Seasoned, 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, you want an advisor who understands how to maximize the impact of your giving while fitting it into your overall financial picture. A common mistake is treating philanthropy as a one-time event rather than an ongoing strategy that aligns with your goals and tax situation. Seasoned advisors bring years of experience navigating these complexities.

  • Tax impact awareness. Municipal income taxes vary by city and can affect your giving strategy; ask how they factor this into your plans.
  • Long-term giving plans. Look for advisors who help you structure donations over time, not just one-off gifts.
  • Integration with finances. Confirm they consider your entire financial situation, including retirement and estate plans, when advising on philanthropy.
  • Charitable vehicle options. Ask about different giving methods like donor-advised funds or trusts and which might suit your needs best.

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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 with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Gallipolis, Ohio, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2019, he worked for J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC for five years. Outside of his advisory role, Saunders co-owns and manages agricultural businesses focused on cattle farming and genetics, 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 Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which provides financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and specialized account programs to individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. Baird manages approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets, employing a mix of SMA strategies, tax management, and ongoing manager selection supported by internal research and technology.

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 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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Scott M

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Morgan Stanley

Scott Mahoney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Giants Foot Cubed LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and broad investment resources.

General estate planning guidance
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Elizabeth B

Series 66

New York, NY

J.P. Morgan Securities

Elizabeth Brown is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New York, NY, where she has worked since 2012. She has 26 years of industry experience. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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David C

Series 63, Series 65

Houston, TX

LPL Financial

David Cade is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Houston, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 42 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Next Financial Group, Inc. for 20 years and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. for six years. 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 portfolio management solutions, integrating proprietary research and third-party strategies.

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

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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Linda P

Series 63

Mt. Laurel, NJ

BC Advisors, LLC

Linda Postorivo is a financial advisor at BC Advisors, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with MAFG RIA Services, Inc. since 1994 and with Mid-Atlantic Companies since 1981. BC Advisors provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, family trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary investment recommendations grounded in fundamental analysis alongside technical and cyclical reviews, employing a variety of strategies including long-term, short-term, trading, options, and alternatives.

Active portfolio management

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