Top business succession planning financial advisors in Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

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 preparing to transfer your business ownership or retire, you need a business succession planning advisor who understands the unique challenges of handing over control smoothly. A common mistake is underestimating the complexity of aligning tax, legal, and family considerations, which can jeopardize your legacy.

  • Federal tax focus. Since Nevada has no state income tax, ask how they optimize for federal taxes and navigate sales and property tax implications.
  • Family dynamics insight. Confirm how they address potential conflicts or communication gaps among heirs or partners during succession.
  • Exit strategy options. Explore whether they evaluate various paths like selling, gifting, or employee buyouts tailored to your business goals.
  • Long-term transition planning. Ensure they consider the timing and phased transfer steps to maintain business stability and value.

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Henry M

Series 63, Series 65

Gardnerville, NV

Heinz Global Asset Management, Inc.

Henry Molloy is a financial advisor with Heinz Global Asset Management, Inc. in Gardnerville, NV, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Heinz Global Asset Management since 2010. Molloy is also the CEO of Wolf Promotions, an art gallery and promotion company, though the business is currently dormant. Heinz Global Asset Management provides discretionary asset management services to high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and endowments, offering tailored portfolios that include a variety of securities. The firm emphasizes regular account supervision and individualized investment strategies combining fundamental and technical analysis.

Active portfolio management

Michael N

ChFC®, Series 66

Gardnerville, NV

Edward Jones

Michael Nolting is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with the designations ChFC® and Series 66 and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Legacy Supply Chain Services, TekSystems, Murry Ranch LLC, and the University of Nevada. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated products under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Multi-generational wealth transfer Retirement withdrawal strategies Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Steven L

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Gardnerville, NV

LPL Financial

Steven Lakso is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2007 to 2011. Lakso is also a licensed life insurance agent representing fixed and fixed index insurance solutions. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Leslie D

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Gardnerville, NV

Commonwealth Financial Network

Leslie Day is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2008. She is also co-owner of Leslie Roper Day & Associates, LLC, through which she conducts securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of nearly 3,000 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and back-office support including investment management, compliance, and technology services. The firm offers various discretionary and customized portfolio solutions, supporting advisors who deliver advice under Commonwealth’s supervision.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Jack L

Series 63, Series 65

Gardnerville, NV

Options Best Financial

Jack Liu is a financial advisor at Options Best Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Gps Capital Management from 2014 to 2018. Liu has been with Options Best Financial since 2019. Options Best Financial provides discretionary portfolio management services primarily for high-net-worth individuals, focusing on customized Investment Policy Statements that consider client goals, tax factors, and risk tolerance. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis and various trading strategies, including options, and manages a small number of accounts with approximately $3.5 million in assets under management.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management
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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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