Large-firm, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Fort Wayne, IN
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 how to align the sale with your broader financial goals. A common mistake is focusing solely on the sale price without planning for tax impacts and post-sale income needs. Large-firm advisors often bring extensive resources and specialized teams to handle complex exit strategies.
- Tax impact planning. Confirm how they help you anticipate and manage taxes triggered by the sale, including state and federal considerations.
- Post-sale income strategy. Ask how they plan for your cash flow and investment needs after the business is sold.
- Coordination with legal and tax experts. Ensure they work closely with your attorneys and accountants to align all aspects of the exit.
- Experience with business valuation. Look for advisors who can explain how they assess your business’s worth beyond just market conditions.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Rebecca B
Series 63, Series 65
Fort Wayne, IN
Wells Fargo Advisors
Rebecca Berry's 18 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 credentials equip her to guide business owners through exit and sale strategies in Fort Wayne, IN. Affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, she leverages extensive resources and proprietary research to address tax impacts and post-sale income planning, distinguishing her from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or less specialized support.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Brian N
Series 63, Series 65
Austin, TX
Kestra Advisory
Brian Nieuwlandt's 19 years of experience and expertise in business exit strategies and retirement plans for business owners make him well-suited for handling complex sale planning in Fort Wayne. His affiliation with Kestra Advisory, a large firm offering fiduciary consulting and access to multiple management platforms, combined with a flexible flat-fee structure, distinguishes him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $618,892
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Blayne H
Series 66
Fort Wayne, IN
Edward Jones
Blayne Hammel at Edward Jones in Fort Wayne specializes in business exit and sale strategies, with additional expertise in retirement income and business ownership considerations, supported by a large firm’s extensive resources. With four years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation, he offers a fee structure up to 1.35% annually and serves clients including founders and business owners, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firm affiliations.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Benjamin G
Series 63, Series 65
Fort Wayne, IN
Lincoln Investment
Benjamin Goodpaster specializes in business exit and sale strategies within a large firm setting in Fort Wayne, IN, offering expertise in wealth management and retirement plans for business owners. His firm, Lincoln Investment, manages nearly $19 billion in assets and provides flexible fee structures including flat and hourly fees, distinguishing him from others by combining extensive resources with personalized financial planning.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $157,266
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