Top advisors focused on business sale tax planning 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 a business in Montana can trigger complex tax consequences that affect your net proceeds and future financial plans. Without expert guidance, you might overlook key tax strategies that could reduce your liability and impact your cash flow.

  • Capital gains timing. Ask how they help you time the sale to manage capital gains taxes, which are taxes on profits from selling assets.
  • State-specific rules. Montana has unique tax laws; confirm the advisor’s familiarity with local regulations that affect your sale.
  • Post-sale planning. Inquire about strategies for reinvesting proceeds to optimize tax outcomes and support your financial goals.
  • Coordination with your CPA. Effective tax planning requires collaboration; check how they work with your accountant to align strategies.

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David G

Series 63, Series 66

Warren, NJ

Primerica Advisors

David Greenberg is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Guardian Life Insurance and Park Avenue Securities during his career. Greenberg also serves as president of Integrated Planning Concepts LLC, where he advises clients on health insurance matters, and is an ambassador for the Morris County Chamber of Commerce. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and consulting, utilizing proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and digital advice solutions.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner
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Louis D

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Bozeman, MT

Davidson Investment Advisors, Inc.

Louis Dilello is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Davidson Investment Advisors, Inc. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental property in Bozeman, MT. Davidson Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals and institutions, including registered investment companies, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm uses a centralized investment process that combines fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to manage equity and fixed income strategies, emphasizing active, long-term management with tax-aware services.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Andrew F

Series 66

Rock Springs, WY

LPL Financial

Andrew Fortuna is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2021 and has prior experience in various roles including involvement with community organizations such as Rotary of Rock Springs and United Way of Southwest Wyoming. Fortuna has also been engaged in entrepreneurial activities, including ownership of Ken Fortuna LLC and Tuna Holdings LLC. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team, allowing advisors to utilize model portfolios, third-party managers, or customized strategies tailored to client needs.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Mark W

ChFC®, Series 66

Edmonds, WA

IP Financial Advisory Services LLC

Mark Weatherly is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC and has prior experience at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of a small homeowners association in Edmonds, WA. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm focuses on non‑high-net-worth individuals and utilizes a range of analyses and third-party investment advisors to construct and monitor customized portfolios.

Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Income planning Long-term care insurance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Scott S

Series 63

Irvine, CA

Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Scott Schiffer is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 1998 and is also a senior partner at Kieckhafer Schiffer LLP, a certified public accounting firm where he oversees client tax matters and supervises subordinate CPAs and accountants. Centaurus Financial, Inc. offers advisory services through a network of independent representatives to individuals, families, businesses, and institutions, providing financial planning, asset management, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Income planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired

Andrew C

Series 66

Madison, WI

Merrill

Andrew Charles is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over a decade of experience. He works with individuals, families, non-profits, and business owners to navigate financial complexity through a tailored and dynamic planning process. His client focus areas include college education planning, employee financial health, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Andrew holds a Bachelor's Degree from The University of Wisconsin Madison and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional as well as a Personal Investment Advisor. He takes a holistic approach to financial planning, understanding that every financial decision is part of a larger picture, and bases his client relationships on trust and mutual respect. Outside of his professional work, Andrew enjoys a variety of outdoor activities such as biking, fishing, golfing, hiking, ice skating, skiing, and woodworking, as well as drawing, painting, and photography. He is also involved with professional organizations including the Middleton Chamber of Commerce, Middleton Friendship Initiative, Morgan's Caring Connection, and The Madison Club.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Business sale tax planning Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Collin L

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Dayton, OH

Anderson Financial Strategies, LLC

Collin Lyon is a CFP® and ChFC® with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Anderson Financial Strategies, LLC. His previous roles include positions at Kovar Wealth Management and First Command Advisory Services. Anderson Financial Strategies is a SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs an active, tailored asset management approach combining fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Business sale tax planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed
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Rodney L

Series 63, Series 66

Boston, MA

Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC

Rodney Laurenz is a financial advisor with Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Flagship Harbor Advisors and LPL Financial since 2011. In addition to his advisory work, he teaches several investment-related classes annually through the Cambridge Centre for Adult Education. Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $3.42 billion in discretionary assets through a team of about 60 advisors and employs a range of investment strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and separately managed accounts.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Business sale tax planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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William F

CFP®, Series 63

San Diego, CA

Sovran Advisors, LLC

William Frankenstein is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as an investment advisor representative at Sovran Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co., and MetLife Securities Inc. He is also involved with the Foundation for Senior Services, where he discusses financial planning with seniors. Sovran Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets through a team of about 53 advisors, offering customized portfolio management and diversified investment strategies.

Business sale tax planning Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Matthew N

Series 63, Series 65

Grapevine, TX

Flourish Financial Planning

Matthew Nelson is a financial advisor at Flourish Financial Planning with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. In addition to his advisory role, Nelson is a partner and executive in tax preparation businesses, including Nelson & Nelson Tax Services, Inc., where he serves as Vice President. Flourish Financial Planning serves individual, high-net-worth, and corporate clients, managing approximately $28.2 million in assets. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach with primarily passive investments and provides comprehensive financial planning and employer-funded educational workshops.

Business sale tax planning Tax strategies for small businesses Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Religious/faith focused
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