Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in New Mexico

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.

You might be considering charitable giving if you want to support causes important to you while managing your tax impact effectively. A common mistake is not aligning your philanthropy with your overall financial plan, which can reduce the benefits to both you and your chosen charities.

  • Gift timing strategy. Ask how they help decide when to give for maximum tax and personal impact, not just the amount.
  • Donation vehicle options. Confirm if they discuss different methods like donor-advised funds or charitable trusts and their pros and cons.
  • Tax implication clarity. Ensure they explain how gifts affect your income and estate taxes in plain terms.
  • Cause alignment. Look for advisors who consider your values and goals to recommend giving strategies that resonate with you.

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James M

Series 63, Series 66

Albuquerque, NM

LPL Financial

James Mccullough is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Albuquerque, NM, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Inc and Thrivent Investment Management, with ongoing involvement in various insurance agencies. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

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

CFP®, Series 66

Albuquerque, NM

Equita Financial Network, Inc.

Ann Shubert is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Equita Financial Network, Inc. She has worked in various roles including at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and within insurance and financial firms such as Intentional Insurance, LLC and Intentional Finance, LLC. Equita Financial Network, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm that provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes market efficiency and strategic asset allocation, offering discretionary management and a network model that supports investment adviser representatives under independent DBAs.

Business ownership considerations Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner
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Kristina R

Series 63, Series 65

Hobbs, NM

Robinson Wealth and Financial Planning

Kristina Robinson is a financial advisor with Robinson Wealth and Financial Planning in Hobbs, NM. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to founding her firm, she worked at Primerica and has a background that includes roles outside the financial industry. She is also a licensed insurance agent. Robinson Wealth and Financial Planning provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm employs a diversified investment approach incorporating fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical methods, offering a range of securities and insurance products with a focus on documented client objectives and risk tolerances.

Wealth management Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Jessie M

Series 66

Albuquerque, NM

Morgan Stanley

Jessie Maestas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, Jessie worked at RBC Capital Markets, LLC for eight years. Jessie also has experience outside finance, including time at The Quarters BBQ and Alan Maestas Law Office. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and models.

General estate planning guidance
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Antonio P

Series 66

Rio Rancho, NM

Thurston Springer Advisors

Antonio Pacheco is a financial advisor at Thurston Springer Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Phillips Capital Advisors, UBS Financial Services, and Ameriprise. Pacheco also operates AP Capital Management, Inc., a personal branding investment-related business. Thurston Springer Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations, foundations, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services, employing both buy-and-hold and active investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Multi-generational wealth transfer Business exit / sale strategy Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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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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