CFP®-certified, business sale tax planning financial advisors in Costa Mesa, CA
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 often 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 burden or mismanage timing, leading to unexpected liabilities. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax strategies relevant to business sales.
- Tax timing strategies. Ask how they plan the sale date and income recognition to optimize your tax outcomes.
- Capital gains management. Confirm their approach to distinguishing between ordinary income and capital gains to minimize taxes.
- State tax considerations. Since California has high income taxes, check how they incorporate state-specific rules into your plan.
- Property tax impact. Discuss how Proposition 13 might affect your property taxes after the sale and what that means for your overall tax picture.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Leslie R
CFP®
Irvine, CA
AG Wealth Management, PLLC
Leslie Rea specializes in business sale tax planning and holds CFP® certification, making her well-equipped to navigate complex tax decisions in Costa Mesa's high-tax environment. With two years of experience and a background in tax preparation, she offers both discretionary portfolio management and hourly financial planning, serving high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, which distinguishes her from advisors focusing solely on one client segment or fee structure.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $765,539
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Margery N
CFP®, Series 65
Costa Mesa, CA
Sovran Advisors, LLC
Margery Neis specializes in business sale tax planning and holds CFP® certification, making her well-equipped to navigate complex tax issues in Costa Mesa, CA. With eight years of experience at Sovran Advisors, a firm managing $1.78 billion in assets and serving diverse clients, she offers flat-fee and negotiable advisory fees, distinguishing her through flexible pricing and a broad client service approach.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $440,191
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Anthony D
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Huntington Beach, CA
Fiduciary Planners
Anthony Di Liberto's 32 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle complex business sale tax planning, including capital gains and state tax considerations relevant to California. As the sole advisor at Fiduciary Planners, he offers flat-fee personal wealth management and focuses on collaborative, non-discretionary portfolio oversight, distinguishing him from advisors with larger teams or different fee structures.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $212,500
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Rainee H
CFP®, Series 65
San Pedro, CA
Wentworth-Baer Wealth Management
Rainee Handley offers expertise in business sale tax planning with CFP® certification, supported by her experience since 2014 and a background in law administration, which may enhance her understanding of complex tax issues. Located in San Pedro, CA, she works at an independent, fee-only firm that blends passive and active investment strategies, providing flat-fee financial planning that could appeal to clients seeking transparent costs and tailored asset allocation.
Experience: 1 year
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