Seasoned, charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors
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.
You might seek a charitable giving advisor when you're planning to donate significant assets or set up a philanthropic fund and want to maximize impact while managing tax implications. Without focused expertise, it's easy to overlook how different gift types affect your taxes and long-term financial goals. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you navigate complex giving strategies with confidence.
- Gift type guidance. Confirm how they evaluate cash, securities, or real estate donations to optimize tax benefits and your charitable goals.
- Tax impact clarity. Ask how they explain the immediate and future tax effects of your giving choices in plain terms.
- Philanthropic vehicle options. See if they discuss trusts, donor-advised funds, or private foundations and which fits your situation best.
- Legacy planning integration. Check how they connect your giving plans with estate and wealth transfer strategies to support your long-term intentions.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Sally H
Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Seasons of Advice Wealth Management
Sally Hyman's 42 years of experience and focus on charitable giving and philanthropy equip her to guide significant donations and philanthropic fund setups effectively. Operating from New York with Seasons of Advice Wealth Management, she serves high-net-worth and established professionals, offering a life-cycle investment approach and comprehensive financial planning that integrates charitable strategies with broader wealth management needs.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $1,365,716
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Richard M
Series 63
Fort Walton, FL
Cetera
Richard Martin's 28 years of experience and specialty in charitable giving and philanthropy equip him to guide significant donations and philanthropic fund setups effectively. Operating from Fort Walton, FL with Cetera, a large firm offering diverse portfolio management and fiduciary solutions, he provides flat-fee and hourly consulting options, distinguishing him with flexible fee structures and a strong tax preparation background through his CPA practice.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Thaddeus P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Grand Rapids, MI
Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC
Thaddeus Phelps brings 28 years of experience and CFP® certification to charitable giving and philanthropy, offering expertise in estate and tax planning that supports complex giving strategies. Based in Grand Rapids, MI, he provides flat-fee and hourly financial planning through Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC, which emphasizes individualized asset allocation and risk management, distinguishing him with a comprehensive approach to integrating philanthropy with wealth transfer.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $463,417
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Edward B
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Garden City, NY
Merrill
Edward Blatz brings over 40 years of experience in charitable giving and philanthropy, specializing in estate and wealth management strategies for high net-worth families and business owners. Based in Forest Hills, NY, he works within Merrill's large-firm environment, offering a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, and integrates tax and estate planning with personalized guidance, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 41 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Anthony L
Series 63, Series 65
St. Louis, MO
Fidelity
Anthony Lyons brings 26 years of experience specializing in charitable giving and philanthropy, making him well-equipped to guide significant donations and philanthropic fund setups. Based in St. Louis and affiliated with Fidelity, a large firm, he combines active portfolio management expertise with a client-focused approach, distinguishing him from others by integrating personalized financial strategies with his broad industry background.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $234,793
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