CFP®-certified, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Clinton, IA
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 the timing and structure of the sale affect your taxes and retirement plans.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which helps them integrate your business exit with your broader financial goals.
- Tax implications focus. Ask how they plan for capital gains and other taxes that can significantly reduce your net proceeds.
- Retirement income planning. Confirm they consider how the sale proceeds will fund your retirement, especially given recent changes phasing out retirement income taxes in Iowa.
- Sale structure advice. Inquire about their approach to asset versus stock sales and how that choice impacts your financial outcome.
- Coordination with other professionals. Ensure they work closely with your CPA and attorney to align all aspects of the sale and post-sale planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brian S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Bettendorf, IA
Balefire, LLC
Brian Smith's extensive 26 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide business owners in Clinton, IA, through complex exit and sale strategies, including tax and retirement planning. His firm, Balefire, LLC, offers flat-fee financial planning and employs a team-based investment approach, serving high-net-worth clients and business entities, which distinguishes him from other advisors with a focus on integrated wealth management and corporate solutions.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $597,527
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Merriam R
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Bettendorf, IA
Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.
Merriam Rink's 40 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to guide business owners through exit and sale strategies, including retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k). Based in Bettendorf, IA, she offers flat-fee financial planning with negotiable fees and works within a firm managing over $2 billion in assets, providing access to diverse advisory and brokerage services.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $220,873
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Christie A
CFP®, Series 66
Clinton, IA
Edward Jones
Christie Akins specializes in business exit and sale strategies, integrating retirement income planning and tax considerations, supported by her CFP® certification and nine years of experience. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, she offers a comprehensive approach with a program fee up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing her through firm resources and a focus on intergenerational family planning.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $246,728
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