Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Port Lavaca, TX

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 strategies, 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 plan that balances tax benefits and personal goals.

  • Federal tax focus. Since Texas has no state income tax, ask how they optimize your giving to reduce federal income tax and manage property and sales tax impacts.
  • Giving strategy integration. Confirm they consider your entire financial situation, including investments and estate plans, when recommending charitable approaches.
  • Philanthropic vehicle options. Explore whether they discuss different giving methods like donor-advised funds or charitable trusts and how each fits your goals.
  • Long-term impact planning. Check if they help you plan giving over multiple years to maximize benefits and support causes sustainably.

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Anna W

Series 66

Port Lavaca, TX

Edward Jones

Anna Williams is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Port Lavaca, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at DeTar Hospital and Accentcare Home Health. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Wealth management General retirement planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Paul H

Series 63

Victoria, TX

Cetera

Paul Holm II is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 30 years of industry experience. His work history includes long tenures at 1st GLOBAL ADVISORS, Inc. and Avantax Advisory Services, followed by his current role at Cetera since 2025. Outside of advising, he is the managing member of Holm Financial Services, LLC and serves as treasurer for a local judicial campaign, as well as a CPA partner at Paul B. Holm & Company, PLLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

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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Jill P

Series 66

Inez, TX

LPL Financial

Jill Phillips is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked with Waddell & Reed Inc. and held roles in various insurance agencies. Her background also includes community involvement with Idaho Falls Civitans. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies across diverse investment approaches.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Tammy K

Series 63, Series 66

Victoria, TX

Sather Financial Group, Inc.

Tammy Kimbrough is a financial advisor at Sather Financial Group, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Sather Financial Group for 17 years. Her credentials include Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Sather Financial Group, Inc. is a fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.26 billion in discretionary assets for individuals, high-net-worth families, retirement plans, collective investment trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm follows a value-oriented investment approach influenced by Warren Buffett, using fundamental research and a team review process to evaluate opportunities and risk.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Vernon H

Series 63, Series 66

Victoria, TX

Raymond James Financial

Vernon Hall is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James and Prosperity Bank since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a program manager for Prosperity Private Investments. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

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 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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