Seasoned, business ownership considerations financial advisors in Iowa
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 or are planning to buy or sell one, you need an advisor who understands how those decisions affect your overall financial picture. A common mistake is treating business finances separately from personal goals, which can lead to missed opportunities or unexpected tax hits. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating these complex issues.
- Integrated financial planning. Look for advisors who connect your business cash flow with your personal retirement and investment plans.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider how business transactions influence your personal tax situation, especially with recent changes in Iowa's retirement income taxes.
- Exit strategy insight. Ask how they help structure business sales or succession plans to protect your wealth and legacy.
- Risk management focus. Ensure they address business-related risks like liability, insurance, and market shifts as part of your overall strategy.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Austin N
Series 63, Series 66
Oskaloosa, IA
Edward Jones
Austin Norris brings 21 years of experience advising business owners in Iowa, with specialties in business ownership considerations, retirement income strategy, and business exit planning. Based in Oskaloosa with Edward Jones, a large full-service firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers integrated financial planning and a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him through his deep industry knowledge and personal business ownership background.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Marty S
Series 63
Clarion, IA
Bradford Financial Center
Marty Schimp's 35 years of experience and expertise in business ownership considerations, including retirement plans and tax strategies for small businesses, equip him to address complex financial needs of business owners in Iowa. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he offers comprehensive planning through Bradford Financial Center, which manages over $230 million in assets and serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and businesses, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $325,187
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Marc K
Series 63, Series 66
Monticello, IA
Thrivent Investment Management
Marc Kerscher's 25 years of experience and focus on business ownership considerations make him well-equipped to address the financial complexities faced by business owners in Iowa. Operating within Thrivent Investment Management, a large firm offering Dedicated Planning Services and integrated managed-account programs, he combines comprehensive goal-based planning with a consolidated billing approach, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with less extensive service offerings.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $162,801
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Mark G
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
Council Bluffs, IA
AFSC Advisors, Inc
Mark Guilliatt's 31 years of experience and specialties in business sale tax planning and business ownership considerations make him well-equipped to address the financial complexities faced by business owners in Iowa. As the founder and president of AFSC Advisors, Inc., an independent firm in Council Bluffs, he offers integrated financial planning with a focus on retirement income strategy and estate planning, charging 0.25% annually on assets under management or $250 per hour for financial planning.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $176,560
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Anthony R
Series 63, Series 65
West Des Moines, IA
Merrill
Anthony Ranallo's extensive 23 years of experience and focus on business ownership considerations make him well-equipped to address the financial complexities faced by business owners in Iowa. As Managing Director at Merrill, a large firm managing over $2 billion in assets, he offers integrated wealth management and retirement income strategies, serving professionals like attorneys and physicians, with a fee structure of 1.10% AUM for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $860,085
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