Top business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Montana
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 in Montana is a major financial event that requires careful planning to avoid costly mistakes like unexpected tax bills or cash flow gaps. The advisors below understand how to navigate the complexities of timing your sale and structuring the deal to protect your financial future. Many offer flat-fee pricing, so you know upfront what their advice will cost.
- Exit timing insight. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and your business cycle to pick the best moment to sell.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider Montana’s lack of sales tax and other state-specific factors that affect your net proceeds.
- Deal structure expertise. Look for advisors who discuss payment terms, earnouts, and how these affect your cash flow after the sale.
- Post-sale planning. Check if they help plan for reinvesting or managing proceeds to support your lifestyle and goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Nicole C
Series 65
Billings, MT
Capstone Wealth
Nicole Chakos specializes in business exit and sale strategy, making her well-suited to guide Montana business owners through the complexities of selling their companies. Based in Billings, MT, she offers flat-fee financial planning tailored to high-net-worth clients and brings practical insight from her own experience as a business founder, supported by Capstone Wealth's disciplined, data-driven investment approach managing $301 million in assets.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $1,988,014
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Ryan G
CFP®, Series 66
Billings, MT
Merit Financial Advisors
Ryan Gomendi specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering expertise in retirement plans for business owners and options strategies, which can help navigate the complexities of selling a business in Montana. Based in Billings, MT, he provides flat-fee financial planning up to $100,000 and operates independently with CFP® certification, distinguishing him from advisors who may charge asset-based fees or lack specialized retirement plan knowledge.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $897,421
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Taylor G
Series 65
Missoula, MT
Panoramic Capital Partners LLC
Taylor Gentry specializes in business exit and sale strategy in Montana, offering flat-fee and recurring consulting options that can accommodate complex deal structures and tax considerations. Based in Missoula, he serves high-net-worth clients with an individualized investment approach through Panoramic Capital Partners, leveraging expertise in private investments and real estate, which may provide broader financial planning beyond just the sale process.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $2,426,899
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Christopher S
Series 66
Missoula, MT
Wells Fargo Advisors
Christopher Sakas specializes in business exit and sale strategy, making him well-equipped to guide Montana business owners through the complexities of selling their companies. With 14 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation, he operates within Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, which provides access to extensive financial products and integrated planning services that may benefit those seeking comprehensive post-sale financial management.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Richard C
Series 66
Bozeman, MT
Apollon Wealth Management, LLC
Richard Chin's 22 years of experience and expertise in business exit and sale strategy make him well-equipped to guide Montana business owners through the complexities of selling their companies. Operating from Bozeman with Apollon Wealth Management, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves a diverse clientele, combining fundamental and tactical investment approaches with tax-aware strategies, which may provide a broader perspective compared to advisors focusing solely on exit timing or deal structuring.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $1,342,146
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