Seasoned, 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're preparing to transfer your business to a new owner or family member, you need an advisor who understands the complexities of business succession planning. Without deep experience, it's easy to overlook tax implications or the timing that can affect your financial security.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they help you navigate capital gains, estate taxes, and other tax issues tied to succession.
- Ownership transition strategies. Ask how they balance your goals with the needs of successors to create a smooth handoff.
- Valuation expertise. Ensure they can guide you through valuing your business accurately to inform sale or transfer decisions.
- Long-term cash flow planning. Check how they model your income needs post-transition to maintain your lifestyle.
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 brings 51 years of experience in business succession planning, making him well-equipped to handle complex ownership transitions and tax considerations in Utah. Affiliated with the large firm Hornor, Townsend & Kent, he offers flat-fee and negotiated hourly pricing, serving a diverse client base including trusts and businesses, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller practices.
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, including tax implications and ownership transition strategies. Based in Payson, UT, she operates within Raymond James Financial, a large firm known for tailored financial planning and asset-allocation analysis, offering flat-fee and hourly pricing that may appeal to clients seeking transparent fee structures.
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 expertise in business succession planning make him well-equipped to handle the complexities of transferring business ownership in Utah. As a CFP®-certified advisor at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive wealth management approach with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Brett K
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Roy, UT
The Karras Company, Inc.
Brett Karras brings over 32 years of experience and specializes in business succession planning, retirement income strategy, and tax planning, making him well-equipped to handle complex ownership transitions in Utah. As a CFP®-certified independent advisor at The Karras Company, he offers flat-fee and hourly pricing, focusing on strategic asset allocation and diversified buy-and-hold portfolios, which may appeal to clients seeking personalized, research-backed wealth planning.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $1,474,852
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Michael M
Series 66
Bountiful, UT
Safe Bay Retirement Advisors
Michael Mysker brings 23 years of experience and a Series 66 designation to business succession planning, offering expertise in ownership considerations and retirement planning. As the sole advisor at Safe Bay Retirement Advisors in Bountiful, UT, he manages $12 million in assets with a 0.80% AUM fee, employing a mix of fundamental and technical analysis, which distinguishes his approach from others in the region.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $420,690
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