Top business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Chandler, AZ

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 might be preparing to sell your business or planning your exit timeline, and you need guidance to navigate this complex transition. A common mistake is underestimating the tax implications and timing, which can significantly affect your net proceeds.

  • Exit timing strategy. Ask how they help determine the best time to sell based on market conditions and your personal goals.
  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider capital gains, state taxes, and potential deductions specific to business sales.
  • Post-sale planning. Look for advisors who integrate your business sale with retirement and investment plans to secure your financial future.
  • Valuation insight. Ensure they understand how to assess your business’s worth realistically, not just relying on generic formulas.

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Jeffrey D

Series 66

Chandler, AZ

Merrill

Jeffrey Dinkel is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2014 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Theresa C

Series 63, Series 66

Chandler, AZ

Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

Theresa Clemmons is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Benjamin F. Edwards since 2017 and worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing for one year. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with 1ST PHORM, a supplement company, where she serves as a representative. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of over 500 advisors. The firm provides a range of services including advisory programs, financial planning, investment management, brokerage, insurance products, and M&A advisory, employing both proprietary strategies and third-party models.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Kathleen B

Series 65

Chandler, AZ

Meredith Dekker Financial Services, LLC

Kathleen Barrett is a Series 65 licensed advisor with Meredith Dekker Financial Services, LLC, where she has worked since 2023. She has over two years of industry experience and also operates Barrett Bookkeeping and Tax LLC, providing bookkeeping and sales tax services. Barrett has held roles at Silver Oak Securities, Inc. and Meredith Dekker Financial Services in various capacities since 2018. Meredith Dekker Financial Services, LLC offers financial planning and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative and technical methods in its planning, and integrates insurance, tax preparation, and accounting services into its offerings.

Divorce financial planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Stevi M

Series 63, Series 66

Chandler, AZ

Edward Jones

Stevi Mumma is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Business succession planning Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Professional Athlete Founder/Business Owner
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Matthew C

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Chandler, AZ

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Matthew Clay is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Outside of advising, he is the sole owner and CEO of MJC Investment Properties, LLC, which manages commercial office space leased to the firm. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services through customized portfolios and third-party managers.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Business sale tax planning Retirement income strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals
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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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