Seasoned, 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 is a major life event that often involves complex tax, legal, and financial decisions. Without the right guidance, you might miss opportunities to maximize your sale proceeds or face unexpected tax consequences. Seasoned advisors bring deep experience to help you navigate these challenges with confidence.
- Exit timing insight. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and your business readiness to recommend the best time to sell.
- Tax impact planning. Confirm they analyze capital gains, depreciation recapture, and other tax factors specific to business sales.
- Post-sale strategy. Look for advice on managing proceeds, including investment options and cash flow planning after the sale.
- Deal structure expertise. Ensure they understand how different sale structures affect your financial outcome and ongoing obligations.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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David W
Series 63, Series 65
Miami, FL
Merrill
David Warren's extensive 30-year experience and expertise in business exit and sale strategy make him well-equipped to guide clients through complex sale processes, including tax impact and deal structure considerations. Based in Miami and affiliated with Merrill, a large firm, he also specializes in wealth management and business succession planning, serving high net worth clients and executives, which distinguishes him from advisors focused solely on local Alaska markets.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Richard S
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Incline Village, NV
Guardian Life
Richard Sedway's 39 years of experience and expertise in business exit and sale strategy make him well-equipped to assist with complex sale planning, including tax-loss harvesting. Operating from a large firm, Primerica Advisors, he offers flexible fee structures such as flat fees and subscriptions, which may suit various client needs. His background with diverse clients and multiple investment platforms provides a broad perspective compared to other advisors focused solely on smaller firms or hourly fees.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $230,599
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William B
Series 63, Series 65
Minneapolis, MN
CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC
William Bland's 26 years of experience and expertise in business exit and succession planning equip him to guide clients through complex sale strategies, including tax and deal structure considerations. Based in Minneapolis with CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, he offers flat-fee and asset-based pricing, serving a diverse clientele with integrated wealth, tax, and estate planning, which may provide broader support compared to advisors focused solely on business exits in Alaska.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $1,730,668
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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 guide clients through complex sale timing and tax considerations. Operating from McDonald Partners LLC, he offers a flat-fee planning option and serves a diverse clientele including foundations and trusts, distinguishing him with a broad service scope and flexible fee structures compared to other advisors.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $863,409
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Joseph A
Series 66
Paortland, OR
Wells Fargo Advisors
Joseph Aley brings 23 years of experience in business exit and sale strategy, making him well-equipped to assist with complex sale decisions. Operating within Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he combines expertise in cash flow and divorce financial planning, offering a broad range of services that complement business sale strategies, though he is based in Portland, OR rather than Alaska.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $514,335
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