Top business succession planning financial advisors in Keene, NH

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 ownership or planning for retirement, you need an advisor who understands the complexities of business succession planning. A common mistake is underestimating the tax and legal implications, which can jeopardize your business's future and your financial security.

  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they navigate New Hampshire's unique tax environment, including the absence of income tax but higher property taxes.
  • Legal structure expertise. Ask how they handle ownership transfers to minimize disruption and protect your business legacy.
  • Valuation approach. Understand their method for valuing your business accurately to support fair succession decisions.
  • Stakeholder coordination. Check how they involve family members, partners, or key employees to align interests and avoid conflicts.

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Norman J

Series 63, Series 66

Keene, NH

Commonwealth Financial Network

Norman Juniewic Jr. is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Keene, NH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes over 20 years at LPL Financial, along with prior roles at Raymond James Financial Services and his own firm, Juniewic Financial Group. He is also involved in fixed insurance sales through a private entity he owns, Norman Juniewic, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and offers a comprehensive platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and retirement consulting, managing over $200 billion in client assets.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Frederick H

Series 63, Series 66

Keene, NH

Wells Fargo Advisors

Frederick Hadlow is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2024 and Merrill from 2011 to 2012. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker‑dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee‑based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition, sports and entertainment, and special-needs planning, supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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Nataliya B

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Keene, NH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Nataliya Bergeron is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013. She is also a notary public and works as an independent insurance agent in Keene, NH. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various platforms.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Melanie M

Series 66

Naples, FL

Kestra Advisory

Melanie Migneault is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include over a decade at Commonwealth Financial Network and positions with Raymond James Financial Services. She previously operated Migneault Wealth Management, LLC. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Annuities Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive

Annie C

CFP®, Series 66

Keene, NH

Edward Jones

Annie Colombie is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Keene, NH. She has seven years of industry experience, including previous roles outside of finance such as positions at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Bennington Pottery. Colombie serves as Finance Committee Chair for the Keene Lions Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base that includes individual and institutional investors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, with a nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Divorce financial planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran financial advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management and operated Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, manager search, and tax-lot accounting services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael I

Series 63, Series 65

Livingston, NJ

Raymond James Financial

Michael Ipp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and serves as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeffrey M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Greenville, DE

Investment Management & Planning LLC

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Investment Management & Planning LLC and LPL Financial since 2010, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm constructs tailored portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities, employing fundamental analysis and continuous supervision, and operates as both a wrap program sponsor and affiliated registered representatives of LPL Financial.

General retirement planning Business succession planning Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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Patrick F

Series 66

New Market, MD

Intentional

Patrick Ferguson is a financial advisor at Intentional with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Commonwealth Financial Network, and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed agent involved in the sales of fixed and traditional insurance products. Intentional provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers pension consulting, estate planning support, business exit planning, and due diligence on alternative investments, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and economic analysis within a fiduciary framework.

Business exit / sale strategy Multi-generational wealth transfer Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner
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Jerald L

Series 63

San Antonio, TX

Frost Investment Services

Jerald Liesman is a financial advisor at Frost Investment Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Frost Brokerage Services, Inc. and Frost Bank since 1993 and 1987, respectively. Frost Investment Services is a retail-focused, SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and managed account programs that integrate model portfolios from its affiliate with third-party managers, utilizing a research-driven investment process and providing optional tax and ESG overlay services.

Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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