Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Huntingdon, PA

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 seek a charitable giving and philanthropy advisor when you're ready to make meaningful donations that align with your values and financial goals. Without focused expertise, it's easy to overlook tax-efficient strategies that maximize your impact.

  • Tax-smart giving. Look for advisors who understand how to structure gifts to reduce your taxable income while supporting your favorite causes.
  • Gift timing strategies. Ask how they recommend scheduling donations to balance your cash flow and charitable goals over time.
  • Charitable vehicle options. Confirm they can explain different giving methods, like donor-advised funds or charitable trusts, and which fits your situation best.
  • Impact alignment. Ensure they help you connect your financial plans with the causes you care about, not just the numbers.

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Derek B

Series 66

Huntingdon, PA

Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc.

Derek Border is a financial advisor with Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. in Huntingdon, PA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns MET J Enterprises with his spouse. Packerland Brokerage Services serves individual and institutional clients through a team of 177 advisors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment solutions, including third-party money managers and discretionary and non-discretionary account management, supported by the Hilltop/Hilltop-cleared Envestnet platform.

Retirement income strategy Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management
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Justin G

Series 66

Huntingdon, PA

Edward Jones

Justin Gibboney is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Huntingdon, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he owns the building where his branch is located. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and other services.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Gary M

Series 66

Huntingdon, PA

Cetera

Gary Moyer is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First National Bank of Pennsylvania, OneAmerica Securities, and American United Life. Outside of finance, he is a performing musician and the sole owner of Rue Moyer. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, employer-sponsored, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, combining affiliated models and third-party managers across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

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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Dylan W

Series 66

Huntingdon, PA

Ameriprise

Dylan Wentzel is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Huntingdon, PA, and has six years of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, he worked at CBS Management and the Law Offices of Roberta Binder-Heath. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through its Premier Retirement Income service.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Wade C

Series 63, Series 65

Huntingdon, PA

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Wade Curry is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 25 years of industry experience, including 22 years with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a high school boys basketball coach and is involved in insurance brokerage activities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser affiliated with MassMutual. The firm provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through collaborative annual planning engagements.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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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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