Large-firm, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in District of Columbia
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 on how to maximize value while managing tax and legal complexities. Without focused expertise, advisors can overlook critical timing and tax implications that affect your net proceeds.
- Exit timing strategy. Ask how they help you decide the best moment to sell, considering market conditions and your personal financial goals.
- Tax impact management. Confirm they understand how to structure the sale to minimize taxes, including capital gains and potential alternative minimum tax.
- Transition planning. Look for advisors who coordinate with legal and tax professionals to ensure a smooth handoff and compliance with all regulations.
- Post-sale investment advice. Check how they plan for your financial life after the sale, including reinvestment and income planning tailored to your new situation.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Olivia A
Series 66
Morgantown, WV
Guardian Life
Olivia Abboud specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering flat-fee consulting that can help manage tax implications and transition planning for business owners. Working with Primerica Advisors, a large firm managing $15 billion in assets, she brings a unique background including experience with the U.S. Secret Service and education sectors, which may provide a distinctive perspective compared to other advisors in the District of Columbia area.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $230,599
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Richard H
Series 63, Series 65
Washington, DC
Merrill
Richard Haskin's expertise in business exit and succession planning, combined with over 31 years of industry experience at Merrill, positions him well to guide business owners through complex sale strategies in the District of Columbia. His Certified Exit Planning Advisor designation and focus on mid-career professionals and HENRY clients differentiate him by offering specialized knowledge within a large-firm setting, supported by a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Susan C
Series 65
Washington, DC
Hightower Advisors
Susan Cantus specializes in business exit and sale strategy, leveraging 28 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting and retirement plans for business owners, which is crucial for managing tax and legal complexities during a business sale. Operating within the large firm Hightower Advisors, she offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning services, serving high-net-worth clients with a disciplined investment approach combining fundamental and quantitative analysis.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $2,848,795
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Donald H
CFA®, Series 65
Washington, DC
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Donald Harris brings 25 years of experience and a CFA® charter to advising on business exit and sale strategies, making him well-equipped to guide clients through complex timing and tax considerations. His firm, Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, offers a blend of active and passive investment strategies with a focus on tax and fee sensitivity, and provides a variety of fee structures including flat fees and hourly rates, catering to high-net-worth established professionals in the District of Columbia.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Jonathan E
Series 66
Washington, DC
Wells Fargo Advisors
Jonathan Ellenbogen's 26 years of experience and focus on business exit and sale strategy make him well-equipped to assist with maximizing value and managing tax implications during a business sale. As a seasoned advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm offering both brokerage and advisory services, he also serves high-net-worth clients and brings expertise in cash flow and budgeting, providing comprehensive support beyond the sale itself.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $514,335
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