Top business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Alaska
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.
Selling your business in Alaska means navigating federal taxes, property taxes, and unique local factors like the Permanent Fund Dividend, which can affect your overall financial picture. A common mistake is focusing only on the sale price without planning for the tax and cash flow impacts that follow.
- Federal tax planning focus. Since Alaska has no state income tax, ask how they optimize your federal tax obligations during and after the sale.
- Property tax considerations. Confirm how they incorporate property tax liabilities into your exit strategy, especially if real estate is part of your business assets.
- Permanent Fund Dividend impact. Discuss how the annual dividend might influence your post-sale income and tax planning.
- Cash flow sequencing. Ensure they model your income needs and timing after the sale to avoid surprises in liquidity or tax bills.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Dylan M
CFP®, Series 65
Minneapolis, MN
CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC
Dylan Mc Garthwaite specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering flat-fee business succession planning services that can help navigate the complexities of selling a business. Based in Minneapolis with four years of experience, he works at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, which integrates wealth, tax, estate, and insurance professionals to provide coordinated planning, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on investment management.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $1,730,668
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Gregory A
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
Buffalo, NY
Guardian Life
Gregory Ahrens specializes in business exit and sale strategy, bringing 18 years of experience and certifications including CFP® and ChFC®. Operating within Primerica Advisors, a large firm offering flat-fee and subscription-based consulting, he serves self-employed and founder/business owner clients. His expertise in tax-loss harvesting and diverse investment strategies distinguishes him from other advisors focused solely on exit planning in Alaska.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $230,599
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David B
Series 66
Anchorage, AK
Edward Jones
David Balmer specializes in business exit and sale strategy in Alaska, with expertise in business ownership considerations and succession planning, making him well-equipped to address the unique tax and cash flow challenges of selling a business in the state. Operating from Edward Jones, a large firm with a broad national network, he offers a comprehensive advisory program with fees up to 1.35% annually and brings nine years of industry experience alongside his service in the Air Force Reserve.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $246,728
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David W
Series 63, Series 65
Miami, FL
Merrill
David Warren's expertise in business exit and sale strategy, combined with 30 years of industry experience and a focus on wealth management and business succession, equips him to handle complex financial transitions. Based in Miami and affiliated with Merrill, a large firm, he serves high net worth clients including executives and founders, offering a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies, which may differ from local Alaska advisors in approach and client focus.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Sara H
Series 66
Sitka, AK
Diversify Wealth Management, LLC
Sara Hadad Dembs specializes in business exit and sale strategy in Alaska, offering expertise in private investments and retirement plans for business owners, which is crucial for navigating federal tax and cash flow impacts after a sale. Her firm, Diversify Wealth Management, employs a tactically diversified investment approach and offers flat-fee and hourly pricing, providing flexible options compared to other advisors who may have different fee structures or investment focuses.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $824,138
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