Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Denison, TX

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 strategies, 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 plan that fits your tax and estate situation.

  • Tax impact awareness. Since Texas has no state income tax but significant property and sales taxes, ask how your advisor models these to maximize your giving benefits.
  • Giving strategy integration. Look for advisors who connect your philanthropy with your broader financial plan, not just isolated donations.
  • Gift vehicle knowledge. Confirm they can explain different ways to give, like donor-advised funds or charitable trusts, and when each makes sense.
  • Long-term planning. Effective philanthropy often involves multi-year commitments; check how they help you plan for sustained impact over time.

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Dave R

Series 63, Series 66

Denison, TX

Gaddis Premier Wealth Advisors LLC

Dave Reed is a financial advisor at Gaddis Premier Wealth Advisors LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at LPL Financial, Raymond James Financial Services, and Landmark Bank. Reed serves on the board of the Denison Boys and Girls Club and is involved with Restoration Pictures, a company producing Christian-themed motion pictures. Gaddis Premier Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary wealth management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs model-based portfolio management using low-cost funds, individual securities, and fundamental analysis with a generally long-term orientation.

Wealth management General retirement planning Income planning
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James O

Series 63, Series 65

Denison, TX

Primerica Advisors

James Oldham is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Denison, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1984 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, Oldham operates a tax preparation business. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on retail investors rather than institutional or pension plan clients.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Income planning

Justin W

Series 66

Denison, TX

Edward Jones

Justin Wheatley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Denison, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019, following prior roles at Celebration Senior Living and River Valley Health and Rehabilitation. Wheatley serves on the Finance Committee at Georgetown Baptist Church in Pottsboro, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial services.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Sydney M

Series 66

Austin, TX

LPL Financial

Sydney Moore is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Austin, TX. She holds a Series 66 credential and joined LPL Financial in 2026. Prior to her current role, Moore has held various positions across multiple industries including performance nutrition, banking, and retail. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolio options.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Tammy C

Series 63, Series 65

Denison, TX

Cetera

Tammy Cranford is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Dexter Ward & Associates. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and third-party 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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Sally H

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Seasons of Advice Wealth Management

Sally Hyman is a financial advisor at Seasons of Advice Wealth Management with 42 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of finance, she is a singer who sells her own vocal CDs and is involved in publishing her father's book titled "Congenital Alterable Transmissible Asymmetry: The Spiritual Meaning of Disease and Science." Seasons of Advice Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, small business owners, professionals, and families. The firm follows a life-cycle investment approach called the “Seasons of Advice” process and offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and specialized fixed-income programs through sub-advisors.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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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

Forest Hills, 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, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Commonwealth Financial Network. In addition to his advisory role, Ferguson is licensed to sell fixed and traditional insurance products. Intentional provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plan consulting for businesses and institutions. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and economic analysis in its investment approach and offers due diligence and monitoring of alternative and private investments for qualified investors.

Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner

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