Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Wabash, 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 a meaningful impact with your wealth, such as setting up a donor-advised fund or planning legacy gifts. Without focused expertise, it's easy to overlook tax-efficient giving strategies that maximize your contributions' value.

  • Tax-smart giving. Confirm how they integrate federal and state tax rules to enhance your donation's effectiveness.
  • Philanthropic goals alignment. Ask how they help translate your personal values into a giving plan that fits your financial picture.
  • Legacy planning insight. Explore their approach to structuring gifts that support causes over the long term, not just immediate donations.
  • Coordination with advisors. Check how they work with your estate or tax professionals to ensure your giving complements your overall financial plan.

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James W

Series 63, Series 65

Wabash, IN

LPL Financial

James Wolfe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Portfolios for 16 years and has operated Wolfe Tax & Financial Services since 1999, where he provides tax preparation and accounting services. Wolfe is also a commissioned notary and has been involved in tax and business services through Keiffer & Wolfe Business Services, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology tools and a broad non-advisory financial services infrastructure.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Wabash, IN

OSAIC

Jarrod Mckee is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2018 and previously spent two years with Signator Investors, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Mckee volunteers on the Vertex Pharmaceuticals Caregiver Advisory Board and coaches youth basketball. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and nonprofits, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios spanning stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Terry D

Series 63, Series 65

Roann, IN

Brookwood Investment Group

Terry Dupont is a financial advisor with Brookwood Investment Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Redwood Tax Specialists since 2021 and previously led the Dupont Advisory Group for 15 years. He is also the owner of Dupont & Associates, where he is involved in the sale of life insurance, health insurance, and annuities. Brookwood Investment Group serves individual investors, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm customizes portfolios using a mix of passive, active, and tactical strategies and offers access to third-party managers and specialized investment instruments.

General retirement planning Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Founder/Business Owner Retired

Wayne D

Series 66

Wabash, IN

Edward Jones

Wayne Denger is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wabash, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing a commercial rental property. 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 wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its extensive advisor network and affiliated services, including a trust company and securities-based lending options.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy Multi-generational wealth transfer General estate planning guidance Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Mark K

Series 63, Series 65

North Manchester, IN

BayTrust Wealth Management, LLC

Mark Kissell is a financial advisor with BayTrust Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include over two decades at United Financial Group and three years at Advisory Services Network, LLC. He is also the managing member and owner of United Financial Group, a service company, and works as an independent insurance agent. BayTrust Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary investment management and retirement plan advisory services to institutional and pooled clients, along with financial planning and educational content. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to build portfolios focused on long-term growth and downside protection, utilizing a range of investment products and acting as a fiduciary for retirement accounts.

Retirement income strategy Equity compensation tax strategy Business succession planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management 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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