CFP®-certified, business succession planning financial advisors in Niles, MI
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 new ownership or family, you need an advisor who understands the full process from valuation to transition. A common mistake is underestimating how retirement and pension plans affect the timing and structure of your succession.
- Pension impact insight. Ask how they incorporate your pension and retirement benefits into the succession plan, especially given local industry specifics.
- Valuation approach. Confirm they use methods that reflect your business's unique market and financial position, not just generic formulas.
- Transition timing. Discuss how they help align the sale or transfer with your personal retirement goals and cash flow needs.
- Family dynamics navigation. Check how they handle complex family relationships to minimize conflicts during ownership changes.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jennifer S
CFP®, Series 66
Niles, MI
Edward Jones
Jennifer Salmon's 17 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to guide business owners in Niles, MI through complex succession planning, including valuation and transition timing. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, she offers a comprehensive wealth management approach with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing her from smaller local advisors.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Steven S
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
South Bend, IN
Raymond James Financial
Steven Spivey is equipped to assist with business succession planning, leveraging his CFP® and ChFC® credentials and 17 years of experience, including expertise in cash flow and budgeting. Based in South Bend, IN, he operates within Raymond James Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee and hourly pricing, serving diverse clients from individual investors to pension plans, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller local advisors.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Ashok S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Elkhart, IN
Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC
Ashok Sanghavi's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle business succession planning with a focus on retirement plan consulting, supported by his role at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, a large firm offering flat-fee and hourly fee structures. His background in insurance and wealth management, combined with a client-directed, non-discretionary investment approach, distinguishes him from advisors primarily focused on smaller firms or discretionary management.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $294,061
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