Top business ownership considerations financial advisors in Elkins, WV

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 your business decisions affect your personal finances and long-term goals. Without this insight, you might miss tax advantages or risk cash flow problems that could hurt both your business and your retirement plans.

  • Business and personal finance link. Look for advisors who integrate your business income and expenses with your personal financial picture.
  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm they can identify tax strategies specific to business owners, not just general tax advice.
  • Exit and succession planning. Ask how they help prepare for selling or passing on your business to avoid surprises.
  • Cash flow management. Ensure they consider how business cash flow affects your ability to save and invest for the future.

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Christopher F

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Elkins, WV

Edward Jones

Christopher Fry is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1997. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a ski patroller at Canaan Valley Ski Resort and plays guitar as a musician. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Brian E

Series 66

Elkins, WV

Ameriprise

Brian Elliott is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Elkins, WV, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, he worked at Edward Jones from 2007 to 2025. He is also the owner of Elliott Financial Services LLC, through which he manages his Ameriprise business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals with substantial investable assets, using a centralized consulting team to provide non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations. The firm combines modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to support retirement income strategies and delivers tailored reports primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Kenneth G

Series 63, Series 65

Elkins, WV

Cetera

Kenneth George Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and Allegheny Ins/Davis Care. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the boards of the Elkins/Randolph Co YMCA and Davis Trust Company, and assists as an assistant middle school basketball coach. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, as well as institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Daniel A

Series 63, Series 66

Buckhannon, WV

J.P. Morgan Securities

Daniel Afzalirad is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and University Village Apartments. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm integrates large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Clifford M

CFP®, Series 63

Elkins, WV

Westminster Financial Advisory Corp

Clifford Marstiller is a CFP® with 41 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Westminster Financial Securities, Inc. since 1999 and operates Innovative Insurance & Investments, which he founded in 1991. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a FINRA dispute resolution arbitrator and is a partial owner of a company that manages rental real estate. Westminster Financial Advisory Corporation provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach with tactical overlay, primarily using a buy-and-hold framework complemented by periodic rebalancing and option strategies.

Income planning Annuities Retirement income strategy Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Married/Couples/Partners
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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.

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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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