CFP®-certified financial advisors working with founders and business owners 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.
You might need a founder or business owner advisor if you're navigating complex decisions like business succession, tax planning, or balancing personal and business finances. A common pitfall is working with an advisor who treats your business finances separately from your personal goals, missing opportunities to optimize both together.
- Integrated financial planning. Look for advisors who connect your business cash flow with your personal investment and retirement plans.
- Succession strategy insight. Ask how they help plan for ownership transitions that protect your legacy and financial security.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they understand how Delaware's tax environment affects your business and personal tax obligations.
- Experience with founders. Seek advisors who have guided other business owners through growth, sale, or exit scenarios similar to yours.
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 is well-equipped to assist founders and business owners in Delaware with integrated financial planning, business succession, and tax strategies tailored for small businesses. With 18 years of experience, CFP® and ChFC® designations, and a focus on high-net-worth clients, he offers fee-based advisory services through Investment Management & Planning LLC, emphasizing personalized asset allocation and ongoing account supervision, distinguishing him from advisors with less specialized firm support.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $466,894
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Bradley T
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Lewes, DE
LPL Financial
Bradley Travis Jr. is well-equipped to assist founders and business owners in Delaware with integrated financial planning, including retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k), and tax-loss harvesting strategies. With 19 years of experience and a CFP® designation, he operates within LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, which may appeal to clients seeking structured fees and access to extensive investment resources.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Paul C
CFP®, Series 63
Lewes, DE
Cetera
Paul Contreri's 44 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in Delaware, including retirement plans like SEP and solo 401k. Affiliated with Cetera, a large firm offering diverse portfolio management and fiduciary services, he provides flat-fee and hourly consulting options, distinguishing him from advisors with more traditional fee structures and smaller firm resources.
Experience: 45 years
Avg account: $306,089
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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 address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in Delaware, including business succession and cash flow planning. Affiliated with Raymond James Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee and hourly fee structures, he supports a diverse client base and integrates personal and business financial strategies, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firm affiliations.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Colleen W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Greenville, DE
Wells Fargo Advisors
Colleen Weaver's 29 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in Delaware, including business exit strategies and cash flow management. Affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, she offers integrated planning that connects business and personal finances, distinguishing her from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $514,335
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