Independent, business sale tax planning financial advisors in Minnesota
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.
If you're preparing to sell your business, you need an advisor who understands how to minimize the tax impact on your sale proceeds. A common mistake is treating the sale like a simple transaction without considering the complex tax rules that can affect your net gain.
- Tax timing strategies. Ask how they plan the sale timing to optimize your tax brackets and reduce immediate tax burdens.
- Capital gains insight. Confirm they explain how different types of gains are taxed and how to leverage exemptions or deferrals.
- State tax considerations. Minnesota's higher taxes mean your advisor should integrate state-specific rules into your sale plan.
- Independent advice. Being independent means these advisors can offer recommendations without firm product constraints, focusing on your unique tax situation.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Scott W
Series 66
Bemidji, MN
Sutterfield Financial Group, Inc.
Scott Weinzierl specializes in business sale tax planning and tax strategies for small businesses, making him well-equipped to help Minnesota business owners minimize tax impacts during a sale. His independent, flat-fee approach and 16 years of experience at Sutterfield Financial Group, which offers integrated services like accounting and tax preparation, distinguish him from others by providing comprehensive support beyond typical advisory roles.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $175,932
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Mark A
Series 63, Series 65
St. Anthony, MN
Liniam Capital, LLC
Mark Austin specializes in business sale tax planning and offers independent advice tailored to high-net-worth clients in Minnesota, helping to navigate complex tax rules and optimize sale timing. With seven years of industry experience and a background at North Sky Capital, he leverages Liniam Capital's integrated approach combining portfolio management, tax, estate, and insurance advice, using ETFs and option strategies to manage risk and income, differentiating him from other advisors.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $552,632
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Brian D
Series 65
Minnetonka, MN
Strategic Financial Planning, Inc.
Brian Durand specializes in business sale tax planning, offering expertise in tax strategies for small businesses and wealth management, which is crucial for minimizing tax impact on business sale proceeds in Minnesota. As an independent advisor with eight years of experience and a 1% AUM fee, he provides personalized financial planning through Strategic Financial Planning, Inc., using a modern portfolio theory approach with ETFs and no-load mutual funds, distinguishing him from others by combining tax insight with tailored investment strategies.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $902,279
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Brian T
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Minneapolis, MN
Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company
Brian Thorkelson specializes in business sale tax planning in Minnesota, offering expertise in retirement income strategy and tax strategies for small businesses. His independent, flat-fee approach suits high-net-worth clients seeking tailored financial planning. With 16 years of experience and Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses, he operates through Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company, which provides integrated tax, estate, and investment services, differentiating him from advisors with narrower scopes or fee structures.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $2,098,811
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Bill M
CFP®, CPA
Edina, MN
Trailhead Planners, LLC
Bill Mulvahill specializes in business sale tax planning with a focus on minimizing tax impact for entrepreneurs in Minnesota, leveraging his CPA and CFP® credentials and 11 years of experience. His independent, flat-fee approach includes comprehensive financial and tax planning, business valuation, and exit strategies, distinguishing him from others by integrating coordinated financial services under one roof and serving clients both locally in Edina and nationwide.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $1,242,586
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