Independent, 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 need a business exit or sale strategy advisor when you're preparing to sell your company or transition ownership, and you want to maximize value while minimizing tax and legal pitfalls. A common mistake is focusing only on the sale price without planning for the timing, tax consequences, and post-sale financial steps.
- Exit timing insight. Ask how they help determine the best moment to sell based on market conditions and your personal goals.
- Tax impact planning. Confirm they address how to reduce taxes from the sale, including capital gains and other liabilities.
- Post-sale financial roadmap. Look for guidance on managing proceeds, investment choices, and income planning after the sale.
- Ownership transition experience. Ensure they understand structuring deals that protect your interests and support smooth ownership changes.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Sally H
Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Seasons of Advice Wealth Management
Sally Hyman specializes in business exit and sale strategy, making her well-suited to guide clients through ownership transitions and tax impact planning. With 42 years of experience and a focus on high-net-worth individuals, she offers a life-cycle investment approach and comprehensive financial planning through Seasons of Advice Wealth Management, differentiating her by combining deep industry knowledge with tailored portfolio management services in New York.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $1,365,716
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Keith E
CFP®
Pittsburgh, PA
Keith L. Eliou, CFP
Keith Eliou specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering insights into retirement income and tax-efficient charitable giving, which can support comprehensive exit planning. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, he is a CFP®-certified independent advisor with a unique background in law and real estate, charging an hourly financial planning fee of $250, and serving institutional accounts with an open-architecture investment approach.
Experience: 2 years
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Michael H
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Melville, NY
Imperity Wealth Alliance LLC
Michael Hunt specializes in business exit and sale strategy, leveraging 25 years of experience and expertise in wealth management and retirement income strategy to support business owners through ownership transitions. Based in Melville, NY, he offers flexible fee structures including flat fees and hourly rates, and his background in tax preparation adds valuable insight into minimizing tax impacts during the sale process, distinguishing him from other independent advisors.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $374,449
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Alexander R
CFP®, Series 63
St. Petersburg, FL
Summit Financial, LLC
Alexander Robbel specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering expertise in tax-loss harvesting and retirement plans for business owners, which is crucial for maximizing value and managing tax impacts during a business sale. Based in Edina, MN, he operates independently with a flat-fee structure and holds CFP® and Series 63 designations, providing a blend of personalized financial planning and investment advisory services tailored to business owners preparing for ownership transition.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $1,318,898
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Brett D
Series 66
Warrendale, PA
HBKS Wealth Advisors
Brett Dusch specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering expertise in concentrated stock management and retirement income strategy, which supports comprehensive planning for business owners preparing to sell. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he brings nine years of experience and serves high earners and mid-career professionals, differentiating himself through HBKS Wealth Advisors' discretionary management and proprietary model portfolios based in Warrendale, PA.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $941,355
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