serves as a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch. He specializes in working with high net-worth individuals and families, focusing on estate and wealth management needs. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1985, he has provided personalized financial solutions tailored to his clients' risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment goals. Edward's expertise encompasses a range of areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income planning. He collaborates closely with clients' tax advisors and estate planning attorneys to ensure comprehensive management of clients' financial and personal affairs. Edward is recognized as a member of The Blatz-Rooney Group, which was named to the 2024 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list. Edward holds a Bachelor's Degree from Adelphi University and has earned several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, he has interests in golfing, reading, and tennis.

Wealth management General estate planning guidance Family Business Retirement income strategy Divorce financial planning
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Patrick F

Series 66

New Market, MD

Intentional

Patrick Ferguson is a financial advisor at Intentional with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Commonwealth Financial Network, and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed agent involved in the sales of fixed and traditional insurance products. Intentional provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers pension consulting, estate planning support, business exit planning, and due diligence on alternative investments, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and economic analysis within a fiduciary framework.

Business exit / sale strategy Multi-generational wealth transfer Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner

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