Seasoned, 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 the right guidance, you might miss opportunities to maximize your sale proceeds or face unexpected tax consequences. Seasoned advisors bring decades of 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, ordinary income, and potential tax deferral strategies specific to your sale.
- Post-sale wealth management. Look for advisors who help you plan for investing and preserving your proceeds after the transaction.
- Transition support. Inquire about their experience coordinating with legal and tax professionals to ensure a smooth business handoff.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Deborah B
Series 63, Series 66
Hot Springs, AR
Wells Fargo Advisors
Deborah Butler's 27 years of experience and focus on business exit and sale strategy make her well-equipped to assist with complex sale timing and tax impact planning in Arkansas. As a seasoned advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, she serves high-net-worth clients and offers extensive support including post-sale wealth management and coordination with legal and tax professionals, differentiating her through large-firm resources and a broad range of specialized planning services.
Experience: 28 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 guide business owners through complex exit and sale strategies in Arkansas. Working with Kestra Advisory, a large firm managing nearly $80 billion in assets, he offers flat-fee financial planning and specializes in retirement plans for business owners, annuities, and wealth management, providing a broad spectrum of services beyond just business sale planning.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $618,892
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Leslie H
Series 63, Series 65
Fort Smith, AR
Calton & Associates, Inc.
Leslie Hale's 31 years of experience and expertise in business exit and sale strategy make her well-equipped to guide Arkansas business owners through complex sale decisions. Based in Fort Smith, she offers flat-fee and negotiable AUM pricing through Calton & Associates, which provides tailored portfolio management and retirement plan consulting, distinguishing her with a comprehensive approach to post-sale wealth management and transition support.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $286,773
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Chris M
Series 63, Series 66
Conway, AR
Edward Jones
Chris Masters brings 21 years of experience in business exit and sale strategy, making him well-equipped to guide Arkansas business owners through complex sale decisions. As part of Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a broad range of investment strategies and serves diverse clients, including founders and intergenerational families, with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Lisa B
Series 63, Series 66
Dallas, TX
Rockefeller Financial LLC
Lisa Barnes brings 24 years of experience in business exit and sale strategy, supported by her Series 63 and 66 credentials, making her well-equipped to guide Arkansas business owners through complex sale decisions. Working at Rockefeller Financial LLC, a large firm serving ultra-high-net-worth clients, she offers flat-fee planning options and access to alternative investments, distinguishing her with comprehensive wealth management and retirement plan consulting services.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $1,718,381
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