Top business succession planning financial advisors working with high-net-worth individuals 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 how to pass it on, you need an advisor who understands the complexities of business succession planning. Without this expertise, you might overlook tax implications or timing issues that could reduce your business's value or disrupt your family's financial security. High-net-worth advisors here often bring experience managing wealth alongside succession, helping you align your business exit with your broader financial goals.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they help minimize taxes during ownership transfer, including estate and gift tax considerations.
- Family dynamics insight. Confirm they address potential conflicts or communication challenges among heirs or partners.
- Exit strategy options. Look for advisors who discuss various paths like selling, gifting, or passing management to ensure your goals are met.
- Integration with wealth planning. Check how they coordinate succession plans with your overall investment and retirement strategies.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Abigail W
CFP®
California, MD
BMSS Wesson Wealth Solutions
Abigail Waddell specializes in business succession planning for high-net-worth clients, offering expertise in private and alternative investments that can support complex ownership transitions. Based in California, MD, she provides flat-fee consulting services and integrates investment management with accounting and consulting through BMSS Wesson Wealth Solutions, distinguishing her approach with comprehensive wealth management and tailored portfolio implementation.
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 for high-net-worth clients in Maryland, offering expertise in retirement plans for business owners and private investments. His firm, Armstrong Dixon, uses a strategic global asset-allocation approach combining active and passive management, which may benefit clients seeking integrated wealth and succession planning. Engelhardt's flat-fee structure and 16 years of experience, along with his CFP® certification, distinguish him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $1,528,169
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Alan M
CFP®, Series 63
Rockville, MD
West Financial Services, Inc.
Alan Menase specializes in business succession planning for high-net-worth clients in Maryland, offering expertise in stock option strategies and business ownership considerations. His firm, West Financial Services, manages $2.57 billion with a long-term, diversified investment approach and provides fee-only services including flat fees and hourly consulting. This combination of specialized knowledge and flexible fee structures distinguishes him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $2,850,991
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Ryan B
Series 65
Bethesda, MD
Bluestoneâ® Financial Advisors, Llc
Ryan Beckwith specializes in business succession planning for high-net-worth clients in Maryland, bringing a focus on business ownership considerations and estate planning. Operating from Bluestone® Financial Advisors, he offers personal CFO services with a long-term financial strategy and capital allocation approach, supported by fundamental research and a fixed-fee pricing model, which may appeal to entrepreneurs seeking integrated wealth and succession planning.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $3,936,372
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Jordan W
CFP®, Series 66
Ellicott City, MD
Blueprint Wealth Management Inc.
Jordan Wilson specializes in business succession planning for high-net-worth clients in Maryland, offering expertise in equity compensation tax strategy and charitable giving tax strategies. Based in Ellicott City, MD, he provides integrated financial planning and discretionary investment management through Blueprint Wealth Management, focusing on long-term, diversified portfolios using indexed mutual funds and ETFs, with a typical fee of 1% AUM, distinguishing him from advisors with different investment approaches or fee structures.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $593,750
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