Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Lancaster, 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.

If you're planning to make significant charitable donations or set up philanthropy efforts, you need an advisor who understands how to align your giving with your overall financial goals. A common mistake is treating charitable giving as a one-time event rather than an ongoing strategy that can evolve with your circumstances.

  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they factor in state and federal tax rules to maximize the benefit of your gifts.
  • Giving vehicle options. Ask about different methods like donor-advised funds or charitable trusts and which fits your goals best.
  • Legacy planning integration. See how they connect your philanthropy with estate plans to support causes beyond your lifetime.
  • Income flow consideration. Ensure they plan your giving in a way that balances your current cash needs with your charitable intentions.

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Richard H

Lancaster, PA

Chestnut Street Investment Counsel, LLC

Richard Heilig is a financial advisor at Chestnut Street Investment Counsel, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He worked for Wheatland Advisors Inc. for 32 years prior to joining Chestnut Street Investment Counsel in 2020. Chestnut Street Investment Counsel provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive wealth planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm utilizes a portfolio approach based on individual stocks and bonds, applying both fundamental and technical analysis with a generally long-term focus, and offers fiduciary retirement plan services alongside traditional wealth management.

Wealth management General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Women Professionals
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Karl L

Series 65

Lancaster, PA

PSI Capital Management

Karl Lehman is a financial advisor at PSI Capital Management with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at PSI since 2018, with prior roles at Pilot Capital Management and RLH CPA's & Business Advisors, where he has also served as managing partner since 1980. His background includes accounting and business advisory services through RLH CPA's & Business Advisors, a non-investment related firm. PSI Capital Management provides financial planning, investment management, pension consulting, and related services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages diversified portfolios using Modern Portfolio Theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

General retirement planning

Sam F

CFP®, ChFC®

Lancaster, PA

Harvest Financial Planning Associates, LLC

At Harvest Financial Planning Associates, LLC, we are proud to serve the hard working individuals and families who form the back bone of our community - Trade workers and Powerplant employees. You dedicate your time and energy to building, maintaining, and powering our world and we are here to ensure that the fruits of your labor are protected and will grow for years to come. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities you face such as: Union benefits How to make overtime pay accelerate your ability to retire Varying income based on the market cycle Changing jobs Long labor intensive hours Stock options Starting your own business We understand your hesitancy to engage with a financial advisor - you may: 1. You do not trust financial advisors - I will not show up in a suit, my style is to lay out pros and cons of all decisions and help you decide 2. Think its too expensive - A good financial advisor should provide way more value than they receive 3. Prefer to rely on peers or family for advice - I have witnessed a lot of good and bad advice come from the friends and family of my clients. Wondering if the advice is good or bad? I'll offer you a second opinion 4. Assume your union benefits will cover everything - It is possible, but are you sure? 5. Feel you are too busy - I enjoy what I do and I care about the people I do it for - we will make a time work for both of us 6. Don't think you earn enough - it does not take a lot to get started, time is your best friend 7. Think your comfortable with the status quo - you could very well be, what if the status quo leaves you coming up short for retirement? How can I serve you?

Inherited wealth Founder/Business Owner Executive Approaching retirement Retired
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Harry R

Series 63, Series 65

Lancaster, PA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Harry Reidenbach is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Lancaster, PA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 advisors and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Christopher H

Series 63, Series 65

Lancaster, PA

Lancaster County Financial Group, LLC

Christopher Hasircoglu is a financial advisor at Lancaster County Financial Group, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Securities Service Network, Inc., Securities America, Inc., and OSAIC. In addition to portfolio management, he provides occasional life and health insurance products to clients. Lancaster County Financial Group offers investment management, wealth planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm employs an individualized asset-allocation approach with discretionary portfolio management and periodic rebalancing tailored to client objectives.

General estate planning guidance Retirement withdrawal strategies Retirement income strategy 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 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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