CFP®-certified, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors
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.
You might be preparing to sell your business or planning your exit timeline, and you need guidance on how to maximize your financial outcome. A common mistake is focusing only on the sale price without considering tax implications and cash flow timing.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how the advisor plans to minimize taxes from the sale, including capital gains and potential state taxes.
- Exit timing strategy. Ask how they evaluate the best time to sell based on market conditions and your personal financial goals.
- Post-sale planning. Ensure they discuss managing proceeds for retirement, reinvestment, or other financial priorities after the sale.
- Coordination with professionals. Check how they work with your CPA and attorney to align legal and tax strategies around the sale.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Keith E
CFP®
Pittsburgh, PA
Keith L. Eliou, CFP
Keith Eliou, CFP®, offers expertise in business exit and sale strategy, complemented by his background as a founder and business owner, which provides practical insight into exit timing and tax implications. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, his firm employs an open-architecture investment approach and serves institutional accounts, charging an hourly financial planning fee of $250, which may suit clients seeking detailed, customized planning with a focus on retirement income and cash flow strategies.
Experience: 2 years
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Alexander R
CFP®, Series 63
St. Petersburg, FL
Summit Financial, LLC
Alexander Robbel's CFP® certification and six years of experience equip him to guide business owners through exit and sale strategies, including tax-loss harvesting and retirement plans tailored for business owners. Operating from Edina, MN, he offers flat-fee, independent advice through Summit Financial, LLC, which serves a diverse clientele with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, setting him apart with a broad service scope and flexible fee structure.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $1,318,898
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Brandon S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Fresno, CA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Brandon Schwartz is well-equipped to assist with business exit and sale strategies, leveraging his 24 years of experience and CFP® certification to address tax impacts, exit timing, and post-sale planning. Based in Fresno, CA, he operates within Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, which provides access to extensive research and a broad planning menu, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with less comprehensive resources.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $514,335
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David S
CFP®, PFS™, Series 63, Series 65
St. Louis, MO
Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC
David Sadler's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide business owners through exit and sale strategies, focusing on tax impact, timing, and post-sale planning. Based in St. Louis, MO, he works at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients with flat-fee and hourly pricing, emphasizing diversified, multi-asset portfolios and coordinated team support, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or different fee models.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $5,284,488
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Wyatt S
CFP®, Series 66
Austin, TX
Kestra Advisory
Wyatt Sharpe's CFP® certification and focus on business exit and sale strategy make him capable of advising business owners on maximizing financial outcomes during a sale. Based in Austin, TX, he operates within Kestra Advisory, a large firm managing nearly $80 billion in assets, offering flat-fee planning options and expertise in retirement plans for business owners, which may provide comprehensive support beyond the sale itself.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $618,892
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