Top business succession planning financial advisors in Barnstable Town, MA

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 preparing to transfer your business ownership or retire, you need an advisor who understands the complexities of business succession planning. A common mistake is underestimating the tax implications and timing, which can jeopardize your financial security and your business's future.

  • Tax impact awareness. Ask how they navigate state-specific taxes like the 'Millionaire's tax' that can add surtaxes on high income.
  • Ownership transition strategies. Confirm they can outline options that protect your legacy while meeting your financial goals.
  • Stakeholder coordination. Effective succession planning involves aligning interests of partners, family, and key employees; check how they manage these relationships.
  • Valuation expertise. Ensure they understand how to accurately value your business to inform fair and strategic succession decisions.

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Michael G

CFP®, Series 66

Centerville, MA

Raymond James Financial

Michael Garrison is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in financial advisory services. He has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial since 2011 and previously operated Garrison Financial, Inc. for 10 years. Garrison is also the President of Garrison Financial, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored financial planning and investment consulting using analytical tools and emphasizes non-discretionary advisory programs combined with specialized municipal and public-finance services.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive

Olivia P

Series 66

Centerville, MA

Fidelity

Olivia Pearsall is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Intern. In her current role, Olivia collaborates with clients to understand their short-term and long-term financial goals, co-creating personalized financial plans and developing customized investment strategies. Her professional experience encompasses various aspects of financial consulting and client relationship management within Fidelity Investments.

Wealth management Income planning
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Silas A

Series 63, Series 66

Centerville, MA

LPL Financial

Silas Atsalis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Centerville, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing various model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

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

Susan W

Series 63, Series 65

Centerville, MA

Merrill

Susan Wilson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 38 years of experience in financial advising. She leads the Moore Wilson Gierlich & Assoc team, focusing on developing long-term professional relationships with clients and their families to help achieve their financial goals. Susan specializes in areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, and tax minimization. Her approach involves creating customized financial roadmaps using advanced probability planning software, collaborating with clients' tax advisors and estate attorneys to develop strategies that address wealth growth, longevity risks, and healthcare costs. Susan particularly understands the complexities faced by professionals managing careers alongside family responsibilities, and she offers personalized advice tailored to these circumstances. Susan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Elmira College and has earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® and Personal Investment Advisor designations. She is the co-founder and past president of North Shore Women for H.O.P.E, a nonprofit supporting Esperanza Academy, a tuition-free school for underprivileged girls. Outside of her professional work, Susan enjoys sailing, traveling, gardening, and spending time with her family.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Elder care planning Divorce financial planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Executive Technology Professional Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation Women Professionals
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John B

Series 63, Series 65

Hyannis, MA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

John Butler is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cantella And Co., Inc. for 14 years before joining Cambridge in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in college planning services in the Hyannis, MA area. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers multiple investment platforms and strategies, including proprietary models under the Founders Gate Capital brand as well as access to third-party managers, with a focus on tailoring strategies to client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran financial advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management and operated Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, manager search, and tax-lot accounting services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael I

Series 63, Series 65

Livingston, NJ

Raymond James Financial

Michael Ipp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and serves as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeffrey M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Greenville, DE

Investment Management & Planning LLC

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Investment Management & Planning LLC and LPL Financial since 2010, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm constructs tailored portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities, employing fundamental analysis and continuous supervision, and operates as both a wrap program sponsor and affiliated registered representatives of LPL Financial.

General retirement planning Business succession planning Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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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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Jerald L

Series 63

San Antonio, TX

Frost Investment Services

Jerald Liesman is a financial advisor at Frost Investment Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Frost Brokerage Services, Inc. and Frost Bank since 1993 and 1987, respectively. Frost Investment Services is a retail-focused, SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and managed account programs that integrate model portfolios from its affiliate with third-party managers, utilizing a research-driven investment process and providing optional tax and ESG overlay services.

Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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