Seasoned financial advisors working with founders and business owners in Massachusetts
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 one, you likely face complex decisions about growth, taxes, and succession that can affect your personal and business finances. A common mistake is treating your business and personal money as separate, missing opportunities to optimize both together. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating these intertwined issues.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they handle Massachusetts' 'Millionaire's tax' surtax on high incomes and its effect on your business and personal tax planning.
- Succession planning insight. Confirm they help design exit or transfer strategies that align with your long-term goals and family needs.
- Cash flow integration. Look for advisors who model your business cash flow alongside personal finances to avoid surprises.
- Growth strategy alignment. Ensure they consider how financing, reinvestment, and risk management choices support your business growth and personal wealth.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Sarah C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Boston, MA
Santander Securities LLC
Sarah Currier Barrella's 26 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in Massachusetts, including tax and succession planning. Operating through Santander Securities LLC, she offers a 1.30% AUM fee structure and access to wrap-fee advisory programs, distinguishing her with a comprehensive managed-account platform and a focus on sustainable investing and income planning.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $263,306
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Marlean K
Series 63, Series 66
Pembroke, MA
OSAIC
Marlean Komar's 35 years of experience and focus on founder/business owner clients in Massachusetts equip her to address complex financial needs like tax impact and succession planning. Operating within OSAIC, a large SEC-registered firm, she offers flat-fee and negotiable AUM fee structures, leveraging asset-allocation planning tools, which may provide more structured and scalable services compared to smaller firms or hourly-only advisors.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $398,336
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Robert G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Marlborough, MA
Mariner
Robert Gustafson Jr. is well-equipped to assist founders and business owners in Massachusetts with his 21 years of experience and expertise in private and alternative investments, as well as options and derivatives strategies. Operating from Mariner Wealth, a large firm managing nearly $99 billion in assets, he offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning services, serving high-net-worth clients with a focus on values-based and socially responsible investing.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $2,116,909
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Rodney L
Series 63, Series 66
Boston, MA
Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC
Rodney Laurenz is well-equipped to assist founders and business owners in Massachusetts with complex financial needs, offering expertise in business sale tax planning and retirement plans tailored for business owners. With 23 years of experience and a flat-fee structure ranging from $300 to $15,000, he provides personalized wealth management through Flagship Harbor Advisors, a firm managing $3.42 billion in assets with diverse investment strategies. His independent status and teaching role add depth to his advisory approach.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $464,071
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William M
CFP®, Series 63
Osterville, MA
Janney Montgomery Scott
William Murdoch Jr. brings 41 years of experience advising founders and business owners, with expertise in ESG investing and tax-loss harvesting, which can help navigate complex financial decisions in Massachusetts. Operating from a large firm managing over $100 billion in assets, he offers flat-fee arrangements and serves high-net-worth clients, providing a blend of seasoned insight and flexible fee structures that may differ from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $406,735
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