Large-firm, business succession planning financial advisors in West Palm Beach, FL
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 family member, partner, or buyer, you need an advisor who understands the full process beyond just valuation. A common mistake is overlooking how tax implications and ownership transitions affect your long-term financial security.
- Federal tax focus. Since Florida has no state income tax, ask how they plan around federal taxes, property taxes, and sales taxes that impact your succession.
- Ownership transition strategy. Confirm they can guide you through structuring ownership changes to protect your wealth and business continuity.
- Homestead protection awareness. Florida's strong homestead laws affect asset protection; see how they incorporate this into your succession plan.
- Large-firm resources. Advisors here have access to extensive teams and services, which can support complex succession scenarios with specialized expertise.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Dean M
Series 66
Boca Raton, FL
Equitable Advisors
Dean Maragos specializes in business succession planning and wealth management at Edward Jones, a large firm with over $1 trillion in assets under management, providing access to extensive resources for complex transitions. With a Series 66 designation and experience across multiple industries, he offers tailored strategies including retirement plans for business owners, supported by a fee structure up to 1.35% annually.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $609,299
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Brian R
ChFC®, Series 66
West Palm Beach, FL
Raymond James Financial
Brian Rapp specializes in business succession planning within a large firm environment in West Palm Beach, offering flat-fee and hourly fee structures that provide flexible cost options. With five years of experience and a Series 66 license, he supports diverse clients including founders and retirees, leveraging Raymond James Financial's extensive resources and proprietary research to guide ownership transitions and tax considerations effectively.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Salvatore T
Series 63, Series 65
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Merrill
Salvatore Tiano offers extensive expertise in business succession planning within a large-firm setting, leveraging 36 years of experience and a background as a founder and business owner. His approach integrates wealth management and estate planning, supported by Merrill's broad resources, and he serves established professionals and intergenerational families near West Palm Beach, FL, with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $860,085
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