Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Bowling Green, KY

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 a one-time event rather than an ongoing strategy that can evolve with your circumstances.

  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they help you maximize tax benefits while supporting your causes.
  • Giving vehicle options. Ask about different methods like donor-advised funds or charitable trusts and which fits your situation.
  • Long-term planning. See if they consider how your giving fits into your overall financial and estate plans.
  • Cause alignment. Check how they ensure your philanthropy reflects your personal values and goals.

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Benjamin C

Series 66

Bowling Green, KY

J.P. Morgan Securities

Benjamin Campbell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2020, following four years at Edward Jones. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a quantitative asset-allocation process combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner

Cary P

Series 66

Bowling Green, KY

Edward Jones

Cary Page is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bowling Green, KY, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2024 and is also the owner of CDP, Inc, a medical device consulting business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Wealth management Educators, Teachers, and Academics Doctor or Medical Professional
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Jacob C

Series 66

Bowling Green, KY

Ameriprise

Jacob Cooley is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Bowling Green, KY, and has four years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2022 and previously held roles at Taylor Polson & Co, PSC, and Larry C. Howlett, CPA. Cooley is co-owner of several business ventures related to managing his advisory practice and maintains a financing option with a local CPA firm. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through written recommendations and annual reviews. The firm utilizes proprietary research and third-party data to advise on income strategies and asset allocation, operating within a defined investment framework that includes affiliated product offerings.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Kevin C

CFP®, PFS™, Series 63, Series 66

Bowling Green, KY

LPL Financial

Kevin Counts is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bowling Green, KY, holding CFP® and PFS™ designations and over 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Harbor Financial Services, Level Four Advisory Services, and 1st Global Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with a real estate rental business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael N

Series 63, Series 66

Bowling Green, KY

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Michael Newton is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Investment Planners, Inc. for 24 years before joining Cambridge in 2024. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services. The firm offers a variety of implementation options through proprietary and third-party strategies, with advisory services tailored to client objectives across multiple platform arrangements.

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