Seasoned, business sale tax planning financial advisors in Lakewood, NJ
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 a business triggers complex tax decisions that can affect your financial future for years. Without careful planning, you might face unexpected tax bills or miss opportunities to reduce your tax burden.
- Tax timing strategies. Ask how they plan the timing of your sale to optimize tax outcomes, considering local tax rates and your personal income.
- Comprehensive tax impact. Confirm they evaluate all tax types involved, including capital gains, state property taxes, and potential commuter tax implications.
- Post-sale cash flow. Ensure they help model your income and expenses after the sale to maintain financial stability.
- Experience with business structures. Inquire about their familiarity with your business type and how that affects tax planning options.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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James K
Series 63, Series 66
Manasquan, NJ
Merrill
James Krakowski offers seasoned expertise in business sale tax planning, leveraging over 20 years at Merrill Lynch to address complex tax timing and post-sale cash flow strategies. His large-firm resources and focus on closely-held business owners, combined with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguish him from other advisors in the Lakewood, NJ area.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Edward P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Huger, SC
Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC
Edward Portelles brings 23 years of experience and CFP® certification to business sale tax planning, offering expertise in active portfolio management and options strategies. Based in Huger, SC, he works with individual and high-net-worth clients through Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC, which manages $212.1 million in assets using a blend of cyclical, technical, and fundamental analysis, and offers negotiable flat fees alongside asset-based pricing.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $387,750
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Albert S
Series 66
Forked River, NJ
Platform Wealth Advisors
Albert Silvestri III brings 27 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, offering expertise in general tax planning and wealth management near Lakewood, NJ. His firm, Platform Wealth Advisors, provides flat-fee financial planning and emphasizes long-term, low-turnover investing, supported by a team including multiple CPA/PFS credentialed advisers, which may benefit those seeking seasoned guidance on business sale tax planning.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $1,546,071
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