Seasoned, family Business 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.
You might need a family business advisor if you're navigating ownership transitions, succession planning, or complex family dynamics affecting your business. Without focused expertise, advisors can overlook the unique challenges of balancing family relationships with business goals, leading to conflicts or missed opportunities. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you anticipate and manage these sensitive issues effectively.
- Succession planning insight. Ask how they approach passing leadership to the next generation while maintaining business stability.
- Family governance expertise. Confirm their strategies for managing family roles, communication, and decision-making structures.
- Conflict resolution skills. Inquire about their methods for addressing disputes that arise from overlapping family and business interests.
- Tax and legal coordination. Ensure they work closely with your tax and legal professionals to align business and family financial plans.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Edward B
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Garden City, NY
Merrill
Edward Blatz brings over 40 years of experience advising family businesses in New York, with specialties in wealth management, estate planning, and retirement income strategy. As a Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch, he collaborates closely with tax and legal professionals, offering a comprehensive approach. His large-firm background and focus on high net-worth families differentiate him from others by combining seasoned expertise with tailored financial solutions.
Experience: 41 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Frank M
Series 63, Series 65
Foster City, CA
IEQ Capital, LLC
Frank Mcfarland III's 30 years of experience and expertise in family business and retirement plans for business owners equip him to address complex family business needs, including succession planning and governance. Operating from a large firm that serves high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee structure, he offers access to alternative investments and personalized portfolio management, distinguishing him from advisors focused on smaller firms or traditional investment approaches.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $24,582,290
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Jason L
CFP®, Series 66
Huntsville, AL
Keel Point, LLC
Jason Landers brings 23 years of experience and CFP® certification, specializing in family business and wealth management, which suits complex family business needs. Operating from Huntsville, AL, he offers flat-fee financial planning and family office services, serving high-net-worth clients with a team-driven investment approach, differentiating him from advisors focused solely on New York-based family businesses.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $2,077,395
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William K
CFA®, Series 63
Norwalk, CT
Riskbridge Advisors, LLC
William Kennedy Jr. brings 26 years of experience and specializes in family business, business exit strategies, and tax-loss harvesting, making him well-equipped to handle complex family business needs in New York. His firm, RiskBridge Advisors, offers flat-fee family office solutions and focuses on risk allocation with volatility-targeted portfolios, distinguishing him with a quantitative and qualitative investment approach and a broad client base including family offices and institutions.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $1,604,025
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Eddison M
Series 63, Series 65
Plymouth, MI
B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc.
Eddison Millington II brings 28 years of experience and specializes in family business and business succession planning, which are crucial for managing ownership transitions and family dynamics. Operating from Plymouth, MI, he offers flat-fee financial planning and discretionary portfolio management through Pinnacle Wealth Management Group, which emphasizes strategic asset allocation and coordination with outside professionals, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on New York-based clients.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $398,069
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