Flat-fee, 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.
You might be preparing to sell your business and want to maximize your financial outcome while minimizing tax surprises. Without a clear exit plan, you risk leaving value on the table or facing unexpected tax burdens. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know your costs upfront without hourly surprises.
- Exit timing insight. Ask how they determine the best moment to sell based on market conditions and your personal goals.
- Tax impact analysis. Confirm they evaluate how the sale affects your tax situation, including capital gains and state taxes.
- Post-sale planning. See if they help map out your financial life after the sale, including investment and income strategies.
- Pension considerations. In Wisconsin, strong public pensions matter; check how they integrate these into your exit plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
-
Kathleen D
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Milwaukee, WI
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Kathleen Dougherty Klein specializes in business exit and sale strategies with 25 years of experience, offering flat-fee services through Focus Partners Wealth, LLC in Milwaukee. Her firm serves high-net-worth clients and integrates active and passive investment approaches, distinguishing her from others by combining seasoned expertise with a large-firm support structure and a focus on retirement plans for business owners.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
-
Samuel T
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Milwaukee, WI
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Samuel Thompson offers expertise in business exit and sale strategy with 16 years of experience and CFP® certification, serving Milwaukee clients through Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. His firm provides flat-fee financial planning starting at $250, blending active and passive investment management, which may appeal to business owners seeking structured, transparent fees and comprehensive post-sale planning.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
-
Troy W
Series 66
Wauwatosa, WI
CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC
Troy Wagner offers flat-fee business exit and sale strategy services in the Milwaukee area, backed by his Series 66 designation and experience with business succession planning. His firm, CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, serves diverse clients including high-net-worth households and integrates tax, estate, and insurance expertise, providing coordinated planning beyond just exit strategies.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $1,730,668
-
Jerome M
Series 65
Whitefish Bay, WI
Merit Financial Advisors
Jerome Mahalick offers expertise in business exit and sale strategies with a flat-fee structure, making costs predictable for Milwaukee-area clients. With 27 years of experience and a Series 65 designation, he works through Merit Financial Advisors, a firm managing $10.6 billion and providing tailored model portfolios and fiduciary services, which may benefit business owners seeking comprehensive post-sale planning and tax impact analysis.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $897,421
-
John D
Series 63
Wauwatosa, WI
Kestra Advisory
John Dodds specializes in business exit and sale strategies with over 43 years of experience, offering flat-fee financial planning through Kestra Advisory in the Milwaukee area. His firm supports large institutional clients and provides comprehensive retirement-plan consulting, which complements his expertise in retirement plans for business owners and wealth management, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on individual clients or smaller firms.
Experience: 44 years
Avg account: $618,892
Want help finding the right advisor?
Answer a few questions to see advisors matched to you.
Advisors focused on
People also searched
Popular in Milwaukee, WI
Find advisors by type
Not sure where to start?
We'll help you think it through—whether you ultimately need an advisor or not. Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly, so you can choose with confidence.
For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Advisors are independent and may not have reviewed or updated this information. Please review an advisor’s Form ADV and do your own diligence before deciding whether to work with them.
Advisor matching and introductions are provided by FinanceHQ LLC (“FHQ”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warmer and an SEC-registered investment advisor. We receive compensation from certain participating advisors for introductions or referrals. This creates a conflict of interest because we have an incentive to recommend advisors who compensate us, including those who pay us more. You pay no fee to use our matching service, and advisor fees are not increased because of a referral or introduction. We do not review the ongoing performance of advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.
By using our service, you agree to our Terms of Service and Advisory Agreement, and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. Please review FHQ’s ADV Part 2A and Form CRS. Logos provided by Logo.dev
© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. (“Warmer”)