Seasoned, business succession planning financial advisors in New Hampshire
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. Without this expertise, you risk undervaluing your business or creating tax issues that could reduce your legacy. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you navigate these challenges with a steady hand.
- Valuation insight. Confirm how they determine your business's worth, including intangible assets and market conditions.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they plan to minimize taxes during the transfer to preserve your wealth.
- Transition timing. Understand their approach to scheduling the succession to align with your personal and business goals.
- Stakeholder coordination. Check how they manage communication and agreements among family, partners, and buyers to avoid conflicts.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Nathaniel S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Bedford, NH
Raymond James Financial
Nathaniel Shaw's 25 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle complex business succession planning in New Hampshire, including valuation and tax impact considerations. Affiliated with Raymond James Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee and hourly pricing, he also brings insights from his own business ownership, which may benefit clients seeking practical transition timing and stakeholder coordination strategies.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Sean C
Series 63, Series 65
Bedford, NH
BCAS
Sean Clarke's 30 years of experience and expertise in business succession planning make him well-equipped to assist with transferring business ownership in New Hampshire. His firm, BCAS, offers a comprehensive range of services including estate planning, business exit strategies, and wealth management, with flexible fee structures such as hourly rates and asset-based fees, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned insight with diverse client services and an open-architecture investment approach.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $1,098,627
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John S
Series 63, Series 66
Rye Beach, NH
Merrill
John Smyth's extensive 23-year experience and Certified Exit Planning Advisor designation equip him to handle complex business succession planning in New Hampshire, especially for private business owners and founders. His role at Merrill, a large firm, and leadership of a dedicated intergenerational wealth planning team distinguish him from others, offering a comprehensive approach that includes legacy planning and coordination among stakeholders.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Edmund H
Series 63
Merrimack, NH
Advisory Services Network
Edmund Hilston Jr. brings 29 years of experience in business succession planning, wealth management, and equity compensation tax strategy, making him well-equipped to handle complex business transfers in New Hampshire. His firm, Advisory Services Network, manages $8.6 billion in assets and offers flexible fee structures including flat fees and hourly rates, which may appeal to clients seeking tailored financial planning and investment consulting services.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $826,033
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Robert O
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Stratham, NH
Edward Jones
Robert Ortins brings 25 years of experience in business succession planning, making him well-equipped to assist with transferring your business in New Hampshire. As a CFP®-certified advisor at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers comprehensive retirement and estate planning services, with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, providing seasoned guidance within a robust advisory network.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $246,728
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