Top business succession planning financial advisors in Springfield, MA

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 or retire, you need an advisor who understands the complexities of business succession planning. A common mistake is underestimating tax implications and the timing of ownership transfer, which can jeopardize your financial goals.

  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they navigate local taxes like the 'Millionaire's tax' that can add surtaxes on high income.
  • Ownership transition timing. Ask how they determine the best moment to transfer ownership to minimize disruption and maximize value.
  • Stakeholder coordination. Effective succession planning involves aligning interests of partners, family, and key employees; check how they manage these relationships.
  • Exit strategy options. Explore the variety of exit plans they recommend and how they tailor these to your business structure and personal goals.

Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.

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Sean C

Series 63, Series 65

Springfield, MA

USA 401k

Sean Curran is a financial advisor at USA 401k with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience at Lincoln Financial Securities and local government positions in Springfield and Washington. Outside of advising, Curran serves as a Springfield city councilor, practices law representing clients in real estate and misdemeanor motor vehicle cases, and works as a licensed real estate agent. USA 401k provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individuals and corporations, with a focus on 401(k) plan consulting. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory and a long-term investment approach, primarily investing in equities with diversification through fixed income and index funds.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Martin C

CFA®, Series 63

Springfield, MA

LPL Financial

Martin Cunningham is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at LPL Financial and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 13 years and at Wrp Investments, Inc. for one year. Outside of financial advising, he owns and manages a small pub in Springfield, MA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms to individuals and institutions. The firm supports a large network of advisors through advisory and brokerage services and provides access to various investment strategies and operational tools.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Springfield, MA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Tina Chandler is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at LPL Financial, National Planning Corporation, and Viscito Financial Services. In addition to her advisory role, she owns and operates a tax services firm, Tina M Chandler EA Inc, and is a licensed notary. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm provides tailored investment solutions through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

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

Series 66

Springfield, MA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Timothy Corwin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment advisory registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Kevin M

Series 63, Series 65

Springfield, MA

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Kevin Murray is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Springfield, MA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at MassMutual, TD Bank N.A., and Money Concepts Capital Corp, as well as operating a tax services business for 15 years. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative planning using firm-approved software and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning and estate settlement services.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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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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