CFP®-certified, business succession planning financial advisors in New York
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 passing it on or selling it, you need a business succession planning advisor who understands the tax and legal pitfalls that can erode your legacy. A common mistake is underestimating how estate tax cliffs can trigger unexpectedly large tax bills just above exemption limits.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax and estate issues relevant to business owners.
- Estate tax cliff awareness. Ask how they help you avoid sudden tax jumps that can reduce your heirs' inheritance.
- Ownership transition strategies. Confirm they discuss options like gifting, selling, or trusts tailored to your business structure.
- Coordination with legal counsel. Effective succession plans require teamwork; check how they collaborate with your attorney.
- Cash flow impact. Understand how succession choices affect your ongoing income and business operations.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kristopher S
CFP®, Series 66
Staten Island, NY
Edward Jones
Kristopher Sykes specializes in business succession planning and retirement plans for business owners, supported by his CFP® certification and nine years of industry experience. Based in Staten Island with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive approach including wealth management and estate planning guidance, with a program fee up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Joshua D
CFP®, Series 66
Amherst, NY
Lincoln Investment
Joshua Denz is equipped to assist with business succession planning in New York, leveraging his CFP® certification and expertise in estate planning and retirement plans for business owners. Working at Lincoln Investment, a large firm managing $22.9 billion in assets, he offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning services, focusing on educators and self-employed clients, which may provide tailored strategies compared to other advisors in the area.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $157,266
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Matthew H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Orchard Park, NY
Moldenhauer & Associates
Matthew Hayes offers expertise in business succession planning with CFP® certification and six years of experience, making him well-equipped to address tax and estate issues for business owners. His firm supports independent advisors with flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly rates, and he brings additional strengths in wealth management and retirement income strategy, distinguishing him from others in the New York area.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $662,170
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Robert V
CFP®
Tarrytown, NY
Citizens Private Wealth
Robert Varriano's CFP® certification and eight years of experience equip him to handle business succession planning with a focus on tax and estate considerations for business owners in New York. His affiliation with Citizens Private Wealth, which serves high-net-worth clients through a long-term asset allocation strategy and offers negotiated flat fees for business consulting, distinguishes him from others by combining personalized fee structures with comprehensive wealth management services.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $6,371,049
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Benjamin R
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63
Rye Brook, NY
Beacon Financial Advisors
Benjamin Robins specializes in business succession planning and retirement income strategy, supported by his CFP® and CFA® designations and nine years of experience. Operating from Rye Brook, NY, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves high-net-worth clients through Beacon Financial Advisors, an independent firm known for combining active and passive asset management with a multi-step planning process.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $4,464,655
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