Flat-fee, 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're preparing to transfer your business to a family member, partner, or buyer, you need an advisor who understands the complexities of business succession planning. Without careful planning, you risk undervaluing your business or creating tax burdens that could have been minimized. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know upfront what you'll pay for their guidance.
- Valuation approach. Ask how they determine your business's worth and whether they consider market conditions and future earnings potential.
- Tax impact analysis. Confirm they model the tax consequences of different succession scenarios to help you keep more of your business's value.
- Transition timeline. Understand how they plan the timing of ownership transfer to align with your financial and personal goals.
- Stakeholder coordination. Check how they involve family members, partners, and legal professionals to ensure a smooth handover.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Patrick F
Series 66
New Market, MD
Intentional
Patrick Ferguson specializes in business succession planning with 17 years of experience and offers flat-fee financial planning consulting services ranging from $1,500 to $7,000, making costs predictable. Based in New Market, MD, he works through Intentional, which provides discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting, combining fundamental, technical, and economic analysis, and supports high-net-worth clients and qualified investors with alternative investments.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $426,607
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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 with a focus on federal employees and small businesses in Maryland. His firm offers a fixed fee for initial planning sessions up to $875, providing cost transparency, and emphasizes diversified asset allocation while coordinating with outside professionals, distinguishing him from other flat-fee 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 specializes in business succession planning with a flat-fee consulting structure ranging from $2,500 to $25,000, making her well-suited for Maryland business owners seeking predictable costs. As a CFP®-certified advisor with four years of experience at BMSS Wesson Wealth Solutions, she serves high-net-worth clients and integrates investment management with accounting and consulting services, offering a comprehensive approach compared to other advisors in the area.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $2,680,167
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Schuyler E
CFP®, Series 66
Baltimore, MD
Armstrong Dixon
Schuyler Engelhardt specializes in business succession planning with a flat-fee structure, offering negotiable fixed fees typically between $2,000 and $20,000, which suits Maryland business owners seeking clear upfront costs. Based in Baltimore, he brings 16 years of experience and CFP® certification, working through Armstrong Dixon, a firm known for strategic global asset allocation and serving high-net-worth clients, which may provide broader investment insights compared to other advisors.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $1,528,169
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Brian K
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
Ashton, MD
Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC
Brian Krawiec specializes in business succession planning with 18 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, offering flat-fee services through Raymond James Financial in Maryland. His affiliation with a large firm provides access to extensive research and a broad affiliate network, supporting diverse client needs including founders and retirees, which may offer more comprehensive resources compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $1,183,802
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