Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Harrisonburg, VA

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.

You might consider a charitable giving and philanthropy advisor if you're planning significant donations or setting up a foundation to support causes you care about. Without focused expertise, it's easy to overlook tax-efficient giving strategies that maximize your impact.

  • Tax-smart giving. Look for advisors who explain how to use deductions and gift timing to reduce your tax burden.
  • Foundation setup guidance. Confirm they can help with the legal and administrative steps of creating a charitable foundation.
  • Cause alignment. Ask how they ensure your giving plan reflects your personal values and philanthropic goals.
  • Coordination with financial plans. Check if they integrate your charitable goals with your overall financial and estate planning.

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Nathan D

Series 66, Series 63

Harrisonburg, VA

Fidelity

Nathan Dixon is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Active portfolio management
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Daniel U

Series 66

Harrisonburg, VA

Private Advisor Group, LLC

Daniel Uribe is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2013 and also has a long tenure at LPL Financial, LLC beginning in 2007. In addition to his advisory work, Uribe owns a pizza franchise in Harrisonburg, VA. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party asset management programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Margot A

Series 63, Series 66

Harrisonburg, VA

Raymond James Financial

Margot Allman Smith is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services since 2007 and has also held roles at Union Bank & Trust and Atlantic Union Bank. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with Atlantic Union Financial Consultants, LLC/AUB Wealth Management. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools for risk profiling and outcome modeling, supporting its clients through a broad network of advisors and unique municipal and retirement plan advisory programs.

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

CFP®, Series 65, Series 63

Harrisonburg, VA

Ameriprise

Joshua Dean is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Harrisonburg, VA, bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial. He is a shareholder and manager of PFK ENTERPRISES LLC, which operates under the Koogler Financial Group team name within Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Kyle G

CFP®, Series 65, Series 63

Harrisonburg, VA

Creative Financial Designs, Inc.

Kyle Glenn is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Creative Financial Designs, Inc. in Harrisonburg, VA. He has worked with Glenn Financial and cfd Investments, holding roles that encompass client planning, coordination with professionals, and implementation of client action items. Creative Financial Designs serves individual clients, corporate and institutional clients, and employer retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside financial planning and modular consulting. The firm uses asset-class model allocations with risk objectives ranging from Conservative to Aggressive, and it provides a range of implementation features and Biblically 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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