Flat-fee, business succession planning financial advisors in Missouri
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 fail to align the plan with your long-term goals. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know what to expect without surprises.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they handle potential tax burdens that can arise during ownership transfer.
- Stakeholder coordination. Ask how they involve family members, partners, or key employees in the succession process.
- Valuation approach. Understand how they determine your business’s worth to ensure fair and strategic planning.
- Transition timeline. Check how they help you map out a realistic schedule for handing over control and ownership.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Earl M
Series 63, Series 65
Joplin, MO
Raymond James Financial
Earl Mcgavran offers flat-fee financial advisory services in Missouri with a focus on business succession planning, backed by 34 years of industry experience and credentials including Series 63 and 65 licenses. Operating within Raymond James Financial, a large firm serving diverse clients, he combines expertise in retirement and cash flow planning, providing structured, non-discretionary consulting that supports business owners through complex ownership transitions.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Walter O
CFP®, Series 63
O'Fallon, MO
B & B Financial Planning Co., Inc.
Walter Obremski's 54 years of experience and expertise in business succession planning make him well-equipped to assist Missouri business owners with flat-fee financial planning services. His firm manages $102 million across 117 households, serving both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, and employs a strategic asset-allocation approach using passive ETFs, actively managed funds, and risk management techniques, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 54 years
Avg account: $769,757
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Joseph F
Series 63, Series 65
Manchester, MO
The Yanker Group
Joseph Farhatt specializes in business succession planning with 23 years of experience, offering flat-fee financial planning that ranges from $200 to $15,000 depending on complexity. Based in Manchester, MO, he serves high-net-worth clients through The Yanker Group, which manages $265 million in assets and employs a diverse investment approach including fundamental and technical analysis, providing a broad range of portfolio management and consulting services.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $617,753
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Thomas R
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Chesterfield, MO
Bridgewater Asset Management LLC
Thomas Ross specializes in business succession planning with over 30 years of experience, offering flat-fee financial planning up to $10,000 and pension consulting fees ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Based in Chesterfield, MO, he works through Bridgewater Asset Management, which uses strategic and tactical asset allocation and serves high-net-worth clients, providing a blend of fundamental and technical analysis that distinguishes his approach from others in Missouri.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $863,148
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James M
ChFC®, Series 63
Kirksville, MO
USAdvisors Wealth Management, LLC
James Morton offers flat-fee business succession planning in Missouri, leveraging 38 years of experience and expertise in tax strategies for small businesses and exit strategies. Based in Kirksville, MO, he operates through USAdvisors Wealth Management, an SEC-registered firm known for combining model portfolios with fundamental security selection, including ESG and alternative investments, providing a broad approach compared to other local advisors.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $254,259
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