Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Conway, AR

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 efforts, you want an advisor who understands how to align your giving with your financial goals. A common mistake is focusing only on the donation amount without considering tax implications or long-term impact.

  • Tax-efficient giving. Ask how they help structure gifts to maximize tax benefits, including timing and vehicle choice.
  • Philanthropic goals alignment. Confirm they explore your values and causes to tailor giving strategies that reflect your priorities.
  • Legacy planning integration. See if they connect charitable giving with estate plans to support causes beyond your lifetime.
  • Coordination with other advisors. Check how they work with your tax preparer or attorney to ensure your philanthropy fits your overall financial picture.

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Kevin L

Series 66

Conway, AR

Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

Kevin Leach is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and having 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Leach has ownership interests in two private companies involved in commercial real estate and property management. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm provides a range of services such as managed advisory programs, financial planning, and investment management, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies with an internal trading desk.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Willam C

Series 66

Conway, AR

Raymond James Financial

Willam Campbell is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Raymond James in 2025. Campbell is also the owner and president of Campbell Wealth Management, an independent support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports a large network of advisors with specialized programs and municipal advisory services.

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

Lisa L

Series 63, Series 66

Conway, AR

Edward Jones

Lisa Lovell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Conway, Arkansas, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1981. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner
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Thomas H

Series 66

Conway, AR

LPL Financial

Thomas Hall is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Conway, Arkansas, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Simmons Bank, Cetera Investment Services, Regions Bank, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves in the Air National Guard in Little Rock, Arkansas. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing various model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Conway, AR

Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC

Chad Roller is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, GenWealth Financial Advisors, ProEquities, Inc., and Gordon Financial. He also provides financial planning and investment advisory services through GenWealth Financial Advisors, an independent investment advisor firm. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a broad range of clients including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting using both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies, leveraging multiple analytical approaches and technology platforms.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired
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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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