CFP®-certified, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Arkansas
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 expert guidance, you might overlook key timing or valuation factors that can reduce your sale proceeds or create unexpected tax burdens. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which can help you navigate the many moving parts of a business exit.
- Valuation insight. Ask how they approach determining your business’s worth beyond simple earnings multiples, including market conditions and asset values.
- Tax impact planning. Confirm they consider capital gains, depreciation recapture, and potential installment sale strategies to minimize your tax bill.
- Post-sale cash flow. Discuss how they plan for your income and expenses after the sale, ensuring your lifestyle and goals remain supported.
- Transition timing. Inquire about their experience coordinating sale timing with market cycles, contract terms, and personal milestones to optimize outcomes.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Sydney G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Little Rock, AR
Wells Fargo Advisors
Sydney Gilbert's CFP® certification and 21 years of industry experience equip her to handle complex business exit and sale strategies in Arkansas, including valuation and tax impact planning. Based in Little Rock with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, she brings seasoned expertise and a broad range of financial planning services, differentiating her through extensive firm resources and a focus on affluent business owners.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Benjamin S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Springdale, AR
Kestra Advisory
Benjamin Shaddox's 27 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle business exit and sale strategies effectively in Arkansas. His expertise includes retirement plans for business owners and wealth management, supported by Kestra Advisory's large-firm resources managing nearly $80 billion in assets. Unlike some advisors, he offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning options, providing flexible fee structures for diverse client needs.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $618,892
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Chris P
CFP®
Bentonville, AR
Pape Financial
Chris Pape is well-equipped to assist with business exit and sale strategies in Arkansas, leveraging his CFP® certification and personal experience as a founder who has successfully owned and exited a business. His approach is informed by firsthand knowledge of coordinating with CPAs and attorneys, and he offers services on an hourly fee basis of $250, distinguishing him from others by combining practical business ownership insight with financial planning expertise.
Experience: 3 years
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Grant S
CFP®, Series 66
Rogers, AR
Waterloo Capital
Grant Smith's expertise in business exit and sale strategy, combined with his CFP® certification and 10 years of experience, equips him to handle complex financial decisions involved in selling a business. Operating from Rogers, AR, he offers flat-fee financial planning and focuses on long-term, buy-and-hold investment strategies, serving entrepreneurs and high-net-worth clients, which may provide a more personalized and cost-transparent approach compared to other advisors.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $779,997
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James G
CFP®, Series 66
Bentonville, AR
Edward Jones
James Griffin's CFP® certification and expertise in business exit and sale strategy make him well-equipped to assist with complex business transitions in Arkansas. Working at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive wealth management approach with an annual fee up to 1.35%, and his background as a founder and investor adds practical insight compared to other advisors.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $246,728
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