Seasoned, business succession planning financial advisors in Glendale, CA
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 to new ownership or family, you need a clear plan that balances your financial goals with the realities of your business's value and market conditions. Without a seasoned advisor, you might overlook critical tax implications or timing issues that can reduce your legacy or disrupt operations.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they navigate high income taxes alongside California's Proposition 13, which can limit property tax increases and affect succession timing.
- Valuation expertise. Ask how they determine your business's worth to ensure the succession plan reflects true market value.
- Transition timing. Inquire about their approach to sequencing ownership transfer to minimize financial and operational risks.
- Stakeholder coordination. Check how they manage communication and agreements among family members, partners, and potential buyers to avoid conflicts.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Gregory W
Series 63
Pasadena, CA
First Financial Consulting
Gregory Welborn's 29 years of experience and expertise in business succession planning and tax strategies for small businesses equip him to handle complex succession needs in the Glendale area. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he serves high-net-worth clients and offers customizable financial planning through First Financial Consulting, differentiating him with a focus on non-discretionary, client-tailored services.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $1,162,260
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Serge M
Series 66
Pasadena, CA
Raymond James Financial
Serge Melkizian's 24 years of experience and expertise in business succession planning make him well-equipped to address the complexities of transferring business ownership in the Glendale area. Operating from Raymond James Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee and hourly fee structures, he serves diverse clients including founders and retirees, providing tailored strategies supported by extensive research and a broad affiliate network.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Art S
Series 63, Series 65
Pasadena, CA
SVB Wealth
Art Saldivar's 29 years of experience and expertise in business succession planning and business sale tax planning equip him to address complex transfer and tax issues for business owners in the Glendale area. His firm offers both advisory and brokerage services with a risk- and outcomes-based investment approach, and he provides flexible fee structures including flat fees, catering to high-net-worth clients and founders seeking tailored succession strategies.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $2,365,410
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Michael H
CFP®, Series 63
Pasadena, CA
Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.
Michael Hatch brings 36 years of experience in business succession planning, specializing in private and alternative investments, and exit strategies, making him well-equipped to handle complex succession needs in the Glendale area. His affiliation with a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning and a focus on high-net-worth clients distinguishes him from others by providing structured, ongoing consulting and diversified asset allocation.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $2,697,996
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Aaron C
CFP®, Series 66
Los Angeles, CA
Monarch Wealth Strategies
Aaron Clark's 22 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle complex business succession planning, especially for high-net-worth clients in the Glendale area. His firm, Monarch Wealth Strategies, serves affluent individuals with a minimum of $750,000 in investible assets, offering flat-fee financial planning and a research-driven investment approach that distinguishes him from other advisors nearby.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $1,124,370
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