Independent, 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 financial event that often involves complex tax and timing decisions. Without focused guidance, you might miss opportunities to maximize your sale proceeds or face unexpected tax consequences. Independent advisors here operate without firm constraints, which can mean more flexible advice tailored to your unique exit goals.
- Exit timing insight. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and your business readiness to recommend the best time to sell.
- Tax impact planning. Confirm they analyze capital gains, ordinary income, and potential tax deferral strategies specific to your sale.
- Post-sale cash flow. See if they help plan for your income and investment needs after the business is sold, not just the sale itself.
- Deal structure expertise. Inquire about their experience with asset sales versus stock sales and how each affects your financial outcome.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Peter D
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
Chesterfield, MO
Arax Advisory Partners
Peter Donovan's 21 years of experience and specialties in business exit strategy and private investments equip him to guide Missouri business owners through complex sale decisions, including tax and timing considerations. Operating independently at Arax Advisory Partners, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves affluent clients, differentiating himself with a broad investment approach and a background that includes board service and insurance expertise.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $1,602,916
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Lindsey B
Series 63, Series 66
Houston, TX
intrua Financial
Lindsey Boettigheimer specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering expertise in retirement plans for business owners and wealth management, which supports complex financial decisions during a business sale. Based in Saint Louis, MO, she operates independently with a flexible fee structure including flat fees and negotiable hourly rates, and brings 11 years of industry experience, distinguishing her with a comprehensive approach to planning and investment management.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $507,796
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Cole P
Series 66
Kirkwood, MO
Transce3nd LLC
Cole Pickett specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering expertise in retirement plans for business owners and tax strategies tailored to small businesses, which supports effective planning for selling a business in Missouri. As an independent advisor at Transce3nd LLC, he applies a strategic asset allocation approach using fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, with a wrap fee up to 1.65% annually, serving a diverse client base including institutions and trusts.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $256,062
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Sarah H
Series 66
Kirkwood, MO
Summit Financial, LLC
Sarah Hehmeyer specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering expertise in tax-loss harvesting and retirement plans for business owners, which is crucial for managing the financial complexities of selling a business in Missouri. As an independent advisor at Summit Financial, LLC, she provides flat-fee services and has seven years of experience, distinguishing her with a flexible fee structure and a broad client service approach compared to others in the region.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $1,318,898
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Christopher B
Series 65
St. Louis, MO
Claris Advisors, LLC
Christopher Bettonville specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering tailored guidance for high-net-worth clients in Missouri. With 10 years of experience and a Series 65 designation, he provides flat-fee financial planning ranging from $500 to $5,000, focusing on passive index investing and post-sale cash flow planning. His firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, distinguishing him from advisors with different investment strategies or fee structures.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $2,747,787
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