Seasoned, 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 avoid costly mistakes that can erode your sale proceeds or create tax surprises. A common pitfall is focusing only on the sale price without planning for tax implications, timing, and post-sale financial security. Seasoned advisors bring deep experience to navigate these complexities and help you align your exit with your long-term goals.
- Tax impact planning. Confirm how they analyze potential tax liabilities from the sale and structure the deal to minimize your tax burden.
- Timing and market conditions. Ask how they assess the best time to sell based on market trends and your personal situation.
- Post-sale financial roadmap. Look for advisors who help you plan for managing and investing your proceeds after the sale, not just the transaction itself.
- Coordination with professionals. Ensure they work closely with your legal and tax advisors to create a cohesive exit strategy.
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's 42 years of experience and focus on business exit and sale strategy make her well-equipped to guide clients through complex sale and transition processes. Based in New York, she serves high-net-worth individuals and small business owners with a life-cycle investment approach, offering discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, which distinguishes her from advisors with narrower service scopes or less extensive experience.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $1,365,716
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Geoffrey T
Series 66
Chicago, IL
Sanctuary Advisors, LLC
Geoffrey Tomes is well-equipped to assist with business exit and sale strategies, leveraging 26 years of experience and expertise in retirement income strategy and active portfolio management. Operating from Sanctuary Advisors, a large firm offering flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, he serves diverse clients including founders and self-employed individuals, providing tailored financial planning and coordination with legal and tax professionals to optimize post-sale outcomes.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $1,618,113
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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 expertise in retirement income and business ownership considerations to support complex exit planning. Based in Oskaloosa, IA, he operates within Edward Jones, a large full-service firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, offering a range of advisory programs with fees up to 1.35% annually, which may provide diverse resources compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $246,728
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David G
Series 63, Series 66
Warren, NJ
Guardian Life
David Greenberg specializes in business exit and sale strategy, bringing 23 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting to help business owners plan their exit effectively. Based in Warren, NJ, he operates within Primerica Advisors, a large firm offering flat-fee and subscription-based financial planning, which may appeal to self-employed founders seeking comprehensive, flexible fee structures and coordinated advisory services.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $230,599
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Spencer S
Series 63, Series 65
Toledo, OH
Wells Fargo Advisors
Spencer Stone Jr. is well-equipped to assist with business exit and sale strategies, leveraging 32 years of experience and expertise in this specialty along with cash flow and budgeting. Based in Toledo, OH, he operates within a large firm environment at Wells Fargo Advisors, serving high-net-worth clients and bringing a founder's perspective, which may offer a comprehensive approach compared to advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firm affiliations.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $514,335
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