Top multi-generational wealth transfer financial advisors in Kalispell, MT

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.

You might need a multi-generational wealth transfer advisor if you're planning to pass assets to children or grandchildren and want to avoid common pitfalls like unintended tax consequences or family disputes. Without focused expertise, advisors may overlook how to structure transfers that protect wealth across multiple generations.

  • Family dynamics insight. Look for advisors who consider your family's unique relationships and communication styles when crafting transfer plans.
  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm they understand how Montana's lack of general sales tax can influence your overall tax strategy.
  • Legacy preservation strategies. Ask how they help maintain wealth through trusts, gifts, or other tools tailored to your family's goals.
  • Long-term coordination. Ensure they plan beyond immediate transfers, anticipating future changes in laws and family circumstances.

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Shay S

Series 66

Kalispell, MT

Ameriprise

Shay Smithwick Hann is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kalispell, MT, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on several nonprofit and community boards, including as trustee of the Wolfpack Football Club and president of the Flathead Chapter of the Grizzly Scholarship Association. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Austin W

Series 63, Series 65

Kalispell, MT

Wells Fargo Clearing

Austin Willis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Kalispell, MT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Willis serves as a trustee for his grandfather's trust and is a committee member of the Spring Creek Estates HOA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner

Jon J

CFP®, Series 66

Kalispell, MT

Edward Jones

Jon Jordan is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation, serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and CEO of Land Farm Montana LLC and serves as a board member for Verichrome.cc and Spirix.com, both technology companies. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory and investment services under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Divorce financial planning Business ownership considerations Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Intergenerational Families
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David M

Series 66

Kalispell, MT

Evergreen Wealth Partners LLC

David Mulnix is a financial advisor at Evergreen Wealth Partners LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Glacier Bank. He is also a licensed insurance agent in Kalispell, Montana. Evergreen Wealth Partners LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses fundamental analysis to construct long-term oriented portfolios primarily consisting of ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and bonds, and sponsors a wrap fee program that bundles transaction costs into its asset-based management fee.

Wealth management
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Donald R

CFP®, Series 63

Kalispell, MT

LPL Financial

Donald Rich is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 46 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Kalispell, MT. He has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. for 35 years and operates under the DBA Cornerstone Wealth Management Partners, PC. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, supported by model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Kayla S

Series 65, Series 63

Warwick, RI

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Kayla Santos is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at MetLife Securities and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to her advisory work, she operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved tools to develop collaborative, goal-oriented financial plans.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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Deborah E

Series 63, Series 66

Cape Girardeau, MO

Edward Jones

Deborah Etherton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cape Girardeau, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

George B

Series 66

Austin, TX

Merrill

George Bonikos is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping clients build, manage, and optimize their wealth through clear and disciplined strategies tailored to their goals. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. George's approach is rooted in curiosity, discipline, and a drive for continuous improvement. He aims to be a trusted partner for clients navigating complex financial decisions and planning for their financial futures. George holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Hunter College and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he enjoys adventure sports, camping, chess, cooking, fishing, hiking, music, reading, rock climbing, and spending time with his family.

Wealth management General retirement planning Retirement income strategy
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Carson L

CFP®, Series 66

Greenville, RI

Kintra Wealth, LLC

Carson Leydecker is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Kintra Wealth, LLC. He has held positions at Kintra Wealth and Mutual Securities, Inc. since 2026 and previously worked at Loring Advisory Group and Commonwealth Financial Network. Kintra Wealth serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, foundations, pension plans, and corporations, providing wealth management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and portfolio management. The firm combines client interviews and document review with model-driven asset allocation and fundamental security analysis to implement tax-efficient investment strategies on a household basis.

Business exit / sale strategy Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Taylor S

CFP®, Series 65

Chamblee, GA

Verisail Partners, LLC

Taylor Stanfill is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Veritas Planning Group since 2014 and is currently part of the Verisail Partners, LLC team in Chamblee, GA. Verisail Partners serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and other institutions with comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm employs a top-down, asset-allocation first approach, emphasizing a factor-based framework informed by the Fama-French three-factor model, and manages portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Multi-generational wealth transfer College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Factor investing / smart beta Founder/Business Owner Retired

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