Large-firm, business succession planning financial advisors in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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 family, you need an advisor who understands the complexities beyond just valuation. Without specialized guidance, you might overlook tax implications or succession timing that can jeopardize your financial goals. Large-firm advisors often bring extensive resources and teams to handle multifaceted planning.
- Tax-aware planning. Florida has no state income tax, but federal taxes and property taxes still impact succession; ask how they navigate these layers.
- Succession timing. Confirm how they help you decide the best moment to transition ownership to maximize value and minimize disruption.
- Family dynamics. Business succession often involves family; check how they address potential conflicts and align interests.
- Integration with estate plans. Ensure they coordinate your business transfer with your broader estate and wealth transfer strategies.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Dean M
Series 66
Boca Raton, FL
Equitable Advisors
Dean Maragos specializes in business succession planning and wealth management at Edward Jones, a large firm with over $1 trillion in assets and extensive resources. His experience includes retirement plans for business owners and estate planning guidance, supported by a Series 66 designation and prior roles at Merrill Lynch. His fee structure includes an annual program fee up to 1.35%, offering a comprehensive approach for business owners in Palm Beach Gardens.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $609,299
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Salvatore T
Series 63, Series 65
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Merrill
Salvatore Tiano offers extensive expertise in business succession planning within a large-firm setting in Palm Beach Gardens, leveraging 37 years of experience and a background as a founder and business owner. His approach integrates wealth management, family business considerations, and estate planning, supported by his leadership role at Merrill and personal insight into closely held businesses, distinguishing him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Thomas L
Series 66
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Lincoln Investment
Thomas Lavery specializes in business succession planning within a large firm setting in Palm Beach Gardens, leveraging 14 years of experience and a Series 66 credential. His firm, Lincoln Investment, offers flat-fee and asset-based fee structures, focusing on educators and business owners, and employs strategic investment approaches supported by an internal research team, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower client focuses or fee options.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $157,266
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