CFP®-certified, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Missouri
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 life event that requires careful planning to protect your financial future. Without expert guidance, you might overlook tax implications or miss opportunities to maximize your sale proceeds.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how the advisor plans to minimize taxes from the sale, including capital gains and potential state taxes.
- Post-sale cash flow. Ask how they help structure your finances to maintain income stability after the business is sold.
- Exit timing strategy. Understand their approach to choosing the right moment to sell, considering market conditions and your personal goals.
- Integration with other goals. Check how they align the sale strategy with retirement plans or other investments to support your long-term objectives.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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David S
CFP®, PFS™, Series 63, Series 65
St. Louis, MO
Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC
David Sadler's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide business owners through exit and sale strategies, particularly in Missouri. His affiliation with Moneta Group Investment Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, offers access to diversified, multi-asset portfolio management and family office services, distinguishing him with a flat-fee structure and expertise in retirement plans and philanthropy.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $5,284,488
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James C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
St. Louis, MO
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
James Cornfeld is well-equipped to assist with business exit and sale strategies in Missouri, leveraging 20 years of experience and CFP® certification. His firm, Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, serves high-net-worth clients with a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach, blending active and passive strategies. Compared to others, James offers a flat-fee structure and specializes in retirement plans for business owners, providing comprehensive support for post-sale financial stability.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Stephen S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Lee's Summit, MO
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Stephen Stricklin's 18 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Missouri business owners through complex exit and sale strategies, including tax impact and timing considerations. His affiliation with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, a large SEC-registered firm, offers clients a blend of active and passive portfolio management, flat-fee planning options, and expertise serving executives and baby boomers, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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Peter D
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
Chesterfield, MO
Arax Advisory Partners
Peter Donovan's 21 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Missouri business owners through complex exit and sale strategies, including tax impact and timing considerations. His firm, Arax Advisory Partners, serves affluent clients with diversified portfolios and offers flat-fee financial planning, distinguishing him from others by combining independent investment management with a focus on alternative investments and philanthropic planning.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $1,602,916
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Avraham R
CFP®, Series 66
Chesterfield, MO
Kestra Advisory
Avraham Roberts specializes in business exit and sale strategy, making him well-suited to guide Missouri business owners through the complexities of selling their companies. His affiliation with Kestra Advisory, a large firm managing nearly $80 billion in assets, combined with his flat-fee and hourly pricing options, offers clients flexible engagement models alongside expertise in retirement plans and wealth management.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $618,892
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