Seasoned financial advisors working with founders and business owners in West Virginia
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 founded one, you might face complex decisions about growth, succession, or balancing personal and business finances. A common mistake is treating your business and personal financial plans as separate, missing how they affect each other.
- Succession planning insight. Look for advisors who discuss how to prepare your business for ownership changes without disrupting operations or value.
- Cash flow integration. Ask how they coordinate your business income and expenses with your personal budget and retirement goals.
- Tax strategy alignment. Confirm they consider how business decisions impact your personal tax situation, including timing and structure.
- Exit strategy options. Explore how they help evaluate selling, merging, or passing on your business in ways that fit your long-term plans.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Anthony W
Series 63, Series 65
Charleston, WV
Merrill
Anthony Watts brings 36 years of experience advising founders and business owners in West Virginia, making him well-equipped to address complex financial decisions related to business growth and succession. As a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill, a large firm, he offers wealth management services with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, catering to mid-career professionals and high earners seeking integrated personal and business financial planning.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Steve H
Series 63, Series 65
Martinsburg, WV
LPL Financial
Steve Hose's 30 years of experience and focus on founder/business owner clients in West Virginia equip him to address complex financial needs like succession and tax strategy integration. Operating within LPL Financial, a large firm, he offers flat-fee planning and specializes in retirement plans for business owners, wealth management, and tax-loss harvesting, providing a broad range of services compared to smaller or less specialized advisors.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Todd D
Series 63, Series 65
Barboursville, WV
Raymond James Financial
Todd Dudley is well-equipped to assist founders and business owners in West Virginia with complex financial needs such as business succession planning, cash flow management, and retirement planning. With 33 years of experience at Raymond James Financial, he offers flat-fee and hourly consulting, serving a diverse client base through a large firm, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Charles W
Series 63, Series 65
Beckley, WV
J.P. Morgan Securities
Charles Wilkerson's 44 years of experience and focus on wealth management make him well-equipped to assist founders and business owners in West Virginia with complex financial decisions like succession and cash flow integration. Operating within J.P. Morgan Securities, a large firm offering institutional consulting and customized investment services, he provides a comprehensive approach that balances personal and business financial strategies, differentiating him from advisors with smaller firm resources.
Experience: 45 years
Avg account: $318,381
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Michael P
Series 63, Series 65
Weirton, WV
Steeloaks Investment Advisers, Inc.
Michael Payne's extensive 24 years of experience and focus on founder/business owner clients in West Virginia equip him to address complex financial needs like succession and cash flow integration. His firm, Steeloaks Investment Advisers, employs a mix of quantitative, technical, and passive strategies with ETFs, offering a disciplined approach distinct from advisors relying solely on active management or different fee structures.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $219,331
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