CFP®-certified, business succession planning financial advisors in Hawaii
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 a family member or sell it to a partner, you need an advisor who understands the complexities of business succession planning. Without this expertise, you risk creating gaps that could disrupt your business or reduce its value.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which supports their work in succession strategies.
- Ownership transition insight. Ask how they handle ownership changes to keep your business running smoothly during and after the handoff.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider tax consequences that can affect both you and your successors.
- Estate integration. See if they coordinate your succession plan with your overall estate plan to avoid conflicts or surprises.
- Valuation approach. Understand how they determine your business's worth to ensure fair and informed decisions.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Bernard Y
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Honolulu, HI
Raymond James Financial
Bernard Yip's 31 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle complex business succession planning in Hawaii, ensuring smooth ownership transitions and tax-aware strategies. Affiliated with Raymond James Financial, a large firm known for non-discretionary planning and asset allocation analysis, he offers flat-fee and hourly pricing, serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and institutional entities, which may provide broader insights compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Dylan M
CFP®, Series 65
Minneapolis, MN
CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC
Dylan Mc Garthwaite's expertise in business succession planning and business exit strategies, combined with his CFP® certification, equips him to address the complexities of transferring business ownership effectively. Operating from Minneapolis with CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, he offers flat-fee business succession planning services and integrates wealth, tax, estate, and insurance professionals, providing a coordinated approach that may differ from advisors focused solely on succession without such comprehensive firm support.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $1,730,668
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Christopher L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Aiea, HI
Edward Jones
Christopher Lee's 18 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to navigate the complexities of business succession planning in Hawaii, including ownership transitions and tax considerations. As an advisor at Edward Jones, a large full-service wealth management firm, he offers a broad range of investment solutions and serves both individual and institutional clients, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms with more limited resources.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Samuel G
CFP®, Series 66
Akron, OH
ValMark Advisers, Inc.
Samuel Galloway's CFP® certification and seven years of experience equip him to handle business succession planning with a solid foundation in financial planning. Operating from Akron, OH, he offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing through ValMark Advisers, which employs diversified, goal-based model portfolios and serves a broad client base including individuals and institutions, distinguishing him with a comprehensive investment approach beyond succession planning.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $554,438
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Ho Tae C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Cherry Hill, NJ
BCG Securities, inc.
Ho Tae Chang's 33 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle business succession planning with a strong foundation in tax strategies for small businesses and estate planning guidance. Operating from Cherry Hill, NJ, he offers flat-fee financial planning and employs a diverse investment approach through BCG Securities, Inc., which combines advisory services with broker-dealer activities, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on succession planning in Hawaii.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $365,224
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