Seasoned financial advisors working with founders and business owners
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 or founded a business, you likely face complex decisions about growth, succession, and personal financial security. Without focused experience, advisors might overlook how your business goals and personal finances intertwine, leading to missed opportunities or risks.
- Business lifecycle insight. Look for advisors who understand how your needs change from startup to exit, not just generic financial planning.
- Succession and exit planning. Confirm they can help you prepare for selling or passing on your business, integrating tax and estate considerations.
- Cash flow and reinvestment balance. Ask how they manage your personal income needs alongside funding business growth.
- Risk management tailored to owners. Ensure they address unique risks like key person insurance and business liability, not just standard personal coverage.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Elizabeth B
Series 66
New York, NY
J.P. Morgan Securities
Elizabeth Brown's 26 years of experience and focus on wealth management make her well-equipped to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in the US. Working with J.P. Morgan Securities, a large firm offering institutional consulting and customized investment solutions, she provides a comprehensive approach that balances personal and business financial goals, supported by a competitive 0.30% annual AUM fee.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $318,381
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David C
Series 63, Series 65
Houston, TX
LPL Financial
David Cade's 41 years of experience and focus on founder/business owner clients equip him to navigate complex financial decisions related to business growth and succession. Operating from LPL Financial, a large firm with extensive investment resources, he offers flat-fee financial planning and specializes in retirement plans for business owners, tax-loss harvesting, and college savings, providing a broad spectrum of services beyond typical business owner needs.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Sarah C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Boston, MA
Santander Securities LLC
Sarah Currier Barrella's 26 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners, including retirement and income planning. Based in Boston with Santander Securities LLC, she offers independent advice with a 1.30% AUM fee, leveraging a managed-account platform that supports discretionary portfolio management and ongoing suitability reviews, distinguishing her from advisors with less integrated investment services.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $263,306
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Kevin H
Series 63, Series 65
Chicago, IL
Merrill
Kevin Hanrahan's 31 years of experience and focus on founders and business owners equip him to navigate complex financial decisions related to business growth and succession. Operating within Merrill, a large firm known for managed account programs and discretionary portfolio management, he offers a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, serving mid-career professionals and HENRY clients, which may suit those seeking integrated investment and tax-loss harvesting expertise.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Sally H
Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Seasons of Advice Wealth Management
Sally Hyman's 42 years of experience and focus on founder/business owner clients equip her to navigate complex business lifecycle and exit planning challenges. Her firm, Seasons of Advice Wealth Management, employs a life-cycle investment approach and offers discretionary portfolio management, catering to high-net-worth individuals and small business owners, which distinguishes her from advisors with less specialized services or narrower client bases.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $1,365,716
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