Top business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Jesup, 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.

If you're preparing to sell your business, you need an advisor who understands the full process from valuation to deal structure. A common mistake is focusing only on the sale price without planning for tax impacts and your financial future.

  • Exit timing insight. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and your business readiness to recommend the best time to sell.
  • Tax impact planning. Confirm they consider how sale proceeds affect your income taxes and retirement income exclusions.
  • Post-sale strategy. Look for guidance on managing proceeds to support your lifestyle and long-term goals after the sale.
  • Deal structure knowledge. Ensure they explain options like asset vs. stock sales and how each affects your financial outcome.

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Gary D

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Jesup, GA

Silver Oak Securities, Inc.

Gary Dorsey is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with Silver Oak Securities, Inc., where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Invest Financial Corp., Capital Research and Management, Inc., and Sugarloaf Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Gary W. Dorsey and Associates, an investment-related business providing life insurance and fixed annuity sales. Silver Oak Securities, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and other business entities, managing approximately $2.4 billion in discretionary assets through a network of over 100 financial professionals. The firm offers various advisory programs emphasizing discretionary investment management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Executive Founder/Business Owner HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Stephen C

Series 63, Series 65

Ludowici, GA

OSAIC

Stephen Colavito Sr. is a financial advisor at Osaic with 50 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and was previously with Intervest International Equities Corp for 16 years. He is also involved in insurance brokerage as the owner of a sole proprietorship. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified 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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Dwain B

Series 63, Series 66

Green Bank, WV

ABW, LLC

Dwain Blake is a financial advisor at ABW, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including CRG Wealth, Snowshoe Advisors, and Liberty Partners Capital Management. In addition to his advisory role, he operates an independent insurance business. ABW, LLC provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, with regular portfolio reviews and accommodations for client restrictions.

General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner
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Richard P

Series 66

Jesup, GA

Edward Jones

Richard Peel is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Jesup, GA, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Jesup, GA

Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC

Ferrell O'Quinn is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Country. Outside of advising, he manages a laundry business and is involved in billboard and digital board sales. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services with third-party asset manager relationships to provide tailored investment solutions.

Business succession planning Wealth management
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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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