Top business succession planning financial advisors in Memphis, TN

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. A common mistake is overlooking how the transition affects your personal finances and tax situation, which can lead to unexpected costs or disputes.

  • Ownership transition strategies. Ask how they help structure the sale or transfer to protect your financial interests and maintain business continuity.
  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider federal tax implications carefully, since Tennessee has no state income tax but other taxes may apply.
  • Family dynamics navigation. Inquire how they manage sensitive family relationships during succession to prevent conflicts.
  • Integration with personal planning. Ensure they coordinate your business succession with your retirement and estate plans for a smooth overall transition.

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Christopher W

Series 66

Memphis, TN

LPL Financial

Christopher Webb is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial since 2025. He has previously worked at Ftb Advisors, Inc., First Tennessee Brokerage, Inc., and Truist Investment Services, Inc. Webb operates out of Memphis, TN. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a comprehensive range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael R

Series 63

Memphis, TN

Private Advisor Group, LLC

Michael Rowland is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC for over three decades. Based in Memphis, TN, he joined Private Advisor Group in 2026. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that utilizes technology platforms and various investment strategies, often implementing advice via third-party managers and turnkey asset management programs.

Annuities Founder/Business Owner
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Michael P

Series 63

Memphis, TN

Harwood Investment Group LLC

Michael Pelts is a financial advisor with Harwood Investment Group LLC in Memphis, TN, holding a Series 63 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Harwood Investment Group since 1998. In addition to his advisory role, Pelts is a partner in IPS Group, which provides portfolio performance reporting and evaluation services, and in Lubin Property Management. Harwood Investment Group is an independent registered investment adviser that manages discretionary portfolios primarily for individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis across various strategies, focusing on a concentrated client base of wealthier individuals and entities.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Patrick R

Series 63, Series 65

Memphis, TN

OSAIC

Patrick Rohrbacher is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Investacorp, Inc. and Securities America Advisors, Inc. prior to joining OSAIC. Outside of advising, he is a silent partner in a retail clothing store operated by his wife. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing, managing portfolios across various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Calvin R

Series 63, Series 65

Memphis, TN

VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc.

Calvin Reid is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. based in Memphis, TN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Voya Financial Partners, LLC, UBS Financial Services, and Momentum Independent Network Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house and outside strategists with technology-enabled tools to implement client recommendations, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions.

Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Self-Employed Approaching retirement Retired
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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran financial advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management and operated Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, manager search, and tax-lot accounting services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael I

Series 63, Series 65

Livingston, NJ

Raymond James Financial

Michael Ipp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and serves as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeffrey M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Greenville, DE

Investment Management & Planning LLC

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Investment Management & Planning LLC and LPL Financial since 2010, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm constructs tailored portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities, employing fundamental analysis and continuous supervision, and operates as both a wrap program sponsor and affiliated registered representatives of LPL Financial.

General retirement planning Business succession planning Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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Patrick F

Series 66

New Market, MD

Intentional

Patrick Ferguson is a financial advisor at Intentional with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Commonwealth Financial Network, and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed agent involved in the sales of fixed and traditional insurance products. Intentional provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers pension consulting, estate planning support, business exit planning, and due diligence on alternative investments, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and economic analysis within a fiduciary framework.

Business exit / sale strategy Multi-generational wealth transfer Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner
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Jerald L

Series 63

San Antonio, TX

Frost Investment Services

Jerald Liesman is a financial advisor at Frost Investment Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Frost Brokerage Services, Inc. and Frost Bank since 1993 and 1987, respectively. Frost Investment Services is a retail-focused, SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and managed account programs that integrate model portfolios from its affiliate with third-party managers, utilizing a research-driven investment process and providing optional tax and ESG overlay services.

Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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