Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Shelton, WA

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 and tax situation. A common mistake is treating charitable giving as a one-time event rather than an ongoing strategy that balances generosity with your overall wealth plan.

  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they navigate Washington's unique tax landscape, including the 7% capital gains tax on large gains, to optimize your giving.
  • Giving vehicle options. Ask about different methods like donor-advised funds or charitable trusts and how they fit your goals.
  • Long-term philanthropy planning. Look for advisors who consider how your giving evolves with your financial life, not just immediate tax benefits.
  • Integration with estate plans. Ensure they coordinate charitable strategies with your will or trust to maximize impact and efficiency.

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Jacob M

Series 66

Shelton, WA

LPL Financial

Jacob Mager is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Shelton, Washington, holding a Series 66 license and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and Our Community Credit Union since 2018 and previously was employed at Fred Meyer/Kroger. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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

Series 65

Shelton, WA

AE Wealth Management, LLC

Brittany Depoe is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience with the Developmental Disabilities Administration at DSHS. In addition to her advisory role, she operates Brittany Depoe LLC, an insurance brokerage focused on Medicare insurance. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individual households, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment strategies through a platform serving over 127,000 clients.

Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner
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Gina D

Series 63, Series 66

Shelton, WA

Key Investment Services LLC

Gina Drew is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Key Investment Services since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is a shareholder in Heritage Distilling Inc., a distilling company. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor serving individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plans through a network of financial professionals. The firm offers multiple wrap programs supported by custodial and trade execution services and integrates with KeyCorp affiliates to provide a range of investment and advisory capabilities.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Passive / index investing Doctor or Medical Professional Founder/Business Owner Retired Values-based investing
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Tara G

Series 63, Series 65

Shelton, WA

Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC

Tara Graham is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Agia, Valic Financial Advisors, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Principal Securities. Outside of finance, she owns The Equine Bit Fitter, a business specializing in equine services such as fitting bridles and bits for horses. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and uses a diversified, risk-class based investment approach that combines passive and active managers with quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis.

Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Rk Scott D

Series 66

Shelton, WA

Edward Jones

Rk Scott Davis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously at Lendmark Financial (formerly Springleaf) from 2014 to 2018. Davis holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired 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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