CFP®-certified, business succession planning financial advisors in Delaware
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, partners, or new buyers, you need an advisor who understands the full complexity of business succession planning. A common mistake is focusing only on the sale price without considering tax impacts, timing, and how the transition affects your personal financial goals. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which helps them integrate your business plan with your overall financial picture.
- Tax implications insight. Ask how they help minimize taxes during the ownership transfer, including strategies for capital gains and estate taxes.
- Transition timing. Confirm how they determine the best timeline for succession to align with market conditions and your retirement plans.
- Stakeholder coordination. Look for experience managing communication and agreements among family members, partners, and legal professionals.
- Post-transition planning. Ensure they address your financial needs after the business changes hands, including income replacement and investment strategies.
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 CFP® certification and 18 years of experience equip him to handle the complexities of business succession planning in Delaware, including tax strategies and stakeholder coordination. Operating from Investment Management & Planning LLC, he serves high-net-worth clients with a negotiable fee structure up to 2.5% AUM and $175 hourly, emphasizing personalized asset allocation and ongoing account supervision, which distinguishes him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $466,894
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Dylan M
CFP®, Series 65
Minneapolis, MN
CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC
Dylan Mc Garthwaite is equipped to assist with business succession planning, leveraging his CFP® certification and expertise in business exit strategies. Operating from Minneapolis with CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, he offers flat-fee services tailored to various planning complexities, supported by a firm that integrates wealth, tax, and estate professionals for coordinated planning. His background includes legal and industrial sectors, providing a broad perspective compared to advisors focused solely on local Delaware markets.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $1,730,668
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John S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Lewes, DE
Raymond James Financial
John Simeone's 25 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle the complexities of business succession planning in Delaware, including tax implications and transition timing. Affiliated with Raymond James Financial, a large firm serving diverse clients, he offers flat-fee and hourly fee structures, which may appeal to business owners seeking transparent costs and comprehensive financial planning beyond succession.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Mark G
CFP®, Series 66
Irvine, CA
ValMark Advisers, Inc.
Mark Giraud's 12 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle the complexities of business succession planning, including tax implications and transition timing. Based in Irvine, CA, he works with ValMark Advisers, a firm known for diversified, goal-based portfolios using mutual funds and ETFs, and offers flexible flat-fee arrangements, distinguishing him from advisors who may focus solely on asset-based fees or local Delaware markets.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $554,438
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Cody S
CFP®, Series 66
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Edward Jones
Cody Smith's CFP® certification and expertise in business succession planning and exit strategies make him well-equipped to assist with transferring business ownership in Delaware. Working at Edward Jones, a large firm with over $1 trillion in assets and a broad client base, he offers a comprehensive approach that includes estate and inheritance planning, supported by a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with narrower specialties.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $246,728
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