Top business ownership considerations financial advisors in Salisbury, MD
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 start one, you need an advisor who understands the unique financial challenges that come with business ownership. A common mistake is treating your business finances separately from your personal financial goals, which can lead to missed opportunities or unexpected tax burdens.
- Estate and inheritance tax expertise. Maryland has both estate and inheritance taxes; ask how they help you plan to minimize these costs.
- Business and personal integration. Confirm how they coordinate your business cash flow with your personal financial needs and goals.
- Succession planning insight. Find out how they approach preparing your business for sale or transfer to heirs.
- Risk management focus. Ask about strategies they recommend to protect your business assets and income streams.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Herley G
Series 63, Series 66
Seaford, DE
Thrivent Investment Management
Herley Gaston specializes in business ownership considerations and operates from Seaford, DE, near Salisbury, MD, offering expertise through Thrivent Investment Management, a large firm known for dedicated planning services. With Series 63 and 66 licenses and a holistic, goal-based approach, Gaston integrates business and personal financial planning, distinguishing him from advisors with longer tenure but less firm support.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $162,801
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Chad C
Series 63, Series 65
Salisbury, MD
Merrill
Chad Clark's 18 years at Merrill in Salisbury, MD, equip him to address business ownership considerations, including estate planning and business exit strategies. His experience advising both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations on retirement plans and fiduciary duties, combined with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies, distinguishes him among large-firm advisors serving mid-career professionals and business owners.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Sarah E
CFP®, Series 66
Salisbury, MD
Edward Jones
Sarah Edwards specializes in business ownership considerations and succession planning, making her well-suited to address the financial complexities faced by business owners in Salisbury, MD. As a CFP®-certified advisor at Edward Jones, a large full-service firm, she offers integrated estate planning and retirement solutions with a program fee up to 1.35% annually, supporting intergenerational families and founders alike.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $246,728
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William S
Series 63, Series 65
Salisbury, MD
Tlg Advisors, Inc.
William Staples in Salisbury, MD, specializes in business ownership considerations and general estate planning guidance, supported by 24 years of industry experience and Series 63 and 65 designations. Operating within TLG Advisors, Inc., a large firm managing $2 billion in assets, he offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, blending fundamental analysis with Modern Portfolio Theory, which may appeal to business owners seeking integrated financial and estate planning services.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $430,112
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