CFP®-certified, family Business financial advisors in New Jersey
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.
You might need a family business advisor if you're navigating ownership transitions, succession planning, or balancing family dynamics with business goals. Without focused expertise, advisors can overlook the unique challenges of blending family relationships and business decisions, leading to conflicts or missed opportunities. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which supports their work with complex family business issues.
- Succession planning insight. Ask how they help prepare the next generation for leadership while maintaining business stability.
- Conflict management approach. Confirm how they address family disagreements that could impact business decisions.
- Tax and estate coordination. Look for advisors who integrate business tax strategies with personal estate planning for smooth wealth transfer.
- Governance structure guidance. Inquire about their experience setting up family councils or boards to formalize decision-making processes.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Lacy P
CFP®, Series 66
Frenchtown, NJ
Edward Jones
Lacy Phelps is equipped to assist family businesses in New Jersey with succession planning and multi-generational wealth transfer, backed by her CFP® certification and nine years of experience. Working at Edward Jones, a large firm with over $1 trillion in assets, she offers a comprehensive approach including charitable giving and ESG investing, with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing her from advisors at smaller firms or with narrower specialties.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Michael L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Red Bank, NJ
Shorehaven Wealth Partners, LLC
Michael Lombardi's 19 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial planning needs of family businesses in New Jersey, including succession planning and tax coordination. His firm, ShoreHaven Wealth Partners, serves high-net-worth clients with a goals-based approach and offers flat-fee financial planning, distinguishing him from advisors who may rely solely on asset-based fees or lack specialized retirement plan consulting expertise.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $1,327,172
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Christopher W
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Aurora, CO
Guardian Wealth Partners, LLC
Christopher Wiethe's 12 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address complex family business needs such as succession planning and conflict management. Operating from Aurora, CO, he offers flexible fee structures including flat fees and hourly rates, and his firm employs discretionary asset management with model portfolios, which may provide a more tailored investment approach compared to other advisors focused solely on New Jersey-based family businesses.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $476,011
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Robert S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Exton, PA
Comprehensive Financial Advisers
Robert Smith's 40 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex needs of family businesses, including succession planning and balancing family dynamics. Operating independently from Exton, PA, he offers personalized financial planning with a focus on downside risk management through diverse investment strategies, and charges $350 per hour, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or less extensive experience.
Experience: 41 years
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Chris S
CFP®, CFA®
Dedham, MA
Impact Advisors Group
Chris Steward's deep roots in a family-owned manufacturing business and his CFP® certification equip him to navigate the complexities of family business financial planning, including succession and governance. His extensive 14-year institutional investment experience, combined with a flat-fee and project-based pricing model, distinguishes him from others by offering sophisticated portfolio management alongside practical family business insights, all from his base in Dedham, MA.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $783,530
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