Top business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Fond du Lac, WI

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 or exit ownership, you need an advisor who understands the full financial impact of that transition. A common mistake is focusing only on the sale price without planning for taxes, cash flow, and your next financial steps.

  • Tax implications insight. Confirm how they help you navigate capital gains, state taxes, and potential tax deferral strategies specific to business sales.
  • Post-sale cash flow planning. Ask how they model your income and expenses after the sale to maintain your lifestyle and meet financial goals.
  • Succession and timing strategy. Explore their approach to timing the sale and structuring the exit to align with your personal and business objectives.
  • Coordination with legal and tax professionals. Ensure they work closely with your attorneys and accountants to integrate all aspects of the sale smoothly.

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Benjamin B

Series 66

Fond Du Lac, WI

LPL Financial

Benjamin Baertschy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he spent 16 years with Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a part-time employee at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and performs with a band called Brent Bel and the Boyz. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives using various portfolio strategies and technology tools.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Hannah M

Series 66

Fond Du Lac, WI

Edward Jones

Hannah Muraski is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Marine Credit Union for four years before joining Edward Jones, where she has been employed since 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Eric G

CFP®, Series 66

Fond Du Lac, WI

Cetera

Eric Gurholt is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience at Cetera. He has held ownership and leadership roles in several related entities, including Vesta Advisory and Strategic Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Gurholt serves as treasurer for the Cops for Kids Foundation and holds board positions with the SouthHills Golf & Country Club and Moraine Park Technical College Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm providing services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diversified portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Paul B

Series 66

Fond Du Lac, WI

OSAIC

Paul Bilitz is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. In addition to his advisory role, Bilitz engages in producing fixed annuities and non-variable insurance products through a separate business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions, offering a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes advanced asset-allocation tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, combining proprietary resources with third-party solutions to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jennifer R

CFP®, Series 63

Fond Du Lac, WI

Raymond James Financial

Jennifer Riedeman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and has also worked with National Exchange Bank and Trust since 2001. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as the president of the Rosendale-Brandon School Board. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and supports a large network of advisors with specialized programs in municipal finance and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Sally H

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Seasons of Advice Wealth Management

Sally Hyman is a financial advisor with Seasons of Advice Wealth Management in New York, NY. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience, including roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of her advisory work, she records and sells vocal CDs and is involved in publishing her father's book on the spiritual meaning of disease and science. Seasons of Advice Wealth Management provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, small business owners, professionals, and families. The firm uses a proprietary planning process that integrates goal tracking, asset allocation, and tax planning, tailoring investment recommendations to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.

General estate planning guidance Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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Kristin M

Series 66

Mt Pleasant, SC

Guardian Life

Kristin Manna is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Consolidated Planning Holdings, Inc. and Charleston County School District. Outside of her advisory role, she is an author and publisher of books including The Basketball Coach's Notebook and works as a math tutor for high school students. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored client solutions through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and access to proprietary and third-party platforms.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Geoffrey T

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Sanctuary Advisors, LLC

Geoffrey Tomes is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Noyes Advisors LLC for 11 years and David A Noyes & Company for 26 years. His other business activities include involvement in fixed life and health insurance and fixed annuities. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services employing various analytical approaches and maintains distinctive features such as negotiated performance-based fees for large institutional clients and affiliations with specialized asset management firms.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting General retirement planning
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Amanda Q

Series 66

Richmond, VA

Wells Fargo Advisors

Amanda Quicke is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked within Wells Fargo entities since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she has ownership interests in an investment-related business, Granite Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, offering both brokerage and advisory programs.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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Keith E

CFP®

Pittsburgh, PA

Keith L. Eliou, CFP

Keith Eliou is the principal of Keith L. Eliou, CFP, an investment management firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds the CFP® designation and has one year of experience as a financial advisor. In addition to his advisory role, he practices law focusing on elder law and real estate and is involved in insurance, mortgage lending, and real estate brokerage businesses. The firm primarily serves pooled vehicles and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, retirement plan services, and financial planning. It utilizes an open-architecture investment approach with third-party money managers and employs multiple analytical methods and strategies, conducting annual account reviews.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting Charitable giving tax strategies Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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