CFP®-certified, business succession planning financial advisors in Utah
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 and are thinking about how to pass it on, you need an advisor who understands the complexities of business succession planning. Without this expertise, you might overlook tax implications or fail to align the plan with your personal and family goals. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which can help you navigate these challenges more confidently.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they address potential tax burdens during the transfer to avoid unexpected liabilities.
- Family dynamics insight. Confirm they consider your family relationships and communication to create a plan that minimizes conflict.
- Business valuation approach. Understand how they determine your business’s worth to ensure a fair and realistic succession plan.
- Contingency planning. Check if they prepare for unexpected events like disability or death to keep your business stable.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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James W
CFP®, Series 63
Holladay, UT
Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC
James Woodall's extensive 51 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle the complexities of business succession planning in Utah effectively. Affiliated with the large firm Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, he offers flat-fee and negotiated hourly pricing, serving a diverse client base including businesses and trusts, which may provide broader resources and tailored strategies compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 51 years
Avg account: $294,061
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Cheri M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Payson, UT
Raymond James Financial
Cheri Measom's 26 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to handle the complexities of business succession planning in Utah, including tax implications and family dynamics. Working with Raymond James Financial, a large firm known for tailored financial planning and asset-allocation analysis, she offers flat-fee and hourly fee structures, which may provide flexible options compared to other advisors in the area.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Marcus J
CFP®, Series 63
Sandy, UT
Edward Jones
Marcus Johnson's extensive 28 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle the complexities of business succession planning in Utah, including tax implications and family dynamics. As a seasoned advisor at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive wealth management approach with a program fee up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from others by combining deep expertise with robust firm resources.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Brian B
CFP®, Series 66
Salt Lake City, UT
CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC
Brian Bevan's 17 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle business succession planning with a focus on tax, estate, and insurance coordination. Based in Salt Lake City with CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, he offers flat-fee services tailored to business owners and executives, distinguishing him through integrated wealth management and a strategic asset allocation approach using mutual funds and ETFs.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $1,730,668
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Douglas P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Logan, UT
Adams Wealth Advisors
Douglas Peterson's CFP® certification and decade of experience equip him to handle the complexities of business succession planning in Utah, including tax implications and family dynamics. As an independent advisor at Adams Wealth Advisors, he offers negotiable fee structures and integrates active portfolio management with alternative investments, providing a comprehensive approach compared to others who may focus solely on succession planning.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $702,042
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