Large-firm, 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 the unique Permanent Fund Dividend, which can affect your overall financial picture. Without an advisor who understands these local factors, you might miss opportunities to optimize your sale proceeds and tax outcomes. Large-firm advisors often bring extensive resources and specialized teams to handle complex exit strategies.
- Federal tax focus. Confirm how they plan for capital gains and other federal taxes that impact your sale, since Alaska lacks state income tax.
- Permanent Fund Dividend impact. Ask how your sale might affect eligibility or tax treatment of this annual dividend tied to state oil revenues.
- Property tax considerations. Discuss how property taxes could influence your net proceeds and ongoing financial plans.
- Team-based approach. Large firms often provide access to legal, tax, and valuation experts; check how these resources support your exit strategy.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Gregory A
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
Buffalo, NY
Guardian Life
Gregory Ahrens specializes in business exit and sale strategy, supported by 18 years of experience and certifications including CFP® and ChFC®. Operating within the large firm Primerica Advisors, he offers flat-fee and subscription-based financial planning and consulting services, which may provide flexible options compared to other advisors. His firm serves a diverse client base and employs multiple investment strategies, potentially benefiting business owners seeking comprehensive exit planning.
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 within a large-firm setting, making him well-equipped to navigate Alaska's unique tax landscape, including federal taxes and the Permanent Fund Dividend. With nine years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation, he offers a comprehensive approach supported by Edward Jones' extensive national network and resources, which may provide broader support compared to smaller firms.
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 navigate complex financial transitions. As a seasoned advisor at Merrill, a large firm, he offers a team-based approach and serves high earners and executives, differentiating him from others by blending deep financial planning skills with a background in technology and corporate executive advising.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Jonathan F
CFA®, Series 63
New York, NY
Hightower Advisors
Jonathan Ferguson specializes in business exit and sale strategy, making him capable of addressing complex financial needs related to selling a business. Operating within Hightower Advisors, a large firm known for serving high-net-worth clients, he offers flat-fee and hourly fee structures, and leverages discretionary portfolio management with strategic and tactical asset allocation, differentiating him from advisors focused solely on local markets or smaller firms.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $2,848,795
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William Y
Series 63, Series 65
San Francisco, CA
Wells Fargo Advisors
William Yonce specializes in business exit and sale strategy, making him capable of addressing complex financial needs related to selling a business. Based in San Francisco with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm known for its IPS-driven approach and access to diverse financial products, he brings 11 years of experience and serves high-net-worth clients, which may offer broader resources compared to other advisors focused solely on Alaska-based strategies.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $514,335
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