Large-firm, 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 is a major financial event that often involves complex tax and timing decisions. Without focused expertise, you might miss opportunities to maximize your sale proceeds or mismanage the transition to your next financial phase.
- Exit timing insight. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and your business cycle to recommend the best sale moment.
- Tax impact planning. Confirm they address capital gains, depreciation recapture, and other tax factors specific to business sales.
- Post-sale cash flow. Look for advisors who help you plan income and investments after the sale to maintain financial stability.
- Large-firm resources. These advisors can leverage extensive teams and services, which may benefit complex exit scenarios.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Christopher S
Series 66
Missoula, MT
Wells Fargo Advisors
Christopher Sakas specializes in business exit and sale strategy, leveraging 14 years of experience and a Series 66 designation to guide clients through complex financial transitions in Montana. Affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm offering extensive planning services and integrated financial products, he also serves high-net-worth clients and founders, providing a comprehensive approach that combines business expertise with personalized cash flow and budgeting strategies.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Kimberly H
Series 63, Series 65
Marion, MT
Guardian Life
Kimberly Harris specializes in business exit and sale strategy, supported by six years of experience and a focus on self-employed and founder clients, making her well-suited for complex business transitions in Montana. Working with Primerica Advisors, a large firm managing $15 billion in assets, she offers flat-fee and subscription-based financial planning, providing access to extensive resources and a variety of investment strategies compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $230,599
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Bobby S
Series 66
Scottsbluff, NE
Sanctuary Advisors, LLC
Bobby Schmid specializes in business exit and sale strategy, leveraging five years of experience and a Series 66 license to guide clients through complex transitions in Montana. Operating within Sanctuary Advisors, a large firm offering flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, he supports diverse clients including business owners and retirees, distinguishing himself with a background at D.A. Davidson and Edward Jones and active community involvement in livestock sales.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $1,618,113
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Chance B
ChFC®, Series 66
Kalispell, MT
Edward Jones
Chance Barrett's expertise in business exit and sale strategy, combined with his experience advising business owners and handling succession planning, equips him to guide complex business sales in Montana. Operating within Edward Jones, a large full-service wealth management firm, he leverages extensive resources and offers a program fee up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with narrower service scopes.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Jennifer G
Series 65
Belgrade, MT
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Jennifer Graff specializes in business exit and sale strategy, leveraging over a decade of experience and a Series 65 license to guide high-net-worth clients through complex transitions in Montana. Her affiliation with Focus Partners Wealth, a large firm offering comprehensive wealth management and diverse investment strategies, distinguishes her by providing access to extensive resources and a tax- and fee-sensitive approach tailored to established professionals.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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