Flat-fee, business succession planning 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're preparing to transfer your business to a new owner or family member, you need an advisor who understands the complexities of business succession planning. Without careful planning, you might face unexpected tax burdens or disputes that can jeopardize your legacy. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know your costs upfront without surprises.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they help minimize taxes during ownership transfer, including strategies to avoid costly surprises.
- Ownership transition options. Confirm they discuss different methods like selling, gifting, or merging, tailored to your business and family needs.
- Valuation expertise. Ensure they can explain how your business’s value is determined and how that affects your succession plan.
- Family dynamics insight. Check if they consider family relationships and communication to prevent conflicts after the transition.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Tural N
Series 66
Portland, ME
Raymond James Financial
Tural Nadirli specializes in business succession planning with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for Maine business owners seeking predictable costs during ownership transitions. With seven years of experience and a Series 66 designation at Raymond James Financial, a large firm serving diverse clients, he combines expertise in retirement planning and cash flow management, offering comprehensive support beyond succession strategies.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Chelsie C
Series 65
Hampden, ME
Advisory Services Network
Chelsie Crane specializes in business succession planning with a flat-fee structure, offering fixed fees ranging from $1,000 to $40,000 for financial planning and investment consulting services. Located in Newburgh, ME, she brings four years of industry experience and expertise in wealth management, private investments, and equity compensation tax strategy, distinguishing her with a broad skill set and independent advisor status within a firm managing $8.6 billion in assets.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $826,033
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Matthew A
Series 63, Series 65
Falmouth, ME
ValMark Advisers, Inc.
Matthew Arey specializes in business succession planning with a flat-fee structure, offering clear cost expectations for clients in Maine. With 11 years of experience and credentials including Series 63 and 65, he works at ValMark Advisers, a firm known for diversified, goal-based portfolios and serving a broad client base including individuals and institutions, which may provide a wider perspective compared to advisors focused solely on small business owners.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $554,438
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Jon Wesley D
CFA®, Series 65, Series 66
New Gloucester, ME
Cornerstone Wealth Planning
Jon Wesley Davis specializes in business succession planning with a flat-fee structure ranging from $1,500 to $3,500, providing clear upfront costs for Maine business owners. His 15 years of experience and CFA® credential, combined with Cornerstone Wealth Planning's team approach and expertise in portfolio management, distinguish him by offering comprehensive financial planning alongside succession strategies tailored to mid-career professionals and executives.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $535,729
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John D
Series 63, Series 66
Yarmouth, ME
Intent Advice, Inc.
John Duffy specializes in business succession planning with 27 years of experience, offering flat-fee financial plans and consulting services tailored to small businesses and high-net-worth clients in Maine. Unlike others, he provides a flexible fee structure including negotiated fixed fees and hourly rates, focusing on personalized advice with quarterly reviews, which suits clients seeking detailed, ongoing guidance without asset-based fees.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $0
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