Top business succession planning financial advisors in Edwards, CO

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 need a business succession planning advisor if you're preparing to transfer ownership or leadership of your company, especially to family members or partners. A common mistake is underestimating the tax and operational impacts of the transition, which can disrupt your business and financial goals.

  • Ownership transfer strategies. Ask how they balance your personal financial needs with the company's long-term health during ownership changes.
  • Tax implications. Confirm they understand Colorado's flat income tax and how it affects succession planning compared to states with progressive taxes.
  • Leadership continuity. Inquire about their approach to maintaining business operations and relationships through the transition period.
  • Valuation expertise. Ensure they can help determine a fair business value that supports smooth succession and satisfies all parties involved.

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Christina D

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

Edwards, CO

&PARTNERS

Christina De Witt is a financial advisor at &Partners with over 21 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and previously worked for Edward Jones for 20 years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer of the Mountain Vista Real Estate Investor Group in Edwards, CO. &Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and other advisory services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis and manages accounts through both in-house and third-party portfolio strategies.

Wealth management Equity compensation tax strategy Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Leonard S

Series 63, Series 65

Edwards, CO

Morgan Stanley

Leonard Schneiderman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance

Paul G

Series 63, Series 65

Edwards, CO

Merrill

Paul Girard is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been assisting clients with wealth management, retirement planning, and wealth transfer since 1985. Paul's practice focuses on developing personalized plans and helping clients manage cash flow during retirement. At Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Paul employs a comprehensive Goals-Based Wealth Management approach. He works with high-net-worth clients to identify and prioritize their personal financial goals, including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Leveraging the global resources available, he addresses complex planning needs such as funding education, ensuring retirement income sustainability, managing potential healthcare costs, and preserving wealth. Paul holds a Bachelor's Degree from Drake University and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is also involved in his community as a board member of the Willowmere Farmington HOA.

Wealth management General retirement planning Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Multi-generational wealth transfer
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Edward K

Series 63, Series 66

Avon, CO

PNC Wealth Management

Edward Kowalewski is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining PNC Wealth Management, he worked at Edward Jones and Fidelity Investments. He also has hospitality experience as a sleigh host for Vail Corp, engaging guests and facilitating mountain dining experiences. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary account that employs algorithm-driven risk assessment and invests via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Wealth management Executive
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Jessica R

CFP®

Edwards, CO

Verity Investment Partners

Jessica Rusnock is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Verity Investment Partners since 2021 and previously spent five years at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC. Verity Investment Partners provides discretionary investment management, financial planning without separate charges, and negotiated family office consulting. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses, managing portfolios with an emphasis on dividend-paying equities and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General tax planning
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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran financial advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management and operated Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, manager search, and tax-lot accounting services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael I

Series 63, Series 65

Livingston, NJ

Raymond James Financial

Michael Ipp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and serves as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeffrey M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Greenville, DE

Investment Management & Planning LLC

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Investment Management & Planning LLC and LPL Financial since 2010, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm constructs tailored portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities, employing fundamental analysis and continuous supervision, and operates as both a wrap program sponsor and affiliated registered representatives of LPL Financial.

General retirement planning Business succession planning Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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Patrick F

Series 66

New Market, MD

Intentional

Patrick Ferguson is a financial advisor at Intentional with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Commonwealth Financial Network, and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed agent involved in the sales of fixed and traditional insurance products. Intentional provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers pension consulting, estate planning support, business exit planning, and due diligence on alternative investments, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and economic analysis within a fiduciary framework.

Business exit / sale strategy Multi-generational wealth transfer Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner
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Jerald L

Series 63

San Antonio, TX

Frost Investment Services

Jerald Liesman is a financial advisor at Frost Investment Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Frost Brokerage Services, Inc. and Frost Bank since 1993 and 1987, respectively. Frost Investment Services is a retail-focused, SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and managed account programs that integrate model portfolios from its affiliate with third-party managers, utilizing a research-driven investment process and providing optional tax and ESG overlay services.

Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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