CFP®-certified, business succession planning financial advisors
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 overlooking tax implications and family dynamics, which can derail your transition.
- Tax impact analysis. Confirm how they evaluate tax consequences of different succession options to protect your wealth.
- Family and stakeholder coordination. Ask how they manage communication and expectations among heirs and business partners.
- Valuation expertise. Ensure they can accurately assess your business's worth to inform fair and strategic succession decisions.
- Exit strategy alignment. Check how they tailor plans to your retirement timeline and personal goals, not just generic templates.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jeffrey M
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
Greenville, DE
Investment Management & Planning LLC
Jeffrey Macdonald's 18 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle complex business succession planning, including tax strategies for small businesses and wealth management. Based in Greenville, DE, he serves high-net-worth clients independently with negotiable fees up to 2.5% AUM or $175 hourly, emphasizing personalized asset allocation and ongoing account supervision through LPL Financial platforms.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $466,894
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Don L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66, Series 65
Mesa, AZ
Larson Wealth Management, LLC
Don Larson, based in Mesa, AZ, offers expertise in business succession planning with 20 years of industry experience and CFP® certification, making him well-equipped to handle complex ownership transitions. His firm serves high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, employs customized asset allocation with mutual funds and ETFs, and charges a flat fee ranging from $2,500 to $25,000 annually, distinguishing him from advisors with purely percentage-based fees.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $196,625
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Phillip R
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Lawrence, KS
Rademacher Financial, Inc.
Phillip Rademacher's 34 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle complex business succession planning, including tax impact analysis and exit strategy alignment. Based in Lawrence, KS, his independent firm offers flat-fee and negotiable AUM pricing, focusing on retirement plan consulting and discretionary portfolio management, which may appeal to business owners seeking personalized, comprehensive financial planning.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $568,489
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John R
CFP®, Series 66
Irving, TX
Cottonwood Capital Advisors
John Rubottom Jr. is a CFP®-certified advisor in Irving, TX, specializing in business succession planning and retirement income strategy, with 23 years of industry experience. His firm, Cottonwood Capital Advisors, offers flat or fixed fees negotiable for planning services and employs a mix of asset allocation and quantitative analysis, including a private fund program focused on oil and gas, which may appeal to high-net-worth business owners seeking tailored succession and retirement strategies.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $1,549,001
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Amy W
CFP®, Series 66
Overland Park, KS
Prairie Ridge Asset Management, LLC
Amy White's 28 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to navigate the complexities of business succession planning, including tax impact and family coordination. Operating independently in Overland Park, KS, she offers flat-fee financial planning and employs a modern portfolio theory approach, distinguishing her with a focus on retirement plans and pension consulting compared to other advisors.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $1,083,091
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