Seasoned, charitable giving tax strategies 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.
If you're planning to make significant charitable donations and want to optimize your tax benefits, you need an advisor who understands the nuances of charitable giving tax strategies. A common mistake is overlooking how timing and donation types affect your tax situation, which can reduce your potential savings. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you navigate complex rules and maximize your impact.
- Donation timing insights. Ask how they recommend scheduling gifts to balance your tax deductions and cash flow needs.
- Gift type expertise. Confirm they can advise on various donation forms, like appreciated assets or donor-advised funds, and their tax implications.
- Tax code navigation. Look for advisors who stay current with changing tax laws affecting charitable giving to avoid costly errors.
- Integration with estate plans. Ensure they consider how your charitable giving fits into your broader financial and legacy goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Lee H
Series 63, Series 65
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Provenance Wealth advisors
Lee Hediger brings over 30 years of experience in charitable giving tax strategies, supported by his role as co-founder of Provenance Wealth Advisors, which serves a diverse client base including charities and trusts. Unlike some advisors focused solely on New York, Hediger operates from Fort Lauderdale, offering flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, and emphasizes personalized investment management with a team of 21 advisors managing nearly 3,000 clients.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $738,808
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Douglas P
Series 63, Series 65
Rochester, NY
Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc.
Douglas Parker III brings 38 years of experience and specializes in charitable giving tax strategies, retirement planning, and Roth conversion strategies, making him well-equipped to assist with tax-efficient charitable donations. Based in Rochester, NY, he offers a flat-fee comprehensive financial plan at $3,000 and serves a diverse client base through Sage, Rutty & Co., combining salaried planners and advisory reps for tailored investment advice.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $401,382
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Scott C
Series 63, Series 65
Great Neck, NY
Merrill
Scott Curtis brings over 40 years of experience in charitable giving tax strategies, working within Merrill Lynch's large-firm environment in New York. He specializes in wealth management, retirement income strategy, and socially responsible investing, offering tailored portfolios with a focus on tax-free and tax-deferred investments. His collaborative approach with tax advisors and estate planners, combined with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishes him among seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Yohance H
Series 66, Series 65
Cedar Hill, TX
Money Script Wealth Management, PLLC
Yohance Harrison's 23 years of experience and expertise in charitable giving tax strategies make him well-equipped to help clients in New York optimize their donations for tax benefits. His firm, Money Script Wealth Management, offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management using fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, with flexible fee structures including flat fees and hourly rates, distinguishing him from other advisors who may have less diverse pricing options or investment approaches.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $310,771
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Lawrence B
Series 65, Series 63
Bayside, NY
D.H. Hill Advisors, Inc.
Lawrence Bedard's 32 years of experience and expertise in charitable giving tax strategies make him well-equipped to help clients in New York optimize their donations for tax benefits. His firm, D.H. Hill Advisors, offers a variety of investment strategies and serves high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, with flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly rates, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in the area.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $219,328
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