Flat-fee, business succession planning financial advisors in Wisconsin
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 complexities of business succession planning. Without careful planning, you risk undervaluing your business or creating tax burdens that could have been minimized. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know your costs upfront without surprises.
- Valuation insight. Confirm how they determine your business's worth, including intangible assets and market conditions.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they plan to reduce taxes during the ownership transfer, including estate and income tax considerations.
- Transition timing. Understand their approach to scheduling the succession to align with your retirement and financial goals.
- Stakeholder coordination. Check how they involve family members, partners, and legal professionals to ensure a smooth handoff.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kristy P
Series 63, Series 65
Onalaska, WI
ValMark Advisers, Inc.
Kristy Peters specializes in business succession planning with 24 years of experience, offering flat-fee arrangements negotiated between $50 and $50,000 or more, providing cost transparency for Wisconsin clients. She operates through ValMark Advisers, Inc., which supports diversified, goal-based portfolios using mutual funds and ETFs, and serves a broad client base including individuals and institutional clients, distinguishing her with a comprehensive investment approach and extensive industry background.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $554,438
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Craig P
Series 63, Series 65
Milwaukee, WI
Alliance Wealth Management Milwaukee, Inc.
Craig Pluta specializes in business succession planning with over 31 years of experience, offering flat fees up to $2,000 which provides cost transparency for clients in Wisconsin. His firm, Alliance Wealth Management Milwaukee, Inc., serves a diverse client base including trusts and corporations, and employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, distinguishing him from others by combining deep industry knowledge with a broad investment approach.
Experience: 32 years
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Adele H
Series 66
Osceola, WI
Raymond James Financial
Adele Hensley specializes in business succession planning with a flat-fee structure, providing clear upfront costs for clients in Wisconsin. Working at Raymond James Financial, a large firm known for tailored financial plans and comprehensive research, she also brings expertise in retirement planning and cash flow management, which can support a smooth transition aligned with your financial goals.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $700,796
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William L
CFP®, Series 66
Lake Geneva, WI
Form Wealth Advisors, LLC
William Lauderdale specializes in business succession planning in Wisconsin, offering flat-fee financial planning services ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 for short engagements and $1,000 per week for longer ones. His firm, Form Wealth Advisors, employs a rule-based investment process tailored to client goals and serves individuals, trusts, business entities, and retirement plans, providing a comprehensive approach that includes retirement income strategy and business ownership considerations.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $1,292,677
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Tatum U
CFP®, Series 66
Appleton, WI
CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC
Tatum Uecke specializes in business succession planning with a flat-fee structure, offering fixed fees ranging from $500 to over $10,000 depending on plan complexity, which suits business owners in Wisconsin preparing for ownership transfer. Her nine years of experience and CFP® certification, combined with CliftonLarsonAllen's integrated wealth, tax, estate, and insurance services, provide a comprehensive approach that differentiates her from advisors focusing solely on asset management or hourly fees.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $1,730,668
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