Seasoned, 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 own a business in Hawaii and are thinking about stepping back or retiring, planning how to pass your business on is crucial. Without careful planning, you risk losing value or creating conflicts among heirs or partners. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience to help you navigate these complex decisions.
- Ownership transition options. Ask how they evaluate selling, gifting, or passing the business to family, considering tax and operational impacts.
- Estate and tax integration. Confirm they coordinate succession plans with your overall estate and tax strategies to avoid surprises.
- Stakeholder communication. Look for advisors who help manage conversations with family members or partners to align expectations and reduce disputes.
- Contingency planning. Ensure they address unexpected events like disability or death to keep your business stable during transitions.
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® and ChFC® credentials equip him to assist business owners in Hawaii with complex succession planning, including evaluating ownership transition options and integrating estate and tax 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 that includes high-net-worth individuals and pension plans.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $700,796
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William B
Series 63, Series 65
Minneapolis, MN
CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC
William Bland's extensive 26 years of experience and focus on business succession planning make him well-equipped to assist with transitioning business ownership, especially for founders and executives. Operating from Minneapolis with CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, he offers flat-fee business succession services and integrates wealth, tax, estate, and insurance planning, providing a comprehensive approach that may differ from advisors based solely in Hawaii.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $1,730,668
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Luis E
Series 66
Riverside, CA
IP Financial Advisory Services LLC
Luis Espinoza's 22 years of experience and expertise in business succession planning make him well-equipped to assist Hawaii business owners with ownership transition options and estate integration. Unlike local advisors, he operates from Riverside, CA, offering flat-fee consulting and personalized portfolio management through IP Financial Advisory Services, which emphasizes customized strategies and discretionary authority, catering primarily to individual retail clients.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $240,578
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Charles H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Kailua, HI
Edward Jones
Charles Holt's 29 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide business owners in Hawaii through complex succession planning, including exit strategies and estate integration. Operating from Edward Jones, a large full-service firm with extensive resources and a broad client base, he offers a comprehensive approach that includes retirement plans for business owners and general estate planning, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firm support.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Jason H
Series 63, Series 65
Kailua Kona, HI
Merrill
Jason Hauanio's 27 years of experience and expertise in business succession planning make him well-equipped to assist Hawaii business owners with ownership transition options and estate integration. As a seasoned advisor at Merrill, he offers a comprehensive wealth management approach including tax-loss harvesting and retirement income strategies, serving mid-career professionals and HENRY clients with a 1.10% AUM fee for accounts under $2 million.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $860,085
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