CFP®-certified, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Michigan
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 retirement decisions, especially if you have pension benefits tied to Michigan's auto industry. Without focused expertise, you might overlook how to time the sale or structure payouts to minimize taxes and maximize your retirement income. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which can help you navigate these challenges more confidently.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they plan for capital gains, ordinary income, and potential state taxes specific to business sales.
- Pension integration. Confirm they understand how your auto industry pension affects your overall exit strategy and retirement cash flow.
- Sale timing strategy. Inquire about their approach to timing the sale to align with your personal financial goals and market conditions.
- Post-sale planning. Look for guidance on reinvesting proceeds and managing retirement accounts after the sale.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Robert G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Lansing, MI
Founders Financial Securities LLC
Robert Gentner's 16 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle business exit and sale strategies in Michigan, particularly for clients with complex retirement and tax considerations. His firm, Founders Financial Securities LLC, serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth investors and offers flat-fee financial planning options, distinguishing him with flexible fee structures and a broad service platform compared to other advisors in the region.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $385,425
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Nicholas D
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Royal Oak, MI
Daniel Investment Group Inc.
Nicholas Daniel's 33 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle complex business exit and sale strategies in Michigan, including tax impact and retirement income considerations. His firm offers flexible fee structures such as flat fees and hourly rates, and serves both individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive service options or experience.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $981,601
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Jeremy S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Midland, MI
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Jeremy Shafer's CFP® certification and expertise in business exit and sale strategy make him well-equipped to assist Michigan business owners planning their exit. His experience at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, a large SEC-registered firm, provides access to strategic investment approaches combining passive and active management, while his flat-fee and hourly options offer flexible pricing compared to typical AUM fees.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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Zachary S
CFP®, Series 66
Troy, MI
Kestra Advisory
Zachary Slabotsky's decade of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle complex business exit and sale strategies, particularly for Michigan clients. His expertise includes retirement plans for business owners and annuities, supported by Kestra Advisory's large-firm resources and fiduciary consulting services. Unlike some advisors, he offers flat-fee financial planning and has a background with multiple financial firms, providing a broad perspective on wealth management and exit timing.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $618,892
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Jeffrey I
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Gainplan LLC
Jeffrey Ivory's 17 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle complex business exit and sale strategies in Michigan, including tax impact and pension integration. His firm, Gainplan LLC, offers flat-fee financial and business consulting, employs proprietary factor-based investment models, and serves a diverse client base including trusts and corporate entities, distinguishing him with a comprehensive approach and active portfolio management expertise.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $818,317
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