Seasoned, business succession planning financial advisors in Ogden, UT
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 a family member or sell it, you need an advisor who understands the complexities of business succession planning. Without deep experience, it's easy to overlook tax implications or the timing that can affect your financial security.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they help minimize taxes during ownership transfer, including potential capital gains and estate taxes.
- Family dynamics navigation. Confirm their approach to managing family relationships and conflicts that can arise during succession.
- Exit strategy timing. Inquire about how they determine the best time to transition ownership to align with your personal and business goals.
- Legacy preservation. See if they consider how to maintain your business’s values and culture through the succession process.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Michael M
Series 66
Bountiful, UT
Safe Bay Retirement Advisors
Michael Mysker brings 23 years of experience in business succession planning, with a focus on business ownership considerations and general retirement planning. As an independent advisor leading Safe Bay Retirement Advisors since 2011, he serves individual and high-net-worth clients with a 0.80% AUM fee, employing a mix of fundamental and technical analysis including options strategies, which may offer nuanced approaches to succession timing and tax impact.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $420,690
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John S
ChFC®, Series 63
Ogden, UT
Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC
John Stevens brings 52 years of experience in business succession planning and wealth management, operating in Ogden, UT with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, a large firm known for client-directed advisory services. His flat-fee and negotiable hourly fee structures, combined with expertise in retirement plan consulting, distinguish him from other seasoned advisors in the area.
Experience: 52 years
Avg account: $294,061
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Boyd H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Roy, UT
The Karras Company, Inc.
Boyd Hansen's 42 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle complex business succession planning, including tax strategies and legacy preservation. Based in Roy, UT, he offers flat-fee and hourly pricing through The Karras Company, which serves diverse clients with strategic asset allocation and diversified portfolios, distinguishing him from others by combining deep expertise with flexible fee options.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $1,474,852
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James S
Series 63, Series 66
Ogden, UT
Ameriprise
James Smith's 22 years of experience and focus on business succession planning make him well-equipped to handle complex ownership transitions in Ogden, UT. Operating within Raymond James Financial, a large firm known for advisory and implementation-support services, he offers flat-fee and hourly planning options, serving a diverse client base including business owners and retirees.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $471,167
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