Top business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Minot, ND

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 requires careful timing and strategy, especially if you want to maximize your proceeds and minimize tax impact. A common mistake is rushing the sale without a clear plan, which can lead to missed opportunities and unexpected costs.

  • Exit timing insight. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and your business cycle to recommend the best time to sell.
  • Tax impact planning. Confirm they understand local and federal tax rules that affect your sale proceeds and can help structure the deal accordingly.
  • Post-sale strategy. Look for guidance on managing the proceeds to support your financial goals after the sale.
  • Business valuation approach. Ensure they use realistic methods to value your business, reflecting your industry and regional economic factors.

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Jesse G

Series 66

Minot, ND

First Command Advisory Services

Jesse Goertzen is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Minot, ND, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining First Command, he worked at Peoples State Bank of Velva and has served as the Head Volleyball Coach for Minot High School. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and a range of wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Self-Employed Young Professionals
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Bart B

Series 63, Series 65

Minot, ND

Calton & Associates, Inc.

Bart Bohrer is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. in Minot, ND, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Capital Financial Services, Inc. for 16 years before joining Calton & Associates in 2019. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by providing portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm offers a range of program structures and analytic approaches, combining both commissionable brokerage and insurance products alongside asset management services.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner

Nicholas S

Series 66

Minot, ND

Edward Jones

Nicholas Schmidt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Minot, ND, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Sanford Clinic for four years and spent thirteen years at Schmidt Chiropractic Clinic. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Retirement withdrawal strategies Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Craig Z

Series 63

Minot, ND

Ameriprise

Craig Zavalney is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in several parcels of land in North Dakota. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and emphasizes the use of affiliated investment products.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Chad T

Series 63, Series 66

Minot, ND

Lincoln Investment

Chad Thuner is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2022 and previously held roles at Calton & Associates, Blue Key Capital, and Capital Financial Services. Outside of advising, Thuner is president of Huber Sprinkler Service, a company specializing in underground irrigation. Lincoln Investment is a large enterprise firm serving a broad client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting, with investment strategies supported by an in-house Research team and third-party managers.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Equity compensation tax strategy Educators, Teachers, and Academics Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed Mid-Career Professionals Retired
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Sally H

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Seasons of Advice Wealth Management

Sally Hyman is a financial advisor with Seasons of Advice Wealth Management in New York, NY. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience, including roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of her advisory work, she records and sells vocal CDs and is involved in publishing her father's book on the spiritual meaning of disease and science. Seasons of Advice Wealth Management provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, small business owners, professionals, and families. The firm uses a proprietary planning process that integrates goal tracking, asset allocation, and tax planning, tailoring investment recommendations to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.

General estate planning guidance Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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Kristin M

Series 66

Mt Pleasant, SC

Guardian Life

Kristin Manna is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Consolidated Planning Holdings, Inc. and Charleston County School District. Outside of her advisory role, she is an author and publisher of books including The Basketball Coach's Notebook and works as a math tutor for high school students. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored client solutions through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and access to proprietary and third-party platforms.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Geoffrey T

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Sanctuary Advisors, LLC

Geoffrey Tomes is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Noyes Advisors LLC for 11 years and David A Noyes & Company for 26 years. His other business activities include involvement in fixed life and health insurance and fixed annuities. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services employing various analytical approaches and maintains distinctive features such as negotiated performance-based fees for large institutional clients and affiliations with specialized asset management firms.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting General retirement planning
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Amanda Q

Series 66

Richmond, VA

Wells Fargo Advisors

Amanda Quicke is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked within Wells Fargo entities since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she has ownership interests in an investment-related business, Granite Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, offering both brokerage and advisory programs.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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Keith E

CFP®

Pittsburgh, PA

Keith L. Eliou, CFP

Keith Eliou is the principal of Keith L. Eliou, CFP, an investment management firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds the CFP® designation and has one year of experience as a financial advisor. In addition to his advisory role, he practices law focusing on elder law and real estate and is involved in insurance, mortgage lending, and real estate brokerage businesses. The firm primarily serves pooled vehicles and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, retirement plan services, and financial planning. It utilizes an open-architecture investment approach with third-party money managers and employs multiple analytical methods and strategies, conducting annual account reviews.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting Charitable giving tax strategies Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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