Flat-fee, business succession planning financial advisors in Michigan
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. A common mistake is overlooking how your business transition impacts your personal retirement and estate plans.
- Pension integration. Michigan's auto industry focus means many clients have pensions; ask how the advisor coordinates business succession with pension benefits.
- Tax implications. Confirm how they address tax consequences of ownership transfer to avoid unexpected liabilities.
- Transition timing. Good advisors help you plan the sequence and timing of ownership changes to protect business value and personal finances.
- Flat-fee clarity. With flat-fee advisors, you know upfront what you’ll pay, which can simplify budgeting during complex succession planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Ethan S
CFP®, Series 65
Auburn Hills, MI
Plante Moran financial advisors
Ethan Siekkinen specializes in business succession planning and offers flat-fee options for nonrecurring services, which can help clients manage costs during complex transitions. Based in Auburn Hills, MI, he is CFP®-certified and works with high-net-worth clients through Plante Moran Financial Advisors, a firm known for strategic asset allocation and a blend of fundamental and technical investment analysis.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $6,699,075
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Eldin F
Series 63, Series 65
Southfield, MI
Sterling Advisory Group LLC
Eldin Foco specializes in business succession planning with 18 years of experience and offers flat-fee services ranging from $1,500 to $7,500, providing clear budgeting for complex transitions. Based in Southfield, MI, he also brings expertise in ESG investing, equity compensation tax strategy, and retirement income, serving a diverse client base including founders and executives, which distinguishes him from other advisors in Michigan.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $354,030
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Nora E
Series 66
Highland, MI
Raymond James Financial
Nora Erickson specializes in business succession planning with 13 years of experience at Raymond James Financial in Highland, MI, offering flat-fee services that provide clear upfront costs. Her firm serves a diverse client base including pension plans and corporations, and employs asset-allocation analysis and institutional consulting, which may offer broader resources compared to smaller firms focused solely on individual investors.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Maddalena P
Series 66
Troy, MI
Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.
Maddalena Parks specializes in business succession planning with 15 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, making her well-equipped to handle complex ownership transitions in Michigan. She offers flat-fee financial planning starting at $1,500 through Sequoia Financial Group, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, and combines in-house models with custom portfolios, providing a comprehensive approach compared to smaller or hourly-fee advisors nearby.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $2,697,996
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Mark M
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
Lansing, MI
Rehmann Wealth
Mark Meyers specializes in business succession planning with 15 years of experience and holds CFP® and ChFC® designations, making him well-equipped to handle complex ownership transitions in Michigan. His flat-fee structure offers clear pricing, and his firm, Rehmann Wealth, serves high-net-worth clients with integrated investment management and retirement-plan advisory services, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive offerings or different fee models.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $1,550,399
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