Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Whitewater, WI
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 looking to make a meaningful impact through your wealth, you might consider charitable giving and philanthropy advisors. A common pitfall is focusing on donations without aligning them to your broader financial goals, which can reduce the effectiveness of your giving.
- Tax-efficient giving. Explore how advisors help structure donations to minimize your tax burden while maximizing your impact.
- Alignment with values. Ask how they ensure your philanthropic goals reflect your personal beliefs and long-term vision.
- Integration with retirement plans. Confirm whether they consider your retirement income and public pension benefits when planning your giving strategy.
- Gift vehicle options. Inquire about different methods like donor-advised funds or charitable trusts and which might suit your situation best.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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James K
Series 65
Lake Geneva, WI
Kramer Investment Services, LLC
James Kramer specializes in charitable giving and philanthropy with 16 years of experience, offering tax-efficient strategies integrated with retirement and business succession planning. Operating independently from Lake Geneva, WI, he manages portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, including derivatives, and serves a broad client base without account minimums, differentiating him from advisors with stricter entry requirements.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $124,260
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Michael K
Series 63, Series 66
Janesville, WI
Fidelity
Michael Kellner specializes in charitable giving and philanthropy, supported by his Series 63 and 66 licenses and four years of experience. Working with Fidelity, a large firm known for combining fundamental research and quantitative analysis, he offers active portfolio management and serves both retail and institutional clients, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on smaller client bases or less integrated investment approaches.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Jesse D
Series 66
Janesville, WI
Edward Jones
Jesse Dever specializes in charitable giving and philanthropy, integrating retirement income strategies and ESG investing, which suits clients in Whitewater, WI seeking tax-efficient and value-aligned giving. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive wealth management approach with a program fee up to 1.35% annually, differentiating him from smaller local advisors.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Susan F
Series 63, Series 65
Whitewater, WI
Cetera
Susan Foley specializes in charitable giving and philanthropy in Whitewater, WI, with 21 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting and retirement plans for business owners. She offers flat fees for financial planning and consulting through Cetera, a large firm serving diverse clients with a mix of portfolio management and fiduciary services, distinguishing her from advisors with narrower focuses or different fee structures.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $306,089
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