Seasoned, business succession planning financial advisors in Florida
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 planning to transfer your business ownership soon, you need an advisor who understands the complexities of succession planning beyond just the sale price. A common mistake is overlooking how tax implications and family dynamics can affect the timing and structure of your exit.
Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating these challenges, helping you avoid pitfalls that can erode your business's value or disrupt your legacy.
- Tax impact awareness. Florida has no state income tax, but federal taxes and property taxes still matter. Confirm how they plan around these to protect your proceeds.
- Family and stakeholder coordination. Succession often involves multiple parties; ask how they manage communication and expectations to prevent conflicts.
- Exit timing strategy. The right advisor will help you decide when to transfer ownership to maximize benefits and minimize risks.
- Legacy preservation. Discuss how they balance financial goals with your desire to maintain your business's culture and mission.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Angela P
Series 63, Series 65
Sarasota, FL
Raymond James Financial
Angela Peterson brings 22 years of experience in business succession planning and tax strategies for small businesses, making her well-equipped to handle complex exit timing and tax impact considerations in Florida. Affiliated with the large firm Raymond James Financial, she offers flat-fee planning services and serves a diverse client base including founders and executives, providing a broad perspective compared to advisors at smaller firms.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Deborah V
Series 63
Stuart, FL
Raymond James & Associates
Deborah Vincent's 26 years of experience and expertise in business succession planning make her well-equipped to handle the complexities of transferring business ownership in Florida, including tax impact and exit timing strategies. Affiliated with Raymond James & Associates, a large firm managing $501 billion in assets, she offers flat-fee planning services and caters to founders and executives, providing a structured approach compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $788,879
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Robert O
CFP®, Series 66
Lutz, FL
Lincoln Investment
Robert Ouimet's 22 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle complex business succession planning in Florida, including tax strategies and family dynamics. Affiliated with Lincoln Investment, a large firm serving diverse clients including educators and business owners, he offers flat-fee financial planning and access to both advisor- and firm-managed investment models, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower client focuses or fee structures.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $157,266
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Daniel F
CFP®, Series 63
Coral Gables, FL
Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC
Daniel Finkle brings 28 years of experience in business succession planning and wealth management, operating from Coral Gables, FL. His firm, Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, is a large advisory and broker-dealer with $8.37 billion in discretionary assets, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts and negotiated flat fees, which may appeal to clients seeking seasoned guidance with flexible fee structures.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $294,061
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Stephen H
Series 63, Series 65
Venice, FL
Merrill
Stephen Horiuchi brings 33 years of experience in business succession planning and exit strategies, specializing in assisting executives with concentrated stock management and liquidity events in Venice, Florida. Affiliated with Merrill, a large firm, he offers integrated services including trust and estate planning, coordinating with clients' legal and tax advisors to address complex succession challenges beyond just the sale price.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $860,085
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