Top business succession planning financial advisors in Lancaster, PA

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 retire soon, you need an advisor who understands the complexities of business succession planning. A common mistake is overlooking how the transition affects your personal finances and long-term goals.

  • Ownership transfer strategies. Ask how they tailor plans to fit your business structure and family dynamics, not just generic sale options.
  • Tax implications. Confirm they consider both federal and state tax impacts, including retirement income exemptions in Pennsylvania.
  • Valuation expertise. Ensure they explain how your business value is determined and how it influences your succession plan.
  • Legacy and continuity. Discuss how they help maintain business operations and protect your legacy during ownership changes.

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Richard H

Lancaster, PA

Chestnut Street Investment Counsel, LLC

Richard Heilig is a financial advisor at Chestnut Street Investment Counsel, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He worked for Wheatland Advisors Inc. for 32 years prior to joining Chestnut Street Investment Counsel in 2020. Chestnut Street Investment Counsel provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive wealth planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm utilizes a portfolio approach based on individual stocks and bonds, applying both fundamental and technical analysis with a generally long-term focus, and offers fiduciary retirement plan services alongside traditional wealth management.

Wealth management General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Women Professionals
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Karl L

Series 65

Lancaster, PA

PSI Capital Management

Karl Lehman is a financial advisor at PSI Capital Management with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at PSI since 2018, with prior roles at Pilot Capital Management and RLH CPA's & Business Advisors, where he has also served as managing partner since 1980. His background includes accounting and business advisory services through RLH CPA's & Business Advisors, a non-investment related firm. PSI Capital Management provides financial planning, investment management, pension consulting, and related services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages diversified portfolios using Modern Portfolio Theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

General retirement planning

Sam F

CFP®, ChFC®

Lancaster, PA

Harvest Financial Planning Associates, LLC

At Harvest Financial Planning Associates, LLC, we are proud to serve the hard working individuals and families who form the back bone of our community - Trade workers and Powerplant employees. You dedicate your time and energy to building, maintaining, and powering our world and we are here to ensure that the fruits of your labor are protected and will grow for years to come. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities you face such as: Union benefits How to make overtime pay accelerate your ability to retire Varying income based on the market cycle Changing jobs Long labor intensive hours Stock options Starting your own business We understand your hesitancy to engage with a financial advisor - you may: 1. You do not trust financial advisors - I will not show up in a suit, my style is to lay out pros and cons of all decisions and help you decide 2. Think its too expensive - A good financial advisor should provide way more value than they receive 3. Prefer to rely on peers or family for advice - I have witnessed a lot of good and bad advice come from the friends and family of my clients. Wondering if the advice is good or bad? I'll offer you a second opinion 4. Assume your union benefits will cover everything - It is possible, but are you sure? 5. Feel you are too busy - I enjoy what I do and I care about the people I do it for - we will make a time work for both of us 6. Don't think you earn enough - it does not take a lot to get started, time is your best friend 7. Think your comfortable with the status quo - you could very well be, what if the status quo leaves you coming up short for retirement? How can I serve you?

Inherited wealth Founder/Business Owner Executive Approaching retirement Retired
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Harry R

Series 63, Series 65

Lancaster, PA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Harry Reidenbach is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Lancaster, PA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 advisors and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Christopher H

Series 63, Series 65

Lancaster, PA

Lancaster County Financial Group, LLC

Christopher Hasircoglu is a financial advisor at Lancaster County Financial Group, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Securities Service Network, Inc., Securities America, Inc., and OSAIC. In addition to portfolio management, he provides occasional life and health insurance products to clients. Lancaster County Financial Group offers investment management, wealth planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm employs an individualized asset-allocation approach with discretionary portfolio management and periodic rebalancing tailored to client objectives.

General estate planning guidance Retirement withdrawal strategies Retirement income strategy Wealth management
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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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