Large-firm, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Maine
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 often involves complex tax and timing decisions. Without the right guidance, you might miss opportunities to maximize your sale proceeds or face unexpected tax burdens. Large-firm advisors typically have access to broader resources and teams, which can help navigate these complexities.
- Exit timing insight. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and your business readiness to recommend the best time to sell.
- Tax impact planning. Confirm they consider capital gains, ordinary income, and potential state taxes in their sale strategy.
- Post-sale cash flow. Discuss how they plan for your income and investment needs after the sale to maintain financial stability.
- Team coordination. Large firms often involve specialists; ask how they integrate legal, tax, and financial experts to support your sale.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Michael D
Series 63, Series 66
South Berwick, ME
Lincoln Investment
Michael Dalleo specializes in business exit and sale strategy within a large firm setting, leveraging 37 years of experience and expertise in wealth management and retirement plans for business owners. Operating from South Berwick, ME, he offers flexible fee structures including flat and hourly fees, and benefits from Lincoln Investment's extensive resources and $18.9 billion in assets under management, which supports comprehensive planning and team coordination for complex business sales.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $157,266
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Caden M
Series 65
Ellsworth, ME
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Caden Mattson specializes in business exit and sale strategy within a large firm in Maine, offering expertise in retirement plans for business owners and active portfolio management. His firm integrates strategic investment approaches combining passive and active management, supported by a team that serves diverse client types including trusts and corporations. With a flat-fee structure starting at $250 and experience serving Baby Boomer clients, he provides accessible, tailored financial planning compared to other advisors in the region.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $1,378,035
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Melissa D
Series 63, Series 66
Falmouth, ME
Hightower Advisors
Melissa Duffy specializes in business exit and sale strategy, supported by 29 years of experience and a focus on high-net-worth clients in Maine. Working with Hightower Advisors, a large firm offering discretionary portfolio management and a network of managers, she provides flat-fee and hourly financial planning services, distinguishing her through access to broad resources and strategic investment approaches.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $2,848,795
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Angela R
Series 66
Bangor, ME
Wells Fargo Advisors
Angela Roach's 12 years of experience and Series 66 designation equip her to handle business exit and sale strategies effectively, especially for founders and business owners in Maine. Working with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, she leverages extensive resources and integrated planning tools, distinguishing her from advisors at smaller firms by offering comprehensive support through both brokerage and advisory programs.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Stephen B
CFA®, Series 63
Yarmouth, ME
Guardian Life
Stephen Bennie specializes in business exit and sale strategy, with additional expertise in tax-loss harvesting, making him well-suited for owners planning to sell their businesses in Maine. Affiliated with Primerica Advisors, a large firm managing around $15 billion in assets, he offers flat-fee and subscription-based consulting, providing access to broad resources and integrated financial planning services that differentiate him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $230,599
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