Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Kokomo, IN

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 initiatives, you need an advisor who understands how to align your giving with your financial goals. A common mistake is treating charitable giving as a one-time event rather than an ongoing strategy that balances generosity with tax efficiency.

  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they integrate your giving with your overall tax situation, especially considering Indiana's flat state income tax.
  • Giving vehicles knowledge. Ask about different methods like donor-advised funds or charitable trusts and which fit your goals.
  • Long-term philanthropy planning. Look for advisors who help you plan giving over multiple years, not just immediate donations.
  • Coordination with estate plans. Ensure they consider how your philanthropy fits with your legacy and estate strategies.

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Brian E

Series 65

Kokomo, IN

Sequent Planning, LLC

Brian Eltzeroth is a financial advisor at Sequent Planning, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously been involved with his own businesses, including Eltzeroth Services, LLC and Integrity Home Improvement, LLC. He has also worked with Samaritan's Purse. Additionally, Brian is licensed as an insurance agent offering health and life insurance products. Sequent Planning, LLC (doing business as Futurity First Wealth Management) serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, small and medium-sized businesses, endowments, and nonprofit organizations. The firm provides asset management, written financial planning, access to third-party model managers, and a comprehensive range of retirement-plan services through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Retirement income strategy Roth conversion strategy Equity compensation tax strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Brooke R

Series 66

Kokomo, IN

Creative Financial Designs, Inc.

Brooke Rockey is a financial advisor at Creative Financial Designs, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Creative Financial Designs and its affiliate CFD Investments since 2006. In addition to her financial advisory role, she is a practicing attorney and sole proprietor of Rockey Law. Creative Financial Designs serves individual clients, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and employer retirement plans with a range of investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs asset-class model allocations informed by third-party research and offers strategies including passive ETFs, tactical management, and Biblical Responsible Investing.

ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies Religious/faith focused
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Kaley L

Series 66

Kokomo, IN

Raymond James Financial

Kaley Lyons is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Dauby, O'Connor, & Zaleski, LLC and Caliente, LLC. Outside of advisory roles, she is an associate employee at Jackson Financial Group LLC in a support capacity. 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 entities. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains unique offerings in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

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

Series 65

Kokomo, IN

Milestone Asset Management, LLC

Thomas Hayes is a financial advisor at Milestone Asset Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in various roles including positions at the University of Tampa and Crooked Stick Golf Club. Milestone Asset Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $546 million in client assets using a mix of internally managed and third-party model portfolios, employing tactical and strategic approaches informed by fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Equity compensation tax strategy Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Approaching retirement
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Dean H

Series 66

Kokomo, IN

Key Investment Services LLC

Dean Huston is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Ameriprise, Natcity Investments, Inc., and Key Investment Services, where he has been since 2009. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor serving individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients. The firm offers multiple wrap programs through a network of financial professionals, utilizing a multi-provider model that integrates platform services from Envestnet and portfolio design by the Key Wealth Chief Investment Office and third-party managers.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Passive / index investing Doctor or Medical Professional Founder/Business Owner Retired Values-based investing
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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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