Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Peru, IN

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 efforts, you need an advisor who understands how to align your giving with your financial goals. Without this expertise, you might miss opportunities to maximize the impact of your gifts or overlook tax advantages.

  • Tax-efficient giving. Look for advisors who explain how to use charitable deductions and gift timing to reduce your tax burden.
  • Philanthropic goal alignment. Ask how they help connect your values and causes with giving strategies that fit your financial picture.
  • Gift vehicle options. Confirm they discuss different methods like donor-advised funds or charitable trusts and when each makes sense.
  • Local tax considerations. Since Indiana has a flat state income tax and lower living costs, check how they factor this into your giving plan.

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Matthew J

Series 66

Logansport, IN

LPL Financial

Matthew Jennings is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Logansport, Indiana. He holds the Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Security Federal Savings Bank and Aldi Grocery Stores, and has held roles at Grace College and Logansport High School. He is also a notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and various investment strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Jarrod M

Series 63, Series 65

Wabash, IN

OSAIC

Jarrod Mckee is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2018 and previously spent two years with Signator Investors, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Mckee volunteers on the Vertex Pharmaceuticals Caregiver Advisory Board and coaches youth basketball. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and nonprofits, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios spanning stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Terry D

Series 63, Series 65

Roann, IN

Brookwood Investment Group

Terry Dupont is a financial advisor with Brookwood Investment Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Dupont Advisory Group since 2010 and owns Dupont & Associates, which engages in the sale of life insurance, health insurance, and annuities. Brookwood Investment Group is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.06 billion for over 3,000 clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services through a range of investment strategies.

General retirement planning Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Founder/Business Owner Retired

Ryan S

Series 63, Series 66

Peru, IN

Edward Jones

Ryan Schmidt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Peru, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, Schmidt owns a commercial rental property in Peru, Indiana. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ronnie M

Series 63, Series 66

Peru, IN

Raymond James Financial

Ronnie Miller is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 2001 and with Raymond James Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Jackson Financial Group LLC, where he occasionally meets with clients. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals, and it maintains a municipal advisor affiliation that supports its public finance work.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance 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 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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