Seasoned, family Business financial advisors
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 run a family business, you know that financial decisions often affect both your company and your family’s future. Without an advisor who understands the unique challenges of family businesses, you might miss how personal and business finances intertwine, leading to costly mistakes.
- Generational planning insight. Look for advisors who help balance business succession with family dynamics, not just financial returns.
- Business cash flow integration. Confirm they consider how business income and expenses impact your personal financial goals.
- Conflict navigation skills. Ask how they handle disagreements among family members about money and business decisions.
- Long-term wealth preservation. Ensure they plan beyond immediate business needs to protect family wealth across generations.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Edward B
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Forest Hills, NY
Merrill
Edward Blatz brings over 40 years of experience specializing in family business wealth management, estate planning, and retirement income strategy, making him well-equipped to address the complex financial needs of family-owned enterprises. Based in Forest Hills, NY, he works within Merrill, a large firm, and offers a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him with extensive credentials and a collaborative approach involving tax and estate professionals.
Experience: 41 years
Avg account: $860,085
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James J
CFP®, Series 65
West Palm Beach, FL
Blue Ocean Capital
James Johnson brings 23 years of experience advising family businesses, combining expertise in wealth management, private investments, and tax planning to address the complex financial needs of family enterprises. Based in West Palm Beach, FL, he offers flat-fee and hourly pricing through Blue Ocean Capital, a firm managing $619 million with a team of five advisors, providing personalized family office services and financial planning for high-net-worth clients.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $3,716,547
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Melissa D
Series 63, Series 66, Series 65
Hoffman Estates, IL
Clearwater Capital Partners
Melissa Dailey's 24 years of experience and focus on family business, multi-generational wealth transfer, and retirement plans for business owners make her well-suited to address the complex financial needs of family businesses in the US. Operating from Clearwater Capital Partners in Hoffman Estates, IL, she offers flat-fee and hourly consulting options, emphasizing written investment policies and access to alternative investments, which may appeal to families seeking comprehensive wealth management beyond basic financial advice.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $1,447,663
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Steven O
Series 63, Series 65
McLean, Virginia, VA
Keel Point, LlC
Steven O Leary's 31 years of experience and expertise in family business and retirement plans for business owners make him well-equipped to address the complex financial needs of family-run enterprises. Operating from McLean, Virginia, he offers flat-fee financial planning and family office services, serving high-net-worth clients with a team-driven investment approach that combines fundamental research and quantitative modeling, distinguishing him from advisors with less integrated strategies.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $2,077,395
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Jaime B
CFP®, Series 65
Dallas, TX
Lee Financial Company, LLC
Jaime Boyles specializes in family business financial planning, bringing 24 years of experience and expertise in wealth management, business exit strategies, and retirement plans for business owners. Based in Dallas, TX, he operates through Lee Financial Company, which uses a team-based approach and WholeVision™ planning to integrate personal and business finances, offering both liquid and private investments, with flexible fee structures including flat fees and AUM-based charges.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $3,810,714
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