Seasoned, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Des Moines, 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 complexity of exit strategies and the financial impact beyond the sale itself. A common mistake is focusing only on the sale price without planning for tax consequences and post-sale income management. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating these challenges, helping you avoid costly oversights.
- Tax impact insight. Confirm how they plan for taxes triggered by the sale, including state-specific rules that may affect your net proceeds.
- Post-sale income planning. Ask how they help structure your finances to maintain stability and growth after the business is sold.
- Transition timing. Inquire about their approach to timing the sale to align with your personal and market conditions.
- Legacy considerations. See if they discuss how the sale fits into your broader estate and wealth transfer goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Vincent S
Series 63, Series 66
Clive, IA
Kestra Advisory
Vincent Sturm's 27 years of experience and expertise in business exit strategies and retirement plans for business owners make him well-equipped to handle complex sale planning in the Des Moines area. Affiliated with Kestra Advisory, a large firm managing nearly $80 billion in assets, he offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting, distinguishing him from advisors with purely asset-based fees.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $618,892
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Matthew M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Des Moines, IA
Sanctuary Advisors, LLC
Matthew Meline Sr. brings 26 years of experience and CFP® certification to business exit and sale strategy in Des Moines, offering expertise in retirement income and active portfolio management. Working with Sanctuary Advisors, a large firm known for customized investment programs and multiple philosophies, he provides flat-fee financial planning, distinguishing him from others who may rely solely on AUM-based fees.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $1,618,113
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Michele F
Series 63, Series 66
West Des Moines, IA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Michele Flanagan's 34 years of experience and specialty in business exit and sale strategy make her well-equipped to handle complex financial transitions in the Des Moines area. Affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, she offers fee-based planning and investment services, distinguishing her through access to extensive resources and tailored strategies for affluent business owners.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Christopher C
CFA®, Series 63
West Des Moines, IA
Gilbert & Cook, Inc.
Christopher Cook brings 26 years of experience in business exit and sale strategy, serving high-net-worth executives and business owners in West Des Moines, IA. His firm, Gilbert & Cook, offers flat-fee financial planning and combines active and passive investment strategies, providing tailored solutions that include tax impact insight and post-sale income planning, distinguishing him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $1,813,233
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Connor H
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
Des Moines, IA
Edward Jones
Connor Hogan's 31 years of experience and CFP® and ChFC® credentials equip him to handle complex business exit and sale strategies in Des Moines, including tax impact and post-sale income planning. Working at Edward Jones, a large firm with over four million clients, he offers a comprehensive wealth management approach with an AUM fee up to 1.35%, serving military and veteran clients among others.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $246,728
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