Large-firm, 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.
If you're preparing to sell your business, you need an advisor who understands how to maximize value while managing tax and timing risks. A common mistake is focusing only on the sale price without planning for the financial and tax implications that follow. Large-firm advisors often have access to broader resources and teams, which can help coordinate complex exit strategies.
- Tax impact planning. Confirm how they address capital gains, ordinary income, and potential state taxes to avoid surprises after the sale.
- Deal structure insight. Ask how they evaluate different sale formats, such as asset versus stock sales, and their effects on your net proceeds.
- Post-sale cash flow. Ensure they help model your income and expenses after the sale to maintain your lifestyle and investment goals.
- Coordination with legal teams. Verify their experience working alongside attorneys to align financial and legal aspects of your exit.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kristin M
Series 66
Mt Pleasant, SC
Guardian Life
Kristin Manna specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering flat-fee consulting through Primerica Advisors, a large firm with access to diverse resources. With a Series 66 designation and experience working with self-employed and business owner clients, she provides tailored financial planning and tax-loss harvesting services. Her background in education and roles at Park Avenue Securities add a unique perspective compared to other advisors in the US focused on business exits.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $230,599
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Geoffrey T
Series 66
Chicago, IL
Sanctuary Advisors, LLC
Geoffrey Tomes specializes in business exit and sale strategy, leveraging 26 years of experience and a Series 66 designation to help clients navigate tax impacts and deal structures effectively. Operating within Sanctuary Advisors, a large firm offering flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, he supports a diverse clientele including business owners and retirees, providing access to broad resources and coordinated financial planning for post-sale cash flow management.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $1,618,113
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Amanda Q
Series 66
Richmond, VA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Amanda Quicke specializes in business exit and sale strategy, leveraging 18 years of experience at Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm known for its comprehensive planning tools and services tailored to high-net-worth clients. Her background as a founder/business owner and expertise in cash flow and divorce financial planning provide a nuanced approach to managing post-sale financial transitions, distinguishing her from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Austin N
Series 63, Series 66
Oskaloosa, IA
Edward Jones
Austin Norris specializes in business exit and sale strategy, leveraging 21 years of experience and his role at Edward Jones, a large full-service wealth management firm managing over $1 trillion in assets. His background as a founder and business owner, combined with expertise in retirement plans for business owners and estate planning, distinguishes him from others by offering comprehensive insights into post-sale financial planning and tax considerations.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Ethan S
Series 65
St. Louis, MO
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Ethan Singer specializes in business exit and sale strategy, supported by Focus Partners Wealth's expertise in tax- and fee-sensitive investment approaches and wealth advisory for high-net-worth clients. Unlike some advisors, he offers a flat-fee structure and serves established professionals, combining active and passive strategies within a large-firm setting in St. Louis, which may provide broader resources for complex exit planning.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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