Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Jackson, TN

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 looking to make a meaningful impact through your charitable giving, these advisors can help you align your philanthropy with your financial goals. Without focused expertise, it's easy to overlook how giving strategies affect your overall tax situation and long-term wealth.

  • Federal tax focus. Since Tennessee has no state income tax, ask how they optimize your giving to reduce federal tax liabilities.
  • Gift timing strategies. Inquire about how they plan the timing of donations to maximize tax benefits and support your financial plans.
  • Asset selection for gifts. Confirm whether they advise on which assets to donate for the greatest tax efficiency and impact.
  • Integration with estate plans. Check how they coordinate charitable giving with your estate planning to support your legacy goals.

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Justin H

Series 66

Jackson, TN

Voya financial Advisors, Inc.

Justin Howell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, Howell is an independent insurance agent specializing in the sales of fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, retirement plan sponsors, and high-net-worth clients. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services, delivering advice primarily through non-discretionary programs and third-party money manager access.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Business ownership considerations Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Chadwick B

Series 66

Jackson, TN

Cetera

Chadwick Banks is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2015. Banks also has a long tenure at Regions Bank dating back to 2007. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, covering various program structures and investment strategies.

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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Edwin J

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Jackson, TN

Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated

Edwin Jaffe is a financial advisor with Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 40 years of industry experience. He has been involved with multiple entities bearing his name, including Jaffe Financial Services, Inc., Jaffe Wealth Management & Consulting, Inc., and Jaffe Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, he operates as an insurance agent and professional notary. Silver Oak Securities provides advisory services to individuals, families, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, managing over $2 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of financial professionals. The firm offers personalized portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing both internal and third-party strategies to tailor investments according to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Executive Founder/Business Owner HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Phillip S

Series 63, Series 65

Jackson, TN

Lincoln Investment

Phillip Sheffield is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Horace Mann Companies and Capital Analysts. Outside of his advisory work, he is president and owner of an inflatables business and holds partial ownership in a property and casualty insurance agency. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both strategic and tactical approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

ESG / Sustainable investing Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Educators, Teachers, and Academics Self-Employed Executive Retired Mid-Career Professionals
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Randy W

Series 63, Series 65

Jackson, TN

LPL Financial

Randy Wallace is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Jackson, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and treasurer for the Jackson Madison County Bicentennial Commission, where he assists with budgeting and financial statement preparation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and technology-driven portfolio management solutions.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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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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