Top advisors focused on charitable giving & philanthropy in Nebraska

Patricia Lammli is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and CalmWater Financial Group, having previously worked at Boden Daniel Bierman and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Her career spans roles at multiple firms since 2011. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers extensive operational and investment resources, alongside discretionary model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Michael Borns is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Investment Centers Of America, Inc. for 23 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Borns serves as a volunteer firefighter and scholarship committee member with the Nebraska City Volunteer Fire Department. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team, combining large-scale advisory operations with insurance and annuity product offerings.

Michael Forker is a financial advisor with Orion Portfolio Solutions, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CLS Investments, LLC for 10 years before joining Orion in 2022. Orion Portfolio Solutions, LLC manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across pooled vehicles and institutional mandates, serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension and municipal clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and advisory services supported by integrated technology and a comprehensive platform that includes retirement plan consulting, recordkeeping, and its own investment company.

Mark Saferstein is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and has longstanding roles at Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, Central Financial Services, and Ameritas Investment Corp. He is also licensed as an independent insurance agent to sell fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans, offering fee-based asset management and fiduciary advice through a combination of model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies.

Anna Apodaca is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. Her prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, and Lake Point Wealth Management. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing globally diversified portfolios with multi-factor tilts and a variety of implementation options.

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.

Richard Martin is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he spent over two decades with Avantax Advisory Services and related entities. Outside of his advisory role, Martin is the owner and sole proprietor of Martin & Pellegrin, CPAs, where he provides tax preparation and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and retirement plans through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary solutions, utilizing a combination of advisor-managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party managed options.

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.

Edward Blatz is a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with high net-worth families and closely-held businesses, focusing on estate and wealth management strategies. Edward partners closely with clients’ tax advisors and estate planning attorneys to provide a comprehensive approach to managing both financial and personal aspects of their lives. His services include performance assessment, personalized guidance, and periodic reviews to help clients progress toward their individual financial goals. Edward joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1985 and has over 40 years of experience developing tailored financial solutions that consider clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment objectives. His areas of expertise encompass college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management, managing new wealth, investment strategies, and retirement income. 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). Edward is also a member of The Blatz-Rooney Group, which was named to the 2024 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list. Outside of his professional work, he has personal interests in golfing, reading, and tennis.

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.