Top business succession planning financial advisors in Putnam, CT
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 ownership, you need an advisor who understands the complexities of timing and valuation to avoid costly mistakes. A common pitfall is underestimating tax implications and how they affect your personal and business finances.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they address estate and gift taxes, especially important in high-wealth areas like Putnam, CT.
- Valuation expertise. Ask how they determine your business's worth to ensure a fair and strategic succession plan.
- Transition timing. Inquire about their approach to scheduling ownership transfer to align with your financial and personal goals.
- Stakeholder coordination. Check how they manage communication and agreements among family members or partners involved in the succession.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kevin K
Series 63, Series 65
Johnston, RI
IP Financial Advisory Services LLC
Kevin Kelley brings 38 years of experience in business succession planning and related specialties like charitable giving and income planning, which can help navigate the complexities of transferring business ownership. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he serves individual retail clients and offers customized portfolio management, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on high-net-worth clients or traditional AUM fees.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $240,578
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Matthew S
Series 66
Worcester, MA
Merrill
Matthew Shiely offers extensive expertise in business succession planning, wealth management, and multi-generational wealth transfer, supported by 24 years of experience and leadership of a large advisory team at Merrill. His approach includes concentration-risk mitigation and tax-efficient investment planning, distinguishing him with a comprehensive strategy and a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, serving affluent families with a values-based focus.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Dennis A
Series 66
Auburn, MA
Edward Jones
Dennis Antonopoulos specializes in business succession planning and business ownership considerations, supported by 11 years of experience and a Series 66 designation. Operating from Edward Jones, a large firm with over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive range of advisory programs and serves diverse clients, including military and business founders, with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from advisors in smaller firms or with narrower focuses.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $246,728
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