Seasoned, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in New York, NY
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 is a major life event that often triggers complex tax and financial decisions. Without careful planning, you might face unexpected tax bills or miss opportunities to maximize your sale proceeds. Seasoned advisors bring years of experience navigating these challenges, helping you avoid common pitfalls.
- Exit timing insight. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and your business cycle to recommend the best time to sell.
- Tax cliff awareness. Confirm they understand estate tax thresholds that can cause large tax bills if your sale pushes your estate above exemption limits.
- Post-sale planning. Look for guidance on managing proceeds to support your lifestyle and long-term goals after the sale.
- Business valuation expertise. Ensure they can critically assess your business’s worth beyond surface-level metrics to inform your sale strategy.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
-
Steven H
Series 63, Series 65
Highland Park, IL
Wells Fargo Advisors
Steven Hefter's 42 years of experience and focus on business exit and sale strategy make him well-equipped to guide New York City business owners through complex sale decisions. Affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers comprehensive planning including cash flow and divorce financial planning, distinguishing him with broad expertise and access to proprietary research tools.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $514,335
-
Brendan T
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Brendan Tully's 23 years of experience and CFP® and CFA® credentials equip him to guide business owners through exit and sale strategies in New York, NY. His firm combines active and passive investment management with quantitative research, offering flat fees from $250 to $50,000 and serving a diverse client base including executives and founders, which distinguishes him from other seasoned advisors in the area.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
-
Arthur B
Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Hightower Advisors
Arthur Belkin's 40 years of experience and expertise in business exit and sale strategy make him well-equipped to guide New York business owners through complex sale decisions. Affiliated with Hightower Advisors, a large firm offering flat-fee structures and access to alternative investments, he also serves high-net-worth clients and applies both strategic and tactical asset allocation, distinguishing him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $2,848,795
-
Sanjay P
Series 63
New York, NY
Merrill
Sanjay Patel's extensive 32 years of experience and focus on business exit and sale strategy in New York, NY, equip him to navigate complex tax and financial decisions during business sales. His leadership role at Merrill, managing 35 advisors and serving high-net-worth international clients, along with expertise in multi-state taxation and estate planning, distinguishes him from others by combining seasoned insight with a large-firm resource base and a 1.10% AUM fee structure.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $860,085
-
Rafael E
Series 63, Series 65
Brooklyn, NY
Guardian Life
Rafael Ekstein's 30 years of experience and expertise in business exit and tax-loss harvesting make him well-equipped to guide seasoned business owners through complex sale strategies in New York. Affiliated with Guardian Life, a large firm offering diverse investment strategies and flat-fee planning options, he serves self-employed founders and business owners, providing flexible fee structures and comprehensive consulting tailored to significant business transitions.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $230,599
Want help finding the right advisor?
Answer a few questions to see advisors matched to you.
Advisors focused on
People also searched
Popular in New York, NY
Find advisors by type
Not sure where to start?
We'll help you think it through—whether you ultimately need an advisor or not. Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly, so you can choose with confidence.
For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Advisors are independent and may not have reviewed or updated this information. Please review an advisor’s Form ADV and do your own diligence before deciding whether to work with them.
Advisor matching and introductions are provided by FinanceHQ LLC (“FHQ”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warmer and an SEC-registered investment advisor. We receive compensation from certain participating advisors for introductions or referrals. This creates a conflict of interest because we have an incentive to recommend advisors who compensate us, including those who pay us more. You pay no fee to use our matching service, and advisor fees are not increased because of a referral or introduction. We do not review the ongoing performance of advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.
By using our service, you agree to our Terms of Service and Advisory Agreement, and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. Please review FHQ’s ADV Part 2A and Form CRS. Logos provided by Logo.dev
© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. (“Warmer”)