Top multi-generational wealth transfer financial advisors in Vienna, WV

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.

You might need a multi-generational wealth transfer advisor if you're planning to pass assets to children or grandchildren and want to avoid common pitfalls like unintended tax burdens or family disputes. Without focused expertise, it's easy to overlook how gifts and inheritances affect each generation differently.

  • Family dynamics insight. Ask how they navigate sensitive conversations and balance interests across multiple generations.
  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm they understand estate and gift tax rules that can vary by state and affect your transfer strategy.
  • Legacy goal alignment. See how they help translate your values into plans that endure beyond your lifetime.
  • Asset protection strategies. Inquire about methods to safeguard wealth from creditors or divorce while keeping it accessible to heirs.

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Joseph S

Series 66

Vienna, WV

Edward Jones

Joseph Stoltzfus is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at Global Cooling, Inc. from 2016 to 2019. His credentials include the Series 66 designation. His wife operates a sewing business called Hopefully Hooked, which sells scrub hats. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment options under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Business ownership considerations Wealth management General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Financial Professional Newlywed/Engaged Young Professionals
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Melanie H

CFP®, Series 66

Vienna, WV

Hazlett, Burt & Watson, Inc.

Melanie Herbst is a CFP® certificant with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hazlett, Burt & Watson, Inc. since 2017. Prior to joining Hazlett, Burt & Watson, she worked at Edward Jones from 2014 to 2017. Hazlett, Burt & Watson’s division, Security Capital Management, provides customized investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a documented investment process focused on asset allocation and offers a range of account programs and advisory services across traditional and alternative asset classes.

Wealth management Income planning Real estate investing
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Robert S

Series 63

Vienna, WV

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Robert Snider is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Vienna, WV, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Co. and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, and previously at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning as annual collaborative engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

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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Bryce G

Series 66

Parkersburg, WV

Raymond James Financial

Bryce Gandee is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Fouss & Fouss LLC and various positions outside the financial sector, including work in engineering and academia. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using advanced analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through specialized affiliations.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael S

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 65, Series 63

Vienna, WV

Commonwealth Financial Services

Michael Seese is a CFP® and ChFC® with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Services since 2003 and previously held roles at LPL Financial, Securities America, Inc., and Arbor Point Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on several boards including a local bank, a credit union, and the WVU at Parkersburg Foundation, and is involved in a local sports recreation center. Commonwealth Financial Services is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement advisory services, and lending solutions, utilizing a range of investment strategies and third-party manager options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kayla S

Series 65, Series 63

Warwick, RI

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Kayla Santos is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at MetLife Securities and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to her advisory work, she operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved tools to develop collaborative, goal-oriented financial plans.

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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Deborah E

Series 63, Series 66

Cape Girardeau, MO

Edward Jones

Deborah Etherton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cape Girardeau, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

George B

Series 66

Austin, TX

Merrill

George Bonikos is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping clients build, manage, and optimize their wealth through clear and disciplined strategies tailored to their goals. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. George's approach is rooted in curiosity, discipline, and a drive for continuous improvement. He aims to be a trusted partner for clients navigating complex financial decisions and planning for their financial futures. George holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Hunter College and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he enjoys adventure sports, camping, chess, cooking, fishing, hiking, music, reading, rock climbing, and spending time with his family.

Wealth management General retirement planning Retirement income strategy
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Carson L

CFP®, Series 66

Greenville, RI

Kintra Wealth, LLC

Carson Leydecker is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Kintra Wealth, LLC. He has held positions at Kintra Wealth and Mutual Securities, Inc. since 2026 and previously worked at Loring Advisory Group and Commonwealth Financial Network. Kintra Wealth serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, foundations, pension plans, and corporations, providing wealth management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and portfolio management. The firm combines client interviews and document review with model-driven asset allocation and fundamental security analysis to implement tax-efficient investment strategies on a household basis.

Business exit / sale strategy Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Taylor S

CFP®, Series 65

Chamblee, GA

Verisail Partners, LLC

Taylor Stanfill is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Veritas Planning Group since 2014 and is currently part of the Verisail Partners, LLC team in Chamblee, GA. Verisail Partners serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and other institutions with comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm employs a top-down, asset-allocation first approach, emphasizing a factor-based framework informed by the Fama-French three-factor model, and manages portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Multi-generational wealth transfer College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Factor investing / smart beta Founder/Business Owner Retired

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