Large-firm, business ownership considerations financial advisors in Maine
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 or are planning to sell one, you need an advisor who understands how business decisions affect your personal finances. Without this insight, you might miss tax-saving opportunities or mismanage cash flow between your business and personal accounts. Large-firm advisors often have access to broader resources and specialized teams that can support complex business needs.
- Business and personal finance link. Confirm how they integrate your business cash flow with your personal financial goals.
- Exit strategy planning. Ask how they help prepare for selling or transitioning your business to avoid unexpected tax consequences.
- Risk management. Check if they evaluate business risks like liability and insurance alongside your personal financial safety net.
- Healthcare and long-term care. Given Maine's aging population, see how they incorporate healthcare costs into your overall plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Lucas D
CFP®, Series 66
Portland, ME
Edward Jones
Lucas Desmond specializes in business ownership considerations, including retirement plans for business owners, making him well-suited to address the financial complexities of business owners in Maine. As a CFP®-certified advisor at Edward Jones, a large full-service firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive approach with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, and brings a unique perspective as a founder and business owner himself.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Gregory P
Series 66
West Newfield, ME
Thrivent Investment Management
Gregory Powers specializes in business ownership considerations, making him well-suited to address the financial complexities of owning or selling a business in Maine. With 24 years of experience at Thrivent Investment Management, a large firm offering dedicated planning services and managed-account programs, he combines deep industry knowledge with a holistic, goal-based approach, distinguishing him from advisors who may lack access to such extensive resources and structured planning frameworks.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $162,801
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Michael B
Series 66
Portland, ME
Merrill
Michael Bono specializes in business ownership considerations and exit strategies, making him well-suited for business owners in Maine navigating complex financial decisions. As a seasoned advisor at Merrill, he integrates asset allocation, estate planning, and tax-sensitive pre-transaction strategies, collaborating closely with clients' accountants and attorneys, which distinguishes him from other large-firm advisors in the region.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $860,085
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