CFP®-certified, business ownership considerations financial advisors in Vermont
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 or are planning to start one, you need an advisor who understands how your business decisions affect your personal finances and long-term goals. Without this insight, you might miss tax-saving opportunities or risk cash flow problems that could impact both your business and personal life. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which helps them navigate complex business and personal finance intersections.
- Business and personal finance integration. Ask how they balance your business cash flow needs with your personal financial goals to avoid surprises.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider how business income, expenses, and ownership changes affect your overall tax situation.
- Succession and exit planning. Inquire about their approach to planning for selling or passing on your business while protecting your financial future.
- Risk management focus. Check how they evaluate insurance and liability risks unique to business owners and incorporate them into your plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Lester S
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63
Boston, MA
Citizens Private Wealth
Lester Satlow's expertise in business ownership considerations and retirement plans for business owners, combined with his CFP® and CFA® certifications, equips him to address the financial complexities faced by business owners in Vermont. Operating from Boston with Citizens Private Wealth, he offers flat-fee and AUM-based services, focusing on high-net-worth clients and integrating tax planning and wealth management, which distinguishes him from advisors with narrower scopes or different fee structures.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $6,371,049
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Becky W
CFP®, CAP®
Burlington, VT
Oak Maple Finance, LLC
Becky Walsh is well-equipped to assist business owners in Vermont with her CFP® certification and 18 years of experience, focusing on business ownership considerations and charitable giving. She offers a flat-fee structure and serves high-net-worth clients, which may appeal to millennial entrepreneurs seeking transparent pricing. Her independent practice and personal entrepreneurial background, combined with a unique approach influenced by her classical music training, differentiate her from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $1,713,850
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David G
CFP®, Series 66
Barre, VT
Edward Jones
David Gold's CFP® certification and 11 years of experience equip him to address the financial complexities business owners face in Vermont, including tax impacts and succession planning. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large firm serving over four million clients, he offers wealth management and values-based investing, with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him through broad resources and a focus on integrating business and personal financial goals.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $246,728
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William W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
South Burlington, VT
Quantum Leap Capital, LLC
William Walsh's extensive 27 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial needs of Vermont business owners, including integrating business and personal finances and succession planning. Operating independently at Quantum Leap Capital, he offers flexible fee structures such as flat fees and monthly business planning charges, serving a diverse clientele with customized portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $361,987
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