Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Petoskey, 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 looking to make a meaningful impact with your wealth, you might be considering charitable giving or philanthropy as part of your financial plan. A common mistake is treating donations as one-time gifts rather than integrating them into a long-term strategy that aligns with your values and financial goals.

  • Tax impact awareness. Understand how different types of gifts affect your taxes and which strategies maximize your benefits.
  • Pension coordination. In areas with auto industry pensions, ask how your giving plan fits with your retirement income sources.
  • Legacy planning. Explore how advisors help structure gifts to support causes over time, not just immediate donations.
  • Gift vehicle options. Confirm if they discuss various giving methods like donor-advised funds or charitable trusts tailored to your situation.

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David E

Series 63, Series 66

Bay Harbor, MI

Edward Jones

David Elliott is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bay Harbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. He has 19 years of industry experience, including 14 years at Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeff W

Series 63, Series 66

Petoskey, MI

Ameriprise

Jeff Wynder is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Alanson, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Wynder is a musician who performs live and manages the financial aspects of his music business, and he serves on the board of directors for Big Water Creative Arts. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions supported by research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Dolores A

Series 63, Series 66

Alanson, MI

Ameriprise

Dolores Angus is a financial advisor with Ameriprise and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She has 22 years of industry experience, including roles at The Huntington Investment Company, JPMorgan Securities, and Fifth Third Securities. Angus joined Ameriprise in 2026. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm emphasizes a collaborative approach, using proprietary research and third-party data to guide retirement planning within a defined investment framework.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Andrew C

Series 65

Petoskey, MI

MariPau Wealth Management LLC

Andrew Craig is a financial advisor at MariPau Wealth Management LLC in Petoskey, MI, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining MariPau and Walloon Wealth Management, he has been a member-manager and 50% owner of Escape Games LI LLC, a physical escape room business, since 2018. MariPau Wealth Management provides tailored investment advisory, portfolio management, and financial planning services for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a network of advisory affiliates and third-party managers, integrating technology platforms for comprehensive portfolio oversight.

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James T

CFP®, Series 66

Petoskey, MI

Cetera

James Taylor is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors, and is a tax partner at DGN, LLC, where he provides tax compliance, planning, and business consulting services. Taylor also serves as a co-trustee for a family trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm supporting individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various program options, including discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to 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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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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