Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Gallipolis, OH

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 need an advisor who understands how to align your giving with your financial goals. A common mistake is overlooking the impact of municipal income taxes, which can vary widely by city and affect your tax benefits.

  • Municipal tax awareness. Confirm how they navigate local tax rules that could influence your charitable deductions.
  • Gift timing strategy. Ask how they recommend scheduling donations to maximize tax advantages over multiple years.
  • Charitable vehicle options. Explore their knowledge of trusts, donor-advised funds, or foundations to find the best fit for your goals.
  • Impact measurement. See if they help track how your giving aligns with your values and financial plans.

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Jennifer R

Series 66

Gallipolis, OH

Edward Jones

Jennifer Rose is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gallipolis, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held roles at Big Wheel Carryout and Farmers Bank and Savings Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its large retail advisor network, extensive branch footprint, and affiliated services beyond traditional advisory capabilities.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Gallipolis, OH

Raymond James Financial

Anthony Sola is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. in Gallipolis, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role at Raymond James, he is also employed by Peoples Bank, where he is involved in securities sales and financial advising. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

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

Series 66

Gallipolis, OH

Robert Baird & Co.

James Saunders is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert Baird since 2019 and J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Saunders co-owns and manages two cattle farming and genetics businesses and serves on the boards of Holzer Health System and the Community Improvement Corporation of Gallia County. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services that incorporate a range of traditional and alternative investment strategies.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Ashley R

Series 66

Point Pleasant, WV

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Ashley Rowell is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Cetera and Securian Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing residential real estate rental properties in Point Pleasant, WV, and Gallipolis, OH. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and nonprofits, offering a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through both proprietary and third-party solutions.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Business sale tax planning Retirement income strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals
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Richard M

Series 66

Gallipolis, OH

Creative Financial Designs, Inc.

Richard Mcdaniel is a financial advisor at Creative Financial Designs, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Creative Financial Designs since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, Mcdaniel owns and operates Rick McDaniel Income Tax Service, which he has managed since 1980. Creative Financial Designs serves a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering investment management and financial planning through both model portfolios and adviser-directed strategies. The firm employs a research-driven, asset-class allocation approach and provides a range of investment options, including Biblical Responsible Investing strategies.

ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies Religious/faith focused
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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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