CFP®-certified, business sale tax planning 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 a business can trigger complex tax issues that affect how much you keep from the sale. Without careful planning, you might face unexpected tax bills or miss opportunities to reduce your tax burden. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax strategies that can impact your sale.
- Capital gains timing. Ask how they help you time the sale to manage capital gains taxes, which are taxes on profits from selling assets.
- Tax deferral options. Confirm if they discuss strategies like installment sales or 1031 exchanges that can delay tax payments.
- State tax implications. Business sales can have different tax rules depending on where you live; check how they address Maine-specific tax laws.
- Post-sale planning. See if they help plan for investing or using sale proceeds to minimize future taxes and support your financial goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Timothy D
CFP®, Series 63
Boston, MA
SVB Wealth
Timothy Davis is equipped to assist with business sale tax planning, leveraging his CFP® certification and eight years of experience to address complex tax issues related to selling a business. Based in Boston, MA, he operates through SVB Wealth, which serves high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee structure and offers diverse services including retirement plans for business owners and charitable giving, distinguishing him from other advisors focused solely on tax planning in Maine.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $2,365,410
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Eric P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Glastonbury, CT
Top Private Wealth
Eric Powers is well-equipped to assist with business sale tax planning, leveraging his 17 years of experience and CFP® certification. His firm, Top Private Wealth, integrates tax preparation services directly into its financial planning, offering a strategic mix of passive and active investments tailored to client risk tolerance. Unlike some advisors, he provides flat-fee and hourly project-based planning options, serving high-net-worth individuals and business owners from Glastonbury, CT, with a focus on comprehensive tax strategies.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $709,932
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Thomas S
CFP®, Series 63
Yarmouth, ME
Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC
Thomas Shepard's expertise in business sale tax planning is supported by his 29 years of experience and CFP® certification, making him well-equipped to navigate complex tax issues in Maine. He offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting, serving a diverse client base including business owners and executives, and works within a large firm managing $3.42 billion in assets with a varied investment approach, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $464,071
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