Top charitable giving tax strategies financial advisors in Silverdale, 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 want to support causes you care about while managing your tax bill, a charitable giving tax strategies advisor can help you plan gifts that align with your financial goals. Without careful planning, you might miss opportunities to reduce your federal income tax or navigate Washington's unique capital gains tax on investments.

  • Gift timing and type. Ask how they recommend timing donations and choosing between cash, appreciated assets, or other gifts to maximize tax benefits.
  • Capital gains awareness. Confirm they understand Washington's 7% tax on long-term capital gains and how charitable giving can offset this liability.
  • Tax deduction limits. Inquire about strategies to work within IRS limits on charitable deductions to avoid unexpected tax bills.
  • Estate and legacy planning. See if they integrate charitable giving with your broader estate plan to support your values beyond your lifetime.

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John M

Series 66

Silverdale, WA

Edward Jones

John Moroney is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Silverdale, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and fiduciary services supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Military & Veterans Intergenerational Families
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Steven F

Series 66

Silverdale, WA

LPL Financial

Steven Finnegan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously operated his own firm, Steven Finnegan, LLC, from 2014 to 2021. His background also includes long-term roles with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

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

Series 66

Silverdale, WA

Ameriprise

Steven Bentley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Silverdale, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial and owned The Montane Group, Inc., a business used to employ family members and maintain a 401(k) plan for staff. He also serves as a mentor for the Northwest Environmental Training Center. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice. The firm employs a centralized service team and a defined investment approach that includes asset allocation and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Deanna O

Series 63, Series 65

Silverdale, WA

Vanderbilt Advisory Services

Deanna O'neal is a financial advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with Series 63 and Series 65 qualifications and three years of industry experience. She has worked previously with Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. and has been involved with KI Financial, LLC as a financial coach and educator, where she teaches money management and budgeting and assists clients with debt reduction and financial challenges. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and integrates strategic asset allocation with fundamental and technical analysis, supported by a unique combination of advisory, plan administration, and brokerage services.

Wealth management Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting General estate planning guidance
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Philip M

Series 63, Series 66

Silverdale, WA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Philip Mc Ewen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Silverdale, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and previously worked at Wamu Investments and Edward Jones. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Keith E

CFP®

Pittsburgh, PA

Keith L. Eliou, CFP

Keith Eliou is the principal of Keith L. Eliou, CFP, an investment management firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds the CFP® designation and has one year of experience as a financial advisor. In addition to his advisory role, he practices law focusing on elder law and real estate and is involved in insurance, mortgage lending, and real estate brokerage businesses. The firm primarily serves pooled vehicles and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, retirement plan services, and financial planning. It utilizes an open-architecture investment approach with third-party money managers and employs multiple analytical methods and strategies, conducting annual account reviews.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting Charitable giving tax strategies Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Mark K

Series 63, Series 65

Mandeville, LA

Meridian Wealth Management, LLC

Mark Kebodeaux is a financial advisor at Meridian Wealth Management, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked for First Financial for 10 years before joining Meridian in 2023. Kebodeaux holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Meridian Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing equities, ETFs, mutual funds, fixed income, and alternative investments with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing.

Retirement income strategy Charitable giving tax strategies Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner
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Mark P

Series 66

Conneaut Lake, PA

Lakeland Investor Services, Inc.

Mark Petro is a financial advisor at Lakeland Investor Services, Inc. in Conneaut Lake, PA, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at the firm since 2002. He is also president of Lakeland Insurance Services, LLC, a business he established to handle insurance sales and related operations. Lakeland Investor Services provides fee-based wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, multi-generational families, high-net-worth clients, small non-profit organizations, small businesses, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and uses a variety of analytical approaches including fundamental, technical, and Monte Carlo modeling.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Annuities
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Kaylin O

Series 65

Pittsburgh, PA

Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP

Kaylin Olster is a financial advisor at Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Corient, Odyssey Capital Advisors, and has an academic background from Temple University. Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, endowments, and qualified retirement plan sponsors and trustees. The firm employs a committee-driven investment process to manage diversified portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with retirement plan consulting and tax-aware planning strategies.

Tax-loss harvesting Charitable giving tax strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Angelo R

CFP®, Series 65

Hunt Valley, MD

SC&H Wealth

Angelo Romano is a CFP® with six years of experience in the financial services industry, currently serving as an advisor at SC&H Wealth. His prior experience includes roles at MECU, ADP, and APGFCU. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent involved in the sale of insurance-related products. SC&H Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a team approach combining CPAs and CFP® professionals to provide tailored financial planning, asset management, retirement consulting, and tax preparation services.

General tax planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving tax strategies Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals
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