CFP®-certified, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Maryland
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 financial impact beyond just the sale price. A common mistake is overlooking how estate and inheritance taxes in Maryland can affect your net proceeds and long-term wealth.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax and estate considerations relevant to business exits.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they incorporate Maryland's estate and inheritance taxes into your exit plan to avoid unexpected liabilities.
- Post-sale cash flow planning. Ask how they help manage your income and investments after the sale to maintain financial stability.
- Business valuation insight. Ensure they understand how to assess your business's worth realistically, not just based on market trends.
- Transition strategy. Discuss how they support your shift from business owner to investor or retiree, addressing lifestyle and financial goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Angelo R
CFP®, Series 65
Hunt Valley, MD
SC&H Wealth
Angelo Romano II is well-equipped to assist Maryland business owners with exit and sale strategies, leveraging his CFP® certification and expertise in business exit planning and tax strategies. His firm, SC&H Wealth, offers a team approach with CPAs and CFP® professionals, providing comprehensive financial planning and tax preparation, and he offers flexible fee structures including flat fees and hourly rates, which may suit clients seeking tailored financial solutions.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $1,816,131
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Andrew H
CFP®, Series 66
Hunt Valley, MD
Wells Fargo Advisors
Andrew Hahn's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complexities of business exit and sale strategies in Maryland, including tax and estate considerations. Working at Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers comprehensive planning tools and integrates advisory services with financial products, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm resources or less extensive client services.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Crystal D
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Bowie, MD
Cetera
Crystal Davis's 14 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to navigate Maryland's business exit and sale strategies, including tax-loss harvesting and retirement plans for business owners. Affiliated with Cetera, a large firm offering diverse portfolio management, she provides flexible fee options such as flat fees and hourly consulting, distinguishing her with broad expertise and adaptable service models in Bowie, MD.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Justin B
CFP®, Series 66
New Market, MD
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Justin Byram's CFP® certification and expertise in business exit strategies make him well-suited to address the financial complexities of selling a business in Maryland, including tax and estate considerations. Operating within Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, a large firm managing over $122 billion with a diversified investment approach, he offers flat fees and serves a range of clients including Baby Boomers and business owners, providing tailored planning and consulting services.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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Jay S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Hunt Valley, MD
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Jay Schuman, a CFP® with 17 years of experience in Hunt Valley, MD, specializes in business exit and sale strategies, making him well-equipped to address Maryland's estate and inheritance tax implications. His firm, Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, serves high-net-worth clients with a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach, offering flat-fee options and expertise in private investments and retirement plans for business owners.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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