Independent advisors focused on key person insurance & risk mitigation in the US

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 your business depends heavily on one or a few key employees, you need to protect against the financial impact if they can no longer work. Without proper coverage, you risk losing revenue, facing unexpected expenses, or struggling to keep operations running smoothly. Independent advisors here focus on crafting insurance solutions that fit your unique business risks.

  • Risk assessment focus. Ask how they identify which employees are truly "key" and quantify the potential financial loss tied to their absence.
  • Policy customization. Confirm they tailor coverage amounts and terms to your business size, industry, and cash flow needs, not just offer standard packages.
  • Claims process guidance. Understand how they support you through claims to ensure timely payouts and minimal disruption.
  • Integration with business planning. Check if they coordinate key person insurance with your broader risk management and succession strategies.

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George L

Series 63, Series 66

Apex, NC

BSG Advisers

George Leisure is a financial advisor at BSG Advisers with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Eagle Strategies LLC, Avenue Wealth Management, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of life, disability, and long-term care insurance products as a sole proprietor. BSG Advisers provides investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a tailored approach combining asset allocation, various analytical methods, and third-party money managers, along with a structured financial education program and business-owner specific planning.

Business succession planning Key person insurance & risk mitigation Business exit / sale strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive

Daniel T

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Metairie, LA

Edward Jones

Daniel Toro Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of experience at Edward Jones in Metairie, LA. He has served with the firm since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as an alumni advisor, assisting with recruitment and treasury duties for the Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity at LSU. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and overlay services, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Business succession planning Key person insurance & risk mitigation Long-term care insurance Military & Veterans Founder/Business Owner Oil & Gas Doctor or Medical Professional Real Estate Professional Women Professionals
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Veska K

Series 66

Chevy Chase, MD

ACI Group

Veska Kita is a financial advisor at ACI Group with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Arete Wealth Management since 2011 and AFC Asset Management Services, Inc. since 2010. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as the treasurer for the nonprofit City Wildlife and is a board member and shareholder of Accustrata, Inc., a company specializing in thin film technology. ACI Group provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial and business planning, and corporate retirement-plan advisory, employing a range of strategies that include fundamental and technical analysis, with a formal communications and education program for clients.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Key person insurance & risk mitigation Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Anthony K

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Crivitz, WI

Circle R Wealth LLC

Anthony Krance is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience and is the principal of Circle R Wealth LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Crivitz, WI. He has held roles including sole proprietor and operator of AFK Solutions Provider, focusing on funding, tax planning, and retirement planning for small businesses. Approximately 50% of his time is dedicated to these outside business activities, including insurance products and services. Circle R Wealth LLC provides portfolio management and ongoing financial planning to individuals and entities such as pension plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis using model portfolios from Altruist LLC’s Model Marketplace and may refer clients to third-party money managers.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Business exit / sale strategy Key person insurance & risk mitigation Founder/Business Owner
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Jonathan P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Ashburn, VA

Different Investments, LLC

Jonathan Peyton is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Different Investments, LLC and has previously worked at USAA Financial Advisors, LPL Financial, and Finalis Securities. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in several business ventures including founding a publishing firm that produces educational content, a business consulting firm, and an accounting consultancy. Different Investments, LLC (dba C-Suite Planning) provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business clients. The firm emphasizes tailored portfolio management guided by an Investment Policy Statement and serves a diverse client base that includes executives, entrepreneurs, and institutional clients.

Divorce financial planning Business exit / sale strategy Key person insurance & risk mitigation Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Jared F

Series 65

Huntington Beach, CA

Northwest Asset Management

Jared Fruth is a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Securities America, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Inc., Oppenheimer Funds, and John Paul Mitchell Systems. Northwest Asset Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a customized, fiduciary approach using Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios with periodic rebalancing.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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Edwina M

Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Waverly Advisors, LLC

Edwina Martin is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at 9258 Wealth Management for five years and Teradata Corp for eleven years. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as assistant director of tax planning at 9258 Tax and Planning. Waverly Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services, employing a combination of centralized and customized investment strategies across traditional and alternative asset classes.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies ESG / Sustainable investing Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Craig M

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, SC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Craig Mcdaniel Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Columbia, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and The McDaniel Corporation since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and serves as an independent agent for annuities and related products. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a blend of analytical methods with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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David H

Series 65

Corona, CA

Safeguard Investment Advisory Group, LLC

David Hart is a financial advisor with Safeguard Investment Advisory Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Safeguard since 2020 and previously held roles at LifePro Asset Management, LLC, Martin and Associates Insurance Services, Inc., and Martin Wealth Management, LLC. Hart is also a Certified Financial Fiduciary and volunteers as an instructor with the Foundation for Fiduciary Education (NACFF), providing unbiased fiduciary financial education. Safeguard Investment Advisory Group, LLC serves individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and business clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party sub-advisers, and fee-based financial planning. The firm employs a fundamental-analysis investment process with a preferred horizon of two to ten years and manages over $600 million across approximately 1,800 client relationships.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. She is currently with Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously worked at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers wrap-fee advisory programs and financial planning services, delivering investment advice through the FMAX managed-account platform with discretionary portfolio management and ongoing suitability reviews.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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