Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Seymour, 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.

You might seek a charitable giving and philanthropy advisor when you're ready to make meaningful donations or set up a giving plan that aligns with your values. Without focused expertise, it's easy to overlook tax-efficient strategies that maximize your impact.

  • Tax-smart giving. Look for advisors who understand how to use charitable deductions and gift timing to reduce your tax burden.
  • Philanthropic goals alignment. Ask how they help translate your personal values into a giving strategy that fits your financial picture.
  • Gift vehicle options. Confirm they can explain different methods like donor-advised funds or charitable trusts and which suits your situation best.
  • Local tax considerations. Since Indiana has a flat income tax and lower living costs, check how they factor this into your giving plan to optimize benefits.

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Stephen B

Series 63, Series 65

Seymour, IN

Robert Baird & Co.

Stephen Boggs is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. for 26 years before joining Robert Baird in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member and serves on the investment and finance committee of the Southwest Indiana Church of the Nazarene. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group, where Boggs is based, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The team offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with internal research and tools to guide client advice.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Zane C

Series 66

Seymour, IN

Raymond James Financial

Zane Clayburn is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JCB Investment Services, Old National Bank, Cummins, Jackson County Bank, Kay Jewelers, and Sunglass Hut. He has experience supporting financial advisors and banking operations in addition to his advisory role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs including municipal advisory services and employer SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive

Andrea H

CFP®, Series 66

Seymour, IN

Edward Jones

Andrea Hall is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Seymour, IN, holding the CFP® certification and Series 66 license. She has 12 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Charitable giving tax strategies Divorce financial planning Multi-generational wealth transfer Retirement income strategy ESG / Sustainable investing Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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David B

Series 65

Seymour, IN

Brooks Investment Advisory Service

David Brooks is a financial advisor at Brooks Investment Advisory Service in Seymour, Indiana, holding a Series 65 designation with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Irwin Union Bank and Trust since 1991. Brooks Investment Advisory Service provides continuous investment and portfolio management services to individuals, banks, thrift institutions, and trusts or estates, managing approximately $20.6 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a buy-and-hold strategy with investment decisions made on a discretionary basis using both fundamental and technical analysis.

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Logan V

CFP®

Seymour, IN

Valentine Wealth Management

At Valentine Wealth Management, we provide comprehensive financial planning and investment management for professionals, business owners, and retirees who want clarity and confidence with their money. As an independent, fee-only fiduciary financial advisor, our advice is designed to serve your best interests, not sell products. Whether you're planning for retirement, managing equity compensation, or navigating major financial decisions, we help you build a strategy that aligns your wealth with your life goals. Working with the right financial advisor can simplify your financial life and build a clear path toward financial independence. Schedule a complimentary discovery meeting to discuss your goals and see if working with a CFP® professional makes sense.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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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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