Seasoned, business succession planning financial advisors in Texas City, TX
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 planning to transfer your business to new ownership, you need an advisor who understands the full process, not just the sale price. Without deep experience, it's easy to overlook tax impacts and operational continuity that can affect your financial future. Seasoned advisors bring years of experience navigating these complex transitions, helping you avoid common pitfalls.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they model federal income, property, and sales taxes in your succession plan, especially since Texas has no state income tax but significant property taxes.
- Continuity planning. Ask how they ensure your business keeps running smoothly during and after the transition.
- Valuation insight. Look for advisors who consider more than just market value, including your business’s unique assets and liabilities.
- Stakeholder coordination. Check how they work with your legal, tax, and operational teams to align all parts of the succession process.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Elizabeth K
Series 63, Series 66
Santa Fe, TX
Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC
Elizabeth Kassen brings 22 years of experience in business succession planning and wealth management, offering flat-fee and negotiated hourly services through Hornor, Townsend & Kent, a large firm known for client-directed implementation. Unlike some advisors, she combines deep industry knowledge with a focus on non-discretionary asset management and serves a diverse client base including trusts and charitable organizations.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $294,061
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Cynthia K
Series 66
Houston, TX
Merrill
Cynthia Kelley brings 24 years of experience in business succession planning and wealth management, making her well-equipped to handle complex transitions in Texas City, TX. As a Vice President at Merrill, a large firm, she offers a 1.10% AUM fee structure and specializes in multi-generational wealth transfer and women's finance, providing a broad perspective beyond succession planning.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Susan H
Series 63, Series 65
Galveston, TX
Raymond James Financial
Susan Hill's 32 years of experience and expertise in business succession planning make her well-equipped to handle complex transitions in Texas City, TX. Affiliated with Raymond James Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee and hourly fee structures, she serves a diverse client base including business owners and retirees, providing comprehensive planning and investment consulting without discretionary management.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $700,796
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