Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Mansfield, OH

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 maximize your impact while managing tax implications. A common mistake is overlooking local municipal income taxes, which can vary by city and affect your giving strategy.

  • Municipal tax awareness. Confirm how they navigate city-specific income taxes to optimize your charitable contributions.
  • Gift timing strategy. Ask how they recommend scheduling donations to align with your financial and tax situation.
  • Charitable vehicle options. Explore which giving methods they suggest, such as donor-advised funds or trusts, and why.
  • Impact measurement. Inquire how they help track and evaluate the effectiveness of your philanthropy over time.

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Charles H

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Mansfield, OH

Cetera

Charles Hahn is a financial advisor at Cetera with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, Hahn serves on the governance council of local hospitals in Mansfield, Ohio, and participates in several community committees focused on local government operations and neighborhood development. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party 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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Joel S

Series 63, Series 66

Mansfield, OH

Eagle Strategies (NY Life)

Joel Staich is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Mansfield, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2017 and is also associated with Mahoney Financial Organization, LLC and Staich Financial, LLC, which operate under his ownership for selling New York Life products and brokering non-registered insurance products. Outside of his advisory work, Staich is a part owner of Klopfenstein Art Equipment Manufacturing LLC and volunteers to help organize the annual Jeff Ellington Legacy Golf Outing, a charitable event. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, emphasizing tailored solutions delivered through multiple program types and managing 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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Keith C

Series 63

Mansfield, OH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Keith Cawrse is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Mansfield, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Catalyst Life Services, a trustee of The University Club in Mansfield, and treasurer for the Mansfield City Schools Levy Committee. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Stacy W

Series 63, Series 66

Mansfield, OH

Janney Montgomery Scott

Stacy Wolford is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base and offers brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs utilizing both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Robert H

Series 63

Mansfield, OH

LPL Financial

Robert Hogsette Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 credential and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and managed his own firm, Hogsette Financial Group, LLC, since 2020. In addition to his advisory work, he is a commissioned notary and holds a non-variable insurance license. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Sally H

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Seasons of Advice Wealth Management

Sally Hyman is a financial advisor at Seasons of Advice Wealth Management with 42 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of finance, she is a singer who sells her own vocal CDs and is involved in publishing her father's book titled "Congenital Alterable Transmissible Asymmetry: The Spiritual Meaning of Disease and Science." Seasons of Advice Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, small business owners, professionals, and families. The firm follows a life-cycle investment approach called the “Seasons of Advice” process and offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and specialized fixed-income programs through sub-advisors.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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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

Forest Hills, 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, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Commonwealth Financial Network. In addition to his advisory role, Ferguson is licensed to sell fixed and traditional insurance products. Intentional provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plan consulting for businesses and institutions. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and economic analysis in its investment approach and offers due diligence and monitoring of alternative and private investments for qualified investors.

Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner

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