Seasoned, charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in New York
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 consider a charitable giving advisor when you're planning donations that could affect your estate tax, especially if your assets hover near exemption limits. Without careful planning, you could face unexpectedly large tax bills due to estate tax cliffs just above those thresholds. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you navigate complex giving strategies with confidence.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they handle estate tax cliffs to avoid sudden tax increases.
- Gift timing strategy. Inquire about their approach to scheduling donations for maximum tax benefit.
- Philanthropic goals alignment. Confirm they integrate your personal values and legacy wishes into giving plans.
- Coordination with estate plans. Ensure they work closely with your estate attorney to align giving with your overall plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Sally H
Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Seasons of Advice Wealth Management
Sally Hyman's 42 years of experience and focus on charitable giving and philanthropy make her well-equipped to assist with complex donation strategies in New York. As an independent advisor at Seasons of Advice Wealth Management, she serves high-net-worth clients and integrates a life-cycle investment approach, distinguishing her from others by combining philanthropy expertise with business exit strategy knowledge and comprehensive financial planning services.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $1,365,716
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Edward B
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Garden City, NY
Merrill
Edward Blatz brings over 40 years of experience in charitable giving and philanthropy, specializing in estate and wealth management strategies at Merrill Lynch in Forest Hills, NY. His approach includes close collaboration with tax advisors and estate attorneys, offering tailored guidance for high net-worth families and business owners, with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him through his large-firm resources and comprehensive planning expertise.
Experience: 41 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Elroy G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Williamsville, NY
Cetera
Elroy Goodyear's 24 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide clients in New York through charitable giving and philanthropy, addressing complex tax and estate planning needs. Affiliated with Cetera, a large firm offering diverse portfolio management and fiduciary solutions, he provides flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly consulting, catering to high earners and those approaching retirement with tailored financial planning.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Eli G
Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC
Eli Gelman specializes in charitable giving and philanthropy, bringing 28 years of experience to help clients in New York navigate complex donation strategies that consider estate tax implications. His role at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC, which offers fee-based planning to a diverse client base including trusts and foundations, distinguishes him through a collaborative, customized approach supported by scenario analysis and third-party software.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $1,258,276
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Shelly S
Series 63
New York, NY
Cerity partners LLC
Shelly Stone's 27 years of experience and specialty in charitable giving and philanthropy make her well-equipped to assist with complex donation strategies in New York. Working at Cerity Partners LLC, a large SEC-registered firm, she offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning services, serving high-net-worth clients with customized portfolios and access to alternative investments, distinguishing her from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firms.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $4,574,620
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