CFP®-certified, business succession planning financial advisors in Gilbert, AZ
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 soon, you need an advisor who understands the complexities of business succession planning. A common mistake is overlooking how succession impacts your personal financial security and tax situation.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax and retirement strategies that intersect with business transitions.
- Integrated personal and business planning. Look for advisors who consider how your succession plan affects your retirement income and estate.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they analyze how ownership transfer methods influence your tax liabilities in Arizona.
- Successor readiness. Ask how they evaluate and prepare potential successors to ensure a smooth transition.
- Local market knowledge. Advisors familiar with Gilbert's business environment can tailor plans to local economic and tax conditions.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Olivia B
CFP®, Series 66
Chandler, AZ
Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC
Olivia Brown specializes in business succession planning and wealth management, supported by her CFP® and Series 66 designations and three years of experience. Operating from a large firm in Chandler, AZ, she offers flat-fee and negotiated hourly pricing, serving a diverse client base including trusts and businesses, with a focus on client-directed investment strategies and non-discretionary management.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $294,061
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Bret S
CFP®, Series 63
Gilbert, AZ
Edward Jones
Bret Seeley, a CFP® with 26 years at Edward Jones in Gilbert, AZ, specializes in business succession planning and retirement income strategy, integrating personal and business financial considerations. His affiliation with a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets offers access to diverse advisory strategies, including wrap fee programs with fees up to 1.35%, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Cole B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Chandler, AZ
Raymond James Financial
Cole Burchianti's CFP® certification and six years of experience equip him to handle business succession planning with a focus on integrating personal retirement and tax strategies. Based in nearby Chandler, AZ, he offers flat-fee services through Raymond James Financial, a large firm known for serving diverse clients including high-net-worth individuals and pension plans, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller local advisors.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Robert S
CFP®, Series 66
Chandler, AZ
Eversource Wealth Advisors, LLC
Robert Stamm's 24 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle business succession planning with a focus on retirement plans for business owners and charitable giving. Based in nearby Chandler, AZ, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves high-net-worth clients, differentiating himself with expertise in private investments and values-based portfolios aligned with a Judeo-Christian framework.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $1,179,621
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John P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Tempe, AZ
Petra Financial Advisors Inc
John Pfaffmann brings 35 years of experience and CFP® certification to business succession planning, with expertise in charitable giving and philanthropy. Operating primarily from Tempe, AZ, he offers flat-fee and tiered AUM pricing through Petra Financial Advisors Inc, focusing on tactical investment management and serving high-net-worth clients, which may provide a more personalized approach compared to other advisors in Gilbert.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $1,165,386
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