Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Manchester, TN

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 looking to make a meaningful impact through your charitable giving, you want advisors who understand how to align philanthropy with your financial goals. Without focused expertise, it's easy to overlook how giving strategies affect your overall tax situation and long-term wealth.

  • Federal tax focus. Tennessee has no state income tax, so ask how advisors optimize your giving to reduce federal tax liabilities.
  • Gift timing strategies. Inquire how they plan the timing of donations to maximize tax benefits and support your philanthropic goals.
  • Asset selection for giving. Confirm whether they recommend giving appreciated assets or cash, considering your tax and financial picture.
  • Integration with estate plans. Check how they coordinate charitable giving with your estate planning to ensure your legacy wishes are met.

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Duane C

Series 63, Series 66

Manchester, TN

Edward Jones

Duane Conklin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Manchester, Tennessee, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Integrity Funds Distributor, Inc. and Banc Of America Investment Services, Inc. since 2018, he has been with Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and over $1 trillion in assets under management.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Multi-generational wealth transfer Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeffrey J

CFP®, Series 63

Manchester, TN

LPL Financial

Jeffrey Jackson is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Manchester, TN. His prior experience includes roles at Heritage Wealth Management and Next Financial Group Inc, with earlier work at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Hangarcraft LLC, a non-investment-related home-based business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Daniel W

Series 66

Manchester, TN

UBS Financial Services

Daniel Wunderlich is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Manchester, TN, bringing 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2011 to 2018 before joining UBS in 2018. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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James J

Series 63, Series 65

Manchester, TN

Raymond James Financial

James Jaggers is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Manchester, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and also spent nine years at Coffee Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with the tax and business cost management for an online ecommerce shop operated by his wife. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers non-discretionary, tailored planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and is noted for its municipal advisor affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.

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

Series 65

Manchester, TN

Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc.

John Rogers Jr. is a financial advisor at Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc. in Manchester, TN, holding a Series 65 designation with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Laffer Tengler Investments since 2020 and was previously with Laffer Investments from 2006 to 2020. Laffer Tengler Investments provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model delivery, and wrap-fee program management for individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and specialty clients. The firm combines quantitative modeling and macroeconomic forecasting with fundamental security analysis across various asset classes and offers actively managed equity income ETFs alongside model portfolios and account management services.

Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta
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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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