Seasoned, business succession planning financial advisors in Oregon
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 new ownership or planning your exit strategy, you need an advisor who understands the complexities of business succession planning. A common mistake is overlooking the tax and legal implications that can significantly impact your financial outcome.
- Comprehensive transition planning. Look for advisors who consider both the financial and operational aspects of handing over your business.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they analyze how different succession options affect your personal and business tax liabilities.
- Stakeholder coordination. Ask how they manage communication and agreements among partners, family members, or buyers to avoid conflicts.
- Long-term legacy focus. Ensure they help you align your succession plan with your personal goals and the future of your business.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Michelle W
Series 66
Lake Oswego, OR
Allium Financial Advisors, LLC
Michelle Wanless brings 23 years of experience in business succession planning, making her well-equipped to guide Oregon business owners through complex transition and tax considerations. Operating independently at Allium Financial Advisors, LLC, she offers flat-fee planning and serves high-net-worth clients, with a firm managing over $638 million in assets, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside comprehensive financial consulting.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $2,974,144
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John N
Series 63, Series 65
Portland, OR
Raymond James Financial
John Nelson's 40 years of experience and focus on business succession planning make him well-equipped to guide Oregon business owners through complex transition strategies. Affiliated with Raymond James Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee and hourly planning services, he also brings expertise in cash flow and budgeting, serving a diverse client base including founders and retirees, which may provide broader insights compared to advisors with narrower specialties.
Experience: 41 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Steve J
CFP®, Series 63
Carlton, OR
Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC
Steve Johnson's 40 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle complex business succession planning in Oregon, addressing both financial and operational transition aspects. His firm, Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, offers flat-fee and negotiated hourly pricing, serving a diverse client base including trusts and businesses, with a focus on client-directed implementation and non-discretionary asset management, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive service models.
Experience: 41 years
Avg account: $294,061
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John C
Series 65
Tualatin, OR
Sound Investment Management Inc
John Child Jr. brings 30 years of experience in business succession planning, offering expertise in retirement plans for business owners and cash flow management, which is crucial for effective transition strategies in Oregon. His firm, Sound Investment Management Inc, serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and family trusts, employing a non-discretionary investment approach with flat-fee and hourly financial planning options, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or investment styles.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $1,825,000
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Jana B
CFP®, CFA®, Series 65, Series 63
Albany, OR
Edward Jones
Jana Basden's extensive 39 years of experience and CFP® and CFA® credentials equip her to handle complex business succession planning in Oregon, including tax and legal considerations. Working with Edward Jones, a large full-service firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, she offers a comprehensive approach with access to discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, differentiating her through both expertise and robust firm resources.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $246,728
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