Independent, business succession planning financial advisors in New Mexico
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 ownership, whether to family or partners, you need an advisor who understands the complexities of business succession planning. Without this expertise, you risk undervaluing your business or creating tax pitfalls that could cost you and your successors.
- Valuation insight. Confirm how they approach business valuation to ensure your company’s worth is accurately reflected in the succession plan.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they help minimize tax liabilities during ownership transfer, including estate and gift tax considerations.
- Transition timing. Discuss how they plan the timing of succession steps to align with your personal and business goals.
- Stakeholder coordination. Check how they manage communication and agreements among family members, partners, and other stakeholders to avoid conflicts.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Robert M
CFP®, Series 63
Boca Raton, FL
ValMark Advisers, Inc.
Robert Miller's extensive 34-year experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle complex business succession planning, including valuation and tax considerations. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he offers personalized financial planning through ValMark Advisers, which serves a diverse client base with goal-based, multi-asset investment strategies, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on local New Mexico markets.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $554,438
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Ivona K
Series 66
San Antonio, TX
Frost Investment Services
Ivona Kostulak's 24 years of experience and expertise in business succession planning, combined with her Series 66 designation, equip her to handle complex ownership transfers effectively. Operating from Frost Investment Services, she offers discretionary portfolio management and integrates tax and ESG overlay services, distinguishing her through a comprehensive approach that includes retirement income strategy and estate planning guidance, suitable for business owners and executives.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $708,997
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Seth F
Series 63, Series 65
Honolulu, HI
Advisory Services Network
Seth Flure specializes in business succession planning and equity compensation tax strategy, which suits owners preparing to transfer business ownership. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he offers flexible pricing from fixed plans to hourly and monthly subscriptions, differentiating him from others by combining expertise in wealth management and experience with diverse industries, despite being based in Honolulu rather than New Mexico.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $826,033
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Melissa N
CFP®, Series 65
Albuquerque, NM
CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC
Melissa Nunez specializes in business succession planning in New Mexico, offering flat-fee services tailored to various complexities, from basic plans to complex estate planning. With 14 years of experience and CFP® certification, she works at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, which supports clients with integrated wealth, tax, estate, and insurance planning, emphasizing strategic asset allocation through model portfolios. This combination provides a comprehensive approach compared to advisors with narrower focuses or different fee structures.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $1,730,668
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Richard J
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Albuquerque, NM
Jackson & Associates, Inc.
Richard Jackson specializes in business succession planning in New Mexico, offering expertise in retirement plans for business owners and charitable giving. With 14 years of experience and CFP® certification, he provides flat-fee financial planning starting at $5,000, serving high-net-worth clients independently. His firm supports small businesses and trusts with diversified portfolios and fiduciary services, distinguishing him through comprehensive retirement plan advisory and insurance product knowledge.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $1,162,941
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