CFP®-certified, business ownership considerations financial advisors in Maryland
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 in Maryland, you might face complex decisions about how your business fits into your overall financial and estate plans. A common mistake is overlooking how state-specific estate and inheritance taxes can affect your business succession and wealth transfer.
- Estate and inheritance tax insight. Maryland has both estate and inheritance taxes; ask how these impact your business transfer plans.
- Business succession planning. Confirm how the advisor integrates your business exit strategy with your personal financial goals.
- Tax-efficient wealth transfer. Look for guidance on minimizing tax burdens when passing your business to heirs.
- Coordination with other professionals. Ensure the advisor works with your attorneys and accountants to align business and estate plans effectively.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Don M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Washington, DC
Edward Jones
Don Morton is well-equipped to assist Maryland business owners with complex financial needs, including business ownership considerations and multi-generational wealth transfer, supported by his CFP® certification and five years of industry experience. Operating from Edward Jones, a large firm with over $1 trillion in assets and a broad advisory network, he offers a fee structure up to 1.35% annually and brings personal business ownership experience, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Alan M
CFP®, Series 63
Rockville, MD
West Financial Services, Inc.
Alan Menase is well-equipped to assist Maryland business owners with succession planning and business ownership considerations, leveraging his CFP® certification and seven years of experience. His firm, West Financial Services, Inc., offers a flat-fee structure and serves high-net-worth clients with a long-term, diversified investment approach, distinguishing him from others by combining personalized consulting with substantial asset management expertise.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $2,850,991
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Anvar I
CFP®
Baltimore, MD
Serenity Wealth Advisors LLC
Anvar Izbakiev is well-equipped to assist Maryland business owners with succession planning and tax-efficient wealth transfer, leveraging his CFP® certification and expertise in business ownership considerations. Operating from Baltimore, he offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning through Serenity Wealth Advisors, which emphasizes a passive, tax-efficient investment approach and serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and corporations.
Experience: 7 years
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Christopher R
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
New Market, MD
Applied Financial Wisdom
Christopher Ruspi's extensive 37 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address complex business ownership considerations in Maryland, including estate and inheritance tax implications. His firm, Applied Financial Wisdom, offers a unique investment approach using sector rotation and a mix of ETFs, equities, and fixed income, with flat-fee financial planning services that may appeal to clients seeking transparent pricing and comprehensive strategies.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $860,927
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Michael P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Annapolis, MD
Upraise Wealth Advisory, LLC
Michael Parks is well-equipped to assist Maryland business owners with succession planning and tax-efficient wealth transfer, leveraging his CFP® certification and 12 years of experience. Operating independently at Upraise Wealth Advisory, LLC, he offers flat-fee, project-based financial planning and combines passive and active investment strategies, providing personalized portfolio management that integrates business ownership considerations with broader estate planning.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $627,729
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