Seasoned, business sale tax planning 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.
Selling a business triggers complex tax decisions that can affect your net proceeds and future financial plans. Without expert guidance, you might miss opportunities to reduce your tax bill or mismanage timing, leading to unexpected costs. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience to navigate these challenges effectively.
- Tax timing strategies. Ask how they plan the sale timing to optimize tax outcomes, considering factors like capital gains and installment sales.
- Post-sale tax planning. Confirm they help structure your finances after the sale to manage ongoing tax liabilities and investment growth.
- Coordination with legal counsel. Ensure they work closely with your attorney to align tax planning with sale agreements and compliance.
- Experience with deal structures. Inquire about their familiarity with different sale types, such as asset sales versus stock sales, and their tax implications.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Rodney L
Series 63, Series 66
Boston, MA
Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC
Rodney Laurenz specializes in business sale tax planning with 23 years of experience, offering expertise in retirement plans for business owners and private investments, which supports complex tax timing and post-sale strategies. Based in Boston, he operates through Flagship Harbor Advisors, an SEC-registered firm managing $3.42 billion with about 60 advisors, providing a range of investment approaches and flexible fee options including flat fees and asset-based charges.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $464,071
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William F
CFP®, Series 63
San Diego, CA
Sovran Advisors, LLC
William Frankenstein's extensive 43 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle complex business sale tax planning effectively, including strategies for tax timing and post-sale financial structuring. Operating from San Diego with Sovran Advisors, LLC, he offers flexible fee options such as flat fees and hourly rates, serving a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals and corporate entities, which distinguishes him from other seasoned advisors in this field.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $440,191
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Thomas D
Series 63, Series 66
Newport Beach, CA
Merrill
Thomas Doughty offers extensive expertise in business sale tax planning, supported by 40 years of industry experience and a focus on tax minimization strategies for entrepreneurs and executives. Based in Newport Beach, CA, he operates within Merrill Lynch, a large firm, providing access to broad resources and a team with over 48 years combined experience, which may benefit clients seeking seasoned guidance alongside wealth management and retirement income planning.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Peter A
CFP®, Series 66
Raleigh, NC
Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company
Peter Adams brings 25 years of experience in business sale tax planning, making him well-equipped to handle complex tax decisions during a business sale in the US. His firm, Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company, serves high-net-worth clients with a focus on diversified portfolios and offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning services, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or client focuses.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $2,098,811
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Jennifer S
Series 66
Boston, MA
SVB Wealth
Jennifer Stoody's 21 years of experience and expertise in business sale tax planning and succession make her well-equipped to handle complex tax decisions during a business sale. Based in Boston and affiliated with SVB Wealth, she offers a flat-fee structure and serves high-net-worth clients, combining risk- and outcomes-based asset allocation with integrated banking resources, which may provide a broader financial planning context compared to other advisors.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $2,365,410
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