Seasoned, business succession planning financial advisors in District of Columbia
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, whether to family or partners, you need an advisor who understands the full financial and emotional complexity involved. A common mistake is focusing only on the sale price without planning for tax impacts and business continuity.
- Tax implications. Ask how they help minimize taxes during ownership transfer, including strategies for capital gains and estate taxes.
- Continuity planning. Confirm they address how the business will operate smoothly after you step away, covering leadership and operational transitions.
- Valuation expertise. Ensure they can explain how your business's worth is determined and how that affects your succession options.
- Stakeholder alignment. Check how they manage differing goals among family members or partners to avoid conflicts during succession.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Julian G
ChFC®, Series 63
Metairie, LA
ValMark Advisers, Inc.
Julian Good Jr. brings 43 years of experience and specializes in business succession planning, making him well-equipped to handle the complexities of transferring business ownership. Based in Metairie, LA, he offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing through ValMark Advisers, a firm known for diversified, goal-based portfolios and serving a broad client base including individuals and institutions.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $554,438
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Richard H
Series 63, Series 65
Washington, DC
Merrill
Richard Haskin's extensive 31 years of experience and Certified Exit Planning Advisor designation equip him to expertly handle business succession planning, addressing tax implications, continuity, and stakeholder alignment. As a seasoned advisor at Merrill, a large firm, he serves mid-career professionals and business owners with a 1.10% AUM fee, offering personalized advice rooted in deep local ties to Washington, DC, distinguishing him from others in the area.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $860,085
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James P
Series 66
Kensington, MD
Raymond James Financial
James Pender's 21 years of experience and focus on business succession planning equip him to address the complexities of transferring business ownership, including tax implications and continuity planning. Operating from a large firm, Raymond James Financial, he offers flat-fee and hourly fee structures, serving a diverse client base from individual investors to corporations, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller firms in the District of Columbia area.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Nancy P
CFA®
Boston, MA
SVB Wealth
Nancy Perez's extensive 43 years of experience and expertise in business succession planning and business sale tax planning equip her to handle complex ownership transfers effectively. Operating from Boston with SVB Wealth, she offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, serving high-net-worth clients including founders and executives, and employs a blend of fundamental, quantitative, and technical investment analyses, distinguishing her from other advisors in the District of Columbia area.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $2,365,410
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Ho Tae C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Cherry Hill, NJ
BCG Securities, inc.
Ho Tae Chang's 33 years of experience and expertise in business succession planning, tax strategies for small businesses, and estate planning make him well-equipped to handle complex ownership transfers. Operating from Cherry Hill, NJ, he offers flat-fee financial planning and employs a diverse investment approach through BCG Securities, Inc., which serves both retirement plans and individual accounts, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on local District of Columbia clients.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $365,224
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