Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Owosso, MI

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 or set up philanthropy plans, you need an advisor who understands how to align your giving with your overall financial picture. A common mistake is treating charitable giving as a one-time event rather than an ongoing strategy that fits your goals and tax situation.

  • Pension impact awareness. Many families here have pensions from the auto industry; ask how your pension income affects your giving options.
  • Tax-efficient giving. Confirm how they help structure donations to maximize tax benefits without compromising your financial security.
  • Philanthropic goal alignment. Look for advisors who connect your charitable intentions with your broader wealth and estate plans.
  • Giving vehicle expertise. Ask about their experience with donor-advised funds, trusts, or foundations to find the best fit for your needs.

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Andrew R

Series 66

Owosso, MI

Edward Jones

Andrew Reger is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Owosso, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously spent 22 years with Chesaning Union Schools. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement income strategy Planning for children with special needs Wealth management Military & Veterans
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Edward D

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Owosso, MI

MMI Asset Management Services, LLC

Edward Degalan Jr. is a financial advisor with MMI Asset Management Services, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with MMI Asset Management Services since 2015 and has been associated with MMI Financial Group, Inc. since 1989. Outside of advisory services, he is a 50% partner in MMI Financial Group, where he works as an independent insurance agent involved in the sale of fixed insurance products and group health insurance. MMI Asset Management Services provides financial consulting and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes advice for each client and primarily outsources asset management to third-party managers, offering financial planning through hourly or fixed-fee arrangements and focusing on non-discretionary management.

Annuities
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Robert Z

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Owosso, MI

LIFEGOALS FINANCIAL GROUP

Robert Zalokar is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience, operating as the sole advisor at LIFEGOALS FINANCIAL GROUP since 2004. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Owosso, MI. LIFEGOALS FINANCIAL GROUP provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual clients, family trusts, and small business owners. The firm uses a client questionnaire and risk-tolerance assessment to tailor asset allocations, employing a strategic buy-hold-rebalance approach with tax-aware practices, and combines financial planning with tax expertise.

General retirement planning Tax-loss harvesting Income planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Evan B

Series 66

Owosso, MI

LPL Financial

Evan Baker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Owosso, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and is also involved with Mo Mortgage Group and Mowinski Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is engaged in mortgage and real estate services. LPL Financial serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management and incorporates various investment strategies and technologies in its services.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Kenneth W

Series 63, Series 66

Owosso, MI

Ameriprise

Kenneth Williams is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Perry, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, Firstmerit Bank, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he co-manages an auto speedway in Michigan. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies through a centralized consulting team. The firm provides a broad array of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Sally H

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Seasons of Advice Wealth Management

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.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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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

Forest Hills, 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, 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.

Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner
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