Top business succession planning financial advisors in Plattsburgh, NY

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. A common mistake is underestimating the tax impact, especially the estate tax cliff that can trigger large bills just above exemption limits.

  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm the advisor knows how to navigate estate tax cliffs to avoid unexpected liabilities.
  • Ownership transition strategies. Ask how they handle ownership changes to keep your business operational and financially sound.
  • Family dynamics management. Effective succession planning considers family relationships and potential conflicts; see how they address this.
  • Valuation expertise. Understanding your business's worth is key; inquire about their approach to accurate and fair valuation.

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James B

Series 63, Series 66

Plattsburgh, NY

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

James Barcomb is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cantella & Co., Inc., IC Advisory Services Inc, and The Investment Center, Inc. Barcomb serves as Vice President and board member of the Plattsburgh Housing Authority and is also a board member of Hospice of the North Country. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment strategies through independent Financial Professionals, with access to proprietary and third-party models, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Nicole P

Series 63, Series 65

Plattsburgh, NY

Cetera

Nicole Parker is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 17 years before joining Cetera in 2024. Outside of financial advising, she owns and operates Parker Sealcoat & Striping, LLC, a family-owned seasonal business, and serves as an elected board member of the West Bay Plaza Condo Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ian B

Series 66

Plattsburgh, NY

Sanctuary Advisors, LLC

Ian Brockhouse is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Raymond James Financial Services prior to joining Sanctuary Advisors. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a network of over 400 independent advisers and offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to various managed account platforms, employing a range of analytical approaches and acting as a fiduciary under written agreements.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting General retirement planning
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Jared B

Series 66

Plattsburgh, NY

LPL Financial

Jared Burns is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously with IC Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Burns serves on the boards of two nonprofit organizations in Plattsburgh, NY, and volunteers with the local Rotary Club. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management options, leveraging both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jonathan S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Plattsburgh, NY

Raymond James Financial

Jonathan Schneiderman is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Raymond James Financial. He has worked with Raymond James since 2004 and was previously employed at KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. from 1999 to 2004. Schneiderman is also the owner of Adirondack Wealth Management, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains unique affiliations that enhance its municipal and public finance capabilities.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran financial advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management and operated Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, manager search, and tax-lot accounting services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael I

Series 63, Series 65

Livingston, NJ

Raymond James Financial

Michael Ipp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and serves as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeffrey M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Greenville, DE

Investment Management & Planning LLC

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Investment Management & Planning LLC and LPL Financial since 2010, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm constructs tailored portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities, employing fundamental analysis and continuous supervision, and operates as both a wrap program sponsor and affiliated registered representatives of LPL Financial.

General retirement planning Business succession planning Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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Patrick F

Series 66

New Market, MD

Intentional

Patrick Ferguson is a financial advisor at Intentional with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Commonwealth Financial Network, and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed agent involved in the sales of fixed and traditional insurance products. Intentional provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers pension consulting, estate planning support, business exit planning, and due diligence on alternative investments, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and economic analysis within a fiduciary framework.

Business exit / sale strategy Multi-generational wealth transfer Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner
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Jerald L

Series 63

San Antonio, TX

Frost Investment Services

Jerald Liesman is a financial advisor at Frost Investment Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Frost Brokerage Services, Inc. and Frost Bank since 1993 and 1987, respectively. Frost Investment Services is a retail-focused, SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and managed account programs that integrate model portfolios from its affiliate with third-party managers, utilizing a research-driven investment process and providing optional tax and ESG overlay services.

Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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