Top business succession planning financial advisors working with high-net-worth individuals 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 own a business and are thinking about how to pass it on, you need an advisor who understands the unique challenges of business succession planning. A common mistake is treating succession as a simple sale rather than a complex process involving tax, family, and operational issues.
- Tax impact awareness. Oregon has no sales tax but higher income taxes; ask how they plan to minimize tax burdens during succession.
- Family dynamics insight. Confirm how they handle sensitive conversations and conflicts that often arise when transferring business ownership.
- Long-term operational planning. Look for advisors who consider how the business will run smoothly after you step away, not just the transfer of ownership.
- High-net-worth experience. Since these advisors serve clients with significant assets, ask how they integrate succession planning with your broader wealth management goals.
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 specializes in business succession planning for high-net-worth clients in Oregon, bringing 23 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She offers a flat-fee structure with a one-time financial planning setup fee starting at $2,500, and her firm manages over $638 million in assets, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside comprehensive financial planning.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $2,974,144
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Timothy D
CFP®, Series 63
Boston, MA
SVB Wealth
Timothy Davis specializes in business succession planning and business sale tax planning, making him well-equipped to address the complex tax and operational challenges involved in passing on a business. Based in Boston but affiliated with SVB Wealth, he serves high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee structure and offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, providing a comprehensive approach that integrates succession with broader wealth management goals.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $2,365,410
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Michael S
CFA®, Series 63
Bend, OR
Waverly Advisors, LLC
Michael Stalker specializes in business succession planning for high-net-worth clients in Oregon, leveraging 28 years of experience and CFA® credentials to address complex tax, family, and operational issues. Located in Bend, OR, he offers conservative, risk-managed investment strategies and family business consulting, with flexible fee options including a $19,000 annual minimum and hourly rates, distinguishing him through personalized, comprehensive wealth management services.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $1,639,930
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