CFP®-certified, 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.
Owning a business in Rhode Island means you face unique financial decisions, from managing cash flow to planning for succession or sale. Without an advisor who understands these specific challenges, you might miss critical tax benefits or risk cash flow problems that could hurt your business.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which can help you navigate complex business and personal finance intersections.
- Cash flow integration. Ask how they incorporate your business income and expenses into your overall financial plan to avoid surprises.
- Succession planning insight. Confirm they can guide you through preparing your business for sale or transfer, not just investment advice.
- Tax strategy alignment. Look for advisors who coordinate business tax planning with your personal tax situation to optimize outcomes.
- Risk management focus. Check how they address business-related risks like liability, insurance, and contingency planning.
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's extensive 42 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to address complex business ownership financial needs in Rhode Island, including cash flow management and business exit strategies. At Fox Hill Wealth Management, she offers flat-fee financial planning and combines passive and active investment strategies, distinguishing her from others by providing tailored portfolios and consulting services for high-net-worth clients and pension plans.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $711,686
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Stephen R
CFP®, Series 66
Bristol, RI
Edward Jones
Stephen Randolph's 11 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the financial complexities faced by business owners in Rhode Island, including succession planning and retirement income strategy. Operating from Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive approach with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, serving intergenerational families and founders, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Susan G
CFP®, Series 65
Saunderstown, RI
South County Wealth Planning
Susan Gardiner's CFP® certification and six years of experience equip her to address the financial complexities faced by Rhode Island business owners, including cash flow integration and succession planning. As the sole advisor at South County Wealth Planning, she offers flat-fee and project-based financial planning, serving high-net-worth clients with a disciplined, tax-efficient investment approach, distinguishing her from advisors with broader client loads or different fee structures.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $881,497
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Jeffrey H
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63
Providence, RI
Citizens Private Wealth
Jeffrey Hanna's CFP® certification and decade of experience equip him to address the financial complexities faced by Rhode Island business owners, including retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k), and general tax planning. His role at Citizens Private Wealth, serving high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee and AUM-based fee structure, distinguishes him by combining independent advice with access to diverse investment and insurance services in Providence.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $6,371,049
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Eduardo B
CFP®, CFA®, Series 66
Providence, RI
Goal Wealth Advisory Group, LLC
Eduardo Borges is well-equipped to assist business owners in Rhode Island with his expertise in business ownership considerations, exit strategies, and cash flow management, supported by his CFP® and CFA® credentials and nine years of experience. Unlike some advisors, he offers flat-fee financial planning and employs a primarily passive investment approach, serving high-net-worth clients independently from his Providence-based firm, Goal Wealth Advisory Group.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $499,794
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