Seasoned, 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.
Owning a business in Maryland means you face unique financial decisions, from succession planning to tax strategies that can impact your personal and business wealth. Without focused expertise, you might overlook how these choices affect your long-term financial security.
- Succession planning insight. Confirm how they help you prepare for ownership transfer or sale, ensuring your business legacy aligns with your personal goals.
- Tax strategy integration. Ask how they coordinate business and personal tax planning to avoid surprises and optimize your overall tax position.
- Cash flow management. Effective advisors model your business cash flow alongside personal finances to support sustainable growth and retirement funding.
- Risk assessment. Check how they evaluate business risks like liability and insurance needs, protecting both your company and personal assets.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Terry G
Series 66
Mount Airy, MD
Thrivent Investment Management
Terry Glendenning Jr. brings 21 years of experience specializing in business ownership considerations, making him well-equipped to address succession planning and tax strategies for Maryland business owners. Operating within Thrivent Investment Management, a large firm offering dedicated planning services and holistic, goal-based analyses, he supports clients with comprehensive written recommendations and managed-account programs, distinguishing him from advisors in smaller practices or with less integrated service offerings.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $162,801
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Benjamin J
Series 63, Series 65
Bethesda, MD
Merrill
Benjamin Jolly's extensive 23 years of experience and focus on business ownership considerations make him well-equipped to address the unique financial challenges faced by business owners in Maryland, including succession planning and tax strategy integration. Based in Bethesda and affiliated with Merrill, a large firm, he also brings specialized expertise in wealth management for attorneys and offers a fee structure of 1.10% AUM for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Andrea D
CFP®, Series 66
Chevy Chase, MD
Tlg Advisors, Inc.
Andrea Dykes brings 21 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, specializing in business ownership considerations and wealth management in Maryland. Working with TLG Advisors, a large SEC-registered firm managing $2 billion in assets, she offers flat-fee financial planning and integrates estate planning and active portfolio management, distinguishing her through comprehensive services and a focus on both personal and business financial strategies.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $430,112
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Jason T
Series 63, Series 65
Catonsville, MD
Edward Jones
Jason Tawney's 26 years of experience and focus on business ownership considerations make him well-equipped to address complex issues like succession planning and tax strategies for Maryland business owners. Operating within Edward Jones, a large firm with over 23,000 advisors, he offers a comprehensive wealth management approach and charges up to 1.35% annually, which may differ from smaller firms or fee structures nearby.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $246,728
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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 succession planning and tax strategy integration. 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 business owners seeking transparent costs and comprehensive asset management.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $860,927
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