Large-firm, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Gainesville, GA
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 your business is a major life event that requires careful planning to protect your financial future. Without a clear exit strategy, you might miss opportunities to minimize taxes or maximize the value you receive.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they plan to reduce taxes on your sale proceeds, including strategies that consider retirement income exclusions for older residents.
- Timing and sequencing. Confirm how they coordinate the sale timing with your broader financial goals to avoid costly mistakes.
- Post-sale planning. Look for advisors who help you manage the transition from business owner to investor, addressing cash flow and investment choices.
- Large-firm resources. These advisors have access to extensive teams and tools, which can provide comprehensive support during complex sales.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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William T
Series 63, Series 65
Cumming, GA
Kestra Advisory
William Tadio offers expertise in business exit and sale strategy, supported by 30 years of experience and a large-firm environment at Kestra Advisory, which serves a diverse client base including institutional investors. His flat-fee structure and focus on retirement plans for business owners provide a practical approach for managing post-sale transitions and tax considerations, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee models or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $618,892
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Martha S
Series 63, Series 66
Gainesville, GA
Merrill
Martha Spence specializes in business exit and sale strategies, leveraging over 17 years of experience and the resources of Merrill, a large firm, to support Gainesville business owners. She holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor designation and focuses on tailored exit planning, serving mid-career professionals and HENRY clients with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Deacon B
Series 63, Series 65
Atlanta, GA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Deacon Broda is equipped to assist with business exit and sale strategies, leveraging Wells Fargo Advisors' large-firm resources and specialized planning for business-owner transitions. Based in Atlanta, GA, he also offers expertise in divorce financial planning and cash flow management, serving high-net-worth clients with access to proprietary research and comprehensive financial planning tools.
Experience: 0 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Michael H
Series 66
Commerce, GA
Edward Jones
Michael Housworth specializes in business exit and sale strategies, leveraging 11 years of experience and a Series 66 designation to assist business owners in Gainesville, GA. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large firm offering comprehensive wealth management and proprietary mutual funds, he provides tailored retirement and succession planning with a program fee up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him through both firm resources and personal business ownership experience.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Cody W
Series 63, Series 66
Eastanollee, GA
Guardian Life
Cody Wilson specializes in business exit and sale strategies, supported by seven years of experience and Series 63 and 66 licenses, making him capable of addressing complex sale planning needs. Operating within Primerica Advisors, a large firm offering flat-fee and subscription-based consulting, he brings access to diverse investment strategies and a broad client service platform, differentiating him from advisors with smaller firm resources or narrower fee structures.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $230,599
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