CFP®-certified, business succession planning financial advisors in Washington, DC
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 ownership or retire soon, you need an advisor who understands the unique challenges of business succession planning. A common mistake is overlooking how local tax rules and government benefits affect your transition, which can lead to unexpected costs or missed opportunities. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including the complexities of business succession.
- Government benefits coordination. Ask how they integrate federal workforce pensions and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) rollovers into your succession plan.
- Local tax expertise. Confirm they account for Washington, DC's separate estate tax with its lower exemption threshold.
- Firm transition strategies. Inquire about their approach to balancing business valuation, tax impact, and timing for ownership transfer.
- Retirement and succession link. See how they align your retirement goals with the business exit plan to avoid cash flow gaps.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Michael D
CFP®, Series 66
Alexandria, VA
Advisory Services Network
Michael Duprey's 24 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle business succession planning with a focus on wealth management and equity compensation tax strategy. Based in nearby Alexandria, VA, he offers flat-fee financial planning and investment consulting through Advisory Services Network, a firm managing $8.6 billion in assets and serving diverse clients including corporations and retirement plans.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $826,033
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Chelsi D
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
Arlington, VA
Edward Jones
Chelsi Dildine's nine years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to address business succession planning challenges, including coordinating retirement goals with ownership transfer. Working at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, she offers access to diverse investment strategies and advisory services, differentiating her from advisors at smaller firms or with less extensive resources.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Natalie H
CFP®, Series 66
Silver Spring, MD
Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC
Natalie Hedrick's 13 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to handle business succession planning with a focus on wealth management. Based in Silver Spring, MD, she works at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, a large firm offering flat-fee and hourly consulting, serving diverse clients including businesses and retirement plans, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller local advisors.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $294,061
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Brian M
CFP®, Series 65
McLean, VA
West Financial Services, Inc.
Brian Mackin's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle business succession planning with a focus on stock option strategies and business ownership considerations. Operating from McLean, VA, he offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning through West Financial Services, a firm managing $2.57 billion with a long-term, diversified investment approach, catering to high-net-worth clients and businesses.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $2,850,991
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Ariel S
CFP®, Series 66
Avon, CT
Raymond James Financial
Ariel Stein's 11 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle business succession planning with attention to retirement and cash flow management. Based in Arlington, VA, he works with Raymond James Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee and hourly planning services, serving diverse clients including business owners and retirees, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller local advisors.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $700,796
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