Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Lafayette, 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 want an advisor who understands 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 manage the tax benefits of donations, especially in a state with flat income tax like Indiana.
  • Giving strategy integration. Ask how they balance your philanthropy with other financial priorities to maintain your budget and goals.
  • Gift vehicle options. Explore whether they discuss different ways to give, such as donor-advised funds or charitable trusts, and their implications.
  • Long-term philanthropy planning. Check if they help plan for sustained giving over time, not just one-time gifts.

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Ritchie H

Series 63, Series 65

Lafayette, IN

Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc.

Ritchie Hoffman is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. in Lafayette, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Berthel Fisher since 2009 and also leads Hoffman Financial, providing financial planning and life and disability insurance services. Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services offers investment advisory and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $906 million in client assets through a variety of tailored investment management and consulting approaches.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting
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Jeremy S

ChFC®, Series 63

Indianapolis, IN

Eagle Strategies (NY Life)

Jeremy Stackhouse is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and has held roles at Prosperity Financial Group LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Stackhouse serves as a board member for the Association for Insurance and Financial Advisors of Indiana and also contributes to Junior Achievement Greater Wabash. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored solutions delivered through various program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Frank T

Series 63, Series 65

Lafayette, IN

Turpin & Associates Inc

Frank Turpin is a financial advisor at Turpin & Associates Inc. with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Eneric Financial Services, F&J, INS. INC, and Turpin Agency during his career. Turpin & Associates Inc. provides discretionary investment management and targeted financial advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, endowments, foundations, corporations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a consistent investment policy tailored to each client’s circumstances and combines technical, cyclical, and fundamental research in its portfolio management, which may include short-term trading, short sales, and margin.

General retirement planning Retirement withdrawal strategies General estate planning guidance Life insurance needs analysis Cash flow / budgeting

Patricia C

Series 63, Series 66

Lafayette, IN

Edward Jones

Patricia Caliendo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 1998. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm is known for its extensive advisor network and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Glen A

Series 63, Series 65

Lafayette, IN

Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc.

Glen Asbury is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has been affiliated with Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc. Since 2011, he has also worked as an insurance agent, writing life, health, Medicare Supplement, annuity, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create customized portfolios and is affiliated with CNO Financial Group and related insurance and mortgage businesses.

Wealth management Retired
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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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