Flat-fee, 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 consequences that affect your net proceeds and future financial plans. Without careful planning, you might face unexpected tax bills or miss opportunities to reduce your tax burden. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know your costs upfront without surprises.
- Tax timing strategies. Ask how they help schedule your sale to minimize taxes, considering factors like installment sales or deferred payments.
- Capital gains management. Confirm they understand how to optimize your long-term and short-term capital gains to keep more of your sale proceeds.
- State tax implications. Business sale taxes vary by state; check how they navigate Maine’s specific rules and any multi-state issues.
- Integration with estate planning. Selling a business can impact your estate; see if they coordinate tax planning with your broader wealth transfer 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 specializes in business sale tax planning and offers flat-fee services, making him suitable for managing the tax complexities of selling a business in Maine. With eight years of experience and CFP® certification, he works through SVB Wealth, which serves high-net-worth clients and employs diverse investment strategies, providing a broad advisory scope beyond just tax planning.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $2,365,410
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Sage D
Series 65
Winslow, ME
Wealthy with Intention
Sage Duguay specializes in business sale tax planning with a flat-fee structure, offering project-based financial planning fees ranging from $500 to $5,000, which provides cost transparency for Maine business owners. Located in Winslow, ME, Sage brings a unique background in data analysis and strategic consulting, and his firm focuses on fee-only planning without managing assets, differentiating him from advisors who combine investment management with tax planning.
Experience: 1 year
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Eric P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Glastonbury, CT
Top Private Wealth
Eric Powers specializes in business sale tax planning and offers flat-fee project-based financial planning, which can help manage the complex tax consequences of selling a business. Located in Glastonbury, CT, he brings 17 years of experience and integrates tax preparation services with strategic asset allocation, serving high-net-worth clients with a mix of passive and active investments, differentiating him from advisors focused solely on Maine-based clients.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $709,932
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Thomas S
CFP®, Series 63
Yarmouth, ME
Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC
Thomas Shepard specializes in business sale tax planning in Maine, offering flat-fee financial planning with fixed fees ranging from $300 to $15,000, which provides cost transparency for business owners preparing for a sale. With 29 years of experience, CFP® certification, and a focus on private investments and retirement plans for business owners, he operates through Flagship Harbor Advisors, a firm managing $3.42 billion with a diverse investment approach, distinguishing him from other advisors by combining deep expertise and a broad resource base.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $464,071
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