Independent, 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.
If you're planning to sell your business or exit your ownership, you need an advisor who understands the full financial impact beyond just the sale price. Without this expertise, you might overlook tax consequences or miss opportunities to maximize your post-sale wealth.
- Tax implications insight. Confirm how they plan for capital gains, ordinary income, and potential state taxes that can significantly affect your net proceeds.
- Transition planning. Ask how they help structure the sale timing and payment terms to align with your personal financial goals and cash flow needs.
- Post-sale investment strategy. Ensure they consider how to reinvest proceeds to support your lifestyle and long-term objectives, not just preserve capital.
- Independent advice. Being independent means they can recommend solutions across firms and products, focusing on what fits your unique exit scenario.
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 address tax implications and transition timing to optimize post-sale wealth. Based in Minneapolis, he brings a CFP® certification and four years of experience, working within a firm that integrates wealth, tax, estate, and insurance professionals to provide coordinated, comprehensive planning beyond just the sale itself.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $1,730,668
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Sean P
Series 66
Tomball, TX
Gradient Securities, LLC
Sean Perez specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering 19 years of experience and expertise in retirement plans for business owners and estate planning guidance. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he provides non-discretionary advice through Gradient Securities, LLC, combining SEC-registered advisory services with broker-dealer activities, which may offer a broader range of solutions compared to other advisors in Alaska.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $132,215
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Joseph S
Series 63, Series 65
Kirtland, OH
McDonald Partners LLC
Joseph Stanzi's extensive 39 years of experience and expertise in business exit and sale strategy equip him to address the complex financial impacts of selling a business, including tax implications and transition planning. As an independent advisor at McDonald Partners LLC, he offers flat-fee and subscription-based financial planning, serving a diverse clientele with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, which may provide broader investment options compared to others.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $863,409
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Sara H
Series 66
Sitka, AK
Diversify Wealth Management, LLC
Sara Hadad Dembs specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering expertise in tax implications, transition planning, and post-sale investment strategies tailored for business owners in Alaska. Her independent, flat-fee advisory model at Diversify Wealth Management, combined with six years of experience and a Series 66 designation, distinguishes her by providing tactical diversification and personalized services to mid-career professionals and executives.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $824,138
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Chad R
Series 66
Austin, TX
Forefront
Chad Rixse specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering expertise in business succession planning and cash flow management, which is crucial for navigating the financial complexities of selling a business. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he serves a diverse clientele including founders and business owners, and his firm Forefront provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, setting him apart from advisors focused solely on investment advice.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $419,021
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