Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Bloomington, IN

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 planning to make significant charitable donations or set up philanthropy initiatives, you need an advisor who understands how to align your giving with your financial goals. A common mistake is treating charitable giving as an afterthought rather than integrating it into your overall financial plan.

  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they factor in tax benefits and implications of your donations, especially in a state with flat income tax like Indiana.
  • Giving strategy integration. Ask how they help balance philanthropy with your cash flow and long-term wealth goals.
  • Charitable vehicle options. Explore their knowledge of trusts, donor-advised funds, and other tools to maximize your giving.
  • Legacy planning focus. Check if they assist in structuring gifts that reflect your values and provide lasting impact.

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Bridget B

Series 63, Series 65

Bloomington, IN

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Bridget Baugh is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Bloomington, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Chiddister Financial Associates for 16 years and Thurston Springer Financial for one year. Baugh is also involved with Instinctive Financial LLC as an agent, indicating engagement in additional financial services ventures. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm provides a variety of investment implementation options across multiple custody platforms and offers both proprietary and third-party model strategies.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Jeremy J

Series 66

Bloomington, IN

&PARTNERS

Jeremy Jeffers is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with &PARTNERS and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for three years and Old National Investments for ten years. &PARTNERS serves a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and ERISA 3(21) consulting, using a mix of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis along with proprietary and third-party strategies.

Wealth management Equity compensation tax strategy Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Rodney H

Series 63, Series 65

Bloomington, IN

Cfci

Rodney Holloway is a financial advisor with Cfci in Bloomington, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Comprehensive Financial Consultants since 1996 and their institutional division since 2004. Cfci is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses with discretionary portfolio management, financial consulting, and pension consulting. The firm uses model portfolios and third-party advisers across a broad range of investment vehicles, managing approximately $515 million in discretionary assets for over 1,100 client accounts.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Matthew K

CFP®, Series 66

Bloomington, IN

Wellington Investment Advisors

Matthew Krugman is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor with Wellington Investment Advisors in Bloomington, IN. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial, Csenge Advisory Group, and Lion Street Financial. Wellington Investment Advisors manages approximately $261.4 million for about 386 clients through a team of eight advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, tailoring investment strategies to clients' objectives and employing a variety of analytical methods and strategies.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Annuities Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies
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Wayne S

Series 63, Series 66

Bloomington, IN

OSAIC

Wayne Schuman is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 20 years. Outside of advising, Schuman manages a marketing agency. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) 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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