Top business ownership considerations financial advisors in Clearlake, CA

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 own a business or are planning to start one, you need an advisor who understands how business decisions affect your personal finances and taxes. Without this insight, you might miss opportunities to reduce your tax burden or protect your assets effectively.

  • Tax impact awareness. Look for advisors who consider how California's high income taxes and Proposition 13 property tax limits influence your business and personal tax planning.
  • Asset protection strategies. Ask how they help shield your personal wealth from business risks through appropriate legal structures.
  • Succession planning insight. Confirm they can guide you on transferring ownership smoothly to family or partners while minimizing tax consequences.
  • Cash flow coordination. Ensure they integrate your business income and expenses with your personal financial goals for balanced planning.

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Janet A

Series 63, Series 65

Lakeport, CA

J. Oliver Maxwell, LLC

Janet Attard is a financial advisor with J. Oliver Maxwell, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has held roles at firms including WestPac Wealth Partners, Pacific Advisors, and Vanguard Properties, where she is also an active REALTOR. Additionally, she maintains ongoing involvement in healthcare as a nurse at Alta Bates Medical Center and has experience as a legal nurse consultant. J. Oliver Maxwell, LLC provides fiduciary, non-discretionary financial planning and advisory services primarily to high-income individuals, medical professionals, families, entrepreneurs, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes client-directed advice, comprehensive planning, and business-owner advisory work grounded in CEPA exit-planning methodology, while also offering educational seminars and publications.

General retirement planning Income planning Retirement withdrawal strategies Business exit / sale strategy Doctor or Medical Professional Founder/Business Owner
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Christopher I

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Clearlake, CA

STIFEL

Christopher Inglis is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Stifel since 2023. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2013 to 2023. In addition to his financial advisory career, Inglis serves as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Clearlake and is treasurer and board member of the Rotary Club of Clear Lake, where he is involved in local community service activities. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

General retirement planning Income planning
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Yadira B

Series 63, Series 65

Lower Lake, CA

LPL Financial

Yadira Bravo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, totaling five years. She is also associated with Redwood Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management options, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

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

Series 65

Cobb, CA

Whisper Financial

Ginger Ames is a financial advisor at Whisper Financial with a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at various firms including Origin Investment Advisory LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of advisory services, she is co-owner of Sublime Feline LLC, a home goods business based in Oakland, CA. Whisper Financial is an independent advisory firm serving primarily individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals and businesses. The firm offers personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management, focusing on diversified, tax-efficient portfolios informed by Modern Portfolio Theory, and provides specialized services such as socially responsible investing and digital asset guidance.

Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner
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Shawna M

Series 66

Nice, CA

D.A. Davidson & Co.

Shawna Marion is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial and FMR Parts. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals
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Jeremy R

Series 63, Series 66

Minneapolis, MN

Thrivent Investment Management

Jeremy Roets is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 12 years of industry experience, including over a decade with Thrivent Investment Management and fifteen years with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations across various financial topics. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs, while maintaining separate services and avoiding discretionary trading authority for planning engagements.

Business ownership considerations

Austin N

Series 63, Series 66

Oskaloosa, IA

Edward Jones

Austin Norris is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oskaloosa, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Norris has ownership interests in real estate and construction businesses, including a real-estate office building, farmland, and involvement in a construction project. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement income strategy Business ownership considerations Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Erkki P

Series 63, Series 65

Ann Arbor, MI

Concorde Asset Management, LLC

Erkki Peippo is a financial advisor with Concorde Asset Management, LLC in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial Inc. for 14 years and operates Erkki M. Peippo, CPA, PC, providing accounting and insurance services. Outside of advising, he owns and manages Peippo Farms, a farming operation in Gladstone, MI. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and tailored financial planning. The firm uses model portfolios and third-party strategists, including its Concorde UMA program on Envestnet, to build individualized portfolios and offers ERISA retirement-plan advisory services.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Business ownership considerations Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Daniel M

Series 63, Series 65

Canfield, OH

Merrill

Daniel Memo is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 1998 and began his career with Smith Barney. Daniel focuses on serving high net worth individuals and business retirement planning. He holds FINRA Series 7, 66, 3, and 31 registrations. Daniel earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from John Carroll University. He also holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate benefits, equity compensation services, retirement income, and small business strategies. Daniel is active in the Poland community where he resides with his wife, Erin, and their four sons. He participates in organizations such as the Poland Community Baseball Association, Poland Flag Football, and St. Vincent De Paul. He has served as a board member of the Rich Center for Autism and is affiliated with Magic of Michael. Outside of work, Daniel enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golfing, swimming, table tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business ownership considerations Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP)
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Julie M

CFP®, Series 66

Denver, CO

Impactfolio LLC

Julie Mcdaniel is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Impactfolio LLC since 2019 and previously worked at Sharkey, Howes & Javer Inc for six years. Based in Denver, CO, she is part of a three-advisor team at Impactfolio. Impactfolio LLC is a SEC-registered adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, and other entities, managing approximately $289 million across about 126 relationships. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation model that integrates ESG factors with traditional financial analysis and offers discretionary investment management alongside comprehensive financial planning services.

ESG / Sustainable investing Cash flow / budgeting Business ownership considerations General estate planning guidance
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