Top business ownership considerations financial advisors in Rhode Island
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 or are planning to buy or sell one, you need an advisor who understands how business decisions affect your personal finances. A common mistake is treating your business and personal money as separate, missing opportunities to optimize both together.
- Integrated financial planning. Look for advisors who consider your business cash flow alongside your personal goals, not just your personal investments.
- Exit strategy insight. Ask how they help plan for selling or transferring your business to maximize your financial outcome.
- Tax implications. Confirm they understand how business ownership impacts your taxes and can coordinate strategies accordingly.
- Risk management. Check if they address business-related risks like liability and insurance as part of your overall financial plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Carolann B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Newport, RI
Fox Hill Wealth Management
Carolann Brown specializes in business ownership considerations, including exit strategies and cash flow budgeting, making her well-suited for Rhode Island business owners seeking integrated financial planning. With over 42 years of experience and CFP® certification, she offers flat-fee financial planning through Fox Hill Wealth Management, an independent firm blending passive and active investment strategies, which may appeal to clients desiring customized portfolios and comprehensive risk management.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $711,686
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Stephen R
CFP®, Series 66
Bristol, RI
Edward Jones
Stephen Randolph specializes in business ownership considerations and succession planning, making him well-suited to address the financial complexities of owning or selling a business in Rhode Island. As a CFP® with 11 years of experience at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers integrated planning and a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, providing access to diverse advisory strategies and multi-generational wealth transfer expertise.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Libardo D
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Barrington, RI
Thrivent Investment Management
Libardo De La Torre specializes in business ownership considerations, making him well-suited to address the financial complexities of owning or selling a business in Rhode Island. With 26 years of experience at Thrivent Investment Management, a large firm offering integrated planning and managed accounts through a consolidated billing system, he provides a comprehensive approach that combines business and personal financial strategies effectively.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $162,801
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Susan G
CFP®, Series 65
Saunderstown, RI
South County Wealth Planning
Susan Gardiner specializes in business ownership considerations, integrating business cash flow with personal financial goals, which is crucial for Rhode Island business owners. Her firm offers a disciplined, long-term investment approach with strategic asset allocation and tax efficiency, and she provides flat-fee and project-based financial planning, serving high-net-worth clients independently, distinguishing her from advisors with different fee structures or less focus on integrated planning.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $881,497
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Gary G
Series 66
Johnston, RI
Citizens Private Wealth
Gary Grigorian specializes in business ownership considerations and retirement plans for business owners, making him well-equipped to address the financial complexities of owning a business in Rhode Island. With 21 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, he offers flat-fee and AUM-based services through Citizens Private Wealth, which serves high-net-worth clients and provides integrated investment advisory and insurance solutions.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $6,371,049
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