Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Marshfield, WI

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 financial goals. Without this expertise, you might miss opportunities to maximize tax benefits or create lasting impact.

  • Tax-efficient giving. Look for advisors who explain how different donation methods affect your taxes, including deductions and capital gains.
  • Gift structuring. Ask how they help design giving plans that balance your current finances with future charitable goals.
  • Pension considerations. Since public pensions are strong in Wisconsin, confirm how they integrate your retirement income with your philanthropy.
  • Legacy planning. Check if they discuss ways to sustain your charitable impact beyond your lifetime through trusts or foundations.

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Randy G

Series 63

Marshfield, WI

Edward Jones

Randy Gershman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Marshfield, WI, holding a Series 63 designation and over 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a single-member LLC for personal aircraft use. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Charitable giving & philanthropy Doctor or Medical Professional Values-based investing Christian Faith Based
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Patrick G

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Marshfield, WI

Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC

Patrick Gall is a CFP® and ChFC® with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC, where he has worked since 2022, following prior roles at Eagle Strategies LLC and New York Life. Gall serves on the boards of the ODC Foundation Inc. and the Marshfield Clinic Health System YMCA. Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm employs a customized investment approach emphasizing asset allocation, risk management, and tax awareness, managing approximately $227 million in discretionary assets across a three-advisor team.

Annuities Retirement income strategy
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Travis B

CFP®, Series 65

Marshfield, WI

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Travis Brock is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and previously spent six years at Financial Fiduciaries, LLC. Travis is also the owner of Helmstead Wealth Management LLC in Marshfield, WI. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals and provides a variety of portfolio management solutions tailored to client objectives.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Middleton, WI

Fidelity

Samuel Hinson is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Middleton, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has worked previously at Keenan Financial and Trustage, and completed his education at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment funds. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Active portfolio management
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Christopher F

Series 66

Marshfield, WI

LPL Financial

Christopher Fredrick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Marshfield, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at BMO Bank NA and Wells Fargo entities. He is also commissioned as a notary at BMO Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

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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