CFP®-certified, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Milwaukee, WI
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 is a major life event that often triggers complex financial decisions, including tax planning and retirement funding. Without focused expertise, you might overlook key timing and valuation factors that affect your net proceeds and future security. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which supports a comprehensive approach to your exit strategy.
- Exit timing insights. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and your personal goals to recommend the best time to sell.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider capital gains, state taxes, and potential deductions specific to business sales.
- Retirement integration. Look for advisors who connect your sale proceeds to your retirement income plan, especially given Wisconsin's public pension landscape.
- Valuation expertise. Ensure they understand how to assess your business's worth beyond simple revenue multiples.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Nicole G
CFP®, Series 66
Wauwatosa, WI
CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC
Nicole Gronholz offers expertise in business exit and sale strategy with CFP® certification and seven years of experience, making her well-equipped to guide Milwaukee-area business owners through complex sale decisions. Her firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using mutual funds and ETFs, and she offers flat-fee planning services, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent pricing and a blend of active and passive investment management.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $1,730,668
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Matthew M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Whitefish Bay, WI
Merit Financial Advisors
Matthew Morzy's 19 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide business owners in Milwaukee through complex exit and sale strategies, including retirement plans like SEP and solo 401k. His firm, Merit Financial Advisors, manages $10.6 billion with a diversified, long-term investment approach and offers flat-fee financial planning, distinguishing him from advisors with traditional AUM-based fees.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $897,421
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Kathleen D
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Milwaukee, WI
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Kathleen Dougherty Klein is a CFP®-certified advisor in Milwaukee with 25 years of experience and expertise in business exit strategies, retirement plans for business owners, and active portfolio management. She works at Focus Partners Wealth, a large firm offering flat-fee options and serving high-net-worth clients, combining active and passive investment approaches for comprehensive wealth management.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Samuel T
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Milwaukee, WI
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Samuel Thompson's CFP® certification and 16 years of experience equip him to guide Milwaukee business owners through exit and sale strategies, integrating retirement plans like SEP and solo 401k. Operating within Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, a large SEC-registered firm, he offers flat fees starting at $250 and combines active and passive investment management, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firms or different fee structures.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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Stephen W
CFP®, Series 65
Brookfield, WI
Envision Financial LLC
Stephen White's CFP® certification and expertise in business exit and sale strategy make him well-suited to guide Milwaukee-area business owners through complex sale decisions. His firm, Envision Financial LLC, serves high-net-worth clients with at least $1 million in assets, focusing on asset allocation via proprietary cash-flow Monte Carlo modeling and primarily using ETFs and institutional mutual funds, with a 0.70% AUM fee.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $2,798,107
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