CFP®-certified, charitable giving tax strategies financial advisors in Maryland
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 charitable donations and want to optimize the tax benefits, you need an advisor who understands the specific tax rules that apply in Maryland, including both estate and inheritance taxes. Without this expertise, you might miss opportunities to reduce your tax burden effectively.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax strategies related to charitable giving.
- State tax nuances. Confirm how they navigate Maryland's unique estate and inheritance taxes when structuring your giving.
- Gift timing strategy. Ask how they recommend scheduling donations to maximize tax deductions over multiple years.
- Charitable vehicle options. Explore their experience with different giving methods, like donor-advised funds or charitable trusts, and how they fit your goals.
- Tax law updates. Check how they stay current with changing tax laws that impact charitable giving strategies.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Angelo R
CFP®, Series 65
Hunt Valley, MD
SC&H Wealth
Angelo Romano II is well-equipped to assist with charitable giving tax strategies in Maryland, leveraging his CFP® certification and six years of industry experience. His firm, SC&H Wealth, offers a team approach that includes CPAs and CFP® professionals, providing comprehensive financial planning and tax preparation services. Unlike some advisors, Angelo offers flat-fee financial planning options and serves a diverse client base including trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, which may benefit those seeking specialized tax strategies.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $1,816,131
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Michael Z
CFP®
Laurel, MD
Foundry Financial LLC
Michael Zarrelli's CFP® certification and expertise in charitable giving tax strategies make him well-equipped to navigate Maryland's specific estate and inheritance tax rules, optimizing your charitable donations. His independent practice at Foundry Financial LLC offers flat-fee financial planning services, serving high-net-worth clients with a structured investment approach that blends technical and fundamental analysis, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee models or less specialized tax strategy experience.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $1,264,193
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Shay T
CFP®, Series 66
Bethesda, MD
Edward Jones
Shay Thomson's CFP® certification and decade of experience at Edward Jones equip him to navigate Maryland's specific charitable giving tax strategies, including estate and inheritance tax nuances. His role at a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets offers access to diverse advisory programs, while his background as a managing partner in real estate adds a unique perspective compared to other advisors focused solely on financial planning.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Jordan W
CFP®, Series 66
Ellicott City, MD
Blueprint Wealth Management Inc.
Jordan Wilson specializes in charitable giving tax strategies in Maryland, leveraging his CFP® certification and 13 years of experience to navigate state-specific estate and inheritance tax nuances effectively. Based in Ellicott City, MD, he serves high-net-worth clients through Blueprint Wealth Management, offering integrated financial planning and discretionary investment management with a focus on long-term, diversified portfolios primarily using indexed mutual funds and ETFs, differentiating him from advisors with narrower investment approaches.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $593,750
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Elliot P
CFP®
Baltimore, MD
Northbrook Financial
Elliot Pepper's expertise in charitable giving tax strategies and general tax planning, combined with his CFP® certification, equips him to navigate Maryland's specific estate and inheritance tax rules effectively. His dual role as a CPA and managing member of Northbrook Tax, LLC, along with experience advising both individual and high-net-worth clients, distinguishes him by integrating tax planning with comprehensive financial services and educational outreach.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $853,858
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