Seasoned financial advisors working with founders and business owners in Atlanta, GA
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 recently started or acquired a business, you need an advisor who understands how to align your personal and business finances. Without this insight, you might miss opportunities to optimize cash flow or tax benefits unique to founders and business owners. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you navigate complex decisions with a steady hand.
- Business and personal finance integration. Confirm how they coordinate your business cash flow with your personal financial goals.
- Tax planning nuances. Ask how they leverage retirement income exclusions and other local tax rules to reduce your overall tax burden.
- Exit and succession strategies. Explore their approach to planning for business sale or transition, ensuring your financial security beyond ownership.
- Experience with founder challenges. Look for examples where they've addressed common founder issues like reinvestment timing or managing irregular income.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Linda S
Series 63, Series 65
Atlanta, GA
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Linda Smith brings 36 years of experience and specializes in retirement income strategies and plans tailored for business owners, making her well-equipped to integrate personal and business finances for founders in Atlanta. Affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, a large firm offering flat-fee options and diverse client services, she also holds Series 63 and 65 designations, distinguishing her with both depth and regulatory credentials.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $378,281
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Kent B
Series 63, Series 65
Atlanta, GA
OSAIC
Kent Balch Jr. brings 22 years of experience advising founders and business owners in Atlanta, combining his expertise in annuities with a flat-fee structure that can accommodate high net worth clients. Working at OSAIC, a large SEC-registered firm, he offers access to advanced portfolio management and diverse advisory services, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with less flexible fee options.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $398,336
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Rasheeda Z
Series 66
Atlanta, GA
Merrill
Rasheeda Zamudio brings 23 years of experience and specializes in tax-loss harvesting and active portfolio management, making her well-equipped to support founders and business owners in Atlanta. Affiliated with Merrill, a large firm offering diverse managed accounts and portfolio strategies, she serves mid-career professionals and HENRY clients, providing a comprehensive approach that integrates personal and business financial goals with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Navin J
Series 63, Series 65
Atlanta, GA
TIAA-CREF
Navin Jayasekar brings 21 years of experience advising founders and business owners in Atlanta, specializing in retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k)s, which are crucial for integrating business and personal finances. Working at TIAA-CREF, a large firm known for combining planning with discretionary management, he serves high-net-worth clients with a 0.30% AUM fee, distinguishing him through extensive resources and tailored strategies.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $523,144
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Karen P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Atlanta, GA
Tlg Advisors, Inc.
Karen Powell's 40 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in Atlanta, including business ownership considerations and estate planning guidance. Working with TLG Advisors, Inc., a large firm managing $2 billion in assets, she offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, combining active portfolio management with passive investing strategies to suit diverse client preferences.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $430,112
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