CFP®-certified, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Martinsburg, WV
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 often triggers complex financial decisions, from tax planning to retirement funding. Without a focused approach, you might overlook key timing or tax strategies that can reduce your overall costs.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including business transitions.
- Exit timing insight. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and personal goals to time your sale for maximum benefit.
- Tax impact management. Confirm they consider capital gains, ordinary income, and potential state tax implications in their strategy.
- Retirement integration. See how they link your business sale proceeds to your broader retirement income plan.
- Post-sale cash flow. Understand their approach to managing liquidity and investment options after the sale.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
-
Matthew K
CFP®, Series 66
Martinsburg, WV
Founders Financial Securities LLC
Matthew Kradel's 14 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide business owners in Martinsburg through complex exit and sale strategies, including tax and retirement planning. His firm, Founders Financial Securities LLC, serves diverse clients with portfolio management and retirement consulting, offering flat-fee planning and independent advice, which may appeal to those seeking flexible fee structures and comprehensive financial services.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $385,425
-
Kenneth G
CFP®, Series 63
Smithsburg, MD
Kestra Advisory
Kenneth Graber's 35 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide business owners through exit and sale strategies, integrating retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k)s. Operating from Kestra Advisory, a large firm offering flat-fee and hourly options, he supports diverse clients including executives and founders, distinguishing him with broad institutional and individual expertise.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $618,892
-
Douglas N
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Hagerstown, MD
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Douglas Nigh offers expertise in business exit and sale strategy with 25 years of experience and CFP® certification, making him well-equipped to handle complex financial decisions around selling a business. Based in nearby Hagerstown, MD, he works at a large SEC-registered firm that uses a strategic mix of passive and active investment management, and offers flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly consulting.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
Want help finding the right advisor?
Answer a few questions to see advisors matched to you.
Advisors focused on
People also searched
Popular in Martinsburg, WV
Find advisors by type
Not sure where to start?
We'll help you think it through—whether you ultimately need an advisor or not. Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly, so you can choose with confidence.
For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Advisors are independent and may not have reviewed or updated this information. Please review an advisor’s Form ADV and do your own diligence before deciding whether to work with them.
Advisor matching and introductions are provided by FinanceHQ LLC (“FHQ”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warmer and an SEC-registered investment advisor. We receive compensation from certain participating advisors for introductions or referrals. This creates a conflict of interest because we have an incentive to recommend advisors who compensate us, including those who pay us more. You pay no fee to use our matching service, and advisor fees are not increased because of a referral or introduction. We do not review the ongoing performance of advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.
By using our service, you agree to our Terms of Service and Advisory Agreement, and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. Please review FHQ’s ADV Part 2A and Form CRS. Logos provided by Logo.dev
© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. (“Warmer”)