CFP®-certified, business succession planning 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 and are thinking about stepping away or passing it on, you need a business succession planning advisor who understands the unique challenges of Maryland's tax landscape, including both estate and inheritance taxes. Without this expertise, you risk costly tax surprises or a plan that doesn't protect your family's financial future.
- Tax-savvy planning. Confirm how they navigate Maryland's dual estate and inheritance taxes to minimize your business's tax burden.
- Ownership transition strategies. Ask how they help structure buy-sell agreements or transfers that align with your goals and family dynamics.
- Valuation insight. A good advisor explains how your business's value affects succession options and tax outcomes.
- Coordination with legal experts. Ensure they work closely with estate attorneys to integrate your business plan with your overall estate plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Richard S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Rockville, MD
Schaeffer Financial LLC
Richard Schaeffer's 41 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle business succession planning in Maryland, addressing complex tax issues and ownership transitions. His firm serves diverse clients including federal employees and small businesses, offering flat-fee and hourly financial planning options, and emphasizes diversified asset allocation while coordinating with legal experts, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $1,043,301
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Abigail W
CFP®
California, MD
BMSS Wesson Wealth Solutions
Abigail Waddell is a CFP®-certified advisor with expertise in business succession planning and private investments, making her well-equipped to address the complexities of transitioning business ownership in Maryland. Operating from BMSS Wesson Wealth Solutions, she offers flat-fee consulting and serves high-net-worth clients, integrating investment management with accounting and consulting services, which may provide a comprehensive approach compared to other advisors in the region.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $2,680,167
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Schuyler E
CFP®, Series 66
Baltimore, MD
Armstrong Dixon
Schuyler Engelhardt's 16 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complexities of business succession planning in Maryland, including tax considerations and ownership transitions. Based in Baltimore with Armstrong Dixon, he offers negotiable flat fees and serves high-net-worth clients, combining a strategic global asset-allocation approach with expertise in retirement plans and alternative investments, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $1,528,169
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Ryan W
CFP®, Series 66
Severna Park, MD
Raymond James Financial
Ryan Wentworth's 13 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address Maryland's complex business succession planning needs, including tax considerations and ownership transitions. Operating within Raymond James Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee and hourly pricing, he serves a diverse clientele and integrates asset-allocation analysis, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on smaller firms or different fee structures.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Theodore S
CFP®, Series 66
Prince Frederick, MD
Edward Jones
Theodore Secor is well-equipped to assist with business succession planning in Maryland, leveraging his CFP® certification and nine years of experience, including expertise in business exit strategies and estate planning. Practicing at Edward Jones, a large full-service firm with over 23,700 advisors, he offers a range of advisory solutions and serves diverse client types, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller firms, with fees up to 1.35% annually.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $246,728
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