Top business succession planning financial advisors in Winona, MN

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, you need an advisor who understands the complexities of business succession planning. A common mistake is overlooking tax implications and income planning, which can jeopardize your financial security.

  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they navigate state taxes and income planning to protect your wealth during ownership transfer.
  • Exit strategy options. Ask about different succession paths, such as selling, gifting, or passing to family, and how they fit your goals.
  • Cash flow continuity. Ensure they plan for steady income streams post-transition to maintain your lifestyle.
  • Stakeholder coordination. Check how they manage relationships with partners, heirs, and legal advisors to smooth the succession process.

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Timothy T

Series 66

Winona, MN

Calder Financial Group

Timothy Tuinstra is a financial advisor at Calder Financial Group with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. Outside of advising, he provides tax planning and tax return preparation as an IRS Enrolled Agent and also assists his son with a residential and small commercial painting business. Calder Financial Group advises individual and institutional clients, including retirement plans, foundations, and endowments, offering discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses a model portfolio approach with tactical rebalancing and provides pension consulting and third-party administration services.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Real estate investing Founder/Business Owner Retired

Wayne M

CFP®, Series 66

Winona, MN

Edward Jones

Wayne Myhre is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Winona, MN, holding the CFP® and Series 66 designations and having 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for St. Matthews Preschool in St. Charles, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard, along with affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and securities-based lending.

Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Divorce financial planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Christopher G

Series 66

Winona, MN

LPL Financial

Christopher Gervais is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He held a position at Edward Jones for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Wilson Township Planning and Zoning Commission and works as a basketball referee and official. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms with an emphasis on both advisory and non-advisory financial services.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Evan P

Series 63, Series 65

Galesville, WI

Thrivent Investment Management

Evan Peterson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked exclusively with Thrivent since 2023. Outside of finance, he is involved in his community as a monitor at a local wellness center and sells personal items on eBay, including sports and trading cards. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without portfolio management for institutional clients.

Business ownership considerations
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Lee T

Series 63, Series 66

Winona, MN

First Midwest Investments

Lee Turek is an investment advisor at First Midwest Investments with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with First Midwest Investments since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in introducing bank loan participants in a non-investment capacity. First Midwest Investments provides investment advisory services to retirement plans, corporations, and individuals, including 401(k) consulting, participant education, and portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $11 million in non-discretionary assets and emphasizes pension consulting and direct participant services alongside fundamental analysis across various asset classes.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Wealth management
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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran financial advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management and operated Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, manager search, and tax-lot accounting services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael I

Series 63, Series 65

Livingston, NJ

Raymond James Financial

Michael Ipp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and serves as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

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

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Greenville, DE

Investment Management & Planning LLC

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Investment Management & Planning LLC and LPL Financial since 2010, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm constructs tailored portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities, employing fundamental analysis and continuous supervision, and operates as both a wrap program sponsor and affiliated registered representatives of LPL Financial.

General retirement planning Business succession planning Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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Patrick F

Series 66

New Market, MD

Intentional

Patrick Ferguson is a financial advisor at Intentional with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Commonwealth Financial Network, and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed agent involved in the sales of fixed and traditional insurance products. Intentional provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers pension consulting, estate planning support, business exit planning, and due diligence on alternative investments, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and economic analysis within a fiduciary framework.

Business exit / sale strategy Multi-generational wealth transfer Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner
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Jerald L

Series 63

San Antonio, TX

Frost Investment Services

Jerald Liesman is a financial advisor at Frost Investment Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Frost Brokerage Services, Inc. and Frost Bank since 1993 and 1987, respectively. Frost Investment Services is a retail-focused, SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and managed account programs that integrate model portfolios from its affiliate with third-party managers, utilizing a research-driven investment process and providing optional tax and ESG overlay services.

Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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