Flat-fee, 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 planning to transfer your business ownership, you need an advisor who understands the complex timing and tax implications involved. A common mistake is underestimating how succession decisions affect your personal financial security and business continuity.
- Comprehensive transition planning. Look for advisors who consider both your business's future and your personal retirement needs, not just the sale itself.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they can explain how different succession strategies affect your tax obligations and cash flow.
- Stakeholder coordination. Ask how they manage communication and agreements among family members, partners, or key employees to avoid conflicts.
- Flat-fee clarity. These advisors charge a set fee, so you know costs upfront without surprises tied to transaction size.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Ethan S
CFP®, Series 65
Auburn Hills, MI
Plante Moran FInancial Advisors
Ethan Siekkinen offers expertise in business succession planning with a focus on high-net-worth clients, providing flat-fee options for nonrecurring services and workshops. Based in Auburn Hills, MI, he brings a blend of wealth management and alternative investment strategies from Plante Moran Financial Advisors, a firm known for strategic asset allocation and comprehensive financial planning, distinguishing him from advisors with purely transactional fee models.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $6,397,023
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Michael I
Series 63, Series 65
Livingston, NJ
Raymond James Financial
Michael Ipp specializes in business succession planning with a flat-fee structure, making him well-suited for clients seeking clear, upfront costs in the US. With 41 years of experience at Raymond James Financial, a large firm serving diverse clients including high-net-worth individuals and corporations, he offers comprehensive planning that integrates retirement and cash flow considerations, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or different fee models.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Patrick F
Series 66
New Market, MD
Intentional
Patrick Ferguson specializes in business succession planning with a flat-fee structure, offering clear pricing for financial and pension consulting services ranging from $1,500 to $10,000 per engagement. Based in New Market, MD, he brings 17 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, working through Intentional, which focuses on discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting for business owners and high-net-worth clients.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $426,607
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Eldin F
Series 63, Series 65
Southfield, MI
Sterling Advisory Group LLC
Eldin Foco specializes in business succession planning with 18 years of experience and offers flat-fee services ranging from $1,500 to $7,500, providing clear cost expectations. Based in Southfield, MI, he works through Sterling Advisory Group LLC, which serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, and businesses, and emphasizes tailored portfolio management and strategic investment models such as ESG and Shariah-compliant options.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $354,030
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Don L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66, Series 65
Mesa, AZ
Larson Wealth Management, LLC
Don Larson specializes in business succession planning with a flat-fee structure ranging from $2,500 to $25,000 annually, providing clear cost expectations for clients transferring business ownership. With 19 years of experience and CFP® certification, he offers customized asset allocation and serves diverse clients including high-net-worth individuals and family offices, distinguishing his approach through a blend of fundamental and technical analysis and active portfolio management.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $196,625
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