CFP®-certified, business sale tax planning financial advisors in Encinitas, 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 can trigger complex tax consequences that affect your net proceeds and future financial plans. Without expert guidance, you might overlook key tax strategies that preserve more of your sale earnings.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax implications of business sales.
- Tax timing strategies. Ask how they plan the sale timing to optimize your tax brackets and minimize immediate tax hits.
- Capital gains management. Confirm their approach to distinguishing between short- and long-term gains and how they leverage this for tax efficiency.
- State tax considerations. California’s high income taxes and property tax rules like Proposition 13 can impact your planning; see how they incorporate these factors.
- Post-sale cash flow. Understand how they help structure your finances after the sale to support your lifestyle and investment goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brandon S
CFP®
San Diego, CA
Traction Wealth Management, LLC
Brandon Sussman is a CFP®-certified advisor in San Diego with seven years of experience, specializing in business sale tax planning and business ownership considerations. His independent firm offers flat-fee ongoing financial planning up to $500 monthly and combines passive and active investment strategies, distinguishing him from others by also serving employer plan sponsors and providing fiduciary retirement plan management.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $233,332
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Thao T
CFP®, CDFA®
San Marcos, CA
Anora Wealth
Thao Truong is equipped to assist with business sale tax planning, leveraging her CFP® certification and five years of industry experience to address complex tax strategies. She offers a flat-fee structure between $6,000 and $10,000 annually and specializes in serving Millennials, immigrants, and women professionals, distinguishing her with a personal background that informs her empathetic approach to financial independence and intentional wealth building.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $481,382
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Timothy K
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Seawise Financial, Inc.
Timothy Kenney's 27 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to navigate the tax complexities of business sales, including capital gains and California-specific tax considerations. At Seawise Financial, he offers a primarily passive investment approach with low-cost index funds and ETFs, serving individuals and high-net-worth clients with a 1.50% AUM fee and hourly project-based planning options.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $1,124,527
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Brian B
CFP®, Series 66
San Diego, CA
Sovran Advisors, LLC
Brian Brennan's CFP® certification and 14 years of experience equip him to navigate the tax complexities of business sales, including capital gains and state tax considerations in California. Operating from San Diego with Sovran Advisors, he offers flexible fee structures such as flat fees and hourly rates, serving a diverse clientele with tailored investment strategies and a substantial firm asset base.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $440,191
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Alan N
CFP®, ChFC®
Solana Beach, CA
Measured Money Maneuvers
Alan Nelson is equipped to assist with business sale tax planning in the Encinitas area, holding CFP® and ChFC® certifications and specializing in tax strategies, cash flow, and retirement withdrawal planning. His flat-fee structure starting at $3,600 per year and focus on Gen X clients, combined with his military background and independent firm, distinguish him from other advisors nearby.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $333,253
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