Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Kennett, MO

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 advisors who understand how to align your giving with your financial goals. A common mistake is treating charitable giving as an afterthought rather than integrating it into your overall financial plan.

  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they help you maximize tax benefits from donations while supporting your giving goals.
  • Gift structuring expertise. Ask how they recommend structuring gifts to balance immediate impact with long-term financial health.
  • Philanthropic goal alignment. Look for advisors who tailor strategies to your personal values and community interests.
  • Coordination with estate plans. Ensure they consider how charitable giving fits with your legacy and estate planning objectives.

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Charles B

Series 63, Series 65

Kennett, MO

IPI Wealth Management, Inc.

Charles Brown is a financial advisor with IPI Wealth Management, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Investment Planners, Inc., Cabot Lodge Securities LLC, and Wilbanks Securities. In addition to his advisory work, Brown is involved in community activities as the unit committee chairman for local Boy Scout and Cub Scout troops. IPI Wealth Management, Inc. provides investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers and TAMP programs for individuals, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers proprietary risk-based model portfolios and emphasizes strategic asset allocation combined with active manager oversight within an open-architecture approach.

ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy
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Donald C

Series 66

Kennett, MO

Edward Jones

Donald Collins is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2012, accumulating 14 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Presiding Commissioner for Dunklin County, Missouri. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Paragould, AR

Morgan Stanley

Bunny Lee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, following a tenure with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney beginning in 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning through a structured process and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Daniel S

Series 65

Paragould, AR

AAN Wealth Advisors LLC

Daniel Stidham is a financial advisor with AAN Wealth Advisors LLC in Paragould, Arkansas, holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at AAN Wealth Advisors since 2019 and previously at Strategic Planning Associates and VisionPoint Advisory Group, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, Stidham is a licensed insurance agent and occasionally offers insurance products to clients. AAN Wealth Advisors provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and investment companies. The firm uses an external subadvisor to manage model portfolios on a discretionary basis and operates across seven offices.

Business sale tax planning Business succession planning
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Randi A

Series 66

Kennett, MO

Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc.

Randi Allgood is a financial advisor at Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Saxony Capital Management, LLC and Saxony Securities. She has been with Chelsea Financial Services since 2020. Chelsea Advisory Services provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and some corporate entities. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach, managing diversified portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis and integrating with an affiliated broker-dealer and custody platform.

Wealth management
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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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