Seasoned financial advisors working with founders and business owners in Idaho
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 founded a company, you face unique financial challenges like balancing personal and business cash flow or planning for succession. Without focused experience, advisors might overlook how your business impacts your overall financial picture.
Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you navigate complex decisions that intertwine your business and personal finances.
- Business cash flow integration. Look for advisors who consider your company's income and expenses alongside your personal budget to avoid surprises.
- Succession and exit planning. Confirm how they approach preparing your business for sale or transfer, ensuring your goals align with the plan.
- Tax strategy alignment. Ask how they coordinate business tax planning with your personal tax situation to optimize outcomes.
- Risk management focus. Check if they evaluate business risks like liability and insurance alongside your personal protection needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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John W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Nampa, ID
OSAIC
John Winston's 45 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in Idaho, including integrating business cash flow with personal finances. Operating within OSAIC, a large SEC-registered firm, he offers flat-fee planning and consulting services, leveraging a comprehensive investment process that balances risk tolerance with portfolio optimization, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or less flexible fee structures.
Experience: 45 years
Avg account: $398,336
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Jeremy G
Series 66
Meridian, ID
Clear Creek Financial Management, LLC
Jeremy Guay's 21 years of experience and focus on founder/business owner clients in Idaho equip him to address complex financial needs like integrating business cash flow and tax strategies. His firm, Clear Creek Financial Management, offers flat-fee and hourly options, pension consulting, and algorithm-driven research, distinguishing him with a data-informed investment approach and a broad service range beyond typical advisory roles.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $455,356
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Dean R
Series 63, Series 66
Lewiston, ID
Edward Jones
Dean Roy's 27 years of experience and focus on founder/business owner clients in Idaho equip him to address the unique financial challenges of business owners, including cash flow integration and succession planning. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large full-service firm serving over four million clients, he offers a range of advisory programs with an annual program fee up to 1.35%, providing access to extensive resources and investment strategies compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Carol H
ChFC®, Series 63
Blackfoot, ID
Centaurus Financial, Inc.
Carol Holm's extensive 42 years of experience and focus on founder/business owner clients in Idaho equip her to address the unique financial challenges of business owners, including income planning and Social Security optimization. Affiliated with Centaurus Financial, a large firm offering both fundamental and technical analysis, she provides flexible fee structures and serves a diverse client base, distinguishing her from advisors with narrower scopes or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $213,989
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Ryan K
Series 66
Eagle, ID
Merrill
Ryan Kelly's 25 years of experience and focus on founders and business owners in Idaho equip him to address the unique financial challenges of integrating business and personal finances. Affiliated with Merrill, a large firm offering managed account programs and discretionary portfolio management, he provides access to diverse investment strategies and leverages Bank of America integration, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with narrower service scopes.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $860,085
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