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

Selling your business is a major financial event that requires careful timing and tax planning to protect your wealth. Without expert guidance, you might overlook key tax implications or miss opportunities to maximize your sale proceeds.

  • Exit timing strategy. Ask how they help determine the best moment to sell based on market conditions and your personal goals.
  • Tax impact analysis. Confirm they evaluate capital gains, state taxes, and potential deductions specific to Indiana's flat income tax.
  • Post-sale planning. Look for advisors who integrate your sale proceeds into a broader financial plan, including investment and retirement considerations.
  • Deal structure insight. Inquire about their experience with different sale structures and how each affects your cash flow and tax obligations.

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Ritchie H

Series 63, Series 65

Lafayette, IN

Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc.

Ritchie Hoffman is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. in Lafayette, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Berthel Fisher since 2009 and also leads Hoffman Financial, providing financial planning and life and disability insurance services. Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services offers investment advisory and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $906 million in client assets through a variety of tailored investment management and consulting approaches.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting
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Jeremy S

ChFC®, Series 63

Indianapolis, IN

Eagle Strategies (NY Life)

Jeremy Stackhouse is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and has held roles at Prosperity Financial Group LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Stackhouse serves as a board member for the Association for Insurance and Financial Advisors of Indiana and also contributes to Junior Achievement Greater Wabash. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored solutions delivered through various program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Frank T

Series 63, Series 65

Lafayette, IN

Turpin & Associates Inc

Frank Turpin is a financial advisor at Turpin & Associates Inc. with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Eneric Financial Services, F&J, INS. INC, and Turpin Agency during his career. Turpin & Associates Inc. provides discretionary investment management and targeted financial advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, endowments, foundations, corporations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a consistent investment policy tailored to each client’s circumstances and combines technical, cyclical, and fundamental research in its portfolio management, which may include short-term trading, short sales, and margin.

General retirement planning Retirement withdrawal strategies General estate planning guidance Life insurance needs analysis Cash flow / budgeting

Patricia C

Series 63, Series 66

Lafayette, IN

Edward Jones

Patricia Caliendo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 1998. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm is known for its extensive advisor network and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Glen A

Series 63, Series 65

Lafayette, IN

Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc.

Glen Asbury is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has been affiliated with Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc. Since 2011, he has also worked as an insurance agent, writing life, health, Medicare Supplement, annuity, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create customized portfolios and is affiliated with CNO Financial Group and related insurance and mortgage businesses.

Wealth management Retired
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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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