Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Lexington Park, MD

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 strategies, you need an advisor who understands the tax and legal nuances involved. Without this expertise, you might miss opportunities to maximize your giving impact and tax benefits.

  • Estate and inheritance tax knowledge. Maryland has both estate and inheritance taxes; ask how they navigate these to protect your charitable goals.
  • Gift timing strategy. Charitable giving can affect your tax situation differently depending on when and how gifts are made; confirm their approach to timing.
  • Integration with your financial plan. Ensure they consider how philanthropy fits with your overall wealth management, not just as a separate activity.
  • Experience with high-net-worth clients. Philanthropy strategies often differ for larger estates; ask about their work with clients who have significant assets.

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Abigail W

CFP®

California, MD

BMSS Wesson Wealth Solutions

Abigail Waddell is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at BMSS Wesson Wealth Solutions. She has been with the BMSS family of firms since 2015, including BMSS, LLC and its affiliated entities. BMSS Wesson Wealth Solutions provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, families, estates, trusts, charitable foundations, and institutional clients. The firm integrates investment management with accounting and consulting services through its parent company, BMSS LLC, and emphasizes tailored portfolio implementation supported by affiliated registered advisers and advanced reporting platforms.

Private / alternative investments Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive Religious/faith focused
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Sabrina L

Series 66

Lexington Park, MD

Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC

Sabrina Lee is a financial advisor at Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several affiliated entities within the Navy Federal network since 2015. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and automated investment options. The firm primarily provides advice through managed advisory programs utilizing third-party portfolio managers and supports a range of solutions including unified managed accounts and digital automated ETF portfolios.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Ryan P

Series 66

Lexington Park, MD

Cetera

Ryan Palmieri is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Palmieri Financial Services, LLC, where he provides financial planning and advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various investment management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform that incorporates model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke 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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Robert K

Series 63, Series 65

Lexington Park, MD

First Command Advisory Services

Robert Keaton is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Lexington Park, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with First Command and its affiliated entities since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, Keaton serves as Chairman of the St. Mary's County Ducks Unlimited Committee, where he helps organize charitable events supporting conservation. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by an internal Investment Management Team, emphasizing centralized portfolio management and in-person financial coaching.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Self-Employed Young Professionals
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Edward R

Series 65

Lexington Park, MD

Deak Reynolds Company

Edward Reynolds is the sole advisor at Deak Reynolds Company, an independent firm based in Lexington Park, MD. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, Reynolds maintains a private law practice as a sole practitioner. Deak Reynolds Company provides discretionary investment management and limited consulting services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm constructs personalized asset allocations using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to support both long- and short-term investment strategies.

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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