Seasoned, charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Conway, SC
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 philanthropic efforts, you need an advisor who understands how to align your giving with your overall financial goals. A common mistake is treating charitable giving as an afterthought rather than integrating it into your long-term plan. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience to help you navigate complex giving strategies.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they optimize your donations to maximize tax benefits while supporting your causes.
- Gift structuring expertise. Ask how they recommend structuring gifts—whether outright, through trusts, or donor-advised funds—to fit your financial situation.
- Legacy planning integration. See if they connect your philanthropy with estate plans to ensure your values carry forward.
- Cause alignment. Check how they help you match your giving to personal passions and community needs, not just tax advantages.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Greg D
Series 66
Myrtle Beach, SC
Cetera
Greg D'esposito brings 21 years of experience in charitable giving and philanthropy, offering expertise in wealth management and tax-loss harvesting to clients in the Conway area. Operating through Cetera, a large firm, he provides flexible fee structures including flat fees and hourly consulting, catering to high earners and those approaching retirement, which distinguishes him from advisors with more rigid fee models or narrower client focuses.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Steven S
Series 66
Myrtle Beach, SC
Merrill
Steven Starnes offers seasoned expertise in charitable giving and philanthropy, supported by 27 years at Merrill Lynch, a large firm known for comprehensive wealth management. His approach integrates estate and trust planning with personalized investment strategies, including concentrated stock management. Serving high net worth clients from Myrtle Beach, he combines traditional advice with discretionary portfolio management, differentiating him through his extensive credentials and community involvement.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Monty F
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Edward Jones
Monty Faile brings 28 years of experience in charitable giving and philanthropy, supported by CFP® and ChFC® credentials, making him well-equipped to integrate your giving with long-term financial goals. As part of Edward Jones, a large firm serving over four million clients, he offers a comprehensive wealth management approach with an annual program fee up to 1.35%, distinguishing him from smaller or less specialized advisors nearby.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Charles F
Series 63, Series 65
Surfside Beach, SC
Silver Oak Securities, Inc.
Charles Fitzpatrick brings 28 years of experience in charitable giving and philanthropy, serving high earners and business owners with a flat-fee, independent advisory approach. Based in Surfside Beach, SC, he works through Silver Oak Securities, which manages over $2 billion and offers personalized portfolio management and unified managed accounts, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned expertise with substantial firm resources.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $278,962
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