Top business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Celina, OH

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 the full financial impact beyond just the sale price. A common mistake is overlooking how municipal income taxes, which differ by city, can affect your net proceeds and ongoing tax obligations.

  • Municipal tax navigation. Confirm how they factor in local city taxes that might reduce your after-sale income.
  • Exit timing strategy. Ask how they help decide the best moment to sell considering market conditions and tax implications.
  • Post-sale cash flow. Ensure they plan for your income and expenses after the sale, not just the transaction itself.
  • Integration with other advisors. Check how they coordinate with your tax preparer and legal team to cover all angles.

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Tommie L

Series 63, Series 65

Celina, OH

SPC

Tommie Leininger is a financial advisor with SPC in Celina, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sigma Planning Corp. since 2001, Sigma Financial Corporation since 1996, and Asset Allocation Associates Inc. since 1994. Leininger serves on the investment committee for the Department of Ohio Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, is a member of the Mercer County Veterans Service Commission, and is a board member of Ohio VFW Charities, Inc. SPC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets through a network of over 460 advisers. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services with both discretionary and nondiscretionary options, and maintains formal succession and compliance protocols.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Income planning General estate planning guidance Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Mark N

Series 63

Celina, OH

Gradient Advisors, LLC

Mark Nagy is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Gradient Advisors in 2023, he spent over a decade at Grand Lake Insurance & Investments, LLC, where he remains active as an owner and advisor specializing in financial planning and Medicare. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm operates primarily through third-party money managers and Investment Advisor Representatives, offering a non-discretionary model focused on client approval for transactions and utilizing various analytical methods in portfolio management.

Retirement income strategy General tax planning
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Todd B

Series 66

Celina, OH

J.P. Morgan Securities

Todd Belden is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, where he has worked since 2012. He has 20 years of industry experience and also has a background with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of advisory services, he is a co-owner of Belden Investment Properties, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner

Eric M

Series 66

Celina, OH

Edward Jones

Eric Mohler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles since 2016, including positions at Bath High School and Celina High School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning ESG / Sustainable investing Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing Religious/faith focused
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Douglas B

Series 66

Celina, OH

Cetera

Douglas Bertke is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, 1st Global Capital Corp., and Moorman, Harting & Company, where he has also served as an accountant since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for the Celina-Mercer County Chamber of Commerce and as a board member on the Mercer County Revolving Loan Review Board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with substantial assets under management and a wide network of advisors.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Sally H

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Seasons of Advice Wealth Management

Sally Hyman is a financial advisor with Seasons of Advice Wealth Management in New York, NY. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience, including roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of her advisory work, she records and sells vocal CDs and is involved in publishing her father's book on the spiritual meaning of disease and science. Seasons of Advice Wealth Management provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, small business owners, professionals, and families. The firm uses a proprietary planning process that integrates goal tracking, asset allocation, and tax planning, tailoring investment recommendations to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.

General estate planning guidance Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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Kristin M

Series 66

Mt Pleasant, SC

Guardian Life

Kristin Manna is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Consolidated Planning Holdings, Inc. and Charleston County School District. Outside of her advisory role, she is an author and publisher of books including The Basketball Coach's Notebook and works as a math tutor for high school students. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored client solutions through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and access to proprietary and third-party platforms.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Geoffrey T

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Sanctuary Advisors, LLC

Geoffrey Tomes is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Noyes Advisors LLC for 11 years and David A Noyes & Company for 26 years. His other business activities include involvement in fixed life and health insurance and fixed annuities. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services employing various analytical approaches and maintains distinctive features such as negotiated performance-based fees for large institutional clients and affiliations with specialized asset management firms.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting General retirement planning
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Amanda Q

Series 66

Richmond, VA

Wells Fargo Advisors

Amanda Quicke is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked within Wells Fargo entities since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she has ownership interests in an investment-related business, Granite Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, offering both brokerage and advisory programs.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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Keith E

CFP®

Pittsburgh, PA

Keith L. Eliou, CFP

Keith Eliou is the principal of Keith L. Eliou, CFP, an investment management firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds the CFP® designation and has one year of experience as a financial advisor. In addition to his advisory role, he practices law focusing on elder law and real estate and is involved in insurance, mortgage lending, and real estate brokerage businesses. The firm primarily serves pooled vehicles and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, retirement plan services, and financial planning. It utilizes an open-architecture investment approach with third-party money managers and employs multiple analytical methods and strategies, conducting annual account reviews.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting Charitable giving tax strategies Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner

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