Top business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Kingsport, TN

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 closing. Without this expertise, you might miss key steps that affect your sale price or tax outcome.

  • Exit timing insight. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and your business readiness to recommend the best time to sell.
  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider federal tax implications carefully, since Tennessee has no state income tax but other taxes may apply.
  • Post-sale planning. Look for guidance on managing proceeds, including investment strategies and cash flow after the sale.
  • Negotiation experience. Ensure they have a track record of supporting deal terms that protect your interests throughout the sale process.

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Jonathan Y

Series 63, Series 65

Kingsport, TN

Tlg Advisors, Inc.

Jonathan Yates is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. in Kingsport, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Nationwide Securities, LLC for 17 years and has been affiliated with The Yates Agency since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a car restoration business, Bear Brothers LLC. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2 billion in discretionary assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutional investors, offering services such as portfolio management, financial and estate planning, and ERISA fiduciary services. Its investment approach combines fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, with a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios that uses risk questionnaires to tailor portfolios.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management General estate planning guidance Business ownership considerations Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Christine C

Series 66

Kingsport, TN

Morgan Stanley

Christine Cooper is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kingsport, Tennessee, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by the firm's structured discovery process and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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William B

Series 63

Kingsport, TN

Silver Oak Securities, Inc.

William Bingham is a financial advisor at Silver Oak Securities, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Silver Oak Securities since 2013. He is also part owner of Beez Bikes and More, a business unrelated to investments. Silver Oak Securities serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and other entities through a network of over 100 financial professionals, offering a variety of advisory programs tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances. The firm manages approximately $2.4 billion in discretionary assets and provides services ranging from customized portfolios to retirement plan consulting and third-party manager referrals.

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

Denise D

Series 66

Kingsport, TN

Merrill

Denise Depriest is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies that help clients pursue their long-term financial goals. With over 30 years of experience, she serves individuals and families by focusing on wealth growth, management, preservation, and legacy planning. Her expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, retirement income, portfolio management services, and employee financial health. Denise holds a Bachelor's Degree from Milligan College and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She integrates the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America to provide comprehensive financial services to her clients. Outside of her professional role, Denise is involved with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kingsport Tennessee. Her personal interests include biking, camping, cooking, golfing, hiking, music, photography, reading, traveling, and yoga. Denise values family deeply and enjoys connecting with others through shared interests.

Wealth management General estate planning guidance Business succession planning General retirement planning Divorce financial planning Values-based investing
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Jadon E

Series 63, Series 65

Kingsport, TN

LPL Financial

Jadon Engle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Eastman Credit Union and Advisory Alpha LLC. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with technology and research tools.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired 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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